Global World Settlement Footprint Tracker Launched to Map Urban Growth in Hazard Zones
The World Settlement Footprint (WSF) Tracker and its dedicated online platform have been officially launched at an event held at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. This new global tool is designed to map urban development, particularly within hazard zones, with data updates occurring every six months.
The World Settlement Footprint (WSF) Tracker, alongside its dedicated online platform, has been officially unveiled. The launch event for this new initiative took place at the World Bank headquarters, located in Washington, D.C.
This global tracker aims to provide consistent mapping of urban growth. A key feature of the system is its ability to identify and monitor urban expansion within designated hazard zones. The data collected by the WSF Tracker is updated every six months, offering regular insights into these areas.
According to Phys.org, the platform is now live following its official release.
