Access to human-mobility data is essential for building a sustainable future

Authors: Oliver, Ruth ;

Chapman, Melissa;

Ellis-Soto, Diego;

Brum-Bastos, Vanessa;

Cagnacci, Francesca;

Long, Jed;

Loretto, Matthias-Claudio;

Patchett, Robert;

Rutz, Christian

Source: Cell Reports Sustainability

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: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsus.2024.100077

Abstract

Mobile devices, and other tracking technologies, generate detailed data on the movements and behavior of billions of people worldwide. At present, these data are predominantly used to pursue corporate interests. We argue that improving access to human-mobility data is essential for addressing urgent conservation and sustainability goals. Close collaboration between industry and the research community has the potential to generate substantive environmental and societal benefits.

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Oliver, R., Chapman, M., Ellis-Soto, D., Brum-Bastos, V., Cagnacci, F., Long, J., Loretto, M., Patchett, R. & Rutz, C. 2024, 'Access to human-mobility data is essential for building a sustainable future', Cell Reports Sustainability, 1(4), article no: 100077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsus.2024.100077

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsus.2024.100077

Repository URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10023/30266