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GEO-3: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT OUTLOOK  
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Extent of built-up areas (% of total land area)

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Population growth and urbanization are drivers of expanding land use for human settlements. Asia and the Pacific, Africa and West Asia see big increases to 2032, irrespective of scenario.

Source: PoleStar (see technical annex)

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