Global Environmental Exposures for Exposome Mapping

Exposure to environmental factors, such as air pollution, heat, noise, but also access to green space and walkable environments, influence human health, ecosystems, and economies. Existing exposure assessments are typically limited in scope, focusing on local studies or only a few variables. The Global Environmental Exposure Dataspace (GEESE) will enable exposure analysis across a wide range of environmental data at continental or global scales by providing a catalogue for environmental data as well as harmonised exposome data for the entire population. It will form part of the EU SAGE Green Deal Data Space.

The exposome refers to the complete set of environmental exposures experienced by individuals over their lifetime. Our aim is to quantify the external exposome by compiling diverse environmental data and overlaying it with population data. Using LUE, we represent population mobility and dynamic exposures through buffer operations.

In addition, global exposome mapping will provide key insights into environmental poverty by globally mapping the distribution of both beneficial and harmful exposures.