Francisco presented Beyond the Immediate Impacts of COVID-19 on Human Mobility at Meta Lightning Talks - AI & Data for Good at Meta - Q3 2025 on 10 September 2025.
This lightning talk examined mobility dynamics beyond the immediate impacts of COVID-19 on human mobility. Drawing on Facebook Population and Movement data, it showed how digital trace data can support timely evidence on shifting population patterns.
The talk also highlighted practical impact through collaboration with the United Nations to support disaster operations and the planning of sustainable cities, illustrating how data-driven mobility insights can inform real-world humanitarian and policy challenges.
