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Flood Record Limited metadata
Report of floods and inundations: flood height, duration, and photographs (view vw_rw_floods). -
Physical-chemical water quality Limited metadata
Physical-chemical water measurements: pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, salinity and temperature. 1. Choose the site and note date and weather. 2. Select the...Physical-chemical water measurements: pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, salinity and temperature. 1. Choose the site and note date and weather. 2. Select the protocol and testing kit you are using. 3. Take the water sample following your protocol. 4. Measure each parameter and record the values. 5. Take the backup photos (sample next to the colour chart). 6. Save: it uploads by itself when there is internet.
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E. coli / Coliform Bacteria Limited metadata
Bacteriological contamination test (H2S) with E. coli estimation. 1. Take the water sample with the test bottle. 2. Photograph the sample at the start (hour 0). 3. Let it...Bacteriological contamination test (H2S) with E. coli estimation. 1. Take the water sample with the test bottle. 2. Photograph the sample at the start (hour 0). 3. Let it incubate and check the bottle periodically. 4. Record how many hours it took to change colour and take another photo. 5. Using the kit's table, select the estimated E. coli range. 6. Save: it uploads by itself when there is internet.
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Habitat Assessment Limited metadata
Observation of impacts on the riparian habitat: invasive species, livestock, trash, sand mining, and others (view vw_cs_wq_habitat). -
miniSASS — Macroinvertebrates Limited metadata
miniSASS biological index: counting macroinvertebrate groups to estimate river health (view vw_iw_wq_minisass). -
River Depth and Discharge Limited metadata
Observation of level/discharge from the River Watch program: depth in cm and discharge with site photos (view vw_rw_flow_depth_and_discharge). -
Velocity and Flow Limited metadata
Flow measurement by section: channel width, depth readings, and total discharge (view vw_cs_wq_velocity). -
River Health Assessment (RHA) Limited metadata
Rapid river health assessment: scores from 0 to 5 per impact type and total percentage (view vw_river_health_assessment). -
Field Report Limited metadata
Register a GPS location and a phone photo — works fully offline. -
Shared aquifer monitoring (restricted demo) Limited metadata
Demo dataset for the Gulf Country Platform showing the "restricted" data sharing level. -
Coastal water quality (viewable demo) Limited metadata
Demo dataset for the Gulf Country Platform showing the "viewable" data sharing level. -
Borehole inventory (findable demo) Limited metadata
Demo dataset for the Gulf Country Platform showing the "findable" data sharing level. -
Gulf rainfall observations (public demo) Limited metadata
Demo dataset for the Gulf Country Platform showing the "public" data sharing level. -
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Impact of Sewage Wastewater on the Environment of Tanjero River and Its... Medium metadata
This study (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-017-3298-0) assesses the impacts of untreated wastewater discharge from Sulaimani City, Iraq, into the Tanjero River and proposes a...This study (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-017-3298-0) assesses the impacts of untreated wastewater discharge from Sulaimani City, Iraq, into the Tanjero River and proposes a framework for wastewater treatment planning. Nine sewer outlets representing residential, commercial, industrial, tourism, and hospital effluents were sampled over a year, and physicochemical analyses revealed elevated levels of turbidity, total dissolved solids, hardness, nitrates, and heavy metals—particularly in industrial zones. Questionnaire surveys conducted in 31 surrounding villages indicated significant health burdens, including chronic diseases, diarrhea, typhoid, skin disorders, and cancer, alongside impacts on livestock, fisheries, and agricultural productivity. Rice cultivation has nearly disappeared, and vegetable farming has declined due to water contamination. The findings highlight severe environmental and public health risks from current practices, where raw wastewater is still used for irrigation and animal watering. To mitigate these impacts, the study recommends constructing two wastewater treatment plants with stormwater retention structures, enforcing pretreatment of industrial effluents, and introducing appropriate on-site sanitation for unconnected households. Adoption of these measures would safeguard water resources, improve public health, and enable the safe reuse of treated wastewater for agriculture and industry.
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Showcase - Be-Resilient Citizen Science Water Quality Data (South Africa) Medium metadata
This dataset contains citizen science water quality measurements collected under the Be-Resilient initiative of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP). Data...This dataset contains citizen science water quality measurements collected under the Be-Resilient initiative of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP). Data were gathered across multiple Biosphere Reserves in South Africa as part of ongoing efforts to enhance community-based monitoring and local resilience to hydroclimatic risks.
The dataset includes in-situ observations of key water quality parameters, such as pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and temperature, each accompanied by localized timestamps and contextual metadata. Measurements were obtained by trained citizen scientists and local volunteers, following standardized protocols designed to ensure comparability across sites and over time.
Individual identifiers have been removed to protect the privacy of participants. The dataset serves as an open, quality-controlled source for hydrological and environmental analyses, education, and early-warning applications. It contributes to the broader Be-Resilient programme objective of promoting citizen and open science approaches for climate adaptation, data democratization, and the co-production of water knowledge in vulnerable and data-scarce regions.
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Global Sandwatch Dataset – Participatory Monitoring of Beaches and Coastal... Medium metadata
The Global Sandwatch Dataset consolidates participatory observations collected through UNESCO’s Sandwatch Programme, a global citizen science and education initiative promoting...The Global Sandwatch Dataset consolidates participatory observations collected through UNESCO’s Sandwatch Programme, a global citizen science and education initiative promoting climate change adaptation and sustainable coastal management. The dataset contains standardized monitoring data from 145 beaches in more than 50 countries, contributed by over 300 community observers, schools, and environmental groups.
Covering over a decade of observations, the dataset documents beach morphology, erosion and accretion patterns, composition, debris, human activities, water quality, wave and current dynamics, vegetation, and fauna. Each record reflects local community engagement in data collection and environmental stewardship, fostering awareness and resilience within coastal ecosystems-especially in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and low-lying coastal regions.
The data structure follows the Sandwatch methodology of Monitoring, Analysing, Sharing, and Taking Action (MAST) and aligns with UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and climate adaptation frameworks. It provides a unique interdisciplinary resource integrating environmental, social, and educational dimensions of coastal change, valuable for research, education, and policy design in coastal resilience and participatory monitoring.
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Dry and seasonal boreholes and wells - Madagascar Limited metadata
Dry and seasonal boreholes and wells - Madagascar -
Man and Biosphere Reserves Around The World Limited metadata
Composed of 669 biosphere reserves in 120 countries, including 16 transboundary sites, the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) of the UNESCO Man And Biosphere (MAB)...Composed of 669 biosphere reserves in 120 countries, including 16 transboundary sites, the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) of the UNESCO Man And Biosphere (MAB) Programme consists of a dynamic and interactive network of sites of excellence. It works to foster the harmonious integration of people and nature for sustainable development through participatory dialogue, knowledge sharing, poverty reduction, human well-being improvements, respect for cultural values and by improving society’s ability to cope with climate change.For more information, visit: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/man-and-biosphere-programme/
