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  • Updated description of Global Sandwatch Dataset – Participatory Monitoring of Beaches and Coastal Environments from

    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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    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.


  • Changed value of field notes_translated to {'en': '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.\r\n\r\nCovering 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.\r\n\r\nThe 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.', 'es': 'El Conjunto de Datos Global de Sandwatch consolida observaciones participativas recopiladas a través del Programa Sandwatch de la UNESCO, una iniciativa mundial de ciencia ciudadana y educación que promueve la adaptación al cambio climático y la gestión sostenible de las zonas costeras. El conjunto incluye datos estandarizados de monitoreo de 145 playas en más de 50 países, recopilados por más de 300 observadores comunitarios, escuelas y grupos ambientales.\r\n\r\nAbarcando más de una década de observaciones, el conjunto documenta la morfología de las playas, la erosión y acreción, la composición, los desechos, las actividades humanas, la calidad del agua, las olas y corrientes, la vegetación y la fauna. Cada registro refleja la participación activa de las comunidades locales en la recopilación de datos y el cuidado ambiental, fortaleciendo la conciencia y la resiliencia de los ecosistemas costeros, especialmente en los Pequeños Estados Insulares en Desarrollo (PEID) y regiones costeras bajas.\r\n\r\nLa estructura de los datos sigue la metodología de Sandwatch (Monitorear, Analizar, Compartir y Actuar – MAST) y está alineada con los marcos de la UNESCO sobre Educación para el Desarrollo Sostenible (EDS) y adaptación al cambio climático. Este recurso interdisciplinario integra dimensiones ambientales, sociales y educativas del cambio costero, siendo de gran valor para la investigación, la educación y la formulación de políticas sobre resiliencia costera y monitoreo participativo.', 'fr': 'Le Jeu de Données Mondial Sandwatch regroupe les observations participatives recueillies dans le cadre du Programme Sandwatch de l’UNESCO, une initiative mondiale de science citoyenne et d’éducation visant à promouvoir l’adaptation au changement climatique et la gestion durable des zones côtières. Ce jeu de données comprend des mesures standardisées provenant de 145 plages réparties dans plus de 50 pays, collectées par plus de 300 observateurs communautaires, écoles et groupes environnementaux.\r\n\r\nS’étalant sur plus d’une décennie, il documente la morphologie des plages, l’érosion et l’accrétion, la composition, les déchets, les activités humaines, la qualité de l’eau, les vagues et courants, la végétation et la faune. Chaque enregistrement illustre l’engagement des communautés locales dans la collecte de données et la protection de l’environnement, renforçant la sensibilisation et la résilience des écosystèmes côtiers, notamment dans les Petits États Insulaires en Développement (PEID) et les zones côtières vulnérables.\r\n\r\nLa structure des données suit la méthodologie Sandwatch (Observer, Analyser, Partager et Agir – MAST) et s’aligne sur les cadres de l’UNESCO en matière d’Éducation en vue du Développement Durable (EDD) et d’adaptation au changement climatique. Ce jeu de données constitue une ressource interdisciplinaire unique intégrant les dimensions environnementales, sociales et éducatives des changements côtiers, utile pour la recherche, l’éducation et la planification de politiques en matière de résilience et de suivi participatif des zones côtières.'} in Global Sandwatch Dataset – Participatory Monitoring of Beaches and Coastal Environments