Global Lakes and Wetlands Database (GLWD)

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Data Description:

Drawing upon a variety of existing maps, data and information, WWF and the Center for Environmental Systems Research, University of Kassel, Germany created the Global Lakes and Wetlands Database (GLWD). The combination of best available sources for lakes and wetlands on a global scale (1:1 to 1:3 million resolution), and the application of GIS functionality enabled the generation of a database which focuses in three coordinated levels on (1) large lakes and reservoirs, (2) smaller water bodies, and (3) wetlands.

Data Access Link(s)* :

• https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/global-lakes-and-wetlands-database

GEE Link*:

• Not Available

Data Format & Resolution (if applicable):

• Vector - Polygon

Temporal Coverage (Years Available):

• Composite Years (2004)

Data completeness:

Global - Number of Countries Unspecified

Source(s) and/or Author(s):

WWF, Lehner and Döll (2004)

Literature Reference Link(s) *:

• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022169404001404

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