Global Surface Water Explorer
Get a global, highly detailed view of water on Earth.
Who it helps
Governments
Individuals
What it does
Built on Google Earth Engine, the platform provides detailed statistics and maps of water on the planet. It’s intended to help countries meet UN Sustainable Development Goal 6.6.1 to protect and restore global freshwater ecosystems.
In collaboration with
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
How it’s used
A new app to map and monitor the world's freshwater supply