Marine and Freshwater
Definition(s)
All waters on the surface of the Earth including water found in streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, marshes or wetlands, and ice and snow. (Source: GEMET-LANDY / BJGEO)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
catchment
reservoir
watershed
Exact matches:
In other languages
French
eau de surface
Russian
поверхностная вода
Spanish
aguas superficiales
Arabic
المياه السطحية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with surface water
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surface water. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
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Stockholm Convention | 8 documents |
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World Heritage Convention | 2 decisions |
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Rotterdam Convention | 1 document |