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Description
GLIDE numbers are GLobal unique IDEntifiers for Disasters, enabling interoperability across multiple disaster information sources. The dataset is actively used by institutions including UN-OCHA, UNDRR, UNDP, WMO, IFRC, FAO, the European Commission, and CRED. It was last updated on 2026-06-23.
Use Cases
Cross-reference disaster impacts across different reports based on the unique GLIDE identifier
Map disaster events in Côte d'Ivoire based on the provided geospatial data format
Integrate disaster records from multiple UN and international agencies based on the interoperable ID standard
Strengths
Data is structured around a globally recognized unique identifier (GLIDE number) for interoperability
Supported by major international organizations including multiple UN agencies and the European Commission
Available in both geospatial (GEOJSON) and tabular (CSV) formats for flexibility
Limitations
Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
Source
GLIDE Initiative
Collection Method
Registered disaster records from multiple sources, structured and textual.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-06-23 23:51:30.531356; freshness should be verified
Geography
Côte d'Ivoire
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