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  | [### WDKBA: World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) - March 2026 ![](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/images/ee-kbas-in-gee/projects_ee-kbas-in-gee_assets_current_sample.png)](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/projects_ee-kbas-in-gee_assets_current) |
  | If you are interested in accessing the KBA dataset please complete the KBA data request form which will allow access directly in GEE once approved. Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) are 'sites contributing significantly to the global persistence of biodiversity', in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. ... |
  | [biodiversity](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/biodiversity) [boundaries](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/boundaries) [ecosystems](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/ecosystems) [global](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/global) [iucn](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/iucn) [management](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/management) |

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  | [### WDOECM: Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (points) ![](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/images/WCMC/WCMC_WDOECM_current_points_sample.png)](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/WCMC_WDOECM_current_points) |
  | A geographically defined area other than a Protected Area, which is governed and managed in ways that achieve positive and sustained long-term outcomes for the in situ conservation of biodiversity, with associated ecosystem functions and services and where applicable, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and other locally ... |
  | [boundaries](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/boundaries) [ecosystems](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/ecosystems) [iucn](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/iucn) [marine](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/marine) [mpa](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/mpa) [protected](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/protected) |

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  | [### WDOECM: Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (polygons) ![](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/images/WCMC/WCMC_WDOECM_current_polygons_sample.png)](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/WCMC_WDOECM_current_polygons) |
  | A geographically defined area other than a Protected Area, which is governed and managed in ways that achieve positive and sustained long-term outcomes for the in situ conservation of biodiversity, with associated ecosystem functions and services and where applicable, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and other locally ... |
  | [boundaries](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/boundaries) [ecosystems](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/ecosystems) [iucn](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/iucn) [marine](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/marine) [mpa](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/mpa) [protected](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/protected) |

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  | [### WDPA: World Database on Protected Areas (points) ![](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/images/WCMC/WCMC_WDPA_current_points_sample.png)](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/WCMC_WDPA_current_points) |
  | The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most up-to-date and complete source of information on protected areas, updated monthly with submissions from governments, non-governmental organizations, landowners, and communities. It is managed by the United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) with ... |
  | [boundaries](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/boundaries) [ecosystems](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/ecosystems) [iucn](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/iucn) [marine](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/marine) [mpa](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/mpa) [protected](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/protected) |

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  | [### WDPA: World Database on Protected Areas (polygons) ![](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/images/WCMC/WCMC_WDPA_current_polygons_sample.png)](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/catalog/WCMC_WDPA_current_polygons) |
  | The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most up-to-date and complete source of information on protected areas, updated monthly with submissions from governments, non-governmental organizations, landowners, and communities. It is managed by the United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) with ... |
  | [boundaries](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/boundaries) [ecosystems](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/ecosystems) [iucn](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/iucn) [marine](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/marine) [mpa](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/mpa) [protected](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/datasets/tags/protected) |