AI-generated Key Takeaways
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The page provides access to the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) datasets.
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WDPA is the most comprehensive global dataset on protected areas, updated monthly with information from diverse sources and managed by UNEP-WCMC.
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OECMs represent geographically defined areas that are not formally designated as protected areas but contribute to biodiversity conservation.
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Both WDPA and OECMs datasets are available as point and polygon data, offering flexibility for different analyses and applications.
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WDOECM: Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (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 ecosystems iucn marine mpa protected -
WDOECM: Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (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 ecosystems iucn marine mpa protected -
WDPA: World Database on Protected Areas (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 ecosystems iucn marine mpa protected -
WDPA: World Database on Protected Areas (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 ecosystems iucn marine mpa protected