Protected Planet is the most up to date and complete source of data on protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs), updated monthly with submissions from governments, non-governmental organizations, landowners and communities.
Explore Protected Areas241,346: Protected Areas
Terrestrial protected area coverage
17,262: Protected Areas
Marine protected area coverage
241,346: Protected Areas
86: OECMs
Terrestrial protected area & OECM coverage
17,262: Protected Areas
60: OECMs
Marine protected area & OECM coverage
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API Access KeyTracking progress towards global targets for protected areas