Algeria Protected and Conserved Areas: Official UNEP-WCMC Geospatial Data

UNEP-WCMC maintains this geospatial dataset of marine and terrestrial protected areas and conservation measures in Algeria, updated as of March 2026. It integrates the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM) to support international biodiversity reporting. The data serves as the primary source for tracking progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of terrestrial and marine conservation zones using GEOJSON or GEOPACKAGE geometries
• Identifying biodiversity risks within project boundaries for environmental impact assessments
• Tracking progress toward Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Strengths

• Official joint product of the UN Environment Programme and IUCN
• Available in four formats including GEOPACKAGE and GEOSERVICE
• Monthly update cycle ensures current conservation status

Limitations

• Specific attribute schema and record counts are not detailed in the source metadata
• Spatial precision depends on the accuracy of reporting from national and regional stakeholders

Provenance

Source

The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)

Collection Method

Compiled from government and stakeholder reporting through the Protected Planet Initiative.

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis.

Geography

Algeria