Bangladesh Protected and Conserved Areas: Official UNEP-WCMC Geodata

This geospatial collection provides boundaries and metadata for marine and terrestrial protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in Bangladesh. Managed by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), the data is updated monthly to track progress toward international biodiversity targets. It integrates the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and the World Database on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM).

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of marine vs terrestrial conservation coverage using geometry fields
• Monitoring progress toward Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 3
• Identifying biodiversity risks for infrastructure projects using site boundaries

Strengths

• Official UN-backed source for Global Biodiversity Framework reporting
• Available in four formats including GEOJSON and GEOPACKAGE
• Monthly update cycle ensures high temporal relevance

Limitations

• Specific record count and attribute schema are not provided in the metadata
• Data accuracy is dependent on the quality of reporting from the government of Bangladesh

Provenance

Source

UNEP-WCMC in collaboration with IUCN and the government of Bangladesh

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and stakeholder submissions

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis; last recorded update March 2026.

Geography

Bangladesh