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

Bhutan-specific geospatial data on protected and conserved areas managed by UNEP-WCMC as part of the Protected Planet Initiative. It integrates the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM) to track biodiversity targets. The dataset is updated monthly and serves as a primary source for reporting on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of terrestrial and marine protected boundaries using GEOJSON or GEOPACKAGE files
• Calculating the percentage of Bhutan's land area under conservation to track Sustainable Development Goal indicators
• Identifying biodiversity risks within project boundaries for environmental impact assessments using the integrated WDPA and WD-OECM data

Strengths

• Monthly update frequency
• Jointly produced by UNEP and IUCN
• Available in GEOJSON, GEOPACKAGE, and GEOSERVICE formats

Limitations

• Specific record counts and attribute schemas are not detailed in the source metadata
• Geographic scope is restricted to Bhutan

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled in collaboration with governments and stakeholders

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis

Geography

Bhutan