Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, last updated in March 2026. It integrates the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and the World Database on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM) to support global biodiversity tracking. The data serves as the primary source for reporting on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of marine and terrestrial boundaries to identify biodiversity risks for commercial project planning
• Tracking national progress toward Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
• Reporting on UN Sustainable Development Goal indicators related to protected area coverage

Strengths

• Official joint product of the UN Environment Programme and IUCN
• Available in multiple formats including GEOJSON, GEOPACKAGE, and GEOSERVICE
• Monthly update frequency ensures high temporal relevance

Limitations

• Geographic scope is restricted to Cabo Verde
• Attribute schema is not explicitly defined in the provided metadata

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled in collaboration with governments and international stakeholders through the Protected Planet Initiative.

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis according to the Protected Planet Initiative.

Geography

Cabo Verde