WDPCA: Denmark Protected and Conserved Areas in Geospatial Formats

UNEP-WCMC provides this geospatial dataset of marine and terrestrial protected areas and conservation measures in Denmark, updated as of March 2026. It combines the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and the World Database on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM). The data serves as the primary source for reporting on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of conservation boundaries to calculate the percentage of Denmark's territory under protection
• Environmental risk assessment using GeoJSON geometries to identify biodiversity risks within project boundaries
• Tracking biodiversity indicators for UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Strengths

• Official UN-backed data from UNEP-WCMC and IUCN
• Monthly update frequency
• Available in four formats including GeoJSON and GeoPackage

Limitations

• Specific attribute column names and schema details are not provided in the metadata
• Geographic scope is limited to Denmark

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government and stakeholder reporting

Freshness

Updated monthly

Geography

Denmark