WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in Djibouti (2026 Update)

UNEP-WCMC provides this geospatial dataset of marine and terrestrial protected areas in Djibouti, updated as of 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 track biodiversity conservation progress. The data is used officially to monitor Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Use Cases

• Mapping terrestrial and marine conservation zones to assess progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 3
• Calculating the percentage of Djibouti's land and water under protection for SDG reporting
• Identifying biodiversity risks for infrastructure projects using spatial boundary overlaps

Strengths

• Official UN-backed data from UNEP-WCMC and IUCN
• Includes both WDPA and WD-OECM designations
• Available in multiple GIS-ready formats including GeoJSON and GeoPackage

Limitations

• Specific record counts and attribute schemas are not detailed in the source metadata
• Geographic scope is limited strictly to Djibouti

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and stakeholder submissions in collaboration with IUCN

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis; current version dated March 2026.

Geography

Djibouti