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

UNEP-WCMC maintains this geospatial dataset of marine and terrestrial protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in Georgia. Updated monthly as part of the Protected Planet Initiative, it serves as the primary data source for tracking progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The data is provided in multiple formats including GeoJSON and GeoPackage for integration into GIS workflows.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of terrestrial and marine boundaries to identify biodiversity risks within project sites
• Reporting on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators for Georgia
• Monitoring land-use changes within conservation polygons using Global Forest Watch

Strengths

• Monthly update frequency
• Official UN and IUCN joint product
• Available in four formats including GeoJSON and GeoPackage

Limitations

• Specific row count and attribute schema are not detailed in the source metadata
• Limited to the geographic boundaries of Georgia

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government and stakeholder reports in collaboration with IUCN

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis

Geography

Georgia