WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in Greece with Monthly Updates

Marine and terrestrial protected area boundaries for Greece are provided alongside Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). Managed by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), the data is updated monthly to inform international policy decisions and biodiversity tracking.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of marine and terrestrial conservation coverage using GEOJSON boundaries
• Tracking progress toward Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework using OECM classifications
• Environmental risk assessment for commercial projects by intersecting site boundaries with the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT)

Strengths

• Official UN-backed data source for international reporting
• Includes both WDPA and WD-OECM records
• Available in multiple GIS-ready formats including GEOJSON and GEOPACKAGE
• Monthly update cycle ensures current conservation status

Limitations

• Specific attribute column names are not defined in the provided metadata
• Potential reporting lag from national government sources
• Lack of row count in the current metadata summary

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government and stakeholder reporting

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis

Geography

Greece