WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in Mali with Monthly Updates

This geospatial dataset provides boundaries and metadata for protected and conserved areas in Mali, combining WDPA and WD-OECM records. Managed by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), the data is updated monthly and was last refreshed in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Mapping conservation zones using geospatial boundaries to identify biodiversity risks
• Calculating land coverage percentages for reporting on Sustainable Development Goal indicators
• Integrating protected area categories into the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) for commercial risk analysis

Strengths

• Monthly update frequency ensures data reflects recent policy changes
• Official joint product of the UN Environment Programme and IUCN
• Available in four formats including GeoJSON and GeoPackage for GIS integration

Limitations

• Specific attribute schema and column names are not detailed in the source metadata
• Data accuracy depends on the reporting consistency of national and local stakeholders

Provenance

Source

UNEP-WCMC and IUCN

Collection Method

Compiled from government and stakeholder reporting

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis.

Geography

Mali