Martinique Protected and Conserved Areas: Official WDPCA Geospatial Data

This geospatial dataset maps the marine and terrestrial protected areas and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) within Martinique. Managed by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre, the data is updated monthly to support global biodiversity reporting. It serves as the official record for tracking Martinique's progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 3.

Use Cases

• Calculating the percentage of terrestrial and marine territory under conservation for Target 3 reporting
• Identifying biodiversity risks and opportunities within project boundaries for environmental impact assessments
• Spatial analysis of conservation zones using the GEOSERVICE or GEOJSON layers

Strengths

• Official UN-backed data source from UNEP-WCMC
• Available in four formats including GEOJSON and GEOPACKAGE
• Combines both WDPA and WD-OECM frameworks into a single source

Limitations

• Specific column names and record counts are not provided in the source metadata
• Geographic scope is restricted to Martinique

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled in collaboration with governments and international stakeholders

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis with the latest record showing March 2026.

Geography

Martinique