WDPCA: Marine and Terrestrial Protected Areas in Micronesia

This geospatial dataset provides the boundaries and attributes of marine and terrestrial protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in the Federated States of Micronesia. Managed by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) as part of the Protected Planet Initiative, the data was last updated in March 2026. It serves as the official record for tracking progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's 30x30 target.

Use Cases

• Calculating the percentage of terrestrial and marine territory under conservation to track Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 3
• Identifying biodiversity risks within project boundaries by overlaying site coordinates with commercial development plans
• Analyzing the spatial distribution of marine protected areas to inform regional fisheries management and coral reef conservation policies

Strengths

• Official UN-backed source managed by UNEP-WCMC and IUCN
• Available in multiple geospatial formats including GEOJSON, GEOPACKAGE, and GEOSERVICE
• Integrates both WDPA and WD-OECM data into a single framework

Limitations

• Geographic scope is restricted to the Federated States of Micronesia
• Relies on government reporting, which may result in lags between local designation and database inclusion
• Specific attribute columns are not detailed in the source metadata

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and stakeholder data in collaboration with the IUCN

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis according to the provider.

Geography

Federated States of Micronesia