WDPCA: Mongolia Protected and Conserved Areas Geospatial Data

This geospatial dataset documents the marine and terrestrial protected areas and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) within Mongolia. Produced by the UNEP-WCMC and IUCN as part of the Protected Planet Initiative, the data is updated monthly to support global biodiversity reporting. It serves as the official record for tracking progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of Mongolia's progress toward the 30x30 conservation target using area geometry
• Environmental risk screening for infrastructure projects by intersecting site locations with protected area boundaries
• Integration with Global Forest Watch to monitor deforestation within specific conservation zones

Strengths

• Consolidates WDPA and WD-OECM data into a single unified source
• Available in four formats including GEOPACKAGE and GEOSERVICE
• Official data source for UN Sustainable Development Goal tracking

Limitations

• Specific attribute schema and record counts are not detailed in the source metadata
• Data accuracy depends on the reporting frequency and quality of the Mongolian government and local stakeholders

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and stakeholder submissions through the Protected Planet Initiative

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis; last updated March 2026.

Geography

Mongolia