WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in Myanmar (2026 Update)

This geospatial dataset provides boundaries and metadata for marine and terrestrial protected areas and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) in Myanmar. Managed by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) in collaboration with the IUCN, the data is updated monthly to track progress toward global biodiversity targets. The records represent the authoritative source for monitoring Myanmar's commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Use Cases

• Calculating the percentage of Myanmar's land and sea under conservation for Target 3 reporting
• Identifying biodiversity risks within project boundaries for environmental impact assessments
• Mapping terrestrial and marine protected area distributions for regional spatial planning

Strengths

• Official source for UN Sustainable Development Goal tracking
• Includes both WDPA and WD-OECM data types in a single repository
• Available in multiple GIS-ready formats including GeoJSON and GeoPackage

Limitations

• Specific record counts and attribute schemas are not detailed in the provided metadata
• Relies on government and stakeholder reporting which may have varying lag times relative to on-the-ground changes

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports, international secretariats, and stakeholder data through the Protected Planet Initiative.

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis; current version reflects data as of March 2026.

Geography

Myanmar