WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in Paraguay Geospatial Data

Geospatial records of marine and terrestrial protected areas and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) define the conservation landscape of Paraguay in this dataset. Managed by the UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, it serves as the primary source for tracking progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The data is updated monthly and was last refreshed in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of marine and terrestrial protected area coverage to measure progress toward the 30% land conservation target
• Environmental impact assessments using area geometries to identify biodiversity risks within project boundaries
• Tracking Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators using the designated conservation status of specific geographic zones

Strengths

• Official UN-backed dataset for global biodiversity reporting
• Monthly update frequency
• Available in four formats including GeoJSON and GeoPackage

Limitations

• Dependent on the accuracy of reporting from national governments
• Specific attribute schema and row counts are not detailed in the source metadata

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and stakeholder contributions

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis

Geography

Paraguay