WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in Réunion Geospatial Data

This geospatial dataset maps marine and terrestrial protected areas in Réunion, maintained by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). It integrates the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM) as of March 2026.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of conservation boundaries to measure progress toward the 30% land/water protection target
• Environmental risk assessment for commercial projects using project boundary overlaps
• Landscape management integration with tools like the Digital Observatory for Protected Areas

Strengths

• Official UN-backed data source from UNEP-WCMC
• Integrates both WDPA and WD-OECM conservation frameworks
• Available in four formats including GeoJSON and GeoPackage

Limitations

• Specific attribute column names and row counts are not detailed in the source metadata
• Geographic scope is restricted to the island of Réunion

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government and stakeholder submissions via the Protected Planet Initiative

Freshness

Updated monthly

Geography

Réunion