WDPCA: Romanian Protected and Conserved Areas Geospatial Records

Geospatial boundaries for Romanian marine and terrestrial protected areas are maintained at a national scale by UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, with the latest update recorded in March 2026. The data integrates WDPA and WD-OECM frameworks to support reporting for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It provides the official spatial records used by the UN to track progress toward 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of biodiversity risks using protected area boundaries
• Monitoring progress toward Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework using OECM designations
• Environmental impact assessments using marine and terrestrial site classifications to identify project intersections with conserved lands

Strengths

• Official UN-backed data from UNEP-WCMC and IUCN
• Monthly update frequency ensures high temporal accuracy
• Available in four formats including GEOPACKAGE and CSV

Limitations

• Specific attribute field names and record counts are not provided in the metadata
• Data accuracy is dependent on the reporting quality of national Romanian authorities

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government and stakeholder reporting

Freshness

Updated monthly; last update March 2026

Geography

Romania