Saint Helena Protected and Conserved Areas: WDPCA Geospatial Boundaries

Marine and terrestrial conservation boundaries for Saint Helena are provided in this geospatial collection from the UNEP-WCMC. It integrates the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM) into a single monthly-updated resource, last refreshed in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of marine and terrestrial boundaries to calculate total conserved area
• Environmental risk assessment using the GEOSERVICE layer to identify project intersections with protected zones
• Reporting on Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework using WD-OECM designations

Strengths

• Monthly update frequency ensures data reflects current conservation status
• Available in four formats including GEOJSON and GEOPACKAGE for GIS interoperability
• Official UN-backed source managed by UNEP-WCMC and IUCN

Limitations

• Specific attribute schema and row counts are not detailed in the source metadata
• Geographic scope is restricted to the territory of Saint Helena

Provenance

Source

UNEP-WCMC and IUCN

Collection Method

Compiled from government and stakeholder submissions

Freshness

Updated monthly; last record dated March 2026.

Geography

Saint Helena