WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

This geospatial dataset maps marine and terrestrial protected areas in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, maintained by the UNEP-WCMC as part of the Protected Planet Initiative. It integrates the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM) into a single repository. The data is updated monthly to support international reporting for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of terrestrial vs. marine conservation coverage using geospatial boundary polygons
• Monitoring progress toward the 30x30 biodiversity target by calculating total protected surface area
• Environmental risk assessment for commercial projects by intersecting project coordinates with protected area geometries

Strengths

• Official joint product of the UN Environment Programme and the IUCN
• Available in multiple GIS-ready formats including GEOJSON, GEOPACKAGE, and GEOSERVICE
• Updated monthly to reflect the latest conservation status and boundary changes

Limitations

• Geographic scope is restricted to Saint Pierre and Miquelon
• Specific attribute schema is not detailed in the primary metadata

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and stakeholder submissions in collaboration with the IUCN

Time Range

Current (updated monthly)

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis.

Geography

Saint Pierre and Miquelon