WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in the Syrian Arab Republic

Geospatial records of marine and terrestrial protected areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, maintained by the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. This dataset integrates WDPA and WD-OECM standards and was last updated in March 2026. It serves as the primary data source for tracking Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework within the region.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of biodiversity risks using terrestrial and marine boundary coordinates
• Reporting on progress toward Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
• Environmental risk assessment for project planning using GEOPACKAGE spatial layers

Strengths

• Official UN Environment Programme (UNEP) source
• Monthly update frequency
• Available in multiple geospatial formats including GEOJSON and GEOPACKAGE

Limitations

• Specific row counts and attribute schemas are not provided in the summary metadata
• Data accuracy is dependent on reporting consistency from national stakeholders in the Syrian Arab Republic

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and stakeholder data through the Protected Planet Initiative.

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis.

Geography

Syrian Arab Republic