Thailand Protected and Conserved Areas: WDPCA Geospatial Boundaries

This geospatial dataset provides boundaries and metadata for marine and terrestrial protected areas and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) in Thailand. Produced by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) in collaboration with the IUCN, the data is updated on a monthly basis to track international biodiversity targets. It serves as the primary source for reporting on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of conservation coverage in Thailand using GEOJSON boundaries
• Environmental risk assessment for commercial projects using site-specific project boundaries
• Tracking progress toward Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Strengths

• Official UN-backed dataset for Global Biodiversity Framework reporting
• Available in four formats including GEOJSON and GEOPACKAGE
• Combines both WDPA and WD-OECM data types into a single source

Limitations

• Specific record counts and column schemas are not detailed in the source metadata
• Potential lag between national-level designation changes and database synchronization

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports, international secretariats, and conservation stakeholders

Freshness

Updated monthly

Geography

Thailand