Tunisia Protected and Conserved Areas: WDPA and OECM Geospatial Data

This geospatial dataset documents marine and terrestrial protected areas and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) within Tunisia. Produced by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and IUCN, the records are updated monthly to support international biodiversity reporting.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of marine vs. terrestrial conservation coverage using geometry fields
• Environmental impact assessments by overlaying project coordinates with protected area boundaries
• Tracking progress toward the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 3

Strengths

• Monthly update cycle ensures high temporal relevance
• Integration of both WDPA and WD-OECM frameworks into a single source
• Official data source for UN Sustainable Development Goal tracking

Limitations

• Attribute schema is not explicitly defined in the provided metadata
• Dependent on voluntary reporting from national and local authorities which may cause lag

Provenance

Source

UNEP-WCMC and IUCN

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and stakeholder submissions

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis

Geography

Tunisia