WDPCA: Ukraine Protected and Conserved Areas Geospatial Data

The UNEP-WCMC maintains this geospatial dataset of terrestrial and marine protected areas and conservation measures within Ukraine, updated as of March 2026. It merges the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and the World Database on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM) into a single resource. The data supports international reporting for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of marine and terrestrial conservation boundaries using GEOPACKAGE or GEOJSON files
• Tracking national progress toward Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Target 3 (30% conservation)
• Identifying biodiversity risks within specific project boundaries for environmental impact assessments

Strengths

• Official UN and IUCN joint product managed by UNEP-WCMC
• Available in four formats including GEOPACKAGE and GEOSERVICE
• Monthly update cycle ensures alignment with recent conservation designations

Limitations

• Relies on reporting from national governments and stakeholders which may have lag times
• Specific attribute schema is not detailed in the provided metadata

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compiled from government reporting and stakeholder collaboration through the Protected Planet Initiative.

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis.

Geography

Ukraine