WDPCA: Protected and Conserved Areas in Viet Nam (2026 Update)

Geospatial mapping of marine and terrestrial protected areas and conservation measures across Viet Nam, managed by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). It combines the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM) with updates current as of March 2026.

Use Cases

• Spatial analysis of marine and terrestrial conservation coverage to track Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
• Environmental risk assessment for infrastructure projects by intersecting project boundaries with protected area polygons
• Reporting on UN Sustainable Development Goal indicators related to biodiversity and ecosystem services

Strengths

• Official UN-backed data source from UNEP-WCMC and IUCN
• Integrates both WDPA and WD-OECM conservation categories
• Provided in four GIS-ready formats (GEOJSON, GEOPACKAGE, CSV, GEOSERVICE)

Limitations

• Specific attribute column names and record counts are not detailed in the source metadata
• Geographic scope is restricted to the national boundaries of Viet Nam

Provenance

Source

UNEP-WCMC and IUCN

Collection Method

Compiled from government reports and international secretariats

Freshness

Updated on a monthly basis

Geography

Viet Nam