World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA)
World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA)
Open dataset page
Response (Policies and Goals/Targets)
GBF Target 3
SDG 13
SDG 14
SDG 15
Source
UNEP-WCMC
UNEP-WCMC
Suggested citation
UNEP-WCMC & IUCN. (2026). Protected Planet: The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) (May 2026 version) [Data set]. https://www.protectedplanet.net
License
Date or time period of observation
May 2026
Frequency of Update
Geographic coverage
Spatial resolution
-
WMS base URL
https://africa-knowledge-platform.ec.europa.eu/geoserver/gwc/
Legend URL
https://africa-knowledge-platform.ec.europa.eu/geoserver/wms?REQUEST=GetLegendGraphic&VERSION=1.3.0&FORMAT=image/png&WIDTH=20&HEIGHT=20&transparent=true&LAYER=akp:WDPA_May2026
Layer Data Type
Geospatial server type
Contact Point
Protected Planet <protectedareas@unep-wcmc.orgZ