#ProtectedPlanet
📣Recordings and slides from our webinars on the redeveloped WDPCA and GD-PAME are now online, with subtitles in ENG, ESP, FRA & RUS.

Find out what's changed and why it matters for reporting on Target 3 of the KMGBF. ⬇️

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#ProtectedPlanet #Target3 #30by30
September 22, 2026 at 1:24 AM
The #ProtectedPlanet team is pleased to announce the publication of an updated User Manual for the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas (#WDPCA).

Use the link below to learn more and download the guide: ⤵️

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September 9, 2026 at 8:43 AM
🌍 #ProtectedPlanet September 2026 Update:

#WDPCA: 312,943 #ProtectedAreas covering 245 countries and territories and 7,663 #OECMs covering 17 countries and territories.

GD-PAME: No new records in the release of the #GDPAME.

Read More: ⤵️
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September 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The #ProtectedPlanet team was pleased to join colleagues from @unepwcmc.bsky.social at #SBSTTA28 in Nairobi!

Jasmin followed negotiations to update the Programme of Work on Protected Areas ( #PoWPA ), helping countries deliver on #Target3 of the #KMGBF ( #30x30 ) through robust, accessible data.
August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🌍#ProtectedPlanet August 2026 Update:

#WDPCA: 312,943 #ProtectedAreas covering 245 countries and territories and 7,622 #OECMs covering 17 countries and territories.

GD-PAME: 164 were added for Costa Rica in the August 2026 release of the #GDPAME.

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August 3, 2026 at 8:54 AM
📢Join our #ProtectedPlanet Webinar Series this August!

Learn about:🌎The Initiative🗃️Database structure (WDPCA & GD-PAME)📊Data we compile with partners📜Reporting process

4 Regional mini-series

Not received your invite? Get in touch at:
pca@unep-wcmc.org to join.

#OECMs #Biodiversity #WDPCA #30x30
July 27, 2026 at 11:20 AM
🌍 #ProtectedPlanet April 2026 Update:

#WDPCA: 312,790 #ProtectedAreas covering 245 countries and territories and 7,485 #OECMs covering 17 countries and territories.

GD-PAME: 764 IUCN World Heritage Outlook assessments were added for 125 countries.

www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
April 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
🌍 #ProtectedPlanet March 2026 Update:

#WDPCA: 319,995 including 312,510 #ProtectedAreas covering 245 countries & territories and 7,485 #OECMs covering 17 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: 8 assessment records updated for Sri Lanka.

Read More: www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
March 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
🌍#ProtectedPlanet January 2026 Update:

WDPCA: 315,348 sites including 308,064 #ProtectedAreas covering 245 countries & territories and 7,284 #OECMs covering 16 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: 6 assessment records updated for Malawi.

Read More: ⤵️
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January 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🌍 #ProtectedPlanet December 2025 Update:

#WDPCA: is 312,538, including 305,895 #ProtectedAreas, covering 244 countries & territories and 6,643 #OECMs covering 16 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new #PAME records were added.

Read More: ⤵️

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December 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
#Fiji
@protectedplanet
🪸Study shows Fiji coral reefs recovered rapidly from acute disturbance (Cat 5 Cyclone): sites losing up to 91% cover achieved near-baseline health in 4 years.

🪸Recovery hinged on strong ecological factors & key data for adaptive coral reef management.

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Fiji’s Coral Reefs Show Remarkable Recovery After Category 5 Cyclone
SUVA, FIJI, October 21, 2025 - A new study led by WCS, University of the South Pacific, and partners has found that coral reefs in Fiji showed remarkable resilience after being battered by Category 5 ...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Combining world database on protected places & #conservation @protectedplanet
#ProtectedPlanet is evolving!🌍

We're merging the WDPA & WD-OECM into the new World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas ( #WDPCA ). This simplifies reporting & boosts our ability to track KMGBF Target 3 (30% effective conservation by 2030).

Read More: ⤵️
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Introducing the WDPCA
Exciting changes are coming to Protected Planet in November, including a bringing together and rebrand of our flagship databases into the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas.
www.protectedplanet.net
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
🌍 #ProtectedPlanet November 2025 Update:

#WDPCA: is 310,367, including 303,773 #ProtectedAreas, covering 244 countries & territories and 6,594 #OECMs covering 16 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new #PAME records were added.

Read More: ⤵️
www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
#ProtectedPlanet is evolving!🌍

We're merging the WDPA & WD-OECM into the new World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas ( #WDPCA ). This simplifies reporting & boosts our ability to track KMGBF Target 3 (30% effective conservation by 2030).

Read More: ⤵️
www.protectedplanet.net/en/news-and-...
Introducing the WDPCA
Exciting changes are coming to Protected Planet in November, including a bringing together and rebrand of our flagship databases into the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas.
www.protectedplanet.net
October 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🌍#ProtectedPlanet October 2025 Update:

WDPA: is 305,645 (303,770 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories.

WD-OECM: is 6,631 (6,594 #OECMs), covering 15 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new #PAME records were added.

Read More: ⤵
www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
October 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Launch of New Guidance for Reporting Effectiveness Data to #ProtectedPlanet 📔

The GD-PAME has now been expanded to store information on assessment results, collating data gathered through a range of effectiveness assessment tools at the national & site level

www.protectedplanet.net/en/news-and-...
October 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🌍#ProtectedPlanet September 2025 Update:

WDPA: is 305,621 (303,748 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories.

WD-OECM: is 6,629 (6,592 #OECMs), covering 15 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new #PAME records were added.

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September 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🌍#ProtectedPlanet August 2025 Update:

WDPA: is 305,586 (303,713 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories.

WD-OECM: is 6,630 (6,593 #OECMs), covering 15 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new records were added.

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August 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🌍 #ProtectedPlanet July 2025 Update:

WDPA: is 305,303 (303,418 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories.

WD-OECM: is 6,504 (6,467 #OECMs), covering 15 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new records were added.

www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
July 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
UNEP-WCMC checking in with their impact report. Big take away - #ProtectedPlanet state that #30x30 is progressing but at current pace won’t meet the 2030 target 🌍

#BiodiversityActions #ProtectedAreas #Protect30x30

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Driving decisions for nature and people: UNEP-WCMC’s 2023-2024 Impact Report - UNEP-WCMC
Report demonstrates breadth of Centre’s work with government, business and scientific communities
www.unep-wcmc.org
June 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Join us as a #fulltime Associate Programme Officer!

UNEP-WCMC seeks a highly motivated candidate to join our Nature Conserved team and work closely on our flagship initiative, protectedplanet .

Apply here ➡️ www.unep-wcmc.org/en/vacancies... before 2nd July 2025!

#environmentjob
June 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🌍#ProtectedPlanet June 2025 Update:

WDPA: is 305,257 (303,374 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories.

WD-OECM: is 6,498 (6,480 #OECMs), covering 14 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: 12 records were added from Congo.

www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
June 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🌍 #ProtectedPlanet May 2025 Update: 🌍

WDPA: is 305,242 (303,359 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories.

WD-OECM: is 6,497 (6,479 #OECMs), covering 14 countries & territories.

GD-PAME: No new records were added in May 2025.

www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
May 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM