Discover the world’s protected and conserved areas
Protected Planet is the most up to date and complete source of data on protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs), updated monthly with submissions from governments, non-governmental organizations, landowners and communities.
Explore protected areas and OECMs489,023: Protected Areas
Terrestrial and inland waters protected area coverage
17,227: Protected Areas
Marine protected area coverage
489,023: Protected Areas
7510: OECMs
Terrestrial and inland waters protected area & OECM coverage
17,227: Protected Areas
239: OECMs
Marine protected area & OECM coverage
Statistics updated: Oct 2026
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