Climate / Environment

World Protected Areas Map

UNEP-derived World Protected Areas Map. The UNEP-derived World Protected Areas Map is a map created by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that shows the location and extent of protected areas around the world. Protected areas are areas of land or water that are designated for the conservation of natural resources, such as forests, wetlands, or wildlife habitats. The UNEP World Protected Areas Map is based on data obtained from various sources, including national and international conservation organizations, and provides a comprehensive overview of the global network of protected areas. This map can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as for monitoring and managing protected areas, for studying the distribution and characteristics of different types of ecosystems, or for supporting the planning and management of land and water resources.