Protected Planet
Official account of the Protected Planet Initiative - The authoritative data source on protected and conserved areas. @unepwcmc.bsky.social
The latest coverage statistics can be found at: http://protectedplanet.net
- New #ICCA in #Myanmar added to the ICCA Registry! Hkolo Tamutaku K’rer (Salween Peace Park) is the 1st formally recognised Karen Indigenous Community Conserved Territory, uniting Kaw lands, forests & wildlife sanctuaries Explore more in the ICCA Registry: www.iccaregistry.org
- Great news from #Nigeria! Two new #ICCAs, Gbanraun and Kokoloama CCA, are now in the ICCA Registry & Protected Planet. These sites protect one of the last populations of the critically endangered Niger Delta Red Colobus Monkey. 🐒 www.iccaregistry.org/en/explore 📸 - @mongabay.com
- New data reveals 125 critical #shark & #ray habitats across the Western Indian Ocean, yet almost ALL fall outside existing #MPAs.🦈 With 50% of regional species at risk of extinction, we must align policy with science to protect these nurseries🌊 oceanographicmagazine.com/news/unprote...
- We celebrate the registration of the #ICCA of the Langgawisan Bahi Tribal Association in the ICCA Registry. Known as Pyanada, this ICCA covers the entire Ancestral Domain of the Mandaya people in Maragusan —a sacred, living territory rooted in their covenant with nature & ancestors. t.co/qYwiOAyJjF
- Reposted by Protected Planet🚨 Protected Planet has launched the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas (WDPCA) - a new and unified database, merging the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and the World Database on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM). Learn more here: tinyurl.com/mr649ywy
- 🎉🌿 Great news for Indigenous-led conservation! The January 2026 WDPCA release now includes 3 additional IP-governed OECMs from Peru: Zona de Agrodiversidad Marcapata Ccollana, Zona de Agrobiodiversidad Ccollasuyo, and Zona de Agrobiodiversidad Andenes de Cuyocuyo. [1/2]
- 🌍#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: ⤵️ buff.ly/M6bykkP
- 🌍 #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: ⤵️ lnkd.in/gfUn8THK
- Big #Conservation news for #SouthAfrica! #CapeNature has declared a 7,050ha 'Lettas Kraal Nature Reserve' in the Succulent Karoo. The success of the #ProtectedArea will conserve over 800 plant species, and the critically endangered riverine rabbit. iol.co.za/capeargus/ne...
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- 🌍 #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...
- #Portugal is accelerating its goal to protect 30% of its #MarineProtectedArea coverage, with the creation of the Madeira-Tore and Gorringe Bank Marine Nature Reserve. This massive 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣km reserve is a HUGE win for biodiversity. Read More:⤵️ www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
- 🦈Thrilling news from the #SipawayIsland #MPA: Researchers confirmed the sighting of rare Thresher Sharks in the area's shallow waters. This incredible discovery has proven that decades of conservation efforts have resulted in a thriving marine ecosystem cebudailynews.inquirer.net/665382/thres...
- 🪸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. newsroom.wcs.org/News-Release...
- It's #InternationalSnowLeopardDay! 🐾 These majestic cats are vital to Asia's high-altitude ecosystems, but they remain a vulnerable species. Today, we highlight the urgent need for international cooperation to protect the snow leopard and its fragile mountain home from poaching and climate change.
- The recent Himachal Pradesh #SnowLeopard assessment confirms a robust population of 83 individuals, a testament to effective conservation efforts. This success story proves the critical importance of #ProtectedAreas for the survival of this keystone species: www.counterview.net/2025/10/83-s...
- 🦧 Scientists have discovered a new cluster of the Critically Endangered Tapanuli #Orangutan in a remote peat swamp. While vital for conservation, this small population is isolated & unprotected, demanding immediate habitat defence. #ProtectedAreas #Conservation news.mongabay.com/2025/10/tapa...
- The recent Himachal Pradesh #SnowLeopard assessment confirms a robust population of 83 individuals, a testament to effective conservation efforts. This success story proves the critical importance of #ProtectedAreas for the survival of this keystone species: www.counterview.net/2025/10/83-s...
- It's #SaveTheKiwiWeek - Survival for New Zealand's iconic #Kiwi heavily relies on #ProtectedAreas! Outside of predator-controlled sanctuaries, only 5% of chicks survive. PAs and fenced zones are essential life support, boosting survival rates to ~65%! @savethekiwi.bsky.social
- #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-...
- 🌍#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...
- Happy International #OctopusDay! 🐙 These highly intelligent ocean predators are critical to marine health. Protecting their habitats by supporting #MPAs and #OECMs is essential to securing their underwater home and their future. #OceanScience 📸 - @livescience.com
- New species alert! 🦎 Scientists discovered the Sakaerat bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus sakaeratensis) in Thailand's #UNESCO Sakaerat #BiosphereReserve. This find underscores the critical role #ProtectedAreas play as hidden sanctuaries for unique life: www.earth.com/news/new-spe...
- #Greece is making waves in marine conservation, demonstrating that protecting the #Ocean can be an effective strategy for boosting a national economy. Anchored by two major commitments: the expansion of #MPAs & the ratification of the #GlobalOceanTreaty: greekcitytimes.com/2025/10/06/g...
- Amazing! 🙌 In the #Amazon, local communities are driving huge conservation wins. Protecting lakes means 86 acres of surrounding forest benefits for every 1 acre patrolled. True #OECMs, demonstrating the power of local empowerment! #CommunityConservation www.earth.com/news/how-loc...
- A truly sad day 💚 #ThankyouDrJane, for everything you have done for chimpanzee research and for inspiring others to protect wildlife through The Jane Goodall Institute UK.
- 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-...
- Historic commitment! #Suriname just pledged to protect 90% of its #Amazon rainforest forever. As a global carbon sink, this move sets a new standard for #conservation, tying forest protection to a new, nature-powered economy. #ClimateAction #ProtectedArea www.rainforesttrust.org/our-impact/r...
- Counting Kings: 🦁 Scientists are using Spatially Explicit Capture–Recapture (SECR) to count lions, an apex predator & keystone species. This data provides a clear signal for the health of Africa's #ProtectedAreaEffectiveness. Read More Here: ⤵️ news.mongabay.com/2025/09/coun...
- #Vietnam's Côn Đảo National Park is now an #IUCNGreenList site! A major win for conservation, recognising the park's world-class efforts in protecting marine ecosystems and endangered species - A model for sustainable development. #ProtectedAreas #IUCN #GreenList vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1...
- 📢Join us for a Conservation Pathways online training on how Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework can become an opportunity to advance the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
- In a landmark achievement, the #HighSeasTreaty is on track to enter into force in Jan 2026, thanks to 61 countries including #Morocco & #SierraLeone. It's a lifeline for the 2/3 of the ocean beyond national boundaries, bringing us closer to global biodiversity targets: news.un.org/en/story/202....
- #Kazakhstan is making major strides in conservation and is set to expand its #ProtectedAreas to 34 million hectares by 2035, becoming the first in Central Asia to pilot #OECMs. These efforts will help conserve nearly 30% of its territory: astanatimes.com/2025/09/kaza...
- The #Philippines has designated Mt Masaraga as a #ProtectedArea under the National Integrated Protected Areas System. This 1,328m elevation biodiversity hotspot serves as a vital watershed for the Bicol River Basin & the protection of Raflessia species: www.manilatimes.net/2025/09/12/r...
- Pakistan's first-ever desert-region Flora Conservation Station has launched in Tharparkar! A partnership between #IUCN & #SECMCThar hopes the new station will protect unique & endangered plants, while restoring degraded lands and supporting local communities: iucn.org/story/202509...
- Mexico, Guatemala, & Belize have united to create the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor! This 14 million-acre #ProtectedArea is now the 2nd-largest nature reserve in the Americas, safeguarding 7,000+ species & honouring the legacy of Indigenous communities: mymodernmet.com/mexico-guate...
- New satellite tracking has revealed a crucial feeding ground for New Zealand southern right whales just south of Australia! 🐋 This discovery is a powerful case for enhanced protection under the UN High Seas Treaty, a vital step to safeguard these whales: oceanographicmagazine.com/news/right-w...
- 🌍#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. www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
- New camera trap footage from Malaysian Borneo's rainforest canopy is revealing a hidden world of primates! 🐒 The cameras captured sightings of endangered Sabah grey leaf monkeys & critically endangered Bornean orangutans. A vital new window into arboreal life! news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
- Pioneering rewilding in Nagaland, India: The Asian Giant Tortoises are being reintroduced into an #ICCA. Led by local youth "Tortoise Guardians," this project highlights how community-driven conservation in ICCAs is a key model for species recovery. #ProtectedArea thebetterindia.com/482411/naga-...
- Happy #WorldTomistomaDay! 🐊 Today we recognise the vulnerable species, also know as the #FalseGharial. Habitat loss is a major threat, but #ProtectedAreas provide these freshwater giants with the secure habitats they need to survive. #Tomistoma #Conservation 📸 - @britannica.com
- 🌍#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. www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...
- NEW Highlight Video 📽️ "Top tools to protect rainforests" is part of @mongabay.com "Against All Odds" series. Crystal Davis (Global Program Director at @worldresources.bsky.social) highlights the positive strides in rainforest conservation worldwide and the critical role of Indigenous Peoples.
- 🍄Our planet's unsung heroes, underground fungi, are in peril! New research highlights 90% of their critical biodiversity hotspots are unprotected. We must urgently expand conservation to these hidden ecosystems for climate & life. #FungiConservation www.ecowatch.com/underground-...
- On #InternationalTigerDay, we celebrate the power of #ProtectedAreas! These vital spaces are fundamental to tiger survival, providing safe habitats & fostering growth for wild populations. Secure their future, protect their wild homes. 🐅 #WildlifeProtection 📸 - Sumatran Tiger, @worldwildlife.org
- #Greece announces two vast new #MarineParks in the Ionian & South Aegean! This strategic move protects 27,500 km², bans trawling, and boosts #conservation targets. A major step for Mediterranean marine health! #MarineProtectedAreas 📖 Read More Here: ⤵️ www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
- Incredible! #NewZealand's #LittleSpottedKiwi, unseen for nearly 50 years on the mainland, rediscovered thanks to spontaneous phone footage. A thrilling triumph for conservation & wildlife tracking! #EndangeredSpecies #ConservationSuccess #ProtectedAreas indiandefencereview.com/lost-species...
- 📖 New study: More jaguars migrated to #Brazil's Pantanal wetlands post-wildfire, making it a vital "climate refuge." These unique aquatic-eating big cats rebounded strongly. This highlights the need for protecting such critical habitats. #CatConservation news.oregonstate.edu/news/jaguar-...
- 🪸Amazing news from #Galápagos! Wellington's solitary coral, thought extinct for decades, was found thriving with 290+ colonies. This deep-water species defied odds, but global warming challenges its future. #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #MPAs news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
- 🌍 #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...
