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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.

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Global coverage of protected areas and OECMs
16.1%

275,496: Protected Areas

Terrestrial and inland waters protected area coverage

8.19%

18,208: Protected Areas

Marine protected area coverage

17.28%

275,496: Protected Areas

660: OECMs

Terrestrial and inland waters protected area & OECM coverage

8.3%

18,208: Protected Areas

196: OECMs

Marine protected area & OECM coverage

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