What is Protected Planet?
Protected Planet, run by UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, maps the World Database on Protected Areas: national parks, marine reserves and other protected areas in every country.
Free Open data
Protected Planet
Map of the world's protected areas and nature reserves
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Monthly
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- All protected areas worldwide
- Country statistics
- Marine protected areas
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Monthly
- Data source
- World Database on Protected Areas
- Made by
- UNEP-WCMC and IUCN (international organisation)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Protected Planet
- Search a country to see what share of its land and sea is protected.
Who it is for
Protected Planet is especially useful for researchers & analysts and hikers & outdoor fans.
Questions about Protected Planet
Is Protected Planet free?
Yes. Protected Planet is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Protected Planet?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Protected Planet updated?
The data is refreshed about once a month.
Where does Protected Planet get its data?
World Database on Protected Areas.
Can I use Protected Planet on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Protected Planet?
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Summary based on public information about Protected Planet. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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