Upcoming webinar on the Global Database on Protected Area Management Effectiveness (GD-PAME) - 9th June - Speakers from: @unepwcmc.bsky.social, MoE Maldives, Dpt Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka & @jncc.bsky.social Use the link for more information & how to register octogroup.org/tracking-glo...

Exploring the social implications of the #30x30 conservation target 🌍 A new report examines the socioeconomic implications of the highly ambitious #Target3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF. Access here 🔗 tinyurl.com/mw6xt879 | @protectedplanet.bsky.social

New #ICCA from #Montenegro submitted to the ICCA Registry! Sinjajevina, one of Europe’s largest high-altitude pastoral landscapes, is shaped by transhumance and community governance, sustaining biodiversity and livelihoods. Explore its case study here: www.iccaregistry.org/en/explore/m...

Big news for global conservation! 🌍 We’re celebrating the first data submissions to the re-developed GD-PAME database. Congrats to the #Maldives 🇲🇻 & #SriLanka 🇱🇰 for leading the way in reporting management effectiveness for #ProtectedAreas & #OECMs Read More: www.protectedplanet.net/en/news-and-...

🌍 #ProtectedPlanet April 2026 Update: #WDPCA: 312,790 #ProtectedAreas covering 245 countries and territories and 7,485 #OECMs covering 17 countries and territories. GD-PAME: 764 IUCN World Heritage Outlook assessments were added for 125 countries. www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...

The world has reached a key milestone: 10% of the ocean is now within protected & conserved areas. This is vital for people & wildlife, helping to halt biodiversity loss and sustain communities. But much more is needed. By 2030, the goal is 30%. More from @unepwcmc.bsky.social: bit.ly/4tg3FdX

🚨 World reaches a major milestone for nature at sea!🌊 10.01% of the ocean is now officially within protected and conserved areas. This update to the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas (WDPCA) is a vital step toward Target 3 of #KMGBF. tinyurl.com/3dj8h337

A recent #ICCA workshop was held in #Spain, bringing together community representatives from across the country to exchange, reflect, and collectively learn about how peer review can strengthen governance, credibility, and recognition of community-led conservation efforts. #IPLC

Redefining Biodiversity in Indonesia 🌿 An expedition across protected landscapes in Western Papua between 2023 & 2025 documented some of Earth’s most elusive mammals, including the Western Long-beaked Echidna & the rediscovery of the Triok Possum. Read More: www.mammalwatching.com/gd_place/ind...

Australia makes waves for #Target3 167 new protected & conserved areas were added to the #WDPCA, including 11 Indigenous Protected Areas & Australia’s first #OECM. A massive 400% expansion of the Heard & McDonald Islands makes it one of the largest #MPAs on Earth www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/aust...

🌿5 new #ICCAs from #Madagascar have been added to the ICCA Registry: Vorehe, Amby, Anjà, Andranobe & Soanavelandrazana. Together, these communities are protecting forests, wildlife, livelihoods & cultural traditions through locally led conservation. 🔎 Learn more here: iccaregistry.org/en/explore/

A historic milestone for #OceanConservation! Chile has protected 360,000 km² of water around the Juan Fernández Archipelago, creating the world’s 3rd largest fully protected marine area. Chile now protects >50% of its EEZ, surpassing #30x30 targets. 🌊 oceanographicmagazine.com/news/one-mil...

🌍 #ProtectedPlanet March 2026 Update: #WDPCA: 319,995 including 312,510 #ProtectedAreas covering 245 countries & territories and 7,485 #OECMs covering 17 countries & territories. GD-PAME: 8 assessment records updated for Sri Lanka. Read More: www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...

Northern Ireland’s new #MPA Strategy set to move beyond designation to "real, tangible action." With 48 sites identified, the focus now shifts to robust management & enforcement to protect seabirds and blue carbon habitats by 2030.🌊🦀 #oceanconservation www.aol.com/articles/mar...

Seminario web sobre el reporte de datos al Registro TICCA: En enero, el Consorcio TICCA organizó un taller para América Latina. Sol Fernández (equipo de Protected Planet y Registro TICCA) explicó cómo usar el Acuerdo de Contribución de Datos y el Cuestionario. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky1M...

🌊 A significant step for Adriatic conservation: #BrijuniNationalPark is monitoring the Mediterranean shag to improve the management of #Natura2000 sites. The team is using Nest cameras & GPS tracking to protect this vital species. 📸🛰️ Full Story Here: www.croatiaweek.com/brijuni-medi...

Companies can access KBA data through the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT). This powerful tool combines information from three key 🌎 biodiversity datasets: the World Database of #KBAs, the @protectedplanet.bsky.social database, and the IUCN Red List. 💻 www.ibat-alliance.org

#Sabah hits its 30% protection target! 🌿 With 216k new hectares gazetted, Sabah now has 2.22M hectares of protected land—the largest in Malaysia. 🇲🇾🌳 A massive win for global biodiversity! Details: theborneopost.com/2026/02/13/s... #Conservation #WDPCA #Biodiversity #WDPCA

This is a huge success story for the protection of the Pelagic Thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus), which regularly visits Kimud Shoal—a renowned cleaning station for the species. 🦈 #SharkConservation #ThresherShark #MPA #MarineProtectedArea #ThePhilippines

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

🚨 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...

🚨With contributions & advice of ICCA networks of territories & areas conserved by #IndigenousPeoples & #localcommunities from Colombia, Ecuador, Senegal, Morocco, & Spain, our experts have co-created a guide on how to set up their peer-review and peer-support processes. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4anwbstf

🌍 #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.

🦧 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....