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Share of land area that is protected

Terrestrial protected areas are areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities in order to preserve their ecosystem services and cultural values.

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27 Jul 2026
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17 Sept 2026
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Protected Planet WDPA and WD-OECM data, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, via World Bank (2026)

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