RT Report
T1 Protected Planet Report 2018: Tracking Progress Towards Global Targets for Protected Areas
K1 biological diversity
K1 United Nations protected area
K1 ecosystem
K1 climate change
K1 nature conservation
K1 landscape protection
K1 sea level
K1 plant ecology
K1 sustainable development
SN 978-92-807-3721-9
YR 2018
FD 2018
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32099
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32099
NO Based on the world’s most up to date records in the World Database on Protected Areas, managed jointly by UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, the report confirms that almost 15% of the earth’s land surface and inland waters, and just above 7% of the global ocean is now protected. However, marine areas under national jurisdiction have significantly more protection (17%) than Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, with only slightly over 1% of protection.The report further outlines the significance of this progress, as the conservation of biodiversity in protected and conserved areas provides the foundation for achieving the whole suite of Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, the ecosystem services of the world’s protected areas underpin global needs to address climate change; protect water sources and food production systems; alleviate disaster risk; and maintain health, well-being and the livelihoods of millions of people.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 20, 2026