RT null T1 Status of Protected Area Systems in the Wider Caribbean Region - CEP Technical Report 36 A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 Caribbean Environment Programme, K1 protected area K1 Caribbean region K1 Biodiversity K1  Coastal and Marine Ecosystems YR 1996 FD 1996 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28666 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28666 NO This report documents developments in the protected areas systems in the 37 states and territories that make up the Wider Caribbean Region. Overall, 1,307 protected areas (20% with marine or coastal resources) covering 116 million ha have been established in the region. An increasing number of conventions and programmes are available to support national efforts to manage protected areas for multiple conservation objectives, including biodiversity, research and training, watershed protection, recreation and ecotourism and sustainable production of timber, fibres, game species, medicinal plants and fruits. NO https://www.unenvironment.org/cep DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 20, 2026