Reporting
Reporting on Protected Areas and OECMs in Canada
Canada’s network of protected areas and OECMs is growing. In order to track progress, regular reporting is undertaken by the Federal Government using data provided by partners across Canada.
Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators
Updated annually
A yearly, national look a protected areas and OECMs across Canada
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database
Updated annually
The most up to date spatial and attribute data on marine and terrestrial protected areas and OECMs in Canada.
Status Reports
A detailed summary report looking at protected areas, and now also OECMs, across Canada. This report is produced on an approximately 5 year cycle.
Canadian Protected Areas Status Report
2016 to 2020
A snapshot of Canada’s protected areas and highlights accomplishments for the period January 2016 to December 2020.
Canadian Protected Areas Status Report
2012 to 2015
A snapshot of Canada’s protected areas and highlights accomplishments for the period January 2012 to December 2015.
International Targets and Reporting
World Database on Protected Areas
The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) is the most comprehensive global database on terrestrial and marine protected areas.
World Database on OECMs
OECMs complement protected areas through sustained, positive conservation outcomes, even though they may be managed primarily for other reasons. They are documented in the World Database on OECMs.
