Protected areas are vital for conserving biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services, and safeguarding cultural and natural heritage. From vast rainforests to coral reefs, these regions provide safe havens for wildlife and future generations.
Global Impact
218,000+
Protected Sites
Protected Sites
17%
Land Protected
Land Protected
8%
Oceans Protected
Oceans Protected
Yellowstone National Park
Established in 1872, it's the first national park in the world, spanning Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Home to grizzly bears, wolves, and geothermal wonders.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
The world’s largest coral reef system, off Australia’s coast, hosting over 1,500 fish species and critical marine habitats.
Amazon Rainforest Reserves
Vast protected zones across Brazil, Peru, and Colombia conserve the planet’s richest biodiversity hotspot and indigenous cultures.