Colombia - Protected areas
Terrestrial and marine protected areas (% of total territorial area)
Terrestrial and marine protected areas (% of total territorial area) in Colombia was 20.53 as of 2010. Its highest value over the past 20 years was 20.53 in 2010, while its lowest value was 18.04 in 1990.
Definition: Terrestrial protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated by national authorities as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment. Sites protected under local or provincial law are excluded.
Source: United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and international agreements.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.04 |
| 1991 | 18.04 |
| 1992 | 18.04 |
| 1993 | 18.06 |
| 1994 | 18.06 |
| 1995 | 18.25 |
| 1996 | 18.36 |
| 1997 | 18.36 |
| 1998 | 18.41 |
| 1999 | 18.41 |
| 2000 | 18.44 |
| 2001 | 18.44 |
| 2002 | 19.32 |
| 2003 | 19.32 |
| 2004 | 19.32 |
| 2005 | 20.04 |
| 2006 | 20.04 |
| 2007 | 20.17 |
| 2008 | 20.23 |
| 2009 | 20.53 |
| 2010 | 20.53 |
Classification
Topic: Environment Indicators
Sub-Topic: Biodiversity & protected areas
