This dataset contains mapped polygon locations for protected areas within Niue. This dataset should be viewed in combination with the World Database on Protected Areas point locations to get a comprehensive view of all protected areas within Niue.
The WDPA User Manual provides information and guidance about the data held within the WDPA, including its history, how it is collected, managed and distributed, and how it should be interpreted and used for analyses and research. The Manual has been prepared for WDPA data providers and users. It is structured in 4 sections and includes 6 appendices.
The Protected Areas Working Group (PAWG) of the Pacific Islands Round Table for Nature Conservation recommended a forum to better connect a diverse range of people and their work relating to protected and conserved areas. To increase efficacy with respect to gaining momentum with communications and conservation work, the Pacific Islands Protected Area Portal (PIPAP) was launched.
Map of the protected areas for Niue with country-level summary statistics on the amount of area under protection, count for each type of protected area (terrestrial or marine), and the count of their designation.
Map of the protected areas for Niue Island, Niue with country-level summary statistics on the amount of area under protection, count for each type of protected area (terrestrial or marine), and the count of their designation.
GIS file displaying the cyclone affected areas in Niue.
Dataset includes various regional-scale spatial data layers in geojson format.
Maps of the different protected areas in Niue
Map of the Niue Marine Protected Area
Map of Niue's terrestrial protected areas
GIS File displaying the LSMPA of Niue
GIS file displaying the Vailoapu Namoui MPA