Montenegro

Headline 30×30 Indicators

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As of 2025, Montenegro had conserved:

• 22.19% – Terrestrial and inland waters protected area coverage
• 5.33% – Marine protected area coverage

Data sourced from the UNEP-WCMC Protected Planet: https://www.protectedplanet.net/country/MNE

Case

• Advancing Protected Area Expansion and Management Reforms through EU Integration in Montenegro

  Montenegro is progressing toward the 30x30 target by expanding its protected area network, improving management standards, and aligning with EU Natura 2000 requirements. Approximately 13 percent of its land and 1.79 percent of marine waters are currently protected. Supported by GEF-7, the country is developing legal, planning, and monitoring tools to strengthen governance and effectiveness, alongside ongoing national mapping of habitats and species to guide future site designations.