This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
| Indicator |
Indicator 15.1.2: Proportion of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements |
| Metadata update |
2024-07-29 |
| International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring |
BirdLife International (BLI) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) UN Environment Programme |
| Related indicators |
Other relevant indicators include: SDG 14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas. SDG 15.4.1 Coverage by protected areas of important sites for mountain biodiversity. |