Definition(s)
A measurement, statistic or value that provides a proximate gauge or evidence of the effects of environmental management programs or of the state or condition of the environment. (Source: GEMET/EPAGLO)
An indicator is a quantitative or qualitative factor or variable that provides a simple and reliable means to measure achievement, to reflect the changes connected to an intervention, or to help assess the performance of a development actor. (Source: OECD-DAC)
Hierarchy
Narrower: Indicator speciesRio markers
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
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Strategic Plans:
Target 17.19
In other languages
French
indicateur environnemental
Russian
показатели состояния окружающей среды
Spanish
indicadores ambientales
Arabic
مؤشر بيئي
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Environmental indicators
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World Heritage Convention | 3 decisions |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1 decision |