Sustainable Development Goals - 17 Goals to Transform our World

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Indicator 15.1.2: Proportion of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type

Proportion of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type

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Indicator name Proportion of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type
Target name 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.
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UN designated tier 1
UN custodial agency UNEP-WCMC, UNEP (Partnering Agencies: Ramsar)
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