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E-Handbook on SDG Framework and Metadata

E-Handbook on SDG Framework and Metadata provide Up-to-date information on the Sustainable Development indicators, their Tier category and the official metadata as per custodian agency. The E-Handbook is a resourceful tool that includes, where available, background information, country examples, and other resources to provide in-depth knowledge to data producers and users to improve collection, compilation and analysis. This document contains the latest updated tier classification, based on changes made by the Inter-agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) following its physical meetings since March 2016 and its WebEx meetings in September 2018. The tier classification of many indicators is expected to change as methodologies are developed and data availability increases.

For any questions about a particular indicator (definition, method of computation, etc.), please kindly contact the focal point for the indicator. For questions about the coordination of global monitoring, please contact Heather Page from the UN Statistics Division. 

 

Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day

 1.1.1 Proportion of population below the international poverty line, by sex, age, employment status and geographical location (urban/rural)

I

111a

 

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

 

1.1.1 Proportion of population below the international poverty line, by sex, age, employment status and geographical location (urban/rural)

 

111b

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators (ILO)

1.2 By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions

1.2.1 Proportion of population living below the national poverty line, by sex and age

I

121

 

Self Paced E-Learning 1.2.1

 

1.2.2 Proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions

II

122

ESCWA-MPI

1.3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable

1.3.1 Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, newborns, work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable

I

131a
131b

 

(1.3.1 a) A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance

1.4.1 Proportion of population living in households with access to basic services

I

141

Computation Method

UNHABITAT 1.4.1

JMP 2018 Core Questions for Household Surveys

 

1.4.2 Proportion of total adult population with secure tenure rights to land, (a) with legally recognized documentation, and (b) who perceive their rights to land as secure, by sex and type of tenure

II


142

 

FAO

UN-Habitat 1.4.2

1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters

1.5.1 Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

I


151


 

Internationally agreed methodology and guideline

 

1.5.2 Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in relation to global gross domestic product (GDP)

II

152

 

Internationally agreed methodology and guideline

 

1.5.3 Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030

I

153

 

Open Ended Intergovernmental Working Group

 

1.5.4 Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies

II

154

 

Technical Guidance for Monitoring and Reporting

1.a Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions

1.a.1 Total official development assistance (ODA) grants from all donors that focus on poverty reduction as a share of the recipient country’s gross national income

1a1

OECD

 

1.a.2 Proportion of total government spending on essential services (education, health and social protection)

II

1a2

UOE

SDG 1.a.2

1.b Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions

1.b.1: Pro-poor public social spending

II

1b1

CEQ Handbook

Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

 

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

2.1 By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round

2.1.1 Prevalence of undernourishment

I

211

FAO 2.1.1

Self Paced E-Learning 2.1.1

SDG 2.1.1

 

2.1.2 Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population, based on the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)

I

212

FAO 2.1.2

Self Paced E-Learning 2.1.2

SDG 2.1.2

2.2 By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2025, the internationally agreed targets on stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age, and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting (height for age <-2 standard deviation from the median of the World Health Organization (WHO) Child Growth Standards) among children under 5 years of age

I

221

DHS Program 2.2

SDG 2.2.1

 

2.2.2 Prevalence of malnutrition (weight for height >+2 or <-2 standard deviation from the median of the WHO Child Growth Standards) among children under 5 years of age, by type (wasting and overweight)

I

222a


222b

UNICEF

UNICEF

 

2.2.3 Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15 to 49 years, by pregnancy status (percentage)

I

223

DHS Program 2.2.3

Anaemia Prevalence

2.3 By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment

2.3.1 Volume of production per labour unit by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size

II

231

FAO 2.3

FAO 2.3.1

Self Paced E-Learning 2.3.1

 

2.3.2 Average income of small-scale food producers, by sex and indigenous status

II

232

FAO 2.3.2

Self Paced E-Learning 2.3.2

2.4 By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality

2.4.1 Proportion of agricultural area under productive and sustainable agriculture

II

241

FAO

Self Paced E-Learning 2.4.1

Data Collection

2.5 By 2020, maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants and farmed and domesticated animals and their related wild species, including through soundly managed and diversified seed and plant banks at the national, regional and international levels, and promote access to and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge, as internationally agreed

2.5.1 Number of plant and animal genetic resources for food and agriculture secured in either medium- or long-term conservation facilities

I

251a

251b

FAO 2.5.1a

FAO 2.5.1b

Self Paced E-Learning 2.5.1

SDG 2.5.1b 

 

2.5.2 Proportion of local breeds classified as being at risk, not at risk or at unknown level of risk of extinction

II

252

FAO 2.5.2

Self Paced E-Learning 2.5.2

SDG 2.5.2

2.a Increase investment, including through enhanced international cooperation, in rural infrastructure, agricultural research and extension services, technology development and plant and livestock gene banks in order to enhance agricultural productive capacity in developing countries, in particular least developed countries

2.a.1 The agriculture orientation index for government expenditures

I

2a1

FAO 2.a.1

Self Paced E-Learning 2.a.1

SDG 2.a.1

 

2.a.2 Total official flows (official development assistance plus other official flows) to the agriculture sector

I

2a2

OECD

2.b Correct and prevent trade restrictions and distortions in world agricultural markets, including through the parallel elimination of all forms of agricultural export subsidies and all export measures with equivalent effect, in accordance with the mandate of the Doha Development Round

2.b.1 Agricultural export subsidies

I

2b1

WTO

2.c Adopt measures to ensure the proper functioning of food commodity markets and their derivatives and facilitate timely access to market information, including on food reserves, in order to help limit extreme food price volatility

2.c.1 Indicator of food price anomalies

I

2c1

FAO 2.C.1

Self Paced E-Learning

SDG 2.c.1

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

3.1 By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

I

311

DHS Program 3.1.1

 

3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel

I

312

DHS Program 3.1.2

3.2 By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births

3.2.1 Under‑5 mortality rate

I

321

DHS Program 3.2

UN IGME estimation methods 3.2.1

 

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

I

322

UNICEF 3.2.2

3.3 By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases

3.3.1 Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex, age and key populations

I

331

DHS Program 3.3

DHS Program 3.3.1

UNAIDS 3.3.1

 

3.3.2 Tuberculosis incidence per 100,000 population

I

332

UN IGME estimation methods 3.3.2

 

3.3.3 Malaria incidence per 1,000 population

I

333

DHS Program 3.3.3

WHO 3.3.3

 

3.3.4 Hepatitis B incidence per 100,000 population

I

334

WHO

 

3.3.5 Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases

I

335

WHO Global Health Observatory

3.4 By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being

3.4.1 Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease

I

341

Computation Method

 

3.4.2 Suicide mortality rate

I

342

WHO-methods

WHO-Suicide prevention

Suicide Rate

3.5 Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol

3.5.1 Coverage of treatment interventions (pharmacological, psychosocial and rehabilitation and aftercare services) for substance use disorders

II

351

Global Assessment Program

 

3.5.2 Alcohol per capita consumption (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year in litres of pure alcohol

I

352

WHO-alcohol

WHO-GSRAH

Alcohol Consumption

3.6 By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents

3.6.1 Death rate due to road traffic injuries

I

361

WHO

3.7 By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes

3.7.1 Proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15–49 years) who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods

I

371

DHS Program

Family Planning

E-Learning tool

 

3.7.2 Adolescent birth rate (aged 10–14 years; aged 15–19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group

I

372

E-Learning tool

3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services

I

381

Computation Method

 

3.8.2 Proportion of population with large household expenditures on health as a share of total household expenditure or income

I

382

WHO

COICOP

3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

3.9.1 Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution

I

391

WHO

 

3.9.2 Mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene (exposure to unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All (WASH) services)

I

392

WASH

 

3.9.3 Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning

I

393

WHO

3.a Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate

3.a.1 Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older

I

3a1

DHS Program

3.b Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non‑communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all

3.b.1 Proportion of the target population covered by all vaccines included in their national programme

I

3b1

 
 

3.b.2 Total net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors

I

3b2

OECD

 

3.b.3 Proportion of health facilities that have a core set of relevant essential medicines available and affordable on a sustainable basis

II

3b3

Service Availability and Readiness Assessment

Collecting Evidence on Medicine Prices & Availability

3.c Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States

3.c.1 Health worker density and distribution

I

3c1

Computation Method

3.d Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks

3.d.1 International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity and health emergency preparedness

I

3d1

WHO- eSPAR 

WHO

 

3.d.2 Percentage of bloodstream infections due to selected antimicrobial-resistant organisms

II

3d2

WHO

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

4.1 By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex

I

411

Protocol for Reporting

 

4.1.2 Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)

I

412

UNESCO-UIS

SDG 4.1.2

4.2 By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education

4.2.1 Proportion of children aged 24-59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex

II

421

UNESCO-UIS

UNICEF 4.2.1

 

4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex

I

422

UNESCO-UIS

SDG 4.2.2

4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

4.3.1 Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex

II

431

UIS

SDG 4.3.1

4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.4.1 Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill

II

441

ITU Manual

SDG 4.4.1

4.5 By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations

4.5.1 Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated

I/II depending on indice

451

DHS Program

4.6 By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy

4.6.1 Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex

II

461

PIAAC

STEP

SDG 4.6.1

4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

4.7.1 Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development, including gender equality and human rights, are mainstreamed at all levels in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

II

471

UNESCO

LAMP

4.a Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all

4.a.1 Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service

I

4a1

UIS

4.b By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries

4.b.1 Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study

I

4b1

OECD

4.c By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States

4.c.1 Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level

II

4c1

UIS

Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

5.1.1 Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce and monitor equality and non‑discrimination on the basis of sex

II

511

UN Women Data Hub

Questions

Coding Guidelines

Good Practices

SDG 5.1.1

5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation

5.2.1 Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by form of violence and by age

I

521

WHO-VAW

 

 

5.2.2 Proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by age and place of occurrence

II

522

UNWomen

5.3 Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation

5.3.1 Proportion of women aged 20–24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18

I

531

Child marriage

 

5.3.2 Proportion of girls and women aged 15–49 years who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting, by age

I

532

UNFPA

Combatting FGM in Egypt

The truth about FGM

5.4 Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate

5.4.1 Proportion of time spent on unpaid domestic and care work, by sex, age and location

II

541

UNSD TUS

Unpaid care work

Unpaid care work, poverty and women's/gilr's human rights

5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life

5.5.1 Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments

I

551a
551b

Women in national parliaments 5.5.1

UNWOMEN-Local Government

SDG 5.5.1b

 

5.5.2 Proportion of women in managerial positions

I

552

UN-TUS 

Women in managerial positions 5.5.2

Guide to producing statistics on time use 5.5.2

ILO ISCO

SDG 5.5.2

5.6 Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences

5.6.1 Proportion of women aged 15–49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care

II

561

ESCWA&UNFPA

UNFPA

 

5.6.2 Number of countries with laws and regulations that guarantee full and equal access to women and men aged 15 years and older to sexual and reproductive health care, information and education

II

562

UNFPA

5.a Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws

5.a.1 (a) Proportion of total agricultural population with ownership or secure rights over agricultural land, by sex; and (b) share of women among owners or rights-bearers of agricultural land, by type of tenure

II

5a1

FAO

FAO 5.a.1

Self Paced E-Learning

UN-Habitat 5.a.1

 

5.a.2 Proportion of countries where the legal framework (including customary law) guarantees women’s equal rights to land ownership and/or control

II

5a2

Self Paced E-Learning

FAO 5.a.2

FAO Guide

5.b Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women

5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex

II

5b1

Measuring household and individuals access to IT

5.c Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels

5.c.1 Proportion of countries with systems to track and make public allocations for gender equality and women’s empowerment

II

5c1

UNWomen

SDG 5.c.1

SDG One-Pager

Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

I

611

WHO

JMP 2018 Core Questions for Household Surveys

6.2 By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1 Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

II

6.2.1a

6.2.1b

WSP

JMP 2018 Core Questions for Household Surveys

6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1 Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

II

631

Computation Method

6.3.2 Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

II

632

UNEP 6.3.2

SDG 6.3.2

6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.1 Change in water-use efficiency over time

I

641

FAO

FAO 6.4.1

Self Paced E-Learning

SDG 6.4.1

6.4.2 Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

I

642

Self Paced E-Learning

FAO

Self Paced E-Learning 6.4.2

SDG 6.4.2

6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1 Degree of integrated water resources management

I

651

Training Course

IWRM Data Portal

 

6.5.2 Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

I

652

UNECE -Guide to reporting

Calculation Methodology

6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

6.6.1 Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

I

661a
661b

UNWater-Methodology

Using the SEEA EA for Calculating Selected SDG Indicators

6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

6.a.1 Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

I

6a1

Step-by-step methodology

6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1 Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

I

6b1

Step-by-step methodology

Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

7.1.1 Proportion of population with access to electricity

I

711

World Bank 7.1.1

Measuring Energy Access - World Bank

SDG 7.1.1

7.1.2 Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

I

712

WHO Guidelines

Methodology WHO

Measuring Energy Access - World Bank

7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix

7.2.1 Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption

I

721

Energy Statistics

E-learning course on energy statistics

7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

7.3.1 Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP

I

731

E-learning course on energy statistics

Energy Statistics

IRES

7.a By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology

7.a.1 International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems

I

7a1

OECD

7.b By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

7.b.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

I

7b1

IRENA

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

8.1 Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries

8.1.1 Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita

I

811

Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses

Methodology for the National Accounts Main Aggregates Database

8.2 Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors

8.2.1 Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person

I

821

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

8.3.1 Proportion of informal employment in total employment, by sector and sex

II

831

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

SDG 8.3.1

8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10‑Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, with developed countries taking the lead

8.4.1 Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

II

841

UNEP 8.4.1/12.2.1

8.4.2 Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

I

842

UNEP 8.4.2/12.2.2

8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

8.5.1 Average hourly earnings of employees, by sex, age, occupation and persons with disabilities

II

851

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

SDG 8.5.1

8.5.2 Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

I

852

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

Unemployment Rate

8.6 By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

8.6.1 Proportion of youth (aged 15–24 years) not in education, employment or training

I

861

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

SDG 8.6.1

8.7 Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms

8.7.1 Proportion and number of children aged 5–17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age

II

871

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

SDG 8.7.1

8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment

8.8.1 Fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers, by sex and migrant status

II

881

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

SDG 8.8.1

8.8.2 Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status

II

882

ILO

8.9 By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

8.9.1 Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate

II

891

UNWTO Tourism Statistics Data – Economic contribution of tourism and beyond webpage

 

UNWTO general website on tourism SDG indicators

 

The Tourism Satellite Account: Recommended Methodological Framework 2008

 

The web to access training and other relevant materials

 

8.10 Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all

8.10.1 (a) Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults and (b) number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults

I

8101

Measuring Financial Access

Understanding the Trends and Measurement

IMF FAS

Financial Access Survey

8.10.2 Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a bank or other financial institution or with a mobile-money-service provider

I

8102

Computation Method

8.a Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries

8.a.1 Aid for Trade commitments and disbursements

I

8a1

The data are reported by donors according to the same standards and methodologies

8.b By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization

8.b.1 Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy

II

8b1

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and trans-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

9.1.1 Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road

II

911

World Bank

SAIP Online Course

SDG 9.1.1

9.1.2 Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport

I

912

UNCTAD

9.2 Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

9.2.1 Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP and per capita

I

921

UNIDO 9.2.1

9.2.2 Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment

I

922

UNIDO 9.2.2

9.3 Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets

9.3.1 Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added

II

931

UNIDO 9.3.1

9.3.2 Proportion of small-scale industries with a loan or line of credit

I

932

UNIDO 9.3.2

9.4 By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities

9.4.1 CO2 emission per unit of value added

I

941

UNIDO 9.4.1

9.5 Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

9.5.1 Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP

I

951

OECD- Frascati Manual 2015

Methodology for collecting

9.5.2 Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants

I

952

OECD- Frascati Manual 2015

Methodology for collecting

9.a Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States

9.a.1 Total official international support (official development assistance plus other official flows) to infrastructure

I

9a1

OECD

9.b Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities

9.b.1 Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added

I

9b1

UNIDO 9.b.1

9.c Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

9.c.1 Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology

I

9c1

Handbook for the Collection of Administrative Data on Telecommunications/ICT, 2020 Edition

Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

10.1 By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average

10.1.1 Growth rates of household expenditure or income per capita among the bottom 40 per cent of the population and the total population

II

1011

World Bank

10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

10.2.1 Proportion of people living below 50 per cent of median income, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

II

1021

World Bank

10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

10.3.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law

II

1031

OHCHR

10.4 Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality

10.4.1 Labour share of GDP

I

1041

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

 

10.4.2 Redistributive impact of fiscal policy

II

1042

World Bank-CEQ 10.4.2

10.5 Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations

10.5.1 Financial Soundness Indicators

I

1051

IMF

Financial Soundness Indicators

10.6 Ensure enhanced representation and voice for developing countries in decision-making in global international economic and financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions

10.6.1 Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations

I

1061

 

10.7 Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies

10.7.1 Recruitment cost borne by employee as a proportion of yearly income earned in country of destination

II

1071

A Guidebook on SDG Labour Market Indicators

ILO Guidelines

ILO Operational Manual

SDG 10.7.1

10.7.2 Proportion of countries with migration policies that facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people

II

1072

OECD

SDG 10.7.2

 

10.7.3 Number of people who died or disappeared in the process of migration towards an international destination

I

1073

Measuring migrant deaths and disappearances

IOM's Project

 

10.7.4 Proportion of the population who are refugees, by country of origin

I

1074

UNHCR

10.a Implement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, in accordance with World Trade Organization agreements

10.a.1 Proportion of tariff lines applied to imports from least developed countries and developing countries with zero-tariff

I

10a1

UNCTAD

10.b Encourage official development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their national plans and programmes

10.b.1 Total resource flows for development, by recipient and donor countries and type of flow (e.g. official development assistance, foreign direct investment and other flows)

I

10b1

OECD

10.c By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent

10.c.1 Remittance costs as a proportion of the amount remitted

I

10c1

World Bank

Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

11.1 By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums

11.1.1 Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing

I

1111

UN-habitat

SDG 11.1.1

11.2 By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons

11.2.1 Proportion of population that has convenient access to public transport, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

II

1121

UN-habitat

SDG 11.2.1

11.3 By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries

11.3.1 Ratio of land consumption rate to population growth rate

II

1131

UN-habitat

SDG 11.3.1

11.3.2 Proportion of cities with a direct participation structure of civil society in urban planning and management that operate regularly and democratically

III

1132

UNHabitat

SDG 11.3.2

11.4 Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage

11.4.1 Total per capita expenditure on the preservation, protection and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage, by source of funding (public, private), type of heritage (cultural, natural) and level of government (national, regional, and local/municipal)

II

1141

UNESCO

UIS Survey 2022

11.5 By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations

11.5.1 Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

I

1151

UNDRR

11.5.2 Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in relation to global gross domestic product (GDP)

II

1152

UNDRR

 

11.5.3 (a) Damage to critical infrastructure and (b) number of disruptions to basic services, attributed to disasters

I

1153

 

11.6 By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management

11.6.1 Proportion of municipal solid waste collected and managed in controlled facilities out of total municipal waste generated, by cities

II

1161

UN-habitat

SDG 11.6.1

11.6.2 Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population weighted)

I

1162

UN-habitat

11.7 By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities

11.7.1 Average share of the built-up area of cities that is open space for public use for all, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

II

1171

Using the SEEA EA for Calculating Selected SDG Indicators

SDG 11.7.1

11.7.2 Proportion of persons victim of non-sexual or sexual harassment, by sex, age, disability status and place of occurrence, in the previous 12 months

II

1172

FRA

11.a Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning

11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space

I

11a1

UNHabitat

11.b By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels

11.b.1 Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030

I

11b1

UNDRR

11.b.2 Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies

II

11b2

UNDRR

11.c Support least developed countries, including through financial and technical assistance, in building sustainable and resilient buildings utilizing local materials

    
Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

12.1 Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries

12.1.1 Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production

II

1211

UNEP 12.1.1

12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

12.2.1 Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

II

1221

UNEP 8.4.1/12.2.1

12.2.2 Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

I

1222

UNEP 8.4.2/12.2.2

12.3 By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses

12.3.1 (a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index

II


1231a
1231b

FAO 12.3.1

Self Paced E-Learning 12.3.1.a

UNEP 12.3.1b -One Planet

UNEP 12.3.1b

12.4 By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

12.4.1 Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement

I

1241

E-Learning: Environmental SDG indicators

Minamata Convention

12.4.2 (a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment

II

1242

UNEP 12.4.2

12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

12.5.1 National recycling rate, tons of material recycled

II

1251

UNSD 12.5.1

UNEP 12.5.1

12.6 Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle

12.6.1 Number of companies publishing sustainability reports

II

1261

UNEP 12.6.1

12.7 Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities

12.7.1 Degree of sustainable public procurement policies and action plan implementation

II

1271

UNEP 12.7.1

Calculation Methodology

12.8 By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

12.8.1 Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development (including climate change education) are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

II

1281

UNESCO

12.a Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production

12.a.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

I

12a1

UN Department of Economic and Social Affiars

12.b Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

12.b.1 Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability

I

12b1

UNWTO

12.c Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities

12.c.1 Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies per unit of GDP (production and consumption)

I

12c1

UNEP 12.c.1

Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts[a]

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

13.1.1 Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

I

1311

UNDRR

13.1.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030

I

1312

UNDRR

13.1.3 Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies

II

1313

UNDRR

13.2 Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning

13.2.1 Number of countries with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans, strategies as reported in adaptation communications and national communications

II

1321

UNFCCC

 

13.2.2 Total greenhouse gas emissions per year

I

1322

UNFCCC-Reporting requirements

13.3 Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

13.3.1 Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

II

1331

UNESCO

13.a Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible

13.a.1 Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025

II

13a1

UNFCCC

13.b Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities

13.b.1 Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with nationally determined contributions long-term strategies, national adaptation plans, strategies as reported in adaptation communications and national communications

II

13b1

UNFCCC

Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

14.1 By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density

II

1411

UNEP 14.1.1a

UNEP 14.1.1b

14.2 By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas

II

1421

UNEP 14.2.1

14.3 Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations

II

1431

UNESCO- SDG 14.3.1 data portal

SDG 14.3.1

14.4 By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels

I

1441

FAO 14.4.1

Self Paced E-Learning 14.4.1

SDG 14.4.1

FAO eLearning

14.5 By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas

I

1451

E-Learning: Environmental SDG indicator

KBA -  Training materials

KBA-Tools

14.6 By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation[b]

14.6.1 Progress by countries in the degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

I

1461

FAO 14.6.1

14.7 By 2030, increase the economic benefits to small island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism

14.7.1 Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries

I

1471

FAO 14.7.1

SDG 14.7.1

14.a Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

14.a.1 Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

II

14a1

OECD- Frascati Manual

Global Ocean Science Report

14.b Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries

I

14b1

FAO 14.b.1

Self Paced E-Learning 14.b.1

14.c Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of “The future we want”

14.c.1 Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources

II

14c1

Oceans and law of the sea United Nations

Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

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

15.1.1 Forest area as a proportion of total land area

I

1511

FAO 15.1.1

Self Paced E-Learning

Using the SEEA EA for Calculating Selected SDG Indicators

SDG 15.1.1

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

I

1512

E-Learning: Environmental SDG indicators

KBA -  Training materials

KBA-Tools

15.2 By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally

15.2.1 Progress towards sustainable forest management

I

1521

FAO 15.2.1

Self Paced E-Learning

SDG 15.2.1

15.3 By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world

15.3.1 Proportion of land that is degraded over total land area

I

1531

Good Practice Guidance

UNCCD

Trends.Earth

Using the SEEA EA for Calculating Selected SDG Indicators

15.4 By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development

15.4.1 Coverage by protected areas of important sites for mountain biodiversity

I

1541

E-Learning: Environmental SDG indicators

KBA -  Training materials

KBA-Tools

15.4.2 (a) Mountain Green Cover Index and (b) proportion of degraded mountain land

I

1542

FAO 15.4.2

15.5 Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species

15.5.1 Red List Index

I

1551

Red List

IUCN

15.6 Promote fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to such resources, as internationally agreed

15.6.1 Number of countries that have adopted legislative, administrative and policy frameworks to ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits

I

1561

Nagoya Protocol

15.7 Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products

15.7.1 Proportion of traded wildlife that was poached or illicitly trafficked

II

1571

UNODC

15.8 By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species

15.8.1 Proportion of countries adopting relevant national legislation and adequately resourcing the prevention or control of invasive alien species

I

1581

 

15.9 By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts

15.9.1 (a) Number of countries that have established national targets in accordance with or similar to Aichi Biodiversity Target 2 of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 in their national biodiversity strategy and action plans and the progress reported towards these targets; and (b) integration of biodiversity into national accounting and reporting systems, defined as implementation of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting

I (a) / II (b)

1591

E-Learning: Environmental SDG indicators

SEEA

15.a Mobilize and significantly increase financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems

15.a.1 (a) Official development assistance on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; and (b) revenue generated and finance mobilized from biodiversity-relevant economic instruments

I

15a1

OECD

15.b Mobilize significant resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provide adequate incentives to developing countries to advance such management, including for conservation and reforestation

15.b.1 (a) Official development assistance on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; and (b) revenue generated and finance mobilized from biodiversity-relevant economic instruments

I

15b1

OECD

15.c Enhance global support for efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, including by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities

15.c.1 Proportion of traded wildlife that was poached or illicitly trafficked

II

15c1

UNODC

Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere

16.1.1 Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age

II

1611

UNODC Tools and Publications relevant to Webinar 2 (16.1)

UNODC SDG 16 Cross-Cutting Tools and Data Collection (16.1.1)

UNODC 16.1.1

SDG 16.1.1

16.1.2 Conflict-related deaths per 100,000 population, by sex, age and cause

II

1612

OHCHR

OHCHR- Technical Guidance Note

SDG 16.1.2

16.1.3 Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months

II

1613

UNODC 16.1.3

SDG 16.1.3

16.1.4 Proportion of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live after dark

II

1614

UNODC 16.1.4

SDG 16.1.4

16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children

16.2.1 Proportion of children aged 1–17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month

II

1621

UNODC Tools and Publications relevant to Webinar 3 (16.2)

UNICEF 16.2.1

16.2.2 Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age and form of exploitation

II

1622

UNODC 16.2.2

SDG 16.2.2

Standards to record administrative data (IOM & UNODC): ICS-TIP & Leveraging admin data on trafficking in persons

16.2.3 Proportion of young women and men aged 18–29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18

II

1623

UNICEF 16.2.3

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

16.3.1 Proportion of victims of (a) physical, (b) psychological and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms

II

1631

UNODC Tools and Publications relevant to Webinar 5 (16.3)

UNODC Tools and Publications relevant to Webinar 2 (16.3)

UNODC 16.3.1

SDG 16.3.1

16.3.2 Unsentenced detainees as a proportion of overall prison population

I

1632

UNODC 16.3.2

SDG 16.3.2

 

16.3.3 Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism

II

1633

UNODC 16.3.3

UNDP SDG 16 Cross-Cutting Tools and Data Collection (16.3.3)

16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime

16.4.1 Total value of inward and outward illicit financial flows (in current United States dollars)

II

1641

UNODC Tools and Publications relevant to Webinar 3 (16.4)

UNODC 16.4.1

SDG 16.4.1

16.4.2 Proportion of seized, found or surrendered arms whose illicit origin or context has been traced or established by a competent authority in line with international instruments

II

1642

UNODC 16.4.2

16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms

16.5.1 Proportion of persons who had at least one contact with a public official and who paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by those public officials, during the previous 12 months

II

1651

UNODC Tools and Publications relevant to Webinar 4 (16.5)

UNODC 16.5.1

SDG 16.5.1

16.5.2 Proportion of businesses that had at least one contact with a public official and that paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by those public officials during the previous 12 months

I

1652

UNODC 16.5.2

SDG 16.5.2

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

16.6.1 Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget, by sector (or by budget codes or similar)

II

1661

UNODC Tools and Publications relevant to Webinar 5 (16.6)

PEFA

SDG 16.6.1

16.6.2 Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services

II

1662

UNODC 16.6.2

UNDP SDG 16 Cross-Cutting Tools and Data Collection (16.6.2)

SDG 16.6.2

16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels

16.7.1 Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups

I (a) / II (b,c)

1671a
1671b
1671c

UNODC Tools and Publications relevant to Webinar 5 (16.7)

IPU (16.7.1a)

UNODC 16.7.1.B & C

UNDP SDG 16 Cross-Cutting Tools and Data Collection (16.7.1 B&C)

SDG 16.7.1

Technical Guidance

16.7.2 Proportion of population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive, by sex, age, disability and population group

II

1672

UNODC 16.7.2

UNDP SDG 16 Cross-Cutting Tools and Data Collection (16.7.2)

SDG 16.7.2

16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance

16.8.1 Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations

I

1681

Strengthening global governance

16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration

16.9.1 Proportion of children under 5 years of age whose births have been registered with a civil authority, by age

I

1691

UNICEF

16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements

16.10.1 Number of verified cases of killing, kidnapping, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture of journalists, associated media personnel, trade unionists and human rights advocates in the previous 12 months

II

16101

UNESCO observatory of killings of journalists

UNESCO Director-General’s Report on Safety of Journalists and the Danger of Impunity

UNESCO- Methodological notes

World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development

SDG 16.10.1

16.10.2 Number of countries that adopt and implement constitutional, statutory and/or policy guarantees for public access to information

I

16102

UNESCO- Instruction Manual

UNESCO Survey on Public Access to Information

16.a Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime

16.a.1 Existence of independent national human rights institutions in compliance with the Paris Principles

I

16a1

OHCHR

SDG 16.a.1

16.b Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development

16.b.1 Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law

II

16b1

OHCHR

SDG 16.b.1

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

Target

Indicator

Tier

Metadata

Resources

17.1 Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection

17.1.1 Total government revenue as a proportion of GDP, by source

I

17.1.1

Computation Method 17.1.1

17.1.2 Proportion of domestic budget funded by domestic taxes

I

17.1.2

Computation Method 17.1.2

17.2 Developed countries to implement fully their official development assistance commitments, including the commitment by many developed countries to achieve the target of 0.7 per cent of gross national income for official development assistance (ODA/GNI) to developing countries and 0.15 to 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries; ODA providers are encouraged to consider setting a target to provide at least 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries

17.2.1 Net official development assistance, total and to least developed countries, as a proportion of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee donors’ gross national income (GNI)

I

17.2.1

OECD

17.3 Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources

17.3.1 Additional financial resources mobilized for developing countries from multiple sources

I/II depending on resource


17.3.1

World Investment Report

OECD

17.3.2 Volume of remittances (in United States dollars) as a proportion of total GDP

I

17.3.2

Computation Method 17.3.2

17.4 Assist developing countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distress

17.4.1 Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods and services

I

17.4.1

World Bank

17.5 Adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for least developed countries

17.5.1 Number of countries that adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for least developed countries

II

17.5.1

UNCTAD

Technology

    

17.6 Enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge-sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism

17.6.1 Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, by speed

I

17.6.1

ITU Handbook

17.7 Promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries on favourable terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreed

17.7.1 Total amount of approved funding for developing countries to promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies

II

17.7.1

UNEP 17.7.1

Methodology

17.8 Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology

17.8.1 Proportion of individuals using the Internet

I

17.8.1

ITU Handbook

Capacity-building

    

17.9 Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries to support national plans to implement all the Sustainable Development Goals, including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation

17.9.1 Dollar value of financial and technical assistance (including through North-South, South‑South and triangular cooperation) committed to developing countries

I

17.9.1

OECD

Trade

    

17.10 Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non‑discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations under its Doha Development Agenda

17.10.1 Worldwide weighted tariff-average

I

17.10.1

ITC

17.11 Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020

17.11.1 Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global exports

I

17.11.1

For trade in goods

For trade in services

17.12 Realize timely implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access on a lasting basis for all least developed countries, consistent with World Trade Organization decisions, including by ensuring that preferential rules of origin applicable to imports from least developed countries are transparent and simple, and contribute to facilitating market access

17.12.1 Average tariffs faced by developing countries, least developed countries and small island developing States

I

17.12.1

 

Systemic issues

    

Policy and institutional coherence

    

17.13 Enhance global macroeconomic stability, including through policy coordination and policy coherence

17.13.1 Macroeconomic Dashboard

I

17.13.1

World Bank

17.14 Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development

17.14.1 Number of countries with mechanisms in place to enhance policy coherence of sustainable development

II

17.14.1

UNEP 17.14.1

UNEP 17.14.1- Data Collection

17.15 Respect each country’s policy space and leadership to establish and implement policies for poverty eradication and sustainable development

17.15.1 Extent of use of country-owned results frameworks and planning tools by providers of development cooperation

II

17.15.1

Monitoring guidance

Multi-stakeholder partnerships

    

17.16 Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries, in particular developing countries

17.16.1 Number of countries reporting progress in multi-stakeholder development effectiveness monitoring frameworks that support the achievement of the sustainable development goals

II

17.16.1

Monitoring guidance

17.17 Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships

17.17.1 Amount in United States dollars committed to public-private partnerships for infrastructure

I

17.17.1

World Bank

Data, monitoring and accountability

    

17.18 By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts

17.18.1 Statistical capacity indicators

II

17.18.1a

17.18.1b

 

17.18.2 Number of countries that have national statistical legislation that complies with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics

I

17.18.2

Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics

17.18.3 Number of countries with a national statistical plan that is fully funded and under implementation, by source of funding

I

17.18.3

PARIS21

17.19 By 2030, build on existing initiatives to develop measurements of progress on sustainable development that complement gross domestic product, and support statistical capacity-building in developing countries

17.19.1 Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries

I

17.19.1

OECD

17.19.2 Proportion of countries that (a) have conducted at least one population and housing census in the last 10 years; and (b) have achieved 100 per cent birth registration and 80 per cent death registration

I

17.19.2a
17.19.2b

UNSD (17.9.2a)

Principles and Recommendations (17.19.2b)


Last updated: Jul 2024

Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination

Focus Area: 2030 Agenda

Initiatives: Monitoring Sustainable Development Goal Data

SDGs: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life On Land, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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