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| Indicator |
Indicator 14.5.1: Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 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 |
| Metadata update |
2022-07-07 |
| International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring |
BirdLife International (BLI) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) UN Environment |
| Related indicators |
Other relevant indicators include: SDG 15.1.2 Proportion of important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity that are covered by protected areas, by ecosystem type. SDG 15.4.1 Coverage by protected areas of important sites for mountain biodiversity. |
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