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Sites of importance for mountain biodiversity are neither identified nor formally protected. However, according to regulations it it prohibited to use fertilizers above 250 m.

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Indicator

Indicator 15.4.1: Coverage by protected areas of important sites for mountain biodiversity
Target

Target 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
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 14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas.

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