This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Faroe Islands statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Faroese statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Faroese-specific metadata information.
Text answer
The indicator measures extent and the changes of green vegetation in mountain areas. The Faroese mountains with altitudes between 300 and 1000 meters that are within the scope of the indicator are only partially covered by green vegetation.
See how this indicator is developing in other countries
This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.
| Indicator |
Indicator 15.4.2: (a) Mountain Green Cover Index and (b) proportion of degraded mountain land |
|---|---|
| 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 |
2023-05-15 |
| International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring |
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) |
| Related indicators |
6.6.1, 15.1.1, 15.2.1, 15.3.1, 15.4.1 |
| Link to UN metadata | Metadata on this indicator opens in a new window |
| Organisation |
Statistics Faroe Islands |
|---|---|
| Link to data source | Statistics Faroe Islands opens in a new window |
| Contact details |
jogvanb@hagstova.fo |