This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Australian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Australian-specific metadata information.
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 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 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 |
| Metadata update |
2023-12-15 |
| International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring |
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) |
| Related indicators |
15.2.1: Progress towards sustainable forest management |