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Investigation into generating/identifying appropriate data for this UN SDG Indicator is currently underway.

Data compiled by UN Environment and is still being validated.

National Metadata

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia 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 Australia-specific metadata information.

Responsible agency
The agency responsible for this data entry is Department of the Environment and Energy
Reporting Year
2018
Caveat
Investigation into generating/identifying appropriate data for this UN SDG Indicator is currently underway.
Indicator status
Exploring data sources
Indicator description

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

Methodology

nil

Other information

nil

Page updated
17 July 2018

Global Metadata

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 name
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
Indicator number
6.6.1
Target number
6.6
Target name

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

Global indicator description

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

UN designated tier
Tier 2
UN custodian agency
United Nations Environment ProgramRamsar Convention – The Convention on Wetlands
Link to UN metadata
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata

Sources

Other

No other information for this indicator

Historic