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.

Indicator information
Goal
Target
Indicator
Series
Metadata update
Related indicators
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring
Data reporter
Organisation
Contact organisation unit
Contact person function
Contact phone
Contact mail
Contact email
Definition, concepts, and classifications
Definition and concepts
Unit of measure
Classifications
Data source type and collection method
Data sources
Data collection method
Data collection calendar
Data release calendar
Data providers
Data compilers
Institutional mandate
Other methodological considerations
Rationale
Comment and limitations
Method of computation
Validation
Adjustments
Treatment of missing values (i) at country level and (ii) at regional level
Regional aggregations
Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level
Quality management
Quality assurance
Quality assessment
Data availability and disaggregation
Comparability/deviation from international standards
References and Documentation

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

Forest area as a proportion of total land area

Indicator number

15.1.1

Target name

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

Target number

15-1

Global indicator description

Forest area as a proportion of total land area

UN designated tier

1

UN custodian agency

Food and Agricultural Organization

Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 379 KB) opens in a new window