This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Jamaica statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Jamaican statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Jamaican-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 name |
Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas |
|---|---|
| Indicator number |
14.5.1 |
| Target name |
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information |
| Target number |
14.5 |
| Global indicator description |
The indicator Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas shows temporal trends in the mean percentage of each important site for marine biodiversity (i.e., those that contribute significantly to the global persistence of biodiversity) that is covered by designated protected areas. |
| UN designated tier |
1 |
| UN custodian agency |
UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) BirdLife International (BLI) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) |
| Link to UN metadata | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 293 KB) opens in a new window |
| Organisation |
National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) |
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