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 |
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 |
| Organisation |
Forestry Department |
|---|---|
| Periodicity |
Annually |
| Link to data source | https://www.forestry.gov.jm/ opens in a new window |