15 Life on land

Target 15.1: Conserve and restore terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems

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.

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Indicators

15.1.1: Forest areas

15.1.2: Ecosystems

15.1.1

15.1.2

Important sites for terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity (per cent)

Unit: Per cent


	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024

Terrestrial	87.9	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2	87.2

Freshwater	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5

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Definition

The indicator follows the UN definition. It is sourced from the UN Global SDG Indicators Database.

Last updated:

17-02-2026

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