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 available
Indicator description
Geographical coverage
Unit of measurement
Definitions
Calculations
Other information
Quality assurance
Comparability with international data/standards
Comments and limitations
Rational and interpretation
Data last updated 2021-04-14: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window
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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

Amount of support to developing countries on research and development for sustainable consumption and production and environmentally sound technologies
Indicator number

12.a.1
Target name

Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
Target number

12.a
Global indicator description
UN designated tier

3
UN custodian agency

Under discussion among agencies (OECD, UNEP,UNESCO-UIS,World Bank)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 782kB) opens in a new window