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
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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

Official development assistance and public expenditure on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems
Indicator number

15.a.1
Target name

Mobilize and significantly increase financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems
Target number

15.a
Global indicator description

Total ODA flows to developing countries quantify the public effort that donors provide to developing countries for biodiversity.
UN designated tier

1/3
UN custodian agency

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 4.0 MB) opens in a new window