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Mountain Green Cover Index

Indicator 15.4.2: Mountain Green Cover Index

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Indicator name Mountain Green Cover Index
Indicator number 15.4.2
Indicator display order (within Goal page) 15-04-02
Target name By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development
Target number 15.4
Global indicator description
UN designated tier 1
UN custodian agency Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 384 KB) opens in a new window