The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Goal |
Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all |
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| Target |
Target 6.6: By 2030 protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes |
| Indicator |
Indicator 6.6.1: Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time |
| Definition and concepts |
SDG indicator 6.6.1 tracks the extent to which different types of water-related ecosystems are changing in extent over time. The indicator is multifaceted capturing data on different types of freshwater ecosystems and to measure extent change the indicator considers spatial area changes, water quality and water quantity changes. The indicator uses satellite-based Earth observations to globally monitor different freshwater ecosystems types. |
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