Resources

1. CBD/SBSTTA/26/2 Monitoring framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework https://www.cbd.int/doc/c/8fad/193d/e30d0be38e537019cdbefb35/sbstta-26-02-en.pdf
2. CBD/SBSTTA/26/2/Add.1 Advice from the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework on the wording of the binary questions in the monitoring framework https://www.cbd.int/doc/c/cbe6/da84/2325e42e673a9edfe8af77ce/sbstta-26-02-add1-en.pdf
3. CBD/IND/AHTEG/2024/6/2 Report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at its Sixth meeting
4. CBD/IND/AHTEG/2023/4/2 Report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework on its fourth meetinghttps://www.cbd.int/doc/c/17c5/b579/6ab11644dab6ea07b02a0c27/ind-ahteg-2023-04-02-en.pdf
5. CBD/IND/AHTEG/2023/3/2 Report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework on its third meetinghttps://www.cbd.int/conferences/indicators-ahteg/ind-ahteg-2023-03/documents
6. CBD/IND/AHTEG/2023/2/4 Report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework on its second meeting https://www.cbd.int/doc/c/a63d/dabf/f1cb01bcf0ed63d0e4a5dd61/ind-ahteg-2023-02-04-en.pdf
7. CBD/IND/AHTEG/2023/1/3 Report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework on its first meetinghttps://www.cbd.int/doc/c/17f9/1c39/afffb985ca47e13e4ba34a81/ind-ahteg-2023-01-03-en.pdf
8. CBD/COP/DEC/15/4 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. https://www.cbd.int/doc/decisions/cop-15/cop-15-dec-04-en.pdf
9. CBD/COP/DEC/15/5 Monitoring framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. https://www.cbd.int/doc/decisions/cop-15/cop-15-dec-05-en.pdf
10. CBD/COP/DEC/15/6 Mechanisms for planning, monitoring, reporting and review. https://www.cbd.int/doc/decisions/cop-15/cop-15-dec-06-en.pdf

Definitions

The terms used in the indicator tables displayed on this website are outlined below. This glossary does not include terms used in the individual metadata documents for each indicator. Please contact us with any queries/questions: info@bipindicators.net

Availability

Indicator available / in development / data pending

Definition

“Available” refers to any indicators that are ready for use. “In development” refers to any indicators that are actively being developed and are likely to be ready for use within the next 2 years – to the best knowledge of UNEP-WCMC. “Data pending”’ refers to any indicators for which UNEP-WCMC has not been provided with relevant information. Information on whether an indicator is available today or in development does not equate to the tier classification of the SDG indicators.

Data type

Text

BIP Indicator

Biodiversity Indicators Partnership indicator

Definition

The indicator is included and promoted by the Biodiversity Indicators Partnership (BIP). Indicators included in the BIP are those that meet certain standards, including being policy relevant; accessibility and availability of data, including time series with regular updates, thresholds on geographical coverage; and the use of standard and validated methods and definitions. Please see here for more information: https://www.bipindicators.net/about/join-the-bip

Data type

Y/N

Binary Indicator

Binary Indicator

Definition

Global level indicators collated from binary yes/no responses in national reports: They are global indicators based on responses to yes/no questions to be included in the draft national reporting template. They will provide a count of the number of countries having undertaken specified activities. Binary indicators will be further developed by the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on Indicators for the Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework (see Annex II, table 1 of CBD/COP/DEC/15/5) and made available for consideration by the sixteenth Conference of the Parties.

Data type

Text

Component Indicator

Component Indicator

Definition

A list of optional indicators that together with the headline indicators cover all components of the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework which may apply at the global, regional, national and subnational levels.

Data type

Text

Complementary Indicator

Complementary Indicator

Definition

A list of optional indicators for thematic or in-depth analysis of each goal and target which may be applicable at global, regional, national, and subnational levels.

Data type

Text

GEOBON/EBVs

Alignment with Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs)

Definition

The data underpinning the indicator corresponds to one or more of the EBV classes and/or the indicator follows existing EBV-modelling techniques.

Data type

Text – Y/N; name of EBV classes (Species Population, Community Composition, Species Traits, Genetic Composition, Ecosystem Structure, Ecosystem Function) involved in the indicator formulation

Global Indicator

Global or regional scale indicators that can be disaggregated for national use

Definition

The data for the indicator is collected by an organisation (at a global / regional level) and at least a proportion of the data can be disaggregated for national use (i.e. the indicator contains data that is collected from some specific countries). For example, the Red List Index, is a global indicator but it can be broken down to regional and national scales.

Data type

Y/N

Goal

Goal

Definition

The Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework has four long-term goals for 2050 related to the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity (CBD/COP/DEC/15/4).

Data type

Text (name)

Global/regional methodology available

Methodology available for global and regional use

Definition

The methodology for producing the indicator at global or regional levels is available and has been either published in a peer reviewed publication or has been through a scientific peer review process.

Data type

Y/N

Headline Indicator

Headline Indicator

Definition

A high-level indicator, which as a set captures the overall scope of the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to be used for planning and tracking progress as set out in decision 15/--. They are nationally, regionally and globally relevant indicators validated by Parties. Headline indicators marked with an asterisk (*) do not have an agreed up to date methodology. The ad hoc technical expert group (AHTEG) will work with partners to guide the development of these indicators (see Annex II of CBD/COP/DEC/15/5).

Data type

Text

Institution

Responsible institution

Definition

Name of institutions(s) responsible for developing and delivering indicator

Data type

Text

National data used

National data collated to form global indicator

Definition

The data is collected at the national level by a government institution or national statistics office, the data is then shared with an indicator producer/custodian agency to create global indicators. An example is the coverage of protected area indicator. The data is collected by national institutions and shared with UNEP-WCMC (custodian agency), and the indicator can be delivered at national, regional or global scales.

Data type

Y/N

National methodology available

Methodology applicable for national use

Definition

A methodology for producing the indicator at the national level is available, or the indicator is easy to use/self-explanatory, and can be calculated simply at the national level without guidance. In the case of an available methodology, this relates to any methodology available online that allows calculation of the indicator at the national level. This may include methodologies that are suitable for use at the national scale, which have been either published in a peer reviewed publication or been through a scientific peer review process. The availability of any methodology that can be interpreted for use at the national level is displayed as Y. It also includes global scale indicators that can be calculated by entities at the national level. In instances where indicators that can be calculated by countries without guidance (e.g. number of updated NBSAP for countries), these indicators are also displayed as Y in this field, as the indicator can be calculated at the national level.

Data type

Y/N

Other MEAs/ Processes

Indicator used to measure progress towards other MEAs and processes

Definition

Indicators that are used to measure progress towards other biodiversity-related conventions and intergovernmental processes may provide consistent messaging, reduce costs and reduce the reporting burden for Parties. Indicator adopted for use to measure progress towards SDGs and the CMS Strategic Plan for Migratory Species 2015-2023 are included here. Information for other MEAs and processes (such as IPBES), will be included here, subject to available resources. Please see the following for more information on acronyms used:

• Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
• Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
• Strategic Plan for Migratory Species (SPMS)
• United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
• United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Data type

Text

Resources

Links and resources

Definition

Any documents or website links associated with the indicator.

Data type

Citations or URLs

Target

Target

Definition

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework has 23 action-oriented global targets for urgent action over the decade to 2030. The actions set out in each target need to be initiated immediately and completed by 2030. Together, the results will enable achievement towards the outcome-oriented goals for 2050. (CBD/COP/DEC/15/4).

Data type

Text

Time series

Time Series

Definition

Timeframe over which a series of data points for the indicator is available at successive points in time.

Data type

Date range e.g. 1992-2003

Update frequency

Frequency of update

Definition

Frequency of updates to the indicator (new data points) that are made available by the indicator producer/custodian/ responsible institution. This information is not available for indicators measured at the national level.

Data type

Text e.g. monthly / yearly / 2 years.

Used in NRs

Indicator used in 5th or 6th National Reports to the CBD

Definition

Number of times that the indicators is used in fifth or sixth National Reports to the Convention on Biological Diversity. In fifth national reports (5NRs) the number of indicators out of 40 countries analysed is provided. For sixth national reports, the number of indicators out of 20 national reports analysed is presented. Data provided by NatureServe. Please see the following for more information:

• CBD/SBSTTA/24/3/Add.1
• Han, X., M. J. Gill, H. Hamilton, S. G. Vergara, and B. E. Young. 2020. Progress on national biodiversity indicator reporting and prospects for filling indicator gaps in Southeast Asia. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators 5. doi:10.1016/j.indic.2019.100017
• Bhatt, R., M. J. Gill, H. Hamilton, X. Han, H. Linden, and B. E. Young. 2020. Uneven use of biodiversity indicators in fifth national reports to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Environmental Conservation 1-7. doi:10.1017/S0376892919000365.

Data type

e.g. 2/40