Vital Signs: Indices and Metrics

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dc.contributor.authorConservation International
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:15:57Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:15:57Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionThis report provides an overview of vital indicators and metrics essential for informed decision-making in the realms of people, nature, and agriculture. It outlines a structured approach to monitoring key aspects such as climate change, soil health, water security, agricultural intensification, wood fuel sustainability, rangeland degradation, poverty, food security, and resilience. Data are gathered at multiple scales, including household, plot, landscape, and nation, ensuring a multi-dimensional understanding of system dynamics. The document emphasizes metrics covering nutrition, ecosystem service delivery, access to resources, and community well-being. Particular attention is given to the development of high-level indices that integrate numerous measurements into actionable insights. These indices serve to guide strategic interventions, support resource allocation, and foster adaptive management in regions facing complex environmental and socio-economic challenges.
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9779
dc.languageEnglish
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectecosystem
dc.subjectecosystem type
dc.subjectecosystem service
dc.subjectecosystem analysis
dc.subjectclimate
dc.subjectclimate change
dc.subjectdemography
dc.subjectlivelihood
dc.subjectphysiographic feature
dc.titleVital Signs: Indices and Metrics
dc.typeCommunication or other resource
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