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TITLE | Indicators of Sustainable Development: Guidelines and Methodologies, 3rd Edition [pdf 776 KB] |
| DATE | October 2007 | |
| FOREWORD excerpt: | This publication presents the third set of Indicators of Sustainable Development and provides suggestions on how to
adapt them to national conditions and priorities. It benefits from the active participation of and excellent
collaboration with, a wide range of governments, international organizations, academic institutions, non-governmental
organizations and individual experts. The indicators are a follow-up to the two earlier sets prepared under the
work programme on indicators of sustainable development approved by the Commission on Sustainable Development
in 1995. These earlier sets were published in 1996 and 2001.
... The indicators of sustainable development presented here reflect the valuable experiences of countries and international organizations over the past fifteen years since the adoption of Agenda 21 in Rio de Janeiro... |
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TITLE | Indicators of Sustainable Development: Guidelines and Methodologies, 3rd Edition Full set of methodology sheets [pdf 2,100 KB] |
| DATE | 2007 | |
| CONTENTS | Full Set of Methodology Sheets | |
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TITLE | Energy Indicators for Sustainable Development: Guidelines and Methodologies [pdf 967 KB] English | Français | Español |
| DATE | April 2005 | |
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| SNAPSHOT | This publication presents a set of energy indicators for sustainable development and is a versatile analytical tool for countries to track their progress on energy for sustainable development. The thematic framework, guidelines, methodologies and energy indicators set out in this publication reflect the expertise of five international agencies and organizations (International Atomic Energy Agency, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, International Energy Agency, Eurostat and European Environment Agency) recognized worldwide as leaders in energy and environmental statistics and analysis. General guidelines and specific methodology sheets for 30 energy indicators are outlined in this report for statisticians, analysts, policy makers and academics to use in their efforts to analyse the effects of energy policies on the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. | |
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TITLE | ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS (ASI) A SCOPE/UNEP/IHDP/EEA Project [pdf 34 KB] |
| DATE | 31 March 2004 | |
| INTRODUCTION excerpt: |
CSD Indicators of Sustainable Development - Recent Developments and Activities Indicators can provide crucial guidance for decision- making in a variety of ways. They can translate physical and social science knowledge into manageable units of information that can facilitate the decision- making process. They can help to measure and calibrate progress towards sustainable development goals. They can provide an early warning, sounding the alarm in time to prevent economic, social and environmental damage. They are also important tools to communicate ideas, thoughts and values. |
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TITLE | Guidelines for Developing a National Programme of Indicators of Sustainable Development [pdf 29 KB] As contained in Chapter 3 of the publication “Indicators of Sustainable Development: Guidelines and Methodologies” United Nations, New York 2001 |
| DATE | 2001 | |
| FOREWORD excerpt: |
The following guidance is intended to help countries in setting up their own national indicator programmes as a basis for monitoring the achievement of key national goals and objectives for sustainable development, using the framework and methodologies provided herein. These guidelines were used and enhanced by the 22 countries that volunteered to participate in the indicator pilot testing phase over a three-year period. | |
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TITLE | Indicators of Sustainable Development Guidelines and Methodologies, 2nd Edition [pdf 875 KB] |
| DATE | 2001 | |
| PREFACE excerpt: |
The present publication represents the outcome of a work programme on indicators of
sustainable development approved by the Commission on Sustainable Development at its Third
Session in 1995. The successful completion of the work programme is the result of an intensive
effort of collaboration between governments, international organizations, academic institutions,
non-governmental organizations and individual experts aimed at developing a set of indicators
for sustainable development for use at the national level...
...This has been an iterative process built on the work of many other organizations and entities that have been concerned with developing a set of indicators that could help us better understand the various dimensions of sustainable development and the complex interactions that takes place between these dimensions... ...The purpose of this publication is to stimulate and support further work, testing and development of indicators, particularly by national governments. No set of indicators can be final and definitive, but must be developed and adjusted over time to fit country-specific conditions, priorities and capabilities... |
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