Guidance for National Biodiversity Indicator Development and Use

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This guidance is designed to help with the development of biodiversity indicators at the national level for uses such as reporting, policy-making, environmental management, and education. It is intended for potential biodiversity indicator developers, whether they are in government agencies, academia or NGOs

The guidance is presented in two sections:

The first defines what an indicator is and examines multiple uses of biodiversity indicators.

The second explains a series of steps in successful indicator development.

Biodiversity Indicators Capacity Strengthening: experiences from Africa

The document presents examples of the indicators produced as a result of the 'Biodiversity Indicators Capacity Strengthening in Africa’  project and is designed as a means for sharing experiences and lessons leant with biodiversity indicator developers across the globe. The report concludes with key challenges and needs for future national indicator development identified by the project partners.