Sustainability indicators are used to determine whether we are making progress toward our sustainability objectives. They are measurable and manageable variables that reflect the essence of our sustainability goals and objectives.

Sustainability indicators are used to determine whether we are making progress toward our sustainability objectives. They are measurable and manageable variables that reflect the essence of our sustainability goals and objectives.

We will explore a global framework, the Sustainable Development Goals, for monitoring sustainable development. Be sure to use the first three required readings as you examine indicators selected as part of this framework.

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Part 1 Exploring a framework for monitoring global sustainable development

By Monday of Week 8, Choose one Sustainable Development Goal (https://sdgs.un.org/#goal_section.) to focus on. Select one target and two indicators within that target for this exercise. An example is provided below:

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Target 3.1: By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births

Indicators:

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

3.1.2 Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel

For each of your chosen indicators:

After reading through the Overview and Progress and Info tabs, explain why you think the indicator was chosen to monitor progress toward the target.
Share information or data provided about the indicators and target (also in the Overview and Progress and Info tabs). How far from or close to the targets are we at the present time?
Explain if and why you believe this indicator is the appropriate choice to monitor progress toward the target and larger goal. Use the the information about characteristics of effective indicators from the readings to support your position.

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