Global Indicator Proposals for the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This document presents a proposal of indicators that could be considered for FAO to monitor progress towards a subset of Goals for which the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) define targets aimed towards various outcomes, as well as additional targets addressing related Means of Implementation. The proposals comprise both established and potential indicators in areas where FAO has unique expertise and abundant experience as the leading UN specialized body committed to food security and sustainable development. These areas include ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; better managing natural resources; and ensuring more sustainable ecological processes for a healthier environment.