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Pertains to the infrastructure and policies that support efficient and sustainable transport. Measurement includes transit accessibility, the share of the population using public transport, and the adoption of electric or low-emission vehicles.

Refers to the ability of a society to sustainably manage environmental resources while maintaining economic growth and social wellbeing. Measurement methods include assessing the Human Development Index (HDI), income distribution (Gini coefficient), and poverty rates.

Assesses the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water against quality standards. Measurements include pH level, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, heavy metals, and microbial contamination.

Pertains to the proportion of energy sourced from renewable resources such as solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy. Measurement looks at the installed capacity and generation of renewable energy as a percentage of total energy use.

A measure of human demand on Earth’s ecosystems. It compares human demand with planet Earth's ecological capacity to regenerate. It can be measured in global hectares (gha) per person.

Relates to the design and regulation of the use of space in urban environments. Measurement can consider the balance of green space, urban sprawl, and the incorporation of sustainable design practices.

Concerns the efficient and environmentally-responsible disposal or recycling of waste products. Measurement methods include waste composition analysis, landfill audits, and recycling rates monitoring.

Encompasses policies, laws, and institutions governing environmental resource management. Measurement can include analysis of legislative frameworks, compliance rates, and effectiveness of environmental agencies.

The population of fish within specified regions. Measurement involves assessments of sustainability of fish species, considering factors such as overfishing, bycatch, and marine protected areas.

Concerns the health outcomes of environmental conditions for the population. Measurement includes tracking disease prevalence, life expectancy, and access to clean water and sanitation services.

The degree to which a population is educated and informed about environmental issues. Measurement methods include literacy rates, environmental education programs, and the prevalence of media coverage on environmental topics.

Evaluates the availability of water resources in a region. Measurement methods can involve the analysis of river flow data, groundwater levels, and reservoir capacities.

Indicates the total amount of energy used by a population or economic activity. Measurement includes tracking oil, gas, coal, electricity, and renewable energy use.

The measure of pollutants in the air; important for human health and environmental integrity. Measurement methods include monitoring of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone (O3), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and lead (Pb).

A holistic measure that assesses the health and sustainability of ecosystems. Measurement can involve evaluating habitat extent, fragmentation, ecosystem services, and the presence of invasive species.

Refers to how a region mitigates and adapts to changes in climate, as well as its energy consumption patterns. Measurements include greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy usage, and energy efficiency metrics.

The process enacted to reduce and manage the amount of pollutants released into the environment. Methods to measure it include emission inventories, effluent quality monitoring, and assessments of regulatory compliance.

Denotes regions designated for the conservation of wildlife, plants, and natural resources. Measurement includes percentage of land and sea areas under protection, the change in protected area coverage, and the management effectiveness of these areas.

Refers to the change in number of inhabitants in a region. Measurement includes analyzing birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns to understand the growth or decline of a population.

The use of goods and services that respond to basic needs and provide better quality of life while minimizing resource use and emissions over the lifecycle. Measurement can include assessing material footprint per capita and recycling rates.

Refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth. Measurement can be done by estimating the number of species, genetic variation, and the ecosystem diversity within a certain area.

This relates to cultivation methods and their impact on the environment. Measurement may include analyzing the use of fertilizers and pesticides, crop rotation practices, and the implementation of sustainable farming systems.

Measures the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per unit of energy or economic output. Common measurement units include CO2 per kWh of electricity generated or CO2 per GDP.

Refers to the release of gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect. Measurement includes tracking emissions of CO2, methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) in units such as metric tons or as a percentage of global emissions.