Impact
Together with indicator 15.1.1, this indicator ensures forests are efficiently managed, and a better balance is struck between conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
Key results
Significant progress all over the world towards sustainable forest management, but forest loss remains high
Indicator 15.2.1 shows evident progress towards sustainable management of the world’s forest. Most sub-indicators show positive trends, while comparing the period 2010-2020 to the period 2000-2010, demonstrating successful efforts to conserve and sustainably use the forests. Globally, the following have increased in most regions:
the area of forest under certification
the proportion of forest area in protected area and under long-term management plans
the above-ground forest biomass per hectare
Despite this positive outlook, deforestation and forest degradation are still concern in some regions, particularly in the tropics, indicating need for more action to reduce deforestation and implement sustainable forest and land management practices.