Lecture 2 Flashcards
1
Q
How National SOE reporting takes place?
A
1) Topic or key issue raised
2) Draft
3) Feedback
4) Final approval
5) Implementation of indicator
2
Q
What is an Environmental Indicator?
A
Measures that describe the current state of the system and changes.
3
Q
Purpose of environmental indicator
A
- Track quantity or quality of the environmental asset
- Assess trends in the environment => better, worse or staying the same?
- Identify emerging issues
- Data they provide (trends) can inform environmental policy
- Increase public awareness
4
Q
What indicators need to be useful?
A
Analytically valid Target range defined Cost-effective Linked to a management response Policy relevant Trustworthy Enduring
5
Q
Considerations when dealing with environmental data
A
Relevance Accurate Timely Accessibility Coherence and consistency Interpretability Scientifically reliable Legally Defensible
