Database on Sustainability Indicators (SDI) adopted by national governments,etc.
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- Page Updated:2010.7.12
- Database Updated:2010.7.12
This database is a compilation of output of a literature review study on sustainability indicator conducted under a special research project "Designing Medium- and Long-term Sustainability Society Scenarios" (2006-2008).
In the review study mentioned above, we have reviewed indicators on sustainable development developed by national governments and international organizations, and considered what types of indicators were being used.
The database includes 1,848 kinds of sustainability indicators, which can be searched by using search engine. By utilizing this search system, you will be able to give answers to questions such as; i) what kinds of data are considered as elements of sustainable development?; ii) what kinds of indicators are developed in certain fields?; iii) in which field is a certain indicator being allocated?
To find out output of search work, press here.
Note Definition of "sustainable development"
Due to "Our Common Future", a report which was published by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED, Brundtland Commission) (1987), sustainable development is defined as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".Summary of the review study
Timing of review conducted
Between 2006-2007 (fiscal years). In 2010, 318 data were added.Scope of countries, etc.
Scope of the database covers 28 countries and international organizations listed below, and 1,848 types of indicators chosen by those countries and organizations. References of this database are as follows;
| Regions / types | Country / Organization etc. | Number of indicators | Publication year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europa | Austria | 52 | 2002 |
| Europa | Belgium | 44 | 2005 |
| Europa | Czech Republic | 24 | 2004 |
| Europa | Denmark | 101 | 2002 |
| Europa | Finland | 33 | 2006 |
| Europa | France | 53 | 2004 |
| Europa | Germany | 25 | 2002 |
| Europa | Ireland | 30 | 2002 |
| Europa | Luxembourg | 27 | 2002 |
| Europa | Norway | 18 | 2006 |
| Europa | Sweden | 99 | 2006 |
| Europa | Switzerland | 163 | 2004 |
| Europa | The United Kingdom | 162 | 2004 |
| Europa | EU | 188 | 2007 |
| Mediterranean | Mediterranean | 34 | 2006 |
| North America | Canada | 8 | 2003 |
| North America | The United States | 39 | 2001 |
| Central and South America | Argentina | 90 | 2006 |
| Central and South America | Mexico | 61 | 2000 |
| Central and South America | Latin America and Caribbean | 38 | 2002 |
| Oceania | Australia | 110 | 2006 |
| Oceania | New Zealand | 62 | 2002 |
| Asia | Hong Kong | 27 | 2005 |
| Asia | Taiwan | 42 | 2002 |
| Asia | Thailand | 39 | 2005 |
| Asia | East Asia | 71 | 2003 |
| International organization | UNCSD | 58 | 2001 |
| International organization | UNDESA | 96 | 2007 |
| International organization | UNDG | 52 | 2003 |
After categorizing the indicators into 4 large groups - environment, economy, society and institution - , they were further sub-divided into 77 categories. List of the 77 categories are here.
Publications
Recent publications related to this study by authors of this database are here.
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