Environment Statistics

The collection, compilation and utilization of disaster and climate related statistics are priorities for many countries in Asia Pacific due to the significant impact of disasters on life, well-being and sustainable development. At national and sub-national levels, timely and accurate disaster related statistics are essential to support countries in all phases of the disaster risk management cycle from risk assessment to recovery and foresight. At the international level, the adoption of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 has increased demands for monitoring disasters.  >> more detail

Development of evidence-based sustainable development strategies and policies relies on available and reliable statistics. Mainstreaming the measurement of environment concerns as part of the regular data collection programs of national statistical offices would give policy makers the means with which to make balanced policy choices for sustainable development. Such measurements will also assist with monitoring national and international sustainable development initiatives, including the sustainable development goals, the SAMOA Pathway for Small Island Developing States and the Pacific SDG Roadmap. 

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The primary objective of the workshop was to provide participants with the understanding of basic concepts and frameworks on statistics related to climate change and the ability to produce selected climate change-related indicators using their national data more details....