The 2020 update of the UK Biodiversity indicators was published on Thursday 15 October.
This is the 13th update of the UK Biodiversity Indicators. First published in 2007, the UK Biodiversity Indicators were produced to provide a measure for reporting on international goals and targets. The indicators have been published almost annually since then, and during that time have been refined and revised to ensure they continue to be based on the most robust and reliable available data, and that they remain relevant to changes to the international goals and drivers.
Indicators are useful tools for summarising and communicating broad trends. The UK Biodiversity Indicators are dependent on a wide variety of data, provided by government, research bodies, and the voluntary sector – in total nearly 100 organisations are involved. The presentation and assessment of the indicators is verified by the data providers, and the production and editing of the indicators is overseen by government statisticians.
The UK Biodiversity Indicators set comprises 24 indicators and 52 measures. In the 2020 update, 23 of the 42 measures assessed over the long term show an improvement, compared to 18 of the 39 measures that are assessed over the short term. Fourteen measures show a decline in the long term, and eight a decline in the short term. Measures that improved or deteriorated in the long term have not necessarily continued to improve or deteriorate respectively in the short term.
The full set of UK Biodiversity Indicators 2020 is now available online, along with a summary booklet.
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Posted On: 16/10/2020