SDGindikaatorid

SDGindikaatorid, or SDG indicators, refer to the set of measurements used to track progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within a country or region. The SDGs were adopted in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with the aim of guiding international development and national policy through a comprehensive framework of targets and indicators.

The global framework comprises 17 goals and 169 targets. To monitor progress, a system of indicators was established, commonly numbering over 200 global indicators. Indicators are organized into global indicators and national indicators, allowing countries to assess universal progress while adapting the framework to local circumstances. Data are collected from diverse sources, including national statistics offices, administrative records, household surveys, and international partners.

In practice, SDG indicators are used to inform policy, allocate resources, and report progress to international bodies such as the UN High-Level Political Forum. Data quality, comparability, timeliness, and disaggregation (by sex, age, region, etc.) are important aspects of the indicator system, and many countries continuously improve data collection and reporting methods.

In Estonia and other countries, SDG indicators are compiled by national statistical authorities in collaboration with government ministries and international organizations. Findings are commonly published on official portals and dashboards, integrated into national development strategies and sustainable development reporting. The SDG indicator framework thus provides a common language for measuring progress toward a more sustainable future.