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Environmental indicators are quantitative or qualitative measures used to assess the condition, status, or trend of the environment. They provide a systematic way to monitor changes over time and to compare different geographic areas or sectors. Indicators can be physical, chemical, biological or socio-economic in nature and are often derived from data collected through field measurements, remote sensing, or stakeholder surveys.
Typical categories of environmental indicators include air quality (e.g., concentrations of particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide),
International frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Union’s Environmental Performance
The development of environmental indicators follows a rigorous process that includes definition of the indicator’s purpose,