Issue: Liveability of human settlements - Recreation
This is an issue under the Human settlements theme of the Data Reporting System.
Why we need to know about this issue
Liveability can be defined as the degree to which a human settlement provides a safe, inclusive and environmentally benign basis for the social and economic life of all its citizens. As the places where the majority of humans live, the liveability of human settlements is important in determining both the quality of life of the residents and the economic competitiveness of the settlement. One important aspect of liveability is scope for recreation.
Indicators
- HS-11 Zoned green space in capital cities useable for recreation
Zoned green space within human settlements provides recreational amenities to the population and thus enhances the liveability of the settlement.
Related issues
- Land - Contributions of land to human life- Non-living materials from the land
- Coasts and Oceans - Contributions of the coasts and oceans to human life- Non-material values benefits (heritage, recreation, aesthetic and spiritual)
- Biodiversity - Utilisation and value of biodiversity- Tourism
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