Issue: General responses provided to improve the environment - Public awareness
This is an issue under the Human settlements theme of the Data Reporting System.
Why we need to know about this issue
The willingness and ability to rise to the challenges posed by natural resource management will be influenced by the participation of industry, government and the public. An awareness of environmental issues and the relationship they have with lifestyle and economic well-being is a central requirement for effective engagement and informed management.
Indicators
- HS-67 Environmental awareness
Public awareness of environmental problems is an indicator of how society as a whole will respond to negative impacts on the environment. This indicator provides data on the proportion of people concerned about the environment and their response to this concern.
Related issues
All pressure issues across all themes are relevant.
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