Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.

At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries — developed and developing — in a global partnership.

They recognise that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth — all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

The 17 SDGs are further expanded by 169 Targets, and 232 Indicators, providing a complex, ambitious and holistic global framework for sustainable development.

Many of the SDGs are integrated with issues that cut across multiple aspects of sustainability, such as economic vitality, gender equality, human rights, disability, climate change and disaster risk reduction.

In June 2018 the Australian Government’s Reporting Platform on the SDG Indicators was established at www.sdgdata.gov.au. The platform is designed to provide a single point of access for anyone interested in Australian Government data on the SDG Indicators.

In 2019, all Australian jurisdictions agreed to map their State of the Environment Report indicators to the SDGs Targets, to test the logic of using the SDGs as a framework for comparing variations in State of the Environment reporting across Australia. The SDGs were adopted to broaden the focus of environmental reporting in Australia to address sustainable development, and to help describe the multiple benefits of a healthy environment to our economy and community.

As a pilot project, Queensland has mapped its 153 indicators to 42 of the 169 SDG Targets, and mapped all of its management responses to 14 of the 17 SDGs. These evaluations will be refined over time as the benefits of using the SDGs as a framework for environmental reporting become clearer.

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
1.5	By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters.	Extreme weather events (‘hot’ days) Extreme weather events (days with ‘very heavy rainfall’) Extent of drought declarations in Queensland Cyclone activity Storm tide inundation incidences Coastal hazard erosion prone area	Climate Change Climate Liveability

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
2.4	By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality.	Extent of drought declarations in Queensland Extent of cropping Broadacre agriculture production Horticulture production Annual rainfall and pasture growth relative to historical records Livestock and meat production Soil and land resources availability and capability Multi-year rainfall and pasture growth periods in Queensland Change in available soil and land resources	Climate Change Climate Liveability

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
3.9	By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.	Condition of riverine ecosystem health Pressures affecting riverine ecosystems Condition of estuarine ecosystem health Pressures affecting estuarine ecosystems Pressures affecting marine ecosystems Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Condition of marine ecosystem health Ozone concentrations Visibility-reducing particles Particulate concentrations Carbon monoxide concentrations Lead concentrations Nitrogen dioxide concentrations Sulphur dioxide concentrations Vehicle kilometres travelled Number of registered vehicles Vehicle emissions Major air pollutants from industry Condition of aquatic ecosystem health Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems Volume and load of sewage treatment plants Household waste landfilled Household waste recovered or recycled Per capita waste generation Interstate household waste received Construction and demolition waste landfilled Construction and demolition waste recovered or recycled Interstate construction and demolition waste received Commercial and industrial waste landfilled Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled Interstate commercial and industrial waste received Number of litter items in Queensland Number of litter items for different site types Main material types littered Illegal dumping in Queensland Trackable waste landfilled Trackable waste recovered Interstate trackable waste received Total annual greenhouse gas emissions Stationary energy sector greenhouse gas emissions Transport sector greenhouse gas emissions Agriculture sector greenhouse gas emissions Land use, land use change and forestry sector greenhouse gas emissions Industrial processes sector greenhouse gas emissions Fugitive emissions sector greenhouse gas emissions Waste sector greenhouse gas emissions Efficiency of the daily commute Percentage of the network with reliable travel times Use of bikeways in SEQ Increase in heavy vehicles	Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Biodiversity Pollution Liveability
3.D	Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks.		Climate Change Climate

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
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Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
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Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
6.3	By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.	Condition of riverine ecosystem health Pressures affecting riverine ecosystems Condition of estuarine ecosystem health Pressures affecting estuarine ecosystems Pressures affecting marine ecosystems Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Condition of marine ecosystem health Condition of aquatic ecosystem health Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems Volume and load of sewage treatment plants Household waste recovered or recycled Construction and demolition waste recovered or recycled Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled Trackable waste recovered	Great Barrier Reef Biodiversity Pollution
6.5	By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.		Biodiversity Pollution
6.6	By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.	Extent and rate of change of freshwater wetland systems Freshwater wetland systems within protected areas Condition of riverine ecosystem health Pressures affecting riverine ecosystems Invasive non-native freshwater fauna species Invasive non-native freshwater flora species Condition of aquatic ecosystem health Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems	Biodiversity Pollution
6.B	Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.	Water quality report card coverage	Great Barrier Reef Biodiversity Pollution

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Target number	SDG Target	Management Responses
7.2	By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.	Climate Change Pollution
7.3	By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.	Climate Change Pollution Liveability
7.4	By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology.	Climate Change Pollution

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Target number	SDG Target	Management Responses
8.3	Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.	Climate Change Biodiversity Pollution Circular Economy
8.4	Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10‑Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, with developed countries taking the lead.	Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Biodiversity Heritage Pollution Climate Liveability
8.9	By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.	Climate Change Heritage Liveability

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
9.1	Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.	Efficiency of the daily commute Percentage of the network with reliable travel times Use of bikeways in SEQ	Climate Change Pollution Liveability
9.4	By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities.		Climate Change Pollution Liveability Circular Economy

Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
11.2	By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.	Housing diversity in Queensland Change in density in residential areas Efficiency of the daily commute Percentage of the network with reliable travel times Use of bikeways in SEQ Change in urban land use extent	Climate Change Pollution Liveability
11.3	By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries.	Housing diversity in Queensland Change in density in residential areas Efficiency of the daily commute Percentage of the network with reliable travel times Use of bikeways in SEQ Change in urban land use extent	Climate Change Pollution Liveability
11.4	Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.	Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Crown-of-thorns starfish pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Invasive species and pathogens pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage natural criteria Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage integrity Illegal removal of fossils at Riversleigh section of Australian Fossil Mammal Sites Research activities at the Riversleigh section of Australian Fossil Mammal Sites Fraser Island (K'gari) World Heritage natural criteria Fraser Island (K'gari) World Heritage integrity Invasive species and pathogens pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Tourism pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Climate change pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Altered fire regimes pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Invasive species and pathogens pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Tourism pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Altered fire regimes pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Fragmentation pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia	Great Barrier Reef Heritage Biodiversity Liveability
11.6	By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.	Ozone concentrations Visibility-reducing particles Particulate concentrations Carbon monoxide concentrations Lead concentrations Nitrogen dioxide concentrations Sulphur dioxide concentrations Vehicle kilometres travelled Number of registered vehicles Vehicle emissions Major air pollutants from industry Volume and load of sewage treatment plants Household waste landfilled Household waste recovered or recycled Per capita waste generation Interstate household waste received Construction and demolition waste landfilled Construction and demolition waste recovered or recycled Interstate construction and demolition waste received Commercial and industrial waste landfilled Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled Interstate commercial and industrial waste received Number of litter items in Queensland Number of litter items for different site types Main material types littered Illegal dumping in Queensland Trackable waste landfilled Trackable waste recovered Interstate trackable waste received Total annual greenhouse gas emissions Stationary energy sector greenhouse gas emissions Transport sector greenhouse gas emissions Agriculture sector greenhouse gas emissions Land use, land use change and forestry sector greenhouse gas emissions Industrial processes sector greenhouse gas emissions Fugitive emissions sector greenhouse gas emissions Waste sector greenhouse gas emissions Housing diversity in Queensland Change in density in residential areas Efficiency of the daily commute Percentage of the network with reliable travel times Use of bikeways in SEQ Increase in heavy vehicles Change in urban land use extent	Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Pollution Liveability Circular Economy
11.A	Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, per-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.	Housing diversity in Queensland Change in density in residential areas Change in urban land use extent Change in rural land use extent	Liveability

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
12.2	By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.		Great Barrier Reef Biodiversity Pollution Liveability Circular Economy
12.4	By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.	Condition of riverine ecosystem health Pressures affecting riverine ecosystems Condition of estuarine ecosystem health Pressures affecting estuarine ecosystems Pressures affecting marine ecosystems Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Condition of marine ecosystem health Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Ozone concentrations Visibility-reducing particles Particulate concentrations Carbon monoxide concentrations Lead concentrations Nitrogen dioxide concentrations Sulphur dioxide concentrations Vehicle kilometres travelled Number of registered vehicles Vehicle emissions Major air pollutants from industry Condition of aquatic ecosystem health Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems Volume and load of sewage treatment plants Household waste landfilled Household waste recovered or recycled Per capita waste generation Interstate household waste received Construction and demolition waste landfilled Construction and demolition waste recovered or recycled Interstate construction and demolition waste received Commercial and industrial waste landfilled Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled Interstate commercial and industrial waste received Number of litter items in Queensland Number of litter items for different site types Main material types littered Illegal dumping in Queensland Trackable waste landfilled Trackable waste recovered Interstate trackable waste received Total annual greenhouse gas emissions Stationary energy sector greenhouse gas emissions Transport sector greenhouse gas emissions Agriculture sector greenhouse gas emissions Land use, land use change and forestry sector greenhouse gas emissions Industrial processes sector greenhouse gas emissions Fugitive emissions sector greenhouse gas emissions Waste sector greenhouse gas emissions Housing diversity in Queensland Change in density in residential areas Efficiency of the daily commute Percentage of the network with reliable travel times Use of bikeways in SEQ Increase in heavy vehicles Change in urban land use extent Change in rural land use extent	Great Barrier Reef Biodiversity Climate Change Pollution Liveability Circular Economy
12.5	By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.	Household waste recovered or recycled Construction and demolition waste recovered or recycled Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled Trackable waste recovered	Pollution Circular Economy

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
13.1	Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.	Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Climate change pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Sea level Storm tide inundation incidences Coastal hazard erosion prone area Heatwave events Fire weather and associated bushfire hazard Severe weather events and associated flooding hazard Earthquake hazard	Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Biodiversity Heritage Climate
13.2	Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.	Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Climate change pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Heatwave events Fire weather and associated bushfire hazard Severe weather events and associated flooding hazard Earthquake hazard	Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Climate Liveability
13.3	Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.	Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Annual rainfall Evaporation rate Mean annual temperature Extreme weather events (‘hot’ days) Extreme weather events (days with ‘very heavy rainfall’) Sea surface temperature Southern Oscillation Index Cyclone activity Sea level Storm tide inundation incidences Coastal hazard erosion prone area Annual rainfall and pasture growth relative to historical records Heatwave events Fire weather and associated bushfire hazard Severe weather events and associated flooding hazard Earthquake hazard	Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Climate

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
14.1	By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.	Pressures affecting marine ecosystems Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Condition of marine ecosystem health Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Condition of aquatic ecosystem health Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems Volume and load of sewage treatment plants Number of litter items in Queensland Number of litter items for different site types Main material types littered	Great Barrier Reef Biodiversity Pollution
14.2	By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.	Extent and rate of change in estuarine wetlands Estuarine wetlands within protected areas Condition of estuarine ecosystem health Pressures affecting estuarine ecosystems Marine parks and fish habitat areas Condition of ecological processes in the Great Barrier Reef Key fish stocks Pressures affecting marine ecosystems Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Crown-of-thorns starfish pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Invasive non-native flora and fauna species identified in marine ecosystems Condition of marine ecosystem health Major threats to fauna species Major threats to flora species Underwater cultural heritage (historic ship and aircraft wrecks and artefacts) Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria Great Barrier Reef World Heritage condition Climate change pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Coastal development pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Land-based run-off pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Crown-of-thorns starfish pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Water quality report card coverage Condition of aquatic ecosystem health Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems Volume and load of sewage treatment plants Coastal hazard erosion prone area Recreational fishing catch and participation	Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Biodiversity Heritage Pollution Climate Liveability
14.4	By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.	Key fish stocks Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef Direct use pressure on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Recreational fishing catch and participation	Biodiversity Liveability
14.5	By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.	Broad vegetation groups within protected areas Extent and rate of change of protected areas Extent of endangered, of concern and no concern at present regional ecosystems Estuarine wetlands within protected areas Marine parks and fish habitat areas Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria Fraser Island (K'gari) World Heritage natural criteria	Biodiversity Heritage Liveability

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
15.1	By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.	Extent and rate of change of remnant native vegetation Broad vegetation groups within protected areas Extent and rate of change of protected areas Extent of endangered, of concern and no concern at present regional ecosystems Invasive non-native terrestrial fauna species Invasive non-native terrestrial flora species Land clearing impact on woody native vegetation Fragmentation of remnant vegetation Extent and rate of change of riparian vegetation Extent and rate of change of freshwater wetland systems Freshwater wetland systems within protected areas Condition of riverine ecosystem health Pressures affecting riverine ecosystems Invasive non-native freshwater fauna species Invasive non-native freshwater flora species Threatened fauna species habitat Threatened flora species habitat Density of threatened fauna species habitat Density of threatened flora species habitat Land clearing impact on threatened fauna habitat Land clearing impact on threatened flora habitat Threatened fauna species numbers Major threats to fauna species Threatened flora species numbers Major threats to flora species Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Invasive species and pathogens pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Invasive species and pathogens pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Tourism pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Altered fire regimes pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Fragmentation pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Water quality report card coverage Condition of aquatic ecosystem health Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems Change in ground cover levels	Biodiversity Heritage Pollution Liveability
15.2	By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally.	Extent and rate of change of remnant native vegetation Broad vegetation groups within protected areas Extent of endangered, of concern and no concern at present regional ecosystems	Climate Change Biodiversity Pollution Liveability
15.3	By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.		Biodiversity Pollution Climate Liveability
15.4	By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development.	Extent and rate of change of remnant native vegetation Broad vegetation groups within protected areas Extent of endangered, of concern and no concern at present regional ecosystems Density of threatened fauna species habitat Density of threatened flora species habitat	Biodiversity Heritage Pollution
15.5	Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.	Extent and rate of change of remnant native vegetation Broad vegetation groups within protected areas Extent and rate of change of protected areas Extent of endangered, of concern and no concern at present regional ecosystems Invasive non-native terrestrial fauna species Invasive non-native terrestrial flora species Fragmentation of remnant vegetation Land clearing impact on woody native vegetation Extent and rate of change of riparian vegetation Extent and rate of change of freshwater wetland systems Freshwater wetland systems within protected areas Condition of riverine ecosystem health Pressures affecting riverine ecosystems Invasive non-native freshwater fauna species Invasive non-native freshwater flora species Extent and rate of change in estuarine wetlands Estuarine wetlands within protected areas Condition of estuarine ecosystem health Pressures affecting estuarine ecosystems Threatened fauna species numbers Density of threatened fauna species habitat Threatened fauna species habitat Major threats to fauna species Land clearing impact on threatened fauna habitat Threatened flora species numbers Density of threatened flora species habitat Threatened flora species habitat Major threats to flora species Land clearing impact on threatened flora habitat Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity Climate change pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Invasive species and pathogens pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Fraser Island (K'gari) World Heritage natural criteria Fraser Island (K'gari) World Heritage integrity Invasive species and pathogens pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Tourism pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Climate change pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Altered fire regimes pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity Climate change pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Invasive species and pathogens pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Tourism pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Altered fire regimes pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Fragmentation pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Condition of aquatic ecosystem health Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems Number of litter items in Queensland Number of litter items for different site types Main material types littered Illegal dumping in Queensland Change in ground cover levels	Biodiversity Heritage Pollution
15.7	Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products.	Major threats to fauna species Major threats to flora species Recreational fishing catch and participation	Biodiversity
15.8	By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species.	Invasive non-native terrestrial fauna species Invasive non-native terrestrial flora species Pressures affecting riverine ecosystems Invasive non-native freshwater fauna species Invasive non-native freshwater flora species Pressures affecting estuarine ecosystems Invasive non-native flora and fauna species identified in marine ecosystems Major threats to fauna species Major threats to flora species Invasive species and pathogens pressure on the Wet Tropics of Queensland Invasive species and pathogens pressure on Fraser Island (K'gari) Invasive species and pathogens pressure on the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia	Biodiversity Heritage Pollution
15.9	By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts.	Broad vegetation groups within protected areas Extent and rate of change of protected areas Freshwater wetland systems within protected areas Estuarine wetlands within protected areas Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria Wet Tropics of Queensland integrity Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage natural criteria Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage integrity Fraser Island (K'gari) World Heritage natural criteria Fraser Island (K'gari) World Heritage integrity Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage integrity Change in urban land use extent Change in rural land use extent	Biodiversity Heritage Pollution Liveability

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
16.6	Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.		Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Biodiversity Heritage Pollution Climate Liveability

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Target number	SDG Target	SOE Indicators	Management Responses
17.14	Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development.		Climate Change Liveability Environmental Economic Accounting
17.17	Encourage and promote effective public, public–private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.	Cultural heritage site locations Cultural heritage places Cultural heritage management plans Cultural heritage search requests Queensland heritage places Local heritage places and areas Underwater cultural heritage (historic ship and aircraft wrecks and artefacts) Queensland open house events Queensland heritage places destroyed Queensland places in the National Heritage List Great Barrier Reef World Heritage natural criteria Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage natural criteria Riversleigh section of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage natural criteria Fraser Island (K'gari) World Heritage natural criteria Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage natural criteria Water quality report card coverage	Great Barrier Reef Climate Change Biodiversity Heritage Pollution Climate Liveability Environmental Economic Accounting

Last updated: 17 September 2021