SDG Target #15.b

SDG #15 is to “ Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss”

Within SDG #15 are 12 targets, of which we here focus on Target 15.b:

Mobilize significant resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provide adequate incentives to developing countries to advance such management, including for conservation and reforestation

Target 15.b has one indicator:

  • Indicator 15.b.1: (a) Official development assistance on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; and (b) revenue generated and finance mobilized from biodiversity-relevant economic instruments

Target 15.b is like the previous target. They differ in their focus on sustainable forest management in contrast to biodiversity. Still, the indicators across both targets are the same.