This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Barcelona statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Barcelona statistics, this table should be consulted for information on local methodology and other Barcelona-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Indicator for the presence of plastic waste in Barcelona’s environment (to be determined)
Barcelona Target

By 2030, reduce the presence and impact of plastic and microplastics in Barcelona’s environment
Target line (2030)

Achieve a significant reduction in the use of plastic in everyday life. Target value 2030: Pending data
Geographical coverage

Barcelona City
Unit of measurement
Data last updated
Metadata last updated 2021-11-10: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window
Tags

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Indicator for the presence of plastic waste in Barcelona’s environment (to be determined)
Indicator number

12.4.1
Target name

Achieve the environmentally-sound management of chemicals and all waste products throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release into the atmosphere, water and soil in order to minimise their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
Target number

12.4
Global indicator description
UN designated tier

1
UN custodian agency

World Bank (WB)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (pdf 894kB) opens in a new window
Organisation
Periodicity
Earliest available data
Link to data source
Release date April 27, 2021
Next release

2022-04-27
Statistical classification
Contact details

comissionat2030@bcn.cat
Other information