| Indicator description |
The indicator shows the share of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina covered by protected terrestrial areas, based on data from the European Environment Agency (EEA). |
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| Data source and methodology |
The indicator provides information on the extent of protected terrestrial areas and changes in their share of the country’s total territory. It is important for monitoring biodiversity protection, the conservation of natural habitats and progress towards sustainable development objectives related to terrestrial ecosystems. |
| Coverage and comparability |
According to the European Environment Agency, protected terrestrial areas accounted for 8.4% of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015 and 9.0% in 2022. This represents an increase of 0.6 percentage points. The data are presented according to the scope and methodology used for this indicator. |
| National context and objectives |
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Headline data
| Year | Value | UNIT_MEASURE | SERIES |
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| 2015 | 8.4 | Percent | Terrestrial protected areas |
| 2016 | 8.4 | Percent | Terrestrial protected areas |
| 2017 | 8.5 | Percent | Terrestrial protected areas |
| 2018 | 8.5 | Percent | Terrestrial protected areas |
| 2019 | 8.6 | Percent | Terrestrial protected areas |
| 2020 | 8.9 | Percent | Terrestrial protected areas |
| 2021 | 9.0 | Percent | Terrestrial protected areas |
| 2022 | 9.0 | Percent | Terrestrial protected areas |
| Indicator description |
The indicator measures the extent and share of terrestrial protected areas relative to total land area. It covers nationally designated protected areas and Natura 2000 sites. |
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| Data source and methodology |
The indicator is used to monitor progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 15, which aims to protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial, inland-water and mountain ecosystems. Protected areas contribute to the conservation of habitats, species and biodiversity. |
| Coverage and comparability |
The indicator shows the extent of terrestrial protected areas, including areas protected under national legislation and Natura 2000 sites. Data are collected and consolidated with the support of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission. |
| EU context and objectives |
No single quantitative target for the share of protected terrestrial areas has been established at the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Long-term priorities concern expanding and improving the nature protection system, conserving biodiversity and ensuring effective management of protected areas in line with relevant strategic and planning documents. |
Source 1
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EEA |
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