This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
| Indicator |
Indicator 12.1.1.1: Number of national policies integrating "green" economy aspects, sustainable production and consumption (SPC) |
|---|---|
| Definition and concepts |
Green Economy is the economic development contributing to increasing people's wellbeing and increasing social fairness, while reducing significantly the negative impact on environment. Sustainable Production and Consumption (SPC) - use of services and products related to them, which meet the basic needs and improve the quality of life, minimising the use of natural resources and toxic materials, as well as of waste and pollutants' emission during the life cycle of the service or product, so as not to endanger the consumption needs of the next generations Policy tools for sustainable production and consumption: the policy tools refer to methodologies, measures or interventions, which are used for achieving these objectives. In case of SPC, such tools are developed and applied so as to reduce the environmental impact of consumption and production models, for the purpose of generating economic and/or social benefits. |
| Unit of measure |
number |
| Other methodological considerations |
Data users should be careful to document one single policy when gathering data in the reported years. |
| Method of computation |
This indicator is calculated at relevant aggregation levels based on the information collected from the National Focal Points and governmental institutions. |
| Comparability with global indicator |
The national indicator represents a part of the global indicator which refers to the total number of countries where Sustainable Use is a priority in national policies and action plans |
| Periodicity |
Once every 2 years |
| Data last updated | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Metadata last updated | Jun 22, 2025 |