Deutsch: Indikator / Español: Indicador / Português: Indicador / Français: Indicateur / Italiano: Indicatore /

An indicator is according to EMAP a characteristics of the environment both abiotic and biotic, that can provide quantitative information on ecological resources.

Description

An indicator in the environment context is a measurable or observable factor that provides information about the state of the environment. These indicators are used to track environmental changes, assess the impact of human activities on the environment, and monitor progress towards environmental goals. Indicators can be physical, chemical, biological, or socio-economic in nature. They help in understanding the trends and patterns of environmental issues and play a crucial role in environmental management and policy-making.

Application Areas

• Environmental monitoring
• Assessment of environmental quality
• Identification of pollution sources
• Evaluation of ecosystem health
• Tracking progress towards sustainability goals

Treatment and Risks

• Treatments for addressing environmental issues identified by indicators may include pollution control measures, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management.
• Risks associated with ignoring indicators may lead to environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and adverse effects on human health.

Examples

• Air quality index measuring pollutants like particulate matter and ozone levels
• Water quality indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient levels
• Biodiversity indicators like species richness and abundance

Similar Concepts and Synonyms

• Environmental metrics
• Environmental indices
• Environmental parameters

Articles with 'Indicator' in the title

• Biological indicators: Biological indicators: biological indicators are plant or animal species or communities with a narrow Range of ecological tolerance that may be selected for emphasis and monitored because their presence and relative abundance serve as a . . .
• Data quality indicators: Data quality indicators: data quality indicators are "Quantitative statistics and qualitative descriptors that are used to interpret the degree of acceptability or utility of data to the user
• Development indicator: Development indicator in the environmental context refers to metrics or measures used to assess and compare the level of development, particularly sustainable development, across different regions or countries
• Ecological or environmental indicators: Ecological or environmental indicators: ecological or Environmental indicators are measurable features of an ecosystem that singularly or in combination with other features provide managerially useful evidence of water resource or . . .
• Indicator Compounds: Indicator Compounds are chemical compounds, such as carbon dioxide, whose presence at certain concentrations may be used to estimate certain building conditions (eg
• Indicator development: Indicator development: An indicator development is the process through which an indicator is identified, tested, and implemented. A candidate indicator is identified and reviewed by peers before it is selected for further evaluation as a . . .
• Indicators: Indicators are Measurements that track over time the state of air, water, and land resources, pressures on those resources, and resulting effects on ecological condition and human health
• Stressor indicator: A Stressor indicator is a characteristic of the environment that is suspected to elicit a change in the state of an ecological resource, and they include both natural and human-induced stressors

Weblinks

• quality-database.eu: 'Indicator' in the glossary of the quality-database.eu
• finanzen-lexikon.de: 'Indikator' in the finanzen-lexikon.de (German)
• top500.de: 'Indicator' in the glossary of the top500.de
• psychology-lexicon.com: 'Indicator' in the psychology-lexicon.com

Summary

Indicators in the environment context are crucial tools for monitoring, assessing, and managing environmental issues. They provide valuable information about the state of the environment and help in making informed decisions to protect and preserve natural resources. By tracking indicators, stakeholders can take appropriate actions to address environmental challenges and work towards a more sustainable future.

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