Metadata
DPSIR
State
Typology
Policy-effectiveness indicator (Type D)
UN SDGs
SDG13: Climate action
Topics
Climate change mitigation , Land use , Forests and forestry
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"text": " = 28 tonne CO"
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{
"text": "O = 265 tonne CO"
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{
"text": "equivalent and 1 tonne CO"
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{
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{
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{
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},
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},
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Unit of measure
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Policy / environmental relevance
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Frequency of dissemination
1
Accuracy and uncertainties
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