SDG indicator 2.5.1
Genetic resources in conservation facilities
Definition of the SDG indicator: Indicator 2.5.1 is the “number of (a) plant and (b) animal genetic resources for food and agriculture secured in medium to long-term conservation facilities” in the UN SDG Framework.
The first component of this indicator is defined as the number of unique acquisitions (distinct samples of seeds, plant material or plants) of plant genetic resources stored in medium- and long-term conservation facilities.
The second component is defined as the number of local (existing in a single country) and transboundary (existing in multiple countries) animal breeds that have sufficient genetic material stored in medium- and long-term conservation facilities to be able to replenish the breed. in terms of extinction.
Interactive visualizations show data for this indicator. The first graph shows the number of unique plant genetic samples in each country’s conservation facilities. The second and third graphs show the number of local and cross-border animal breeds for which sufficient genetic material is stored.
Target: By 2020, “maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants and livestock and domestic animals and their associated wild species”. 7
Unlike most SDG targets, set for 2030, this target was set for 2020.
