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Dimension Environment
Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Total GHG emissions (Tonnes eCO2).
Denominator: Total number of city inhabitants.
NOTE – In eCO , “e” means “equivalent”, and every other greenhouse gas is
2
converted into CO .
2
Unit Tonnes eCO /capita
2
Data Sources NOTE – United Nations Greenhouse Gas Inventory Data. Retrieved from <https://
/ Relevant unfccc .int/ ghg _data/ items/ 3800 .php>
Databases
SDG SDG Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of
Reference(s) cities, including by paying special attention to air quality, municipal and other waste
management.
SDG Indicator 13.2.1: Number of countries that have communicated the
establishment or operationalization of an integrated policy/strategy/plan, which
increases their ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change, and foster
climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development in a manner that
does not threaten food production (including a national adaptation plan, nationally
determined contribution, national communication, biennial update report or other).

Verification Check population is consistent.
Guidance
Check data sources.
Check against national data to ensure consistency.

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