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System	Shift	Indicator Sort descending	Last Updated	Type
Freshwater	Minimize disruptions to the timing and quantity of the…	Transboundary basin area under an operational water cooperation arrangement	August 10, 2026	Enabler and Barrier	Transboundary basin area under an operational water cooperation arrangement Update this item
Power	Modernize power grids, scale energy storage and manage…	Transmission grid capacity	October 29, 2024	Outcome	Transmission grid capacity Update this item
Circular Economy	Minimize environmental and social harms in resource…	Tree cover loss caused by resource extraction and harvesting	May 16, 2024	Outcome	Tree cover loss caused by resource extraction and harvesting Update this item
Power	Phase out coal and unabated fossil gas electricity…	Unabated fossil gas in electricity generation	March 13, 2026	Outcome	Unabated fossil gas in electricity generation Update this item
Economics	Embed climate, nature and equity into economic analysis	Universities embedding diverse economic schools of thought into introductory economic coursework		Enabler and Barrier	Universities embedding diverse economic schools of thought into introductory economic coursework
Cities	Plan urban land use to reduce emissions and increase…	Urban GHG emissions	June 26, 2024	Outcome	Urban GHG emissions Update this item
Freshwater	Ensure equitable access to safe and affordable drinking…	Urban population growth in water-stressed basins	August 10, 2026	Enabler and Barrier	Urban population growth in water-stressed basins Update this item
Freshwater	Minimize disruptions to the timing and quantity of the…	Urban population growth in water-stressed basins	August 10, 2026	Enabler and Barrier	Urban population growth in water-stressed basins Update this item
Cities	Plan urban land use to reduce emissions and increase…	Urban population living in slums or informal settlements	May 24, 2024	Outcome	Urban population living in slums or informal settlements Update this item
Cities	Increase access to resilient and affordable urban services…	Urban population with safe and convenient access to public transport and infrastructure	February 8, 2024	Outcome	Urban population with safe and convenient access to public transport and infrastructure Update this item
Cities	Increase access to resilient and affordable urban services…	Urban population without access to clean and reliable electricity	July 13, 2026	Outcome	Urban population without access to clean and reliable electricity Update this item
Cities	Increase access to resilient and affordable urban services…	Urban population without access to safely managed drinking water	February 8, 2024	Outcome	Urban population without access to safely managed drinking water Update this item
Cities	Increase access to resilient and affordable urban services…	Urban population without access to safely managed sanitation	July 17, 2024	Outcome	Urban population without access to safely managed sanitation Update this item
Buildings	Construct zero-carbon buildings	Use of cement for buildings	June 26, 2024	Enabler and Barrier	Use of cement for buildings Update this item
Buildings	Construct zero-carbon buildings	Use of steel for buildings	June 26, 2024	Enabler and Barrier	Use of steel for buildings Update this item
Cities	Plan urban land use to reduce emissions and increase…	Vegetated urban land		Outcome	Vegetated urban land
Industry	Reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations as…	Volume of fossil gas flared	March 13, 2026	Outcome	Volume of fossil gas flared Update this item
Circular Economy	Minimize environmental and social harms in resource…	Water pollutants released from resource extraction		Outcome	Water pollutants released from resource extraction
Freshwater	Minimize disruptions to the timing and quantity of the…	Water pricing, as measured by the average global water tariff	August 10, 2026	Enabler and Barrier	Water pricing, as measured by the average global water tariff Update this item
Freshwater	Minimize disruptions to the timing and quantity of the…	Water use efficiency	August 10, 2026	Enabler and Barrier	Water use efficiency Update this item

Power
--Phase out coal and unabated fossil gas electricity generation
--Rapidly scale up zero-carbon electricity generation
--Modernize power grids, scale energy storage and manage power demand
--Ensure energy access and a just and equitable transition for all
Cities
--Plan urban land use to reduce emissions and increase climate resilience
--Increase access to resilient and affordable urban services and infrastructure
--Improve urban waste management and transition to zero-waste cities
Technological Carbon Removal
--Scale up technological carbon removal
Circular Economy
--Decrease overconsumption
--Use recycled, reused and renewable materials and components
--Minimize environmental and social harms in resource extraction
--Make production more resource efficient
--Use products longer
--Increase the quantity and value of resources recovered at end of use
Freshwater
--Restore freshwater ecosystems
--Sharply reduce water pollution and improve water quality
--Halt the overexploitation of wild, freshwater species and ensure sustainable use
--Ensure equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water, sanitation and hygiene for all
--Minimize disruptions to the timing and quantity of the water cycle
--Effectively halt conversion and degradation across freshwater ecosystems
Food and Agriculture
--Increase agricultural productivity sustainably, resiliently and without expanding into high-carbon, biodiverse ecosystems
--Reduce food loss and waste
--Ensure access to and adoption of healthier, more sustainable diets for all
Finance
--Scale up public investment for climate and nature
--Scale up private investment for climate and nature
--Extend economic and financial inclusion to underserved and marginalized groups
--Ensure that the financial system accounts for climate- and nature-related risks
--Scale down investment harmful to climate and nature
Governance
--Enable a safe and secure environment for workers, civil society and communities
--Ensure transparency and access to information
--Guarantee access to justice
--Promote government accountability and anti-corruption measures
--Ensure inclusive citizen participation in policymaking and political processes
--Strengthen government capacity to implement commitments fairly and effectively
Industry
--Reduce demand for cement, steel and plastics
--Improve industrial energy efficiency
--Electrify industry
--Commercialize new solutions for cement, steel and plastics
--Reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations as they are phased down
Economics
--Integrate new prosperity metrics into economic planning and policymaking
--Embed climate, nature and equity into economic analysis
--Transform economic policies to accelerate action for climate, nature and equity
Transport
--Guarantee reliable access to safe and modern mobility
--Reduce avoidable vehicle and air travel
--Shift to public, shared and non-motorized transport
--Transition to zero-carbon cars, trucks and buses
--Transition to zero-carbon shipping and aviation
Buildings
--Optimize building energy consumption
--Decarbonize building energy use
--Construct zero-carbon buildings

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