5.2 Access to Nature

  • Intent

    Measure increasing access to natural areas for all members of vulnerable urban communities.

  • Affected Areas

    Equity Local Hinterland Global
        

  • Instructions

    Complete the advanced or basic indicator as follows:
    Basic:
    Calculate the percentage of residents
    living within a walkable distance (300
    metres) of a public, open access
    natural area.
    Advanced:
    Calculate the percentage of residents in
    the lowest income quintile (lowest 20%)
    living within a walkable distance (300
    metres) of a public, open access natural
    area.

  • Alternatives

    Complete Singapore Index indicator 13 (based on the 2021 version) may be used
    for basic completion.

  • Scoring

    • Multi-year positive trend established
    • Positive trend observed
    • Baseline measured
    • Negative trend observed
    • Data deficient
    • Unchanged trend

  • Links to Global Agreements

  • Examples in Practice

    • Resources