5.1 Exposure to Nature

  • Intent

    Measure overall exposure to nature by urban residents and visitors.

  • Affected Areas

    Equity Local Hinterland Global
        

  • Instructions

    Calculate the total annual number of visitors to vegetated and/or natural open
    areas (including vegetated parks and botanical gardens). Counts or estimates are
    accepted.

  • Alternatives

    Cities are encouraged to disaggregate the data by neighbourhood, demographic,
    or other measure in order to address equity concerns or related goals specific to
    the local context.

  • 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