This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.
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| Indicator description |
The indicator “Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability” relates to the degree of implementation in countries of the Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) and the System of Environmental and Economic Accounts (SEEA) tables that are to date considered most relevant and feasible for monitoring sustainability in tourism. These tables are - TSA Table 1 on inbound tourism expenditure. - TSA Table 2 on domestic tourism expenditure. - TSA Table 3 on outbound tourism expenditure. - TSA Table 4 on internal tourism expenditure. - TSA Table 5 on production accounts of tourism industries. -TSA Table 6 domestic supply and internal tourism consumption. - TSA Table 7 on employment in tourism industries. - SEEA table water flows. - SEEA table energy flows. - SEEA table GHG emissions. - SEEA table solid waste. |
| Geographical coverage |
United Kingdom |
| Unit of measurement |
Number of tables |
| Definitions |
TSA = Tourism Satellite Account; SEEA = System of Environmental and Economic Accounts |
| Available disaggregations |
Standard accounting tools (SEEA and TSA) |
| Calculations |
The two disaggregations (number of tables reported for standard accounting tools) add up to the total headline UK figure. |
| Other information |
Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |
| Data last updated | 14 July 2022 |
| Metadata last updated | 14 July 2022 |