Freshwater fish rarity weighted richness
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Indicator
Metric type
Framework alignment notes
Target example
[Company name] will identify the catchments in which they operate which have high levels of freshwater fish rarity. Where high levels of freshwater fish rarity are noted the company will implement conservation action.
Target source: WBCSD target template
Metric assessment
Relevance: Low
Feasibility: Medium
Additional Metric Notes
ACT-D stage: Assess Maturity stage: Advancing Metric Contribution to Action: Tracking rare fish species' distribution aids in safeguarding vulnerable aquatic biodiversity and mitigating harm to critical freshwater habitats. Observations/Successes/Challenges: > Data from IUCN is widely accepted and standardized. > Proper interpretation needs input from conservation biologists and ecologists. > May not reflect overall ecosystem health