The annual percentage change in the population size of a target species within a defined area, compared to a scientifically established baseline.
Species Recovery (PI3419)
- Reporting Format Describe
- Metric Type Metric
- Metric Level Product/Service
- IRIS Metric Citation IRIS, 2025. Species Recovery (PI3419). v5.3b.
Footnote
Organizations should footnote all assumptions used.
Usage Guidance
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This metric is intended to assess the effectiveness of conservation and restoration interventions by tracking changes in the population of target species over time.
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Species Recovery Rate: SPRR=(Current Year Population−Baseline Population)/Baseline Population ×100
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This metric helps understand whether conservation or restoration efforts are leading to tangible improvements in species populations. It provides a standardized way to assess the effectiveness of conservation interventions aimed at restoring endangered or declining species.
Impact Categories & Themes
SDG Goals & Targets
Life Below Water
- SDG Target 14.1
- SDG Target 14.2
Life on Land
- SDG Target 15.5
Metric History
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June 2025 - IRIS+ v5.3b Released (current version)
New metric. Species Recovery (PI3419) was developed via the IRIS+ Marine Resources Conservation and Management Expert Subgroup.