Brief description:
This indicator describes the number and number of populations of species by species groups that are threatened with extinction at the national and global levels, as well as those that are protected in the country. Countries develop red lists of threatened species at the national level, including rare species, and take appropriate measures to protect these species. Endangered species - species whose population has decreased to a critical level in such a way that they may soon become extinct. These include "critically endangered species", "endangered species", and "vulnerable species". Critically endangered species are species that are at extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Endangered species - species that are not currently in a "critical condition", but may be at very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. Vulnerable species - species that do not belong to the category of "critical" or "dangerous" species, but in the medium term may fall into the category with a high risk of extinction in the wild. Protected species - species that are protected in accordance with national legislation.
Methodology:
The indicator is formed in accordance with the "Methodology for the formation of environmental statistics indicators" approved by Order No. 223 of the Acting Chairman of the Statistics Committee of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 25, 2015.
The Committee of forestry and wildlife of the Ministry of ecology and natural resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the responsible state body for generating data on endangered and protected species. Information is generated based on data from the red book of Kazakhstan.
