The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Exports of environmental and clean technology goods and services to developing countries |
|---|---|
| Target |
No specific target |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the estimated exports of environmental and clean technology products (in millions of dollars) to developing countries. Exports of environmental products include environmental goods, such as clean electricity, biofuels and primary goods, and waste and scrap goods, as well as waste management and remediation services. Exports of clean technology products include clean technology goods as well as clean technology services, including scientific and research and development services, support services, and construction services. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada |
| Unit of measurement |
Dollars (in millions) |
| Calculations |
Developing countries are determined for each year based on their Human Development Index (HDI) reported by the United Nations Development Programme. Those with an HDI below 0.8 are considered as developing countries. The data for this indicator is calculated as the sum of all exports of environmental and clean technology products destined to countries with a HDI below 0.8. |
| Comments and limitations |
Data for the last two reference years are preliminary. The United Nations does not produce HDI data for some countries listed in Statistics Canada’s exports database. These countries are therefore not included in the final data for exports of environmental and clean technology products to developing countries. |