SDG Goal 1 - No Poverty SDG Goal 2 - Zero Hunger SDG Goal 3 - Good Health and Well-Being SDG Goal 4 - Quality Education SDG Goal 5 - Gender Equality SDG Goal 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation SDG Goal 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy SDG Goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG Goal 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG Goal 10 - Reduced Inequalities SDG Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production SDG Goal 13 - Climate Action SDG Goal 14 - Life Below Water SDG Goal 15 - Life on Land SDG Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG Goal 17 Partnership For the Goals
SDG Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

SDG 12 focuses on economic and social progress over the last century has been accompanied b environmental degradation that is endangering the planet. Sustainable consumption and production is about decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, adoption of sustainable practices by businesses and promoting environmentally-aware lifestyles of consumers. It can also contribute to poverty alleviation and the transition towards low-carbon and green economies.


In an EU context SDG 12 focuses on progress made in decoupling environmental impacts from economic growth, in decreasing its energy consumption and in tackling waste generation and management.

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SDG Actions Platform

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