SDG 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Implement the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns with all countries taking action.
How this Goal works as a Guide for our work
We promote practices that protect the environment and livelihoods.
How GIS supports our work
Monitor land use and production to stay resource efficient.
12.1
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Implement the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns with all countries taking action.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Follow a global plan so all countries use resources sustainably.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote practices that protect the environment and livelihoods.
Monitor land use and production to stay resource efficient.
12.2
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Use land, water and forests wisely for the future.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We train communities in sustainable farming, trees and soils.
Track land cover and resource use with Earth observation.
12.3
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste and reduce losses along supply chains including post-harvest losses.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Halve food waste and cut post-harvest losses.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We improve storage and processing to reduce losses.
Track production and storage to find and fix losses.
12.4
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Manage waste and chemicals safely.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We teach safe disposal and promote natural alternatives.
Map pollution sources and waste sites to reduce contamination.
12.5
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Create less waste and recycle or reuse more.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote reuse, composting and clean villages.
Identify weak waste systems and track recycling progress.
12.6
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and integrate sustainability information into reporting.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Encourage responsible business and transparent impact.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote ethical production and responsible trade.
Provide transparent data to monitor sustainability.
12.7
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Promote sustainable public procurement practices in line with national policies and priorities.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Ensure organisations buy sustainable and fair products.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We encourage local, sustainable sourcing for partners.
Trace supply chains with GIS to confirm ethical sources.
12.8
Indicator
SDG Indicator
By 2030, ensure people everywhere have information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Help everyone understand how to live sustainably.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We share knowledge through schools and community training.
Use visual maps to show environmental change.
12.A
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Support developing countries to strengthen scientific and technological capacity for sustainable consumption and production.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Help poorer countries use science and technology for sustainability.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We connect communities with tech and research for farming and waste.
Provide accurate land and water data to support innovation.
12.B
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Use tools so tourism supports sustainability and local jobs.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote tourism that values culture and crafts.
Map routes, sites and sensitive areas to plan low-impact tourism.
12.C
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Rationalise inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions while protecting the poor.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Phase out harmful fossil-fuel subsidies while protecting the poor.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We promote renewables and efficient technologies.
Track energy use and environmental impact to guide transition.