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