Growing sustainability leaders
Food systems and sustainable agriculture — Europe
Origin Green provides a range of services to raise sustainability and climate literacy in the Irish food and drinks sector
Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Targets
Indicators
Target
12.1
Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries
Indicators
12.1.1
Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production
Target
12.2
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
Indicators
12.2.1
Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
12.2.2
Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP
Target
12.3
By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses
Indicators
12.3.1
(a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index
Target
12.4
By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment
Indicators
12.4.1
Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement
12.4.2
(a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment
Target
12.5
By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
Indicators
12.5.1
National recycling rate, tons of material recycled
Target
12.6
Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle
Indicators
12.6.1
Number of companies publishing sustainability reports
Target
12.7
Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities
Indicators
12.7.1
Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans
Target
12.8
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
Indicators
12.8.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
Target
12.a
Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production
Indicators
12.a.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)
Target
12.b
Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
Indicators
12.b.1
Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability
Target
12.c
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities
Indicators
12.c.1
Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP
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Ideas into action
Climate — Global
At this mid-point to the 2030 deadline, it’s clear that action must ramp up massively if the SDGs are to be realized and climate catastrophe averted. Initiatives such as the UN SDSN Global Climate Hub can help get governments back on track
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The business case for the SDGs – what will the tipping point be?
Business — Global
To transform our world, the SDGs must also transform business. With just seven years left to the deadline, we must explore bold, new ways to encourage companies to genuinely engage with the goals and embed sustainable, climate-friendly practices for the long term
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Trade’s role in climate action
Climate — Global
International trade can play a vital role in tackling climate change and achieving sustainable development. But it calls on governments to set aside national interests and open up access to environmental goods, services, and technologies for all countries
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How to curb negative international spillovers?
Climate — Global
Rich countries show no signs of decoupling their economies from the harmful environmental and social impacts they generate abroad. This must urgently change if we’re to achieve the SDGs and limit temperature rise, but requires bold international action
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Rethinking consumption
Climate — Global
We cannot hope to tackle the climate crisis without a fundamental shift in how, what, and why we consume
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EV charging is transforming green mobility in Dubai
Transport — Middle East and Northern Africa
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) is ramping up the roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Dubai, providing innovative and sustainable transport solutions in the Emirate
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Multipronged action on the SDGs
Energy — Middle East and Northern Africa
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is undertaking a combination of pioneering projects in the UAE’s Hatta region, which exemplify its holistic approach to the SDGs
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Food systems and sustainable agriculture — Europe
The Origin Green program has been driving sustainability across Ireland’s food and drink sector for more than a decade
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Cleaning up the air
Climate — Global
Air pollution is killing an estimated seven million people per year, causing environmental damage and climate change. Taking bold action now on black carbon, methane, and other short-lived pollutants, using existing, affordable technologies, can help us achieve 1.5°C and improve well-being for all
