References across international agreements illustrate a recognition of the need forsustainable consumption and productionto address the planetary crises of climate, biodiversity and pollution.
Equally, the mandate of the global agreement of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes makes explicit reference to how cooperation on sustainable consumption and production should contribute to the implementation of targets and goals under Multilateral Environmental Agreements:
- 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, 2012, United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
- “The 10-year framework should affirm a common vision that […] serves as a tool to support […] the implementation of targets and goals agreed under relevant multilateral environmental agreements”
The synergy is clear: achieving sustainable consumption and production contributes to overcoming these planetary crises and addressing these environmental threats can only be achieved through transitioning to sustainable consumption and production.
The results of the One Planet network annual reporting demonstrate this synergy between the goals of achieving sustainable consumption and production and achieving the targets of Multilateral Environmental Agreements.
A large number of the tools and solutions on sustainable consumption and production that are developed and applied across the One Planet networksupport the implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements. The annual SDG 12.1.1 reporting by Member States also shows that many sustainable consumption and production policy instruments are contributing to the achievement of multilateral environmental agreements.
Of sustainable consumption and production policy instruments reported by countries under SDG 12.1.1:
- Over 50% contributeto SDG13 onclimatechange
- Over 30% contribute to SDG 15 on biodiversityand ecosystems
- 23% contribute to SDG 14 on oceans,seas and marine resources
- Circular economy & waste reduction are high on theagenda with numerous policy instruments, 30% of which target plastic pollution
