Posted on July 13 2021
The use of the natural environment and resources in a way that continues to have detrimental effects on the world is the foundation of global consumption and development, which is a driving force of the global economy.
Over the last century, economic and social change has been followed by environmental deterioration, putting the mechanisms on which our future growth and survival depend in danger. The UN sustainable Goal 12 aims to slow this down since its motive is to, ‘Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.’
If human civilization continues to grow at its current pace, global resource consumption is expected to quadruple in the next two decades. Taking immediate action is critical, as there is tremendous potential for integrated solutions to increase resource extraction, energy usage, and waste management efficiency.
Continued and rapid urbanization is likely to result in substantial increases in electricity, land, and water use, placing a significant strain on natural resources in cities. These patterns, on the other hand, have the potential to influence customer perceptions and behavior.
Since government agencies are such big customers, they have a lot of negotiating power. They will help solve these challenges by influencing the production of innovative, environmentally sustainable goods and services through their buying decisions. Smart urbanization and planning may also aid in delinking development from negative environmental consequences and increased resource use.
Canada is determined to ensure that its citizens adopt sustainable consumption of natural resources. These are some of the steps it can take to promote sustainable consumption.
In order to achieve this goal, the Canadian government has a list of objectives it seeks to achieve by 2030, this includes:
Canada’s determination to provide sustainable consumption and production is a testimony of its desire to meet the U. N’s agenda will ensure a better quality of life for everyone living in Canada including immigrants.
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