strategy
Developing resource efficient methods and technologies
Context:
Global resource consumption is unsustainable, particularly in upper-income countries which consume the vast share of resources. The rapidly increasing global population will only increase the current unsustainable demands on resources. This global state of affairs cannot remain status-quo, whilst it may be assumed that rich countries would prefer not to compromise their standards of living. Resource-efficient methods and technologies can facilitate and may ensure sustainable resource use with maintained standards of living. Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Broader:
Formulating methodologyDeveloping technologiesSupporting research and development of environmentally sound technology Narrower:
Improving biomass technologiesUsing sustainable technologiesDesigning products for recyclabilityDeveloping new recycling technologies Facilitates:
Developing rural energy sourcesUsing renewable energy resourcesUncoupling economic growth from growth in resource useEnsuring economical usage of natural resources by industry Facilitated by:
Recycling materialsBuilding ecologicallyIncreasing awareness for need to stabilize resource consumption Values:
InefficiencyOverefficient Subjects:
Resources → Resources Cybernetics → Cybernetics
Technology → Technology
Development → Development
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
