Abstract
Sustainable consumption and production are essential for sustainable development. In this article, legal and economic requirements for the development of sustainable consumption and production are analysed. First, the concept of sustainable consumption is briefly discussed. Then sustainable consumption problems are discussed within the context of ecological economics. After this more basic part, regulation requirements and economical instruments for the development of sustainable consumption and production are elaborated.
Highlights
IntroductionWithout sustainable production and consumption patterns, the world cannot achieve sustainable economic development (Bank, 1995; GRIP, 2004)
Agenda 21 states that "the major cause of the continued deterioration of the global environment is the unsustainable pattern of consumption and production, in industrialized countries, which is a matter of grave concern, aggravating poverty and imbalances" (Chap. 4.3)
Sustainable consumption implies that the consumption of current generations as well as future generations improves in qUality
Summary
Without sustainable production and consumption patterns, the world cannot achieve sustainable economic development (Bank, 1995; GRIP, 2004). The importance of changing consumption and production patterns was first identified as a central theme in sustainable development in Chapter 4 of Agenda 21 from Rio. Agenda 21 states that "the major cause of the continued deterioration of the global environment is the unsustainable pattern of consumption and production, in industrialized countries, which is a matter of grave concern, aggravating poverty and imbalances" Principle 8 of the Rio Declaration defines that "to achieve sustainable development and a higher quality of life for all people, States should reduce and eliminate unsustainable patterns of production and consumption". Agenda 21 further notes that "developed countries should take the lead in achieving sustainable consumption" Agenda 21 further notes that "developed countries should take the lead in achieving sustainable consumption" (Chap. 4.8)
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