It would have been impossible for our ancestors to foresee that human consumption might be a threat to the environment , and that careful husbandry would be needed to preserve our planet . Sustainable consumption is a relatively modern phenomenon , but our future depends on it . So let ’ s take a look at how it developed .
1987
UN World Commission on Environment and Development
The Commission highlighted consumption trends and the challenge of bringing billions into the mainstream economy : It said : “ Sustainable development requires the promotion of values that encourage consumption standards that are within the bounds of what ’ s ecologically possible , and to which all can reasonably aspire .”
It would have been impossible for our ancestors to foresee that human consumption might be a threat to the environment , and that careful husbandry would be needed to preserve our planet . Sustainable consumption is a relatively modern phenomenon , but our future depends on it . So let ’ s take a look at how it developed .
2003
Launch of the UN Marrakech Process on Sustainable Consumption and Production
For nearly a decade prior to this event , a coalition of willing countries had been working to promote sustainable consumption and production , especially through policy guidelines and in emerging economies . The event was launched at the first international expert meeting organised by the Sustainable Development division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs , and the UN Environment Programme .
2012 - present
UN Conference on Sustainable Development The Marrakech Process 10-year framework was finally adopted as one of the few successes of the controversial Rio + 20 Summit .
Deloitte demonstrates its commitment to the Asia Pacific region , with an estimated US $ 500mn of investment in China and Japan . In 2018 , Deloitte Asia Pacific is established , giving it the ability to serve the largest global clients .
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