NUML SDGs MARATHON-SDG#12

Group members: Asma Zahid & Labia Khan

Semester: 4th - Morning

Department: Governance and public policy

WHAT DOES SDG ‘GOAL 12’ SAY?

The official wording of SDG 12 is "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns".

Our planet has given us an abundance of natural resources. But we have not used it properly and yet it consumes more than our planet can afford. We must learn to use and produce in sustainable ways that will reverse the damage we have caused to the world. sustainable consumption and production are about promoting resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and providing access to basic services, green and decent jobs, and a better quality of life for all.

According to United Nations:

 “Sustainable consumption and production is about promoting resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and providing access to basic services, green and decent jobs and a better quality of life for all. Its implementation helps to achieve overall development plans, reduce future economic, environmental and social costs, strengthen economic competitiveness and reduce poverty.”

 There are almost 11 targets and 13 indicators under the domain of SDG Goal 12.

 FACTS:

 l  1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year, while almost 2 billion people go hungry or undernourished.

l  The food sector accounts for around 22 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, largely from the conversion of forests into farmland.

 l  Only 3 percent of the world’s water is fresh (drinkable), and humans are using it faster than nature can replenish. On daily basis, we use 10 billion tons of fresh water.

 l  If people everywhere switched to energy-efficient lightbulbs, the world would save US$120 billion annually.

 l  One-fifth of the world’s final energy consumption in 2013 was from renewable sources.

TARGETS OF SDG GOAL 12:

 l  Implement  the 10 year of framework of programmed on sustainable consumption and production  Patterns.

l  By 2030,  achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.

l  By 2030, substantially reduce waste  generation through Prevention, Reduction, Reuse and Recycle.

l  Encourage Companies especially large and transitional companies.

l  Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific  and technological capacity.

l  Have global per capita food waste by 2030

l  Develop and implement  tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism.

l  Responsible management of chemicals and wastes

l  Promote universal understanding of sustainable lifestyle

l  Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities.

 HOW FAR PAKISTAN FOLLOWING SDG DOAL 12:

 Sustainable consumption and production has been on the global agenda since the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg in 2002, and now is one of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 12 is on ensuring Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), and encourages reduction of wasteful consumption and efficiency in production.

Pakistan has prioritized SDG 12 and emphasized sustainable use and production

in other SDGs. The National Action Plan on Sustainable Consumption and Production (NAP-SCP) aims accelerate the transition to SCP in all sectors. SCP is identified in the “green” development framework which will reduce economic growth and social development in ecosystems, thus to strengthen the resilience and resilience of the community. Approved in 2017, one of the highlights included in the NAP-SCP is in monitoring and evaluation.

The NAP-SCP states that “monitoring and evaluation

is essential for continuous validation of the application”. Pakistan has launched its first National Voluntary National Update (VNR) to the 2019 High Level Political Development Forum (HLPF) Political Forum. However, the country has decided not to include SDG 12 information in VNR due to weak data reporting and monitoring system. Proper reporting is important to follow strong obligations and policies that contribute to it SCP and promoting co-operation in the SCP and highlighting the progress achieved to accelerate implementation; sharing with others the challenges and lessons you have learned; and gain worldwide recognition.

Following are the measures for Pakistan National Action Plan (NAP) on SDG 12 Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP).

 

NUML’S APPROACH TOWARDS SDG GOAL 12:

 NUML has been the one considering SDGs into account with more focus. Students of NUML have been very active in this regard. Previously two of the projects were held successfully related to SDG Goal 12

1.        NUML Electric Vehicles Club

2.        Clean Away  (Sustainable waste management)

 Also, recently one more project is done on SDG Goal 12. It was all about the measures to be taken for responsible consumption. When there would be the concept of responsible consumption, production chances will be enhanced. Similarly, by recycling the products we can maximize the production with limited resources.

 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION:

 The project was done by Laiba Khan and Asma Zahid, students of BS-4 (MOR) Governance And Public Policy.

 The main objectives of the projects were:

l  To aware more people about SDG Goal 12.

l  To create a sense of responsible consumption among people.

l  To encourage people towards 3Rs concept.

ACTIVITES

 AWARENESS WALK AND INTERVIEWS WITH THE STUDENTS IN NUML PREMISES

 A brochure was designed by the team to show up and let the people know about SDG GOAL 12:

Here is the brochure:

 

INTERVIEWS:

 A total of 25 interviews were conducted, 5 from each department. The FAQs were about whether they know about SDG 12. If yes, then how much they see it is important. The results were remarkable. We got a total of 80% people knowing about SDGs and the people even not having knowledge about SDGs were sensible enough about responsible consumption and production.

 

 

WEBINAR:

A webinar was arranged by the team in which a total of 55 members at different intervals participated from different universities including Fouji Foundation University, NUML RWP Campus, Fatima Jinnah University, Comsats University and Bahria university. A comprehensive presentation was given on GOAL 12 and questions were practiced from the participants.

GOOGLE FORMS:

 Google form was also generated by the team. 34 responses were collected. 18 from NUML and 16 out of the university.

CONCLUSION:

As we all know we are not very far from the time when we will run out of resources at facing severe shortage of needed stuffs. So, as a responsible citizen one must know the techniques and tools at individual level that how far can we take measures on our own. As if it can’t be diminished, repaired, reconstructed, renovated, resurfaced, exchanged, reused, or treated the soil, at that point, it ought be limited, u;dated, or expelled from creation.