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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Indicator 12.2.1: Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

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This, or part of this, indicator is classified as Tier 3 and therefore no internationally established methodology or standards are yet available, but methodology or standards are being (or will be) developed or tested.

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Indicator name Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP
Indicator number 12.2.1
Target name By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
Target number 12.2
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UN designated tier 3
UN custodian agency United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 4.0 MB) opens in a new window
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