JK Policy Institute
A country can be considered to be on a sustainable path if it can maintain its standard of living without depleting its natural resources or otherwise degrading the environment, for example, by polluting or not managing waste well. In that spirit, SDG target 12.2 aims to achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources by 2030.
Countries have demonstrated it is possible to achieve economic growth without depleting natural resources: on average, countries have increased the value of their natural capital by 26.8 percent since the mid-1990s. Yet, for many countries, economic growth continues to come at the expense of natural resources.
In the SDG framework, the responsibility to ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns is shared by governments, the private sector, and citizens.
Resources are invaluable assets that sustain life on Earth, differing in their utility. They can be broadly categorized as renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources are inexhaustible and capable of…
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Introduction The United Nations declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids. Camelids are key to the livelihoods of millions of households in hostile environments across over 90 countries, particularly…
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Photo Credit: Faheem Qadri/WCF People know the Kashmir Valley for numerous reasons. Some are drawn to its lakes, while others are captivated by its mountains. Despite its fame for various…
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In a time marked by prominent environmental issues, the concept of sustainable resource management has emerged as a beacon of hope amidst the looming threat of climate change. The urgency…
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Climate change is an unprecedented global threat that requires immediate attention and coordinated action worldwide. Rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and adverse weather conditions are all effects of climate change that…
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Forests play a significant role in preserving biodiversity, balancing the ecological system, and helping in reducing the adverse impacts of climate change. From supplying oxygen to acting as carbon sequestration,…
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Rice, a dietary cornerstone for half of the global population, has provided sustenance for millions over centuries, spanning continents from Asia to Africa. However, the spectre of climate change has…
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How Sustainable Solutions Transform the Well-being of Mothers and Communities. The relationship between clean energy and maternal health is a subject of increasing importance as countries around the world are…
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Kashmir has beautiful aquatic ecosystems, which used to be a safe haven for many local fish species. These fish species are now facing a serious threat of decline. This scary…
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The world grapples with the recurring menace of floods, and the Kashmir Valley is no stranger to this peril. In a recent episode, relentless downpours rekindled the haunting recollections of…
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As the world’s population continues to grow exponentially, so does the scale of associated negative by-products and externalities in the environment. Among the bunch of degenerative implications of overpopulation is…
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The Kashmir Himalayas harbor a distinctive and rich ecosystem teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Renowned for its national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and vibrant wildlife, the region, unfortunately, faces mounting…
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