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Including waste minimization measures in procurement policies

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends emphasizing waste minimization considerations in procurement within the UN system.

Broader

Developing sustainable policy for public procurement
Presentable

Facilitates

Reducing waste
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Value

Wastage
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #7: Affordable and Clean EnergySustainable Development Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(E) Emanations of other strategies
Subject
  • Commerce » Purchasing, supplying
  • Societal problems » Waste
  • Policy-making » Policy
    • Content quality
    Yet to rate
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    Language
    English
    1A4N
    J5165
    DOCID
    12051650
    D7NID
    203939
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024
    Official link
    https://encyclopedia.uia.org/strategy/including-waste-minimization-measures-procurement-policies