Sustainable consumption and production have widely been acknowledged as the main driver of achieving long-term economic growth that is consistent with environmental and social needs.
The Sustainable Development Goal 12 underscores the significance of sustainable consumption and production in development, more so in reducing future economic burden, and strengthening global competitiveness.
According to the World Resources Institute Climate Analysis Indicators Tool report, agricultural sector leads in greenhouse gas emissions in Kenya, contributing 62.8 percent of the total emission.
Current agricultural practices rely on chemicals and pesticides, leading to air and water pollution. The livestock sector also produces methane and carbon emissions, which are linked to global warming and adverse climate change affecting the food systems.
Sustainable consumption in the food markets is a consequence of deliberate or unconscious actions of consumers to purchase sustainable products, in essence, minimising their effect on the environment and contributing to the local economy. Read more…
