SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
The approach of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities is based on three key principles: achieving SDGs is the shared responsibility of all levels of government; local and regional authorities must have the necessary competences and financial autonomy to achieve the goals in their respective areas; citizens must always remain at the heart of the action.
For the sustainability of our societies, it is important to ensure resource efficiency, access to basic services and a good quality of life for all. Congress contributes to the economic, environmental, social and competitive development of cities, which must opt for sustainable consumption and production.
The Congress adopted the following texts in relation to SDG 12:
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REC 529 (2025) and RES 511 (2025) - Water resources under stress: towards better local and regional governance
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REC 528 (2025) - The role of local and regional authorities in protecting and promoting social rights and fostering social development
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REC 512 (2024) and RES 503 (2024) - Fostering a circular economy at local and regional levels
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REC 511 (2024) - The UN Pact for the Future: The essential role of local and regional authorities in global sustainable development
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RES 500 (2024) and REC 510 (2024) - Local and regional responses to natural disasters and climate hazards: from risk preparedness to resilience
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REC266 (2009) and RES284 (2009) - The future of cultural tourism – towards a sustainable model
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REC259 (2009) and RES278 (2009) - Public water and sewer services for sustainable development
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REC244 (2008) and RES263 (2008) - Responsible consumption and solidarity-based finance
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REC230 (2008) and RES247 (2008) - Local and regional authorities committed to sustainable consumption