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Ecolabelling contributes to poverty reduction
Ecolabels are important tools for achieving
more sustainable societies, both in developed and developing regions.
By advancing sustainable consumption and production patterns,
ecolabelling can also contribute to poverty reduction and increase
international competitiveness of developing economies.
This was one of the main conclusions of the side event organized
by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) during the United Nations 18th Commission on
Sustainable Development in New York, 3-14 May 2010 ... 
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Design for
Sustainability: A Step-by-Step Approach
 Design
for Sustainability: A Step-by-Step Approach is the latest in the
D4S publication series. A global guide for designers and industry,
it provide support to ecodesign novices and those looking to further
their understanding of the field. The manual focuses on three
different design approaches: redesign of existing products, radical
sustainable product innovation and new product development ...
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Mainstreaming
Sustainable Consumption and Production and Resource Efficiency
into Development Planning
 The
world is facing various challenges that threaten both ecosystems
and humankind. These include climate change, land degradation,
air and water pollution, depletion of non-renewable resources,
poverty and hunger. Sustainable patterns of consumption and production
(SCP), including efficient use of resources, can help address
these challenges.
This publication (available in English,
French
and Spanish)
was developed to provide countries with support in integrating
SCP approaches and tools into policies and strategies, thereby
ensuring SCP is considered at all levels of development planning.
The publication complements....
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