Sustainable Development AND Economic Prosperity with Jorge Laguna-Celis of the UN’s One Planet Network

Did you know that sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12) can bring a lot of growth and economic benefits? Ilham sits down with Jorge Laguna-Celis who leads the One Planet Network, part of the UN Environment Programme, to talk about the importance of SDG 12; the One Planet Network’s global strategy for sustainable consumption and production; how businesses can grow and thrive by achieving SDG 12, and much more! Timestamps 1:22 - Upbringing and passion for sustainable development2:36 - Focus on SDG 12 and the 10 year framework of programs on sustainable consumption and production5:14 - What has been achieved and still left to achieve since Rio 20?8:43 - Release of One Planet Network’s Global Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production13:51 - Circularity and business mindshifts, and reducing inequality20:25 - Harmonizing frameworks15:46 - What was achieved at COP 27?29:59 - What about COP 15 on biodiversity?33:12 - Love of music and playing the guitarJorge Laguna-Celis is a diplomat, an author and internationally renowned expert on global sustainable development policies. Jorge leads the One Planet Network, part of the UN Environment Programme. In this role, he's responsible for driving exciting new actions for achieving SDG 12 to enable sustainable consumption and production. He is the author of numerous columns and publications on issues related to international affairs and sustainable development. His latest book entitled "From Rio+20 to a New Development Agenda: Building a Bridge to a Sustainable Future", was published in 2014 by Routledge. For additional details about the podcast, show notes, and access to resources mentioned during the show, please visit https://www.syensqo.com/en/podcast

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