SDG 12.2: Sustainable Management and Use of Natural Resources

A country can be considered to be on a sustainable path if it can maintain its standard of living without depleting its natural resources or otherwise degrading the environment, for example, by polluting or not managing waste well. In that spirit, SDG target 12.2 aims to achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources by 2030.

Countries have demonstrated it is possible to achieve economic growth without depleting natural resources: on average, countries have increased the value of their natural capital by 26.8 percent since the mid-1990s. Yet, for many countries, economic growth continues to come at the expense of natural resources.

In the SDG framework, the responsibility to ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns is shared by governments, the private sector, and citizens.

Now that the world’s first cloned Pashmina goat is no more, scientists in Kashmir should explore animal cloning more seriously than ever
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Noori, the world’s first cloned Pashmina goat, died in Kashmir in March 2023. Noori was cloned in March 2012 by a team of scientists at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural…

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Glee and woe of lithium deposits in Reasi district of J&K
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Recent data from NASA indicates that the last eight years have been the hottest on record. The results have already begun to show, with major floods in many regions of…

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Trout farming offers huge opportunities for economic growth and employment in J&K
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Kashmir is known for its world-famous lakes and rivers, which are distributed throughout the valley. The lakes in Kashmir, such as Wular lake and Dal lake, are mostly used for…

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Risks of unchecked mining to trout fish in Jammu and Kashmir
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In the past decade, different fish varieties including Trout and Mahaseer were plentiful in the pristine glacier and spring-fed rivers/streams. However, due to rapid population growth and in order to…

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Fast Fashion: Through the lens of sustainability
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For a long time, we have produced more than we can consume and dispose of far more than the earth can renew and replenish. The fast fashion industry is one…

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Untapped hydropower potential is key to socioeconomic development in J&K
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Hydropower is renewable electricity generated by water. With limited coal, lignite, and oil resources, hydro and nuclear power are becoming increasingly relevant. Water mills and small-scale hydroelectric units can effectively…

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J&K could become a clean energy giant but remains a pauper when it comes to harnessing
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Smart energy measures, in the form of the installation of “smart meters” in Srinagar and Jammu, taken by the J&K Union Territory were met with resistance by the people of…

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Melting glaciers might lead to new pandemics
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Unfortunately, humans have been leading to the ruin of planet earth. They are opting for secure homes by disregarding the homes of other species. Disproportionate use of natural resources is…

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Saffron Farming in Kashmir: Status, Future, and Issues
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Kashmir is one of the major saffron-producing regions and the second-largest contributor of saffron to the global market. Grown in the Karewa (highlands) soils of Kashmir, it is an important…

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J&K’s struggling walnut industry needs immediate attention if it is to remain globally competitive
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The walnuts grown in Jammu and Kashmir enjoyed strong demand in the recent past, both in the national and international markets. However, after walnuts from California, Chile and China entered…

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF UNCHECKED TOURISM
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Tourism represents around 6% of world trade and almost 13% of the total global consumer spending. Unlike most other industries, tourism is essentially based on a good environment, and people…

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