Strengthening the Environmental Dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific

Download or read book Strengthening the Environmental Dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents the results of a stocktake of national responses to Sustainable Development Goals 12, 14, and 15, and selected environment-related targets that have a direct relationship with responsible consumption and production, and sustainable marine and terrestrial ecosystems management, by 15 developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. The report was completed under the first phase of a technical assistance project by the Asian Development Bank, with the aim of understanding and helping its developing member countries address the issues and challenges behind effective integration of these goals and targets into national policies, plans, and programs.