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T1 GRO 2019 - Annotated Key Messages
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 natural resource
K1 sustainable consumption
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27520
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/27520
NO This key messages document summarises how rapidly accelerating material extraction since 1970 intensifies environmental pressures, causing severe biodiversity loss, water stress, and greenhouse gas emissions. The scope covers global consumption patterns, revealing stark inequalities between high-income and low-income nations. By evaluating historical trends against sustainability scenarios, the text demonstrates that resource efficiency policies, climate mitigation, and societal changes can successfully achieve economic decoupling. The analysis establishes that coordinated national plans and international cooperation are vital to lower environmental impacts while maintaining well-being.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026