Learn more about SDG 8Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all:
Preserving the environment is key to support sustainable economic growth as the natural environment plays an important role in supporting economic activities. It contributes directly, by providing resources and raw materials such as water, timber and minerals that are required as inputs for the production of goods and services; and indirectly, through services provided by ecosystems including carbon sequestration, water purification, managing flood risks, and nutrient cycling.
`Natural` disasters directly affect economic activities leading to very high economic losses throwing many households into poverty. Maintaining ecosystems and mitigating climate change can therefore have a great positive impact on countries` economic and employment sectors
Sustained and inclusive economic growth is a prerequisite for sustainable development, which can contribute to improved livelihoods for people around the world. Economic growth can lead to new and better employment opportunities and provide greater economic security for all. Moreover, rapid growth, especially among the least developed and developing countries, can help them reduce the wage gap relative to developed countries, thereby diminishing glaring inequalities between the rich and poor.
Indicators:
- 8.4.1 Material footprint, material footprint per capita and material footprint per GDP (Tier II*)
- 8.4.2 Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP (Tier I)
* Agreed methodology only at global level. Not for country level monitoring.
Partners:
