The Rio+20 Conference reaffirmed that Sustainable Consumption and Production is a cornerstone of sustainable development.Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) is about “the use of services and related products, which respond to basic needs and bring a better quality of life while minimizing the use of natural resources and toxic materials as well as the emissions of waste and pollutants over the life cycle of the service or product so as not to jeopardize the needs of further generations”. It requires building cooperation among different stakeholders as well as across sectors in all countries.

In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph 226 - In light of the adoption of the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production.
General Assembly, at its sixty-seventh session, to designate a Member State body to take any necessary steps to fully operationalize the framework.