Measuring Material Flows in the SDGs

Sustainable consumption and production (SCP) and increased resource efficiency are priorities for many countries. These linked priorities are also reflected in the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which call for sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. Data on economy-wide material flow accounts (EW-MFA) are necessary to inform policies not only for the management of natural resources and waste, but also policies related to circular economy, resource use and ecosystems. This course focuses on economy-wide material flow accounts which are part of the System for Environmental-Economic Accounting-Central Framework (SEEA-CF).