At the same time, we must more and more ensure that the polluter pays the full environmental costs of food, materials, water and energy.
Another major step towards sustainability would be setting up international trade agreements that give poorer countries fair access to markets in high-income countries. And sustainably-produced goods and services should be regulated by stringent environmental standards and certification for food, materials and energy.
"If we carry on as normal and do nothing," predicts Jonathan Loh, "the Earth will not be able to sustain human life as we currently live it. On the other hand, we can act now and totally embrace the path to sustainable living. The World Summit on Sustainable Development is a magnificent opportunity - perhaps the last opportunity - to set us on that path."
To read the latest Living Planet Report:
http://www.wwf-uk.org/filelibrary/pdf/livingplanet2002.pdf
If you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF. Files, please visit:
http://www.adobe.co.uk/products/acrobat/readstep.html
Please also visit: http://www.wwf.org to connect to your nearest WWF office or visit WWF International in our Links section.
Another major step towards sustainability would be setting up international trade agreements that give poorer countries fair access to markets in high-income countries. And sustainably-produced goods and services should be regulated by stringent environmental standards and certification for food, materials and energy.
"If we carry on as normal and do nothing," predicts Jonathan Loh, "the Earth will not be able to sustain human life as we currently live it. On the other hand, we can act now and totally embrace the path to sustainable living. The World Summit on Sustainable Development is a magnificent opportunity - perhaps the last opportunity - to set us on that path."
To read the latest Living Planet Report:
http://www.wwf-uk.org/filelibrary/pdf/livingplanet2002.pdf
If you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF. Files, please visit:
http://www.adobe.co.uk/products/acrobat/readstep.html
Please also visit: http://www.wwf.org to connect to your nearest WWF office or visit WWF International in our Links section.