The online global SCP clearinghouse: knowledge and cooperation for sustainability

Article Type: News from the net From: Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Volume 25, Issue 1.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has officially launched the online Global SCP Clearinghouse at www.scpclearinghouse.org

This is a one-stop hub on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and join a growing network of already 800 members from 500 organizations based in more than 100 countries worldwide. Users can:

• share and find information and initiatives on SCP – policies, projects, campaigns, etc. – with a worldwide SCP database, news and events;

• browse regional and thematic communities of practice dedicated to key SCP areas or sectors, from sustainable lifestyles to product sustainability information, sustainable food systems or sustainable tourism;

• build networks and identify partners with an interactive marketplace for SCP cooperation, working groups and forums; and

• strengthen capacities and register as an expert/resource person with a dedicated directory, e-library and other tools included in MySCP, the members’personal space on the platform.

The Global SCP Clearinghouse serves as the information platform of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes (10YFP) on SCP, whose secretariat is served by UNEP. Further details are available at: www.scpclearinghouse.org