SDG Target #12.b

SDG #12 is to “Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”

Within SDG #12 are 11 targets, of which we here focus on Target 12.b:

Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

Target 12.b has one indicator:

  • Indicator 12.b.1: Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability

On this measure, the countries scoring the highest for implementation are Denmark and Colombia. Other leaders include Mexico, Australia, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia and Philippines.