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Does the COVID-19 outbreak mark the onset of a sustainable consumption transition?

Authors :
Cohen, Maurie J.
Source :
Sustainability: Science, Practice & Policy; 2021 Supplement, Vol. 17, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

For nearly 30 years, since the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, sustainability proponents have sought in various ways to foster a "sustainable consumption transition." EDITORIAL Does the COVID-19 outbreak mark the onset of a sustainable consumption transition? Consumers are stockpiling nonperishable food and other supplies and public authorities have not disclaimed the eventual need for rationing and other consumption controls. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15487733
Volume :
17
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Sustainability: Science, Practice & Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149949593
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15487733.2020.1740472