Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #12 is to "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns." This goal aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, in order to support sustainable development and reduce poverty and inequality.

Consumption and production patterns have a significant impact on the environment, natural resources, and human well-being. Unsustainable consumption and production patterns can lead to environmental degradation, depletion of natural resources, and negative impacts on human health and well-being.

SDG #12 seeks to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, by reducing waste and increasing resource efficiency, and by promoting the development of environmentally friendly technologies and products. It also seeks to promote sustainable public procurement practices and encourage businesses to adopt more sustainable production processes.

Achieving SDG #12 will require a multi-stakeholder approach, including investments in sustainable production and consumption, and in policies and programs that promote sustainability and resource efficiency. It will also require strong partnerships between governments, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations, to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns and reduce waste.

The private sector also has a role to play in achieving SDG #12, by investing in sustainable production and consumption practices, and by promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly products. Civil society and individuals also have a role to play, by advocating for better policies, promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns, and by supporting the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies.

In summary, SDG #12 is a critical goal for ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns. By promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns, and by reducing waste and increasing resource efficiency, we can create a more sustainable world, where natural resources are used in a responsible and sustainable manner, and where human well-being and the environment are protected.