HOTSPOT ANALYSIS TOOL
FOR SUSTAINABLE
CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

to support science-based national policy frameworks

Science Partners for SCP

Watch the presentation of the Science Partners for SCP at the One Planet Network forum session on “Changing how we Measure” on the 1st of June, and learn more about science-based approaches to SCP.

NEW VERSION of SCP-HAT 3.0 for UNEA-6

In time for the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Module 2 (Hotspots Identification) has been updated to the year 2024 based upon economic proxies. The other modules and gadgets of SCP-HAT will follow in Spring 2024.

Note: For SCP-HAT 3.0, some methodological simplifications have been applied. Check out the technical documentation to find out more.

We appreciate your feedback via e-mail or our “help us improve” section.

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HOTSPOT ANALYSIS TOOL

This tool provides two modules to analyse hotspots of unsustainable consumption and production. In addition, standard reports provide more comprehensive information tailored to your needs, and in the Methods & Data section users can learn more about and download all the data used.

For guidance on how to use each section refer to the User’s Guide.

country profile
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module 1
Country Profile

Provides key information on a country’s environmental performance in the context of relevant policy areas.

For policy makers, NGOs, and the general public.

Hotspots Identification
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module 2
Hotspots Identification

Provides a wide range of SCP indicators to analyse hotspots of unsustainable consumption and production at the national and sector levels.

For policy advisors and researchers with expertise.

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COUNTRIES AT A GLANCE
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COUNTRIES AT A GLANCE

This standard report provides insights into a country’s SCP performance in different environmental categories.

Sector Profiles
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SECTOR PROFILES

This standard report provides insights into the SCP performance of specific sectors in different environmental categories and allows inter-sector comparison.

Climate Change Impact Hotspots
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Climate Change Impact Hotspots

This standard report provides insights into a country’s SCP performance for GHG emissions and other climate change impacts.

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Science Partners for SCP

The Regional Science Partners for SCP are leading scientific institutions in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. They are experts at using the SCP-HAT to identify hotspots for impactful SCP interventions. Contact the Science Partner in your region to get support with contextual and targeted scientific evidence for specific SCP topics.

You can find out more about the Science Partners on the One Planet Network website.

Contributors

Hosted by UN Environment, the Life Cycle Initiative is at the interface between users and experts of Life Cycle approaches that support science-based decisions and sustainability policy.

The One Planet network was formed to implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, which supports the global shift to SCP and the achievement of SDG 12.

The International Resource Panel was launched in 2007 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), with the objective of building and sharing knowledge to improve our use of resources worldwide.