Sorumlu Tüketim ve Üretim Bağlamından Su Ayak İzi Kavramının İncelenmesi

Year 2024, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 58 - 69, 30.04.2024

İlknur Korkmaz

https://doi.org/10.38057/bifd.1467585

Cited By: 1

Abstract

İnsan ve çevre yaşamının sürdürülebilirliğinde önem arz eden iklim değişikliği ve küresel ısınma gibi konular ile suyun önemi ve su kıtlığı, kritik bir konuma gelmiştir. Bu yüzden, suyun kullanım ve kirlenme miktarını gösteren su ayak izi devletler, işletmeler, üreticiler ve tüketiciler için bir sorumluluk haline gelmiştir. Su ayak izi, sorumsuz üretim ve tüketim sonucunda meydana gelebilmektedir. Sorumlu tüketim ve üretim, sürdürülebilir kalkınmanın temel amaçlarındandır. Sorumlu tüketim ve üretim sayesinde hem mevcut hem de gelecek nesli düşünerek sürdürülebilirliği temel alan üretim ve tüketim şekilleri benimsenmektedir. Böylece, sorumlu tüketim ve üretim ile doğal kaynaklar, verimli ve adil bir şekilde kullanılabilecek, daha bilinçli tüketim yapılabilecek, atık ve israf engellenebilecek ve toplumun her kesimi için adil, yoksulluğun ve açlığın giderildiği ve insana yakışır kaliteli bir yaşam tarzı yaratılabilecektir. Su ayak izi de sorumlu tüketim ve üretimde ele alınan önemli meselelerden biri olmuştur. Sorumlu tüketim ve üretim için su ayak izinin azaltılması gerekmektedir. Bu çalışmada, su ayak izi, sürdürülebilir kalkınmanın 12. hedefini yansıtan sorumlu tüketim ve üretim bağlamından kavramsal bir şekilde ele alınmıştır. Çalışmada işletmelerin sorumlu üretim yaklaşımıyla su ayak izini azaltacak üretim yöntem ve ürünlerine odaklanmaları, ürün ambalajlarında su ayak izi ile ilgili etiketlere yer vermeleri önerilmektedir. İşletmelerin ve tüketicilerin su ayak izini ve su ayak izine ilişkin pazarlama iletişiminin etkinliğini ölçen araştırmaların yapılması öneriler arasında yer almaktadır.

Keywords

Su Ayak İzi, Sanal Su, Sorumlu Tüketim ve Üretim, Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma, Sürdürülebilirlik

Examining the Concept of Water Footprint in the Context of Responsible Consumption and Production

Abstract

The importance of water and water scarcity have become critical with issues such as climate change and global warming, which are important in the sustainability of human and environmental life. Therefore, the water footprint, which indicates the quantity of water utilised and the extent of pollution, has become a responsibility for governments, businesses, producers and consumers. Water footprint can result from irresponsible production and consumption. Responsible consumption and production are key objectives of sustainable development. Through responsible consumption and production, production and consumption patterns based on sustainability are adopted, considering both current and future generations. Thus, with responsible consumption and production, natural resources can be used efficiently and fairly, consumption can be more conscious, waste and wastage can be prevented, and a fair, poverty and hunger-free and decent quality of life can be created for all segments of society. Water footprint has also been one of the key issues addressed in responsible consumption and production. Water footprint should be reduced for responsible consumption and production. In this study, the concept of water footprint is discussed within the context of responsible consumption and production, reflecting the 12th goal of sustainable development. It is recommended in the study that businesses should focus on production methods and products that will reduce their water footprint with a responsible production approach, and include labels related to water footprint on product packaging. It is among the recommendations to conduct research that measures the water footprint of businesses and consumers and the effectiveness of marketing communications related to water footprint.

Keywords

Water Footprint, Virtual Water, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Development, Sustainability

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