Harmony with Nature A/RES/71/232 Taking note of the conceptual framework of the Intergovernmental SciencePolicy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, 9 Recognizing that gross domestic product was not designed as an indicator for measuring environmental degradation resulting from human activity and the need to overcome this limitation with regard to sustainable development and the work carried out in this regard, Recognizing also the uneven availability of basic statistical data under the three dimensions of sustainable development and the need to improve their quality and quantity, Reaffirming that fundamental changes in the way societies produce and consume are indispensable for achieving global sustainable development and that all countries should promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, with the developed countries taking the lead and with all countries benefiting from the process, taking into account the Rio principles, Recognizing that many ancient civilizations, indigenous peoples and indigenous cultures have a rich history of understanding the symbiotic connection between human beings and nature that fosters a mutually beneficial relationship, Recognizing also that the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities can support social well -being and sustainable livelihoods and therefore contribute to global efforts and initiatives such as the Sustainable Development Goals, Recognizing further the work undertaken by civil society, academia and scientists with regard to signalling the precariousness of life on Earth, as well as their efforts, along with those of Governments and private sector organizations, to devise more sustainable models and methods for production and consumption, Considering that sustainable development is a holistic concept that requires the strengthening of interdisciplinary linkages in the different branches of knowledge, Stressing the importance of inclusiveness within the United Nations development system and that no one is left behind and no country is left behind in the implementation of the present resolution, 1. Takes note with appreciation of the experts’ summary report of the first virtual dialogue of the General Assembly on Harmony with Nature among, inter alia, experts on Earth jurisprudence, 10 as well as of the hosting of the virtual dialogue, held from 22 April to 22 June 2016, on the website on Harmony with Nature; 2. Invites Member States to consider existing studies and, as appropriate, the findings and recommendations of the reports of the Secretary -General on Harmony with Nature, 11 of the experts’ summary report of the virtual dialogue, addressing Earth jurisprudence, and of the interactive dialogues of the General Assembly on Harmony with Nature in the promotion of the balanced integration of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development through harmony with nature; _______________ 9 IPBES/2/17. See A/71/266. 11 A/65/314, A/66/302, A/67/317, A/68/325 and Corr.1, A/69/322 and A/70/268. 10 3/5