Sustainable Resource Management
Introduction
Sustainable resource management is about responsibly balancing the use of natural resources to meet current needs while preserving them for future generations. The United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) provides a comprehensive system for classifying and managing these resources, ensuring consistency and transparency. Complementing this, the United Nations Resource Management System (UNRMS) offers a structured approach to integrate sustainable development principles into resource management practices.
Together, UNFC and UNRMS are crucial tools for achieving global sustainability goals.
Explore further to discover how these frameworks guide sustainable practices worldwide.
Key areas of work
In focus
UNECE Resource Management Week 2025
Including the 16th Session of the Expert Group on Resource Management
24 March (10:00) - 28 March (18:00) 2025
Palais des Nations, Geneva
The UNECE Resource Management Week 2025, including the 16th session of the Expert Group on Resource Management (EGRM-16), will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 24 to March 28. The event will gather global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to address the need for sustainable resource management amidst energy transitions and the increasing demand for critical minerals.
Guidebook on Critical Minerals for Sustainable Energy Transition to Support Intergenerational Action
Critical minerals, such as intergenerational equity in resource management and youth engagement, are essential for the energy transition. The EGRM Resource Management Young Member Group has developed the publication "Critical Minerals for the Sustainable Energy Transition: A Guidebook to Support Intergenerational Action”. This Guidebook is a crucial tool to aid policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and civil society in navigating the complex landscape of mineral resources crucial for the global shift toward renewable energy technologies.
Highlights
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ECOSOC Endorsement: Global call for UNRMS application.
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Guidance for Europe: New UNFC guidelines for managing mineral resources in Europe.
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New Guidebook: Critical Minerals for Sustainable Energy Transition.
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Critical Toolkit: Essential resources for managing Critical Energy Transition Minerals.
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Explore More: Critical Raw Materials for a Sustainable Future.
Upcoming Events
02 - 04 December
United Nations Conference Centre and online -
Bangkok
Thailand
10 December
Hotel Plaza
Brussels
Belgium
24 - 28 March
Room XVIII, Palais des Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Recent Events
03 - 04 October
Ulan Bator(Ulaanbaatar) Mongolia
04 - 05 July
Belgrade, Serbia
