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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.

In a nutshell: UNFC | UNRMS | EGRM | CRMs

Key areas of work

Applications

UNFC Documents

Case Studies

Governance

UNRMS

In focus

Listen to UNECE podcast "Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Equity and Resource Management"

https://soundcloud.com/unece/bridging-the-gap-resource-management-intergenerational-equity

In this podcast Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Equity and Resource Management, Kuba Wesolinski sits down with Jodi-Ann Wang, a leading policy fellow and PhD candidate at Oxford University and member of the EGRM Resource Management Young Member Group, to unpack the complexities of intergenerational justice—a critical issue at the heart of sustainable resource development. Recorded during COP29, the podcast delves into how current resource management practices affect future generations, addressing systemic challenges like inequality, ecological degradation, and the legacy of unbridled exploitation. Jodi-Ann Wang explores the transformative potential of frameworks like UNRMS and UNFC in aligning resource governance with long-term equity and justice, while calling for stronger regulatory mechanisms to ensure accountability. From the vital role of youth and multi-actor dialogue to the necessity of embedding intergenerational perspectives into climate governance, this episode provides an honest, thought-provoking look at the steps needed to create a sustainable, equitable future. Whether you're a policymaker, activist, or simply curious about the intersection of justice and climate action, this discussion resonates with UNECE's commitment to sustainable resource management.

Thirteenth International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development
2-4 December 2024
United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand

The 13th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development is scheduled to take place on 2-4 December 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The Forum will be jointly organized by the five United Nations Regional Commissions. More information at: https://unece.org/info/Sustainable-Energy/events/390553

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.