United Nations Resource Management System (UNRMS)

Overview 

The United Nations Resource Management System (UNRMS) is a comprehensive framework that integrates sustainability into global resource management practices. It provides a principles-based and structured approach for governments, industries, and communities to manage natural resources efficiently, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. UNRMS emphasizes transparency, equity, and sustainability across all stages of resource management, from extraction to consumption. By adopting UNRMS, stakeholders can ensure that resource use contributes to economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being, fostering a balanced and sustainable future.

Key Features

Here are the key features of UNRMS that make it an essential tool for sustainable resource management:

• Aligns with global sustainability goals.
• Provides consistent resource management guidelines.
• Applicable to diverse industries and resources.
• Read UNRMS: An overview of concepts, objectives and requirements
• What is the UNRMS?  Video by University of Exeter, UK
• UNRMS use in Cornwall, UK Video vy University of Exeter, UK

UNRMS Documents, Case Studies and Concept Notes

UNRMS is built on twelve fundamental principles to ensure sustainable and equitable resource management. These principles guide decision-making to balance economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility, aiming for long-term sustainability and inclusivity in managing the Earth's resources.

• Promotes sustainable resource management globally.
• Integrate AI, big data, and blockchain in resource management.
• Applications include hydrogen, circular economy, and critical raw materials management.
• See UNRMS documents, case studies and concept notes. 

UNRMS Sub-group

UNRMS Sub-group is tasked with the development and maintenance of UNRMS. 

• UNRMS Sub-group members
• Go deeper: UNRMS Workshops.