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Sustainable Resource Management

Introduction

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United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) -
a universally acceptable and internationally applicable scheme for the sustainable management of all energy and mineral resources.

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What is UNFC?            Fundamentals of UNFC explained (animation)

Overview of UNFC and EGRM

UNFC across resources

In focus

UNECE-EGS/GSEU joint Webinar on UNFC

Online, 12 December from 13:00-14:00 (CET). 
The upcoming webinar aims to shed light on the profound significance of UNFC in resource management and classification. By adopting this globally recognized standard, we can harmonize our approach, foster innovation, and ensure responsible resource utilization.
The webinar serves as a platform to delve into the contribution of UNFC to driving sustainability across various industries. Join us as we explore insights from esteemed experts representing UNECE, EuroGeoSurveys, and GSEU. Their collective knowledge will highlight the importance of UNFC and its potential to revolutionize the way we manage and classify resources.

Registration link and programme: https://bit.ly/3Mi12oT

Draft UNFC Supplemental Specifications for Groundwater Resources open for public consultation
Effective reporting of groundwater resources is crucial for policy formulation, resource management, and decision-making that aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. UNFC is designed to apply to all resource projects to enhance resource management and enable better-informed decisions. Its generic specifications are intended to standardize resource project reporting and quantity across diverse resource types. However, each resource has its community of professionals with their definitions and standards. The Supplemental Specifications for Groundwater Resources are intended to provide groundwater practitioners with technical guidance on how to apply UNFC to groundwater resource projects. The public consultation is open until 31 December 2023. All interested stakeholders are invited to comment.

ECOSOC endorses UNRMS, paving the way for the implementation of sustainable resource management principles worldwide
 

A milestone for advancing sustainable resource management worldwide has been reached with the endorsement of the United Nations Resource Management System (UNRMS) by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). UNRMS is a set of principles and requirements that guide the planning, design, operation and closure of resource extraction and processing activities to balance economic development, environmental sustainability and social responsibility in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. The endorsement by ECOSOC opens the way for global application of UNRMS, recognizing its potential to help countries and companies manage natural resources sustainably. 

Download UNRMS Principles and Requirements