We provide data and analysis to promote sound decision-making.

International Resource Panel

As our economies have grown, so has the use of materials and resources. In an increasingly globalised economy, the challenge for policy-makers is to streamline actions for ensuring a more sustainable management of resources, both renewable and non-renewable.
 
Life Cycle Thinking and Knowledge

Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) identifies stages of the life cycle and the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of greatest significance of a product over its entire life cycle.
 
Vital Signs & Outlooks

Raising awareness on emerging resources issues around the world and providing targeted information to countries for more efficient and sustainable use of resources