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Shaping the Future of Natural Resources - Towards a Green Economy

The World Resources Forum (WRF) aims to create a science-based, realistic vision of sustainable resource use. It is an independent, international platform to discuss the economic and political implications of the current resource use trends, advocating innovation for resource productivity.  

 

   
 

Welcome

The WRF transcends the current political focus on climate change and aims to bring the broader Dr. Xaver Edelmannissues of global resource consumption and resource productivity back onto the agenda. The forum wants to equip entrepreneurs and political decision makers with realistic policy options for sustainable growth and for the next practical steps to be taken towards a sustainable economy.

 

It is directed towards academics, politicians, research-oriented practitioners, sustainability officiers, consultants and other professionals working in the area of sustainable development, and especially for stakeholders working in the areas of resource management, resource efficiency and eco-innovation, climate change and economic framework conditions for global resource use.

 

During the first public event of the WRF in Davos (Sept. 15-16, 2009), over 350 scientists, entrepreneurs and policy makers shared their ideas and thoughts which resulted in a common declaration. You are cordially invited to watch the Davos Talks videos and browse through the WRF 2009 presentations. 

 

The next WRF is scheduled to take place from Sept. 19-21, 2011 in Davos. There are several ways how you can contribute. Click here to learn more. 

 

 


The World Resources Forum is an initiative of Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology. 

 

The Swiss Federal Office for the Environment FOEN, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, the UNEP Resource Panel, the German Federal Environment Agency UBA, and the  Swiss Academy of Engineering Science SATW are among the numerous partners of the World Resources Forum. 

 

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