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The UNEP IRP Global Material Flows Database reports extraction and direct trade of raw materials, indirect trade flows (including material footprints), as well as intensities derived from these material measures at global, regional and national level. Now, it also includes data on waste, excavated earthen materials and manufactured materials. In addition, the time series has been extended by 2 years and now covers the period 1970-2019. The geographic coverage has also been increased to include more than 200 countries, reflecting

On March 16th 2022, Forum for the Future of Agriculture hosted the event “ Transatlantic dialogue on agri-food system resilience and sustainability”. The event focused on the value of transatlantic collaboration to increase the resilience and sustainability of the global agri-food system. IRP Co-Chair Janez Potočnik and former U.S. Secretary for Agriculture, Dan Glickman, discussed and reflected on the outcomes of the UN Food Systems Summit and COP-26, and shared their perspectives on ways to increase agri-food system resilience and

On February 23 rd, UNEP and the International Resource Panel officially launched Urban Agriculture’s Potential to Advance Multiple Sustainability Goals - An International Resource Panel Think Piece. This Think Piece evaluates to what extent, and in which conditions, urban agriculture can help cities move towards sustainable urban food systems and a circular economy. The Think Piece provides an analysis of different types and forms of urban agriculture to help understand their natural resource use implications benefits and trade-offs across multiple

2021 has been a big year for sustainable resource management. The International Resource Panel's findings on natural resource use have been referred to and used in policymaking at international, regional, and national levels. Here is a quick overview of our work and impact in 2021. Download the IRP 2021 Highlights flyer: irp_2021_highlights.pdf