International Resource Panel

International Resource Panel
AbbreviationIRP
Formation2007
TypeIndependent scientific panel
Key people
Janez Potočnik and Izabella Teixeira (co-chairs)
Parent organisation
UN Environment
Websitehttps://www.resourcepanel.org/
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The International Resource Panel is a scientific panel of experts that aims to help nations use natural resources sustainably without compromising economic growth and human needs. It provides independent scientific assessments and expert advice on a variety of areas, including:

  • The volume of selected raw material reserves and how efficiently these resources are being used
  • The lifecycle-long environmental impacts of products and services created and consumed around the globe
  • options to meet human and economic needs with fewer or cleaner resources.

The Secretariat of the IRP is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) through its office in Paris, France.