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ORGANISATION

Empowering collaboration for sustainable resources

The World Resources Forum (WRF) is an independent international non-profit organisation that brings together policy, industry, science, and civil society to address global resource challenges. Through its portfolio of activities, WRF facilitates collaboration, develops practical solutions, and supports informed decision-making across the resource life cycle. 

WRF is based in Winterthur, Switzerland and collaborates with over 100 partners across all continents.
OUR VISION

Resources for Planetary Wellbeing

A world where natural resource use supports wellbeing for all within planetary boundaries.
OUR MISSION

Transformative Collaboration

Enable global, multi-stakeholder collaboration that develops solutions for fair and sustainable resource use.

Our Goals

Facilitate research & innovation

to develop and test new ideas for the sustainable use of natural resources.
Build &
mobilise networks

of international stakeholders  for the co-creation of effective solutions.
Increase
capacity

in skills and knowledge through trainings, programs and development cooperation.
Provide
policy advice

to foster effective, science-based governance at the international level.
Co-create
industry standards

to create a level playing field for achieving progress through business practices.
Build
awereness

about challenges and solutions for sustainable and fair resource use.

Our Strategic Partners

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Our Work In 2025

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PARTNERS

Engaged through our conferences and projects
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PUBLICATIONS

Co-developed with our partners
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PROJECTS

Ongoing or compeleted

In our annual report, we provide our community with a snapshot of our activities and achievements in in our Forum, Projects and Knowledge areas.

2025 Report
2024 Report
2023 Report
2022 Report

Methodological Pillars

Our Approach

Our Methodoloy
How we work to advance a fair and sustainable use of natural resources.

What Drive Us

Our Values

Our values guide how we work, collaborate, and engage with stakeholders across the resource and sustainability landscape. We are committed to fostering innovation, inclusiveness, collaboration, transparency, and accountability in all our activities, while promoting a fair, respectful, and professional environment for everyone we work with.

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INNOVATION

INCLUSIVENESS

COLLABORATION

TRANSPARENCY

ACCOUNTABILITY