Global Resources Outlook 2024: Bend the trend - Pathways to a liveable planet as resource use spikes

The report presents a detailed analysis of the use and management of natural resources globally, highlighting current trends, challenges and opportunities to promote sustainable resource use. The report stresses the importance of efficient resource management to mitigate negative impacts on the environment, such as climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation. Recommendations are offered on both the production and consumption sides for moving towards a more sustainable economy, with approaches including trade governance for fair and sustainable resource use, retaining resource value in producing countries, and promoting sustainable consumption.