Collaborate. Innovate. Transform.
A global multi-stakeholder platform for innovative resource solutions.
Shaping Resource Strategies for a Sustainable Future.
The use and governance of natural resources lies at the core of today’s most pressing challenges – from the triple planetary crisis to social inequality and economic development. The way we use natural resources impacts not only global sustainability but also the fairness and resilience of societies worldwide. To tackle these complex, interdependent issues, innovative and inclusive strategies are urgently needed.
WRF25 convenes global leaders from policy, industry, science and civil society to assess and refine strategies for resource governance and management. The conference will facilitate the exchange of knowledge across regions and stakeholders, exploring how successful approaches can be adapted or scaled globally. A solutions-oriented dialogue aimed at creating resource strategies that support both global goals and local realities.
WRF'25 Insights Report
New Resource Strategies for a Fair and Sustainable Future
The World Resources Forum 2025 Insights Report presents key outcomes from WRF25, held on 2–3 September 2025 in Geneva and online.
Bringing together voices from governments, science, industry, finance, and international organisations, the report explores strategies to govern, finance, and scale resource transitions for a fair and sustainable future. It highlights practical solutions across the extractive sector, the built environment, and consumer and industrial goods, underscoring the importance of multilateral cooperation, transparent governance, and scalable innovation in times of global uncertainty.
WRF25 in a snapshot
With a dynamic hybrid programme featuring both in-person sessions in Geneva and online discussions, we aim to ensure meaningful collaborations and global participation.
In-person programme
2-3 September 2025, CICG Geneva
Online programme
4-5 September 2025
Tackling three critical hotspots of resource use.
WRF25 aims to discuss, assess and co-develop effective, multi-stakeholder strategies to ensure sustainability and fairness across three sectors with significant environmental, social and economic impacts.
EXTRACTIVE SECTOR
Enhance public and private governance for responsible sourcing of minerals and metals.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Deliver resilient, sustainable and fair buildings and infrastructure.
CONSUMER & INDUSTRIAL GOODS
Shift to sustainable production and consumption patterns.
Drivers for Change:
Unlocking Systemic Solutions.
To achieve meaningful progress, WRF25 focuses on six key drivers that have the power to reshape how we manage resources and the value we create from them.
MULTILATERAL GOVERNANCE
Fostering global cooperation to address complex challenges.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Reimaging resource flows to preserve value.
FINANCE & TRADE
Driving investments and creating markets for sustainability.
INNOVATION, DESIGN & DIGITALISATION
Unlocking transformative solutions that benefit all.
INDICATORS, METHODS & STANDARDS
Guiding transparent measurement and aligning performance.
SUFFICIENCY
Meeting human needs of all within planetary boundaries.
A conference programme fit for purpose.
WRF25 offers a forward-thinking programme designed to spark innovation and foster collaborative action. You can expect a mix of high-impact panel debates with global experts and practitioners on the ground, interactive partner-led sessions designed to generate practical solutions, and cutting-edge scientific presentations. Our exhibition area will showcase leading innovations and projects driving sustainability forward, while collaborative spaces will encourage new partnerships and real-world impact. This is what we call a programme fit for purpose.
Our Venue
Geneva’s International Conference Center (CICG) is a world-class event venue, which benefits from a privileged location in close proximity to the Place des Nations, the main International Organisations and permanent missions based in Geneva. Why Geneva? This is an easy choice for Europe’s most international city, which is home to 32 international organisations, 250 NGOs, 900 multinationals and 26,000 international diplomats and civil servants.
We can’t wait to welcome you in the heart of Geneva.
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A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
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Check out the highlights from our latest WRF23 Conference.
WRF23 Conference Report
The World Resources Forum 2023 Conference ‘Rethinking Value – Resources for Planetary Wellbeing‘ took place on 4-6 September 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland and online. The three-day event welcomed over 500 participants in Geneva and 1000 online, including international policy-makers, scientists, UN organisations, financial actors and civil society organisations. The event was hosted by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment, and supported by main partners International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Empa, International Resource Panel (IRP) and ETH-Rat. WRF23 was organised back-to-back with the UNEP Global Intergovernmental Meeting on Minerals and Metals (7-8 September, 2023).
