- Home
- About Us
- WRF 2013
- Upcoming Events
- Past Events
- Background
- Get involved
- Contact
About the World Resources Forum
The World Resources Forum (WRF) is the global science-based platform for shari
ng knowledge about the economic, political, social and environmental implications of global resource use. WRF promotes innovation for resource productivity by building bridges among researchers, policymakers, business, SMEs, NGOs and the public. Flagship activity is the annual WRF Conference.
St. Gallen, 22 April 2013 St. Gallen, 22 April 2013 Das World Resources Forum hat heute das Programm von seinem 
St. Gallen, 15 april 2013 The meeting report of World Resources Forum 2012 was published today.
Kreuzlingen, 3 April 2013. WRF starts its new series about sustainable SMEs from across the globe. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly implement sustainable initiatives.
Rorschacherberg, Zurich, 21/22 March 2013 Two Swiss Asia Environmental Forums were held, respectively in the Wartensee Castle, Rorschacherberg, and in UBS conference centre in Zurich. The twin meeting - the same speakers adressing two different audiences - were organised by the Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce and supported by the World Resources Forum.
Geneva, 21 March 2013 Investing in resource efficiency is a smart longterm strategy for stabilising commodity markets with no regrets. This was the key message of WRF Managing Director Bas de Leeuw who spoke to last week's UNCTAD expert meeting on commodities and development.
St. Gallen, 26 March 2013 Anmeldung für den WRF Kongress "Globale Anregungen für lokale Energieeffizienz" ist ab jetzt offen! 
Frauenfeld, 22 March 2013 WRF's President Xaver Edelmann spoke at the Thurgau Technologietag - Technology Day - held March 22, in the Swiss canton of Thurgau. Sustainability ensures long lasting benefits, boost efficiency, increase savings and add a competitive advantage. It is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a ‘must have’. 
Speakers Gallery
Connect with us!
Sustainability Events Worldwide
-
27/05/2013 - 30/05/2013
-
29/05/2013 - 31/05/2013
-
04/06/2013 - 09/06/2013
Welcome to Davos!
More than 700 participants from over 50 countries made the 2012 Beijing World Resources Forum a great success. Read a short summary here.
The next WRF Conference will take place in Davos, Switzerland, from October 6-9, 2013. Read here the Call for Papers and first announcement.
Let's meet in Davos!
Dr. Xaver Edelmann
President
World Resources Forum
Bas de Leeuw
Managing Director
World Resources Forum
student reporter
- How to Pitch Your Story to an Editor
- Street Football Shaping FIFA: Football Industry’s Perspective on Social Development
- The Making of South Pole Carbon: How to Become a Social Entrepreneur?
- Ciudad Saludable – Teaching the Business of Recycling
- Finding the Needle in the Haystack: The Story of Refugees United
