Resource management
Resource management refers to the strategic planning, allocation, utilization, and conservation of natural and human resources to ensure their sustainable and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations.
Effective management involves making informed decisions to balance economic, social, and environmental considerations.
Key Concepts and Principles
- sustainability,
- efficiency,
- equity,
- integration,
- stewardship,
- adaptive management: continuous monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment of different management strategies based on new information and changing circumstances.
- ecosystem-based management,
- community engagement.
Examples of Resource Management
- water,
- energy,
- forest,
- fisheries,
- land,
- mineral,
- waste.
Sustainable r. management
An approach that aims to ensure the responsible and efficient use of natural resources while preserving ecological balance, promoting social equity, and supporting long-term economic well-being.
Involves making informed decisions and implementing strategies that maintain the availability of resources for current and future generations.
It considers the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic systems and seeks to find a harmonious balance among them.
Key Principles and Strategies
- integrated planning,
- ecosystem-based approach,
- renewable resource utilization,
- efficiency and conservation,
- biodivesity and conservation,
- stakeholder engagement,
- adaptive management,
- regulations and policies,
- education and awareness.
Cities who practice it
Many cities around the world are actively engaged in sustainable resource management practices to address environmental challenges, promote resilience, and improve the quality of life for their residents.
- Copenhagen, Denmark;
- Stockholm, Sweden;
- Vancouver, Canada;
- Portland, USA;
- Singapore;
- Reykjavik, Iceland;
- Portland, Australia;
- Ljubljana, Slovenia: the European Green Capital in 2016;
- Freiburg, Germany etc.
These cities serve as inspiring examples of how sustainable resource management can lead to improved environmental quality, enhanced quality of life, and long-term resilience.