ABOUT MRF ENVIRONMENT

What is Mineral Resources Forum?

The Minerals Resources Forum (MRF) is an Internet framework for international co-ordination on the theme of minerals, metals and sustainable development, bringing together governments, intergovernmental entities, resource companies, and other concerned organisations and civil society.

MRF was established as an initiative of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) with financial assistance from the Government of the Netherlands. The United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (UNEP DTIE) is a principal partner in the Environment Section of MRF.

UNEP's goals are to encourage the incorporation of environmental criteria in industrial development plans; to facilitate the implementation of procedures and principles for the protection of the environment; to promote preventive environmental protection through cleaner production and other pro-active approaches; and to stimulate the exchange of information and experiences throughout the world. To accomplish a part of these purposes, UNEP has set up the MRF-Environment, which is intended to promote the exchange of knowledge, experience and expertise on this regard.

How does the Mineral Resources Forum work?

The MRF is accessible to anyone with a connection to the world-wide web.
Users can freely access any information and documents available.
Users can submit information about news and events, and place links to documents on their own web site.
Individuals can participate in online discussions on current issues and events.

The Forum is closely monitored by UNEP DTIE to ensure the appropriateness of the information provided there. Old information is removed from time to time to ensure that the Forum remains current.

The Mineral Resources Forum enables you to:

find up to date information about mining and the environment;
find out about news and conferences;
find out where to obtain documents (some can be consulted directly);
make your documents available to others;
access databases;
find links to other sites;
offer views and opinions on issues and events;
advertize your organization's services. 

All from the convenience of your own office!

Welcome!

UNEP DTIE is looking for partners who are willing to manage thematic aspects of environmental issues which are associated with minerals, metals and sustainable development. The partners can be governments, industries, NGOs, associations, academia and research institutes, to assist by providing feedback and to contribute information of their own.