A policy framework for sustainable resource management (SRM) is required both to guarantee the materials and energy supply of the EU economy and safeguard the natural resource basis in the future. Goals and strategies for sustaining the metabolism of the economy are described. Data are presented...

Überleben und gutes Leben sind in Gefahr -- Trügerische Sicherheit auf Kosten anderer -- Verstehen von Ursache und Wirkung – die Systemperspektive -- Auf großem Fuß zu leben macht nicht glücklicher -- Wie eine zukunftsfähige Ressourcennutzung aussehen könnte -- Wie wir in eine sichere...

A policy framework for sustainable resource management (SRM) is required bothto guarantee the materials and energy supply of the EU economy and safeguardthe natural resource basis in the future. Goals and strategies for sustaining themetabolism of the economy are described. Data are presented on...

This report explores in detail material flows in the economy which have a possible influence on the environment. It attempts to define the parameters that need to be taken into account to steer human development towards ecological sustainability. The report proposes a measure for resource...