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International Resource Panel
International Resource Panel (IRP) is a science-policy platform established by United Nations Environment Programme in 2007. It produces peer-reviewed assessments and data such as the Global Material Flows Database to guide governments, industry and civil society on resource efficiency, sustainable use, circular economy and environmental impact.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a global treaty regulating international trade in wildlife to ensure species survival in the wild. It enforces permit systems, categorises species under appendices, and supports cooperation among 185 Parties in biodiversity conservation.
Deutsche Rohstoffagentur (DERA)
German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA) is Germany’s national information and consultancy platform on mineral raw materials, hosted within the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR).
DERA analyses global commodity markets, assesses supply-chain risks, and advises industry and government on raw material strategy and sustainable sourcing.
DERA analyses global commodity markets, assesses supply-chain risks, and advises industry and government on raw material strategy and sustainable sourcing.
Compare your country: Trade in raw materials
This tool provides interactive visualisations and tabular data of country-level trade flows in raw materials (imports, exports, trends). It enables comparisons across years, commodities and nations, and cites metadata and definitions.
Rohstoffinformationssystem (ROSYS)
ROSYS is a free, interactive raw-materials information system from the German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA). It offers data on around 80 mineral and energy commodities, supported by maps and charts, enabling users to monitor global and German production, consumption, reserves, trade partners and market trends.
Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR)
Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) is Germany’s national geological survey, advising the federal government on geoscience and raw materials. It undertakes research in earth sciences, resource management, geodata systems and sustainability. Located in Hannover, BGR coordinates national geoscientific data infrastructure and policy.
NASA world viewer
NASA’s Worldview is a web‑based visualisation tool offering interactive browsing, animation and download of over 1000 global satellite imagery layers, many available within three hours of observation. It supports time‑critical and historical analysis of natural hazards, climate phenomena and environmental change.
Unlocking the sustainable transition for agribusiness
This report examines how entrenched political and market structures hinder agribusinesses from transitioning to sustainable models. It identifies three systemic “lock-ins” and outlines how policy reforms, financial incentives, and political commitment can unlock agribusiness potential to drive food system transformation at scale and pace.
University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide, established in 1874, is Australia's third-oldest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. Ranked among the top 100 globally, it offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Located in Adelaide, South Australia, the university is renowned for its research excellence and vibrant campus life.
IEEFA's Australian gas and LNG tracker
The IEEFA Australian Gas and LNG Tracker is an interactive tool offering bi‑annual updates on Australia’s LNG infrastructure, demand forecasts, export capacity and trade flows. It integrates data from sources such as Kpler, AEMO and IEEFA’s own analysis to enhance transparency in gas and LNG market dynamics.
Critical mineral series: Sustainability considerations for investors in copper mining
This report examines copper’s role in the energy transition, highlighting growing demand, environmental and human rights risks, and evolving global regulations. It evaluates mining companies’ sustainability performance using biodiversity, governance, and modern slavery metrics, offering insights for responsible investment aligned with international standards and long-term ESG considerations.
The root cause of nature loss: Forests, why they matter, and how to assess deforestation risk in investment portfolios through nature-related data
This report outlines how deforestation, particularly in tropical forests, is a key driver of biodiversity loss and climate change. It presents the risks to institutional investors—physical, transition, and systemic—and offers a framework to assess deforestation exposure in portfolios using nature-related data and metrics across sectors and geographies..
Climate risk and adaptation in global food
The report outlines rising climate risks to global food supply chains, projecting up to $38 trillion in damages by 2050. It explores mitigation and adaptation strategies across crops, livestock, and fisheries, and highlights investor actions to build resilience, support sustainable practices, and adapt to shifting market, environmental, and regulatory conditions.
Accountability Framework
The Accountability Framework guides financial institutions on how to establish policies for responsible lending and investment in the food, agribusiness, and forestry sectors. It also helps financial institutions to screen and engage their clients and portfolios to fulfil these policies. It also assists with assessing environmental and social risk and performance in investment portfolios, and supports company engagement.
Assessing nature-related issues of key value chain clients as a Brazilian Asset Manager
This case study details JGP's participation in piloting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) LEAP approach. The study focuses on assessing JGP's exposure to tropical deforestation through companies connected to the agriculture sector in its investment portfolio.
Innovative markets and market-like instruments for ecosystem services
This tool provides investors with a framework for evaluating and comparing different nature-based investment opportunities. It helps identify projects that offer the best combination of financial returns and environmental impact, supporting informed investment decisions.