Global Resources Outlook 2024

The report demonstrates that global resource use trends, which began increasing since the 2019 edition, have persisted or even intensified. It forecasts ongoing growth in resource demand in the coming decades. Without immediate and coordinated action, resource extraction could surge by 60% from 2020 levels by 2060, resulting in escalated damage and risks. Nevertheless, the report highlights opportunities to reverse these adverse trends and steer humanity towards a sustainable path.