Abstract
A crucial condition for the sustainable development in Ukraine and worldwide is the adequate supply of mineral raw material resources to meet the economy and society’s needs, and their efficient use. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (hereinafter referred to as the UNECE) development strategy includes the development of the United Nations Resource Management System (hereinafter referred to as the UNRMS), which will become a voluntary global standard of fundamental principles of integrated resource management based on the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (hereinafter referred to as the UNFC) fundamental principles.The UNFC and UNRMS complex application in sustainable resource management (assessment, accounting, use) in Ukraine enables other states and international organisations to use gained practical experience and develop their own resource management systems with balanced environmental and socio-economic benefits.