Draft:CReMA (Classification of Resource Management Activities)

Introduction
The Classification of Resource Management Activities (CReMA) is a systematic framework designed to classify activities related to the sustainable management and use of natural resources. Its primary objective is to preserve natural resources by promoting practices that ensure their sustainable use. CReMA serves as a complement to the Classification of Environmental Protection Activities (CEPA), focusing specifically on the management of natural resources rather than on the broader spectrum of environmental protection. It was developed through the efforts of task forces organized by Eurostat.

Within the framework of the Classification of Resource Management Activities (CReMA), the following definitions are applied:


 * Resource Management Activities: These refer to production activities that utilize equipment, labor, manufacturing techniques, information networks, or products to generate goods or services dedicated to the management of natural resources.
 * Resource Management Products include:Services produced as a result of resource management activities.Products that have been adapted to be more resource-efficient and connected.In a manner similar to environmental protection.

Resource Management Expenditure encompasses expenses and transactions associated with:


 * The inputs required for resource management activities, including energy, raw materials, other intermediate inputs, wages and salaries, taxes related to production, and consumption of fixed capital.
 * Capital formation and land acquisition (investment) intended for resource management activities.Expenditures by users on purchasing resource management products.
 * Transfers related to resource management, which may include subsidies, investment grants, international aid, donations, taxes designated for resource management, among others.

Water Resource Management
Activities under this category focus on the sustainable management and use of water resources, including water conservation and quality improvement efforts.

Land Use Management
This category covers the sustainable use and conservation of land, incorporating soil conservation, sustainable agriculture, and efforts to prevent land degradation.

Forest Resource Management
It includes sustainable forestry practices, reforestation, afforestation, and the management of forests for biodiversity conservation and sustainable yields.

Fisheries Management
Aimed at the sustainable management of fisheries, this category includes efforts to prevent overfishing and protect aquatic ecosystems.

Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation
Activities in this category are directed towards protecting wildlife and preserving biodiversity, including the management of protected areas and habitat restoration.

Mineral Resource Management
This involves the sustainable extraction and use of minerals, focusing on reducing environmental impacts and promoting recycling.

Energy Resource Management
Covers the sustainable management and use of energy resources, emphasizing energy efficiency and the development of renewable energy sources.

Implementation and Uses
CReMA is implemented in various environmental and economic statistics to facilitate the systematic analysis of natural resource management activities. It aids policymakers, researchers, and businesses in making informed decisions and developing strategies for sustainable development.