Critical Raw Materials: Closing the loop for a sustainable future
With the gas prices rising, so does the need for a green energy transition. From the EU Circular Economy Act still expected this winter to the growing "urban mine" of discarded electronics, batteries, and other products across Europe, the question is becoming increasingly urgent: how can we extract and recycle these materials in a just and sustainable way?
In this final session on critical raw materials, organized by Leiden University and The Hague Humanity Hub, the focus is on the future. René Kleijn (Professor of Resilient Resource Supply at Leiden University), Leianne Wijnhoud (Senior Research Analyst at the World Resources Institute) and Kees Kodde (Project Lead Financial Sector at Oxfam Novib) discuss the opportunities and challenges of extracting and recycling these resources within Europe.
This final session will be moderated by Michel Don Michaloliákos, co-founder of HIG - The Hague Institute for Geopolitics.
