Critical Transitions: Circularity, Equity, and Responsibility in the Quest for Energy Transition Minerals - Working Paper

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-18T09:18:47Z
dc.date.available2024-11-18T09:18:47Z
dc.date.issued2024-11
dc.descriptionThe world needs vast quantities of minerals to leave the fossil fuel age behind, but these must be produced in a manner that is neither socially nor environmentally damaging. And, it needs to be done quickly. Unless the minerals used to equip the energy transition are extracted and managed responsibly and efficiently, and the benefits shared equitably across producer and consumer countries, the transition could have negative consequences on communities, development and the environment. Under a business-as-usual scenario, more ambitious climate goals, imply more intensive mineral needs (Ekins et al. Forthcoming). This paper outlines a vision for a future where more efficient, circular and responsible use of energy transition minerals equips the green transition, while concurrently meeting climate, biodiversity and pollution goals.en
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.59117/20.500.11822/46623
dc.identifier.isbn978-92-807-4195-7
dc.identifier.otherDTI/2682/NA
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/46623
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number24 p.
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.subjectcircular economy
dc.subjectmineral
dc.subjectequity
dc.subjectmining
dc.subjectsustainable energy
dc.subjectrecycling
dc.subject.sdgSDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
dc.subject.themeeconomics
dc.subject.themefinance
dc.titleCritical Transitions: Circularity, Equity, and Responsibility in the Quest for Energy Transition Minerals - Working Paperen
dc.typeWorking paper

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