Race to the Future

All over the world, the hunger for raw materials is growing. Future technologies and the green transformation will be fuelled in part by different raw materials than those we’ve been using until now – and we’ll be using them in larger quantities. However, mining projects, especially in the Global South, often entail environmental and social risks. A “clean” energy transition in Germany is only possible if the raw materials are also extracted in a “clean” manner. We’ll be discussing with you how Germany and the EU can secure the supply of raw materials, while establishing responsible supply chains that benefit the people in the countries where they’re mined.