On 13 September 2023 (15:00 - 16:15 Central European Standard Time (CEST) (GMT+1) 9:00 - 10:15 New York (EST) (GMT-5)), UNECE hosted an event titled Securing Access to Critical Raw Materials in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Region: Challenges and Opportunities: Panel I: Critical Raw Materials: The Key to a Low-Carbon Future in the UNECE.
The panel will discuss the importance of CRMs for low-carbon transition in the UNECE region and will assess the current situation and future prospects. It will also identify the main challenges and opportunities of securing access to CRMs in the UNECE region, such as geopolitical tensions, environmental impacts, market distortions, and technological changes. The panellists will share their insights and experiences from different perspectives, such as government, industry, academia, and civil society.