Electrification and transition minerals: putting rights at the centre

When

Wednesday 18 November, 18:30 to 20:00Antalya time

Where

UNFCCC Official Side EventsBlue Zone

Organised by

Recourse, Corporación Fiscalía del Medio Ambiente (FIMA), Resource Justice Network (RJN), Rights and Resources Institute, Inc. (RRI), Universitat de Barcelona (University of Barcelona) (UB)

Topics

Critical mineralsEnergy transitionJust transition

COP31’s proposed electrification pledge, alongside growing commitments and financing for transition minerals, is driving mineral demand and increasing pressure on territories. This event will explore the implications for communities and how to advance a just, rights-based energy transition. Speakers: The event will bring together economic and climate justice experts from Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe to discuss the territorial implications of growing demand for transition minerals and pathways towards a just energy transition.