The International Energy Agency (IEA) will host the first international summit on critical minerals and their role in clean energy transitions in Paris. The information was announced by the executive director of the agency, Fatih Birol. The event, which will take place on September 28, 2023, will bring together government and business leaders to discuss the importance of critical minerals in the production of renewable energy technologies and how to ensure their sustainable supply.
The IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit will focus not only on measures to promote the safe, sustainable and responsible supply of critical raw materials for the clean energy transition, but also on important aspects of sustainability such as the responsible production of these minerals, including environmental and labor issues, in addition to diversifying supply sources and innovating technologies for recycling and reusing these materials.
The event, which will be attended by ministers from IEA member countries and other countries, as well as business leaders, investors and civil society representatives, has already confirmed the participation of ministers from Belgium, Canada, Chile, Hungary, Indonesia, Japan , Morocco and Poland, as well as representatives of international organizations.
Confirmed CEOs include BHP, Glencore, London Metal Exchange and Umicore. During the summit, participants will share their experiences, identify challenges around supplies of critical minerals, and discuss an effective course of action to ensure fast and secure energy transitions.
The summit will be a unique opportunity for world leaders and industry representatives to discuss and develop innovative solutions to promote the responsible and sustainable production of critical minerals, thereby ensuring the supply of raw materials needed for the global transition to clean and renewable energy sources. . The summit is expected to be an important milestone on the path to a clean and sustainable global energy economy.
The first international summit on critical minerals and clean energy organized by the IEA is a major initiative that demonstrates the agency's commitment to promoting sustainability in the transition to clean energy sources. With the participation of ministers from countries in the IEA family, business leaders and representatives of civil society, the Summit will promote the discussion of effective solutions to ensure fast and secure energy transitions. Furthermore, the Summit's convening is based on the ministerial mandate of its member governments, highlighting the importance of the IEA in developing measures to improve the transparency and security of supplies of critical minerals. It is a fundamental step towards achieving a more sustainable and responsible energy future for all.
