Critical materials for a circular future: Building resilient supply chains through circularity

17 Sep 2026 at 12:00–13:30 (UTC+5:30)
Online, India
Session type: Online only
Focus: Critical raw materials, Energy, Industry, People, Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia / Australasia / Oceania, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Clean water and sanitation Climate action Industry, innovation and infrastructure Responsible consumption and production

As demand for critical raw materials grows, circular economy strategies are essential for ensuring resource availability. This session will explore how circular strategies, including urban mining and recycling, can strengthen critical material supply chains and resource security for the clean energy transition.