Join us for an insightful event that explores the critical role metals play in the global energy transition and the geopolitical challenges that come with it. The shift from a fossil fuel-based economy to renewable energy requires a fundamental change in how we source and manage materials. While fossil fuels have historically driven conflict over energy resources, the renewable energy landscape focuses on building a stock of metals found in solar cells, wind turbines, and batteries.
This transformation means shifting from a linear economy to a circular one, where products are designed for remanufacturing and recycling. However, as we navigate this transition, we face rising geopolitical tensions, with globalization competing against protectionism and calls for 'strategic autonomy' becoming more pronounced.
Our keynote speaker, René Kleijn, from the Industrial Ecology department of CML, will discuss the tools and models used to map material flows and identify vulnerabilities in the supply chains of critical raw materials. Learn how resilience analysis, dynamic material flow analysis, and supply chain mapping provide insights that can guide us toward a more sustainable and resilient energy system.
Why Attend?
- Understand the material implications of the energy transition.
- Explore how geopolitics impacts renewable energy supply chains.
- Discover how circular strategies can reduce environmental impacts and minimize mining.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the complex interplay between metals, energy, and geopolitics, and what it means for the future of energy. Register now to secure your spot!
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About Tuesday Talks: Science Insights
Tuesday Talks: Science Insights is Leiden Science’s monthly dose of research inspiration from our staff, for our staff and all others curious minds. Every second Tuesday of the month from 16:00 hrs till 17:00 hrs, drinks and meet up afterwards till 18.00 hrs.