The Climate Briefing: The geopolitics of critical raw materials

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The Climate Briefing: The geopolitics of critical raw materials

The Climate Briefing: The geopolitics of critical raw materials
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jon.wallace
16 April 2025

Discussing the interplay between critical raw materials and geopolitics – and the challenges associated with extraction.

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Critical raw materials – like rare earths, cobalt and lithium – play a central role in the energy transition and profoundly influence geopolitical dynamics. Their extraction may also amplify conflict and fragility risks in host countries. 

In this episode of the Climate Briefing, Ruth and Anna speak to Olivia Lazard (Fellow at Carnegie Europe) and Sophia Kalantzakos (Global Distinguished Professor, Environmental Studies and Public Policy, NYU Abu Dhabi) about the interlinkages between critical raw materials and geopolitics, the challenges associated with extraction, and what a 'good' strategy for securing future access might look like.

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Source: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/04/climate-briefing-geopolitics-critical-raw-materials Apr 16, 2025, 10:56 AM