ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL1.CCS/2025/Policy brief.3
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Policy briefs
Cluster: Climate Change and Natural Resource Sustainability
Focus Area: Natural resource sustainability
Initiatives: Sustainable production of critical raw materials for low-carbon transitions
SDGs: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action
Keywords: Arab countries, Capacity building, Data collection, Energy resources, Environmental impact assessment, Environmental standards, Financial instruments, Green economy, Mineral resources, Mining industry, Mining research, Public-private partnerships, Raw materials, Resilience, Social integration, Sustainable production, Technological innovations, Value chains
Best practices for sustainable production of critical raw materials
October 2025
Critical raw materials form the foundation of modern technologies powering energy transition, digital infrastructure, and strategic industries. The secure, sustainable and equitable production of these materials is an urgent international priority. This policy brief presents best practices for sustainable production of critical raw materials through six core pillars: policy and regulatory frameworks, technological innovation, value chain optimization, circular economy strategies, capacity-building and social inclusion, and sustainable financing mechanisms. Through effective governance, resource production should align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen long-term climate resilience.
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