Background The global demand for raw materials stands at the bottom of a new growth curve and it is assumed that by 2030 the worldwide need for raw materials will have doubled.
Background The strategic
importance of secure
supply and efficient and sustainable management of raw materials has started to emerge as EU policy field in 2008 through the Raw Materials Initiative
The US has a number of bodies managing raw materials The EU does not have a common foreign policy
Background
Horizon 2020 programme Research and Innovation European Commission funded project 3 years project (2015-2017)
Objectives
Map best practices Boost international cooperation Create long term relationships and synergies
Consortium EFG coordinates 15 international partners Experienced in R&I, education, industry, trade… Covers whole raw materials value chain
Consortium
BLUG participates as third party Belgium & Luxembourg Dissemination of information
BLUG dissemination activities
Concept Use technological “advanced” countries as references: Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa, US
Outputs INTRAW will map and develop new cooperation opportunities for the EU related to raw materials in Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa and the United States, addressing: Licensing & Joint Raw materials permitting educational Research and procedures, policies and and skills innovation royalties & tax strategies programmes policies
Data reporting systems
Exploration, extraction, processing and recycling practices
Management and substitution of Critical Raw Materials
Outputs
Mapping and transfer of knowledge Define a baseline Create EU International Observatory for Raw Materials
International Observatory for Raw Materials Permanent international body Raw materials management infrastructure Establish a strong relationship among world key players Raw materials technology & scientific developments Align R&I activities among EU
Conclusion Raw materials sustainability Synergies Best practices Ecological aspects is a main driver of sustainability
Ecological aspects must be included in the best practice
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