The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Material resilience: Innovations for a secure and sustainable future
European Union
Raw materials are essential for Europe's economy, and ensuring sustainable access to these materials is crucial for achieving the net zero objectives. However, Europe relies heavily on imports, primarily from third-country suppliers. It needs to reduce the supply chain risks associated with this strategic dependency in order to strengthen its economic resilience.
This session, organised in collaboration with The Nordic Circular Hotspot, will focus on strategic and critical raw materials within the circular economy, covering topics such as urban mining, recycling of critical raw materials, mobility and infrastructure, product passports and sustainable mining.
It aims to foster discussion between European leaders in sustainable mineral production and their Japanese counterparts. It will include presentations and a panel discussion with representatives from the automotive and electronics industries, focusing on the importance of critical raw materials in mobility and infrastructure.
Discussion
- Circular economy
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Track Programme
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.09.23[Tue]
13:00 ～ 14:30
(Venue Open 12:45)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Nordic Pavilion
Programme details
This session, organised in collaboration with The Nordic Circular Hotspot, will focus on strategic and critical raw materials within the circular economy, covering topics such as urban mining, recycling of critical raw materials, mobility and infrastructure, product passports and sustainable mining.
It aims to foster discussion between European leaders in sustainable mineral production and their Japanese counterparts. It will include presentations and a panel discussion with representatives from the automotive and electronics industries, focusing on the importance of critical raw materials in mobility and infrastructure.
Cast
Moderator
Cathrine Barth
Head of Circular Economy, Natural State
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Einar Kleppe Holthe
CEO, Natural State
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Speakers
Niina Aagaard
Head of Communications, Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council
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Cillian Lohan
EESC member, ECESP
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Yumiko Noda
Vice Chairman of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)/ Chairman & Representative Director, Veolia Japan GK
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Freek van Eijk
CEO, Holland Circular Hotspot
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Takahiro Iwaya
Project Manager for Sustainability, Toyota
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Agata Meysner
President and Founder, Generation Climate Europe
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Dan Swezey
Global Procurement Division - Procurement Center For Raw Materials And Mechanical Components - Copper Cathode Section, Panasonic
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Janez Potočnik
Co-Chair, International Resource Panel (IRP)
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The Nordic Circular Hotspot
The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
Material resilience: Innovations for a secure and sustainable future
Raw materials are essential for Europe's economy, and ensuring sustainable access to these materials is crucial for achieving the net zero objectives. However, Europe relies heavily on imports, primarily from third-country suppliers. It needs to reduce the supply chain risks associated with this strategic dependency in order to strengthen its economic resilience.
This session, organised in collaboration with The Nordic Circular Hotspot, will focus on strategic and critical raw materials within the circular economy, covering topics such as urban mining, recycling of critical raw materials, mobility and infrastructure, product passports and sustainable mining.
It aims to foster discussion between European leaders in sustainable mineral production and their Japanese counterparts. It will include presentations and a panel discussion with representatives from the automotive and electronics industries, focusing on the importance of critical raw materials in mobility and infrastructure.
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2025.09.23[Tue]
13:00～14:30
(Venue Open 12:45)
- Pavilion
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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