These videos are from the Mining and Materials for Sustainable Development Transformations course that was launched in February 2024 and developed by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI). This course addresses challenges and opportunities for mining and materials value chains in the energy and digital transitions.
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0 playsLearn about the role of mining and materials at the heart of the transformations needed to achieve climate change objectives, a just energy transition, and the… -
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0 playsThe case study explores pathways to unlock economic opportunities in mineral-rich countries. Kwasi Ampofo looks at how the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can… -
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0 playsA just transition is a shift from fossil fuel–based energy systems to renewable alternatives in a manner that upholds human rights and supports the Sustainable… -
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2 playsThe lecture presents the decarbonization pathways to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 proposed by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Stéphanie Bouckaert… -
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0 playsContinuing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s battery precursor case study, Marit Kitaw explains how, through collaboration and strategic planning, the DRC and… -
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0 playsThe case study highlights the decarbonization challenges in copper and nickel mining, emphasizing the increasing demand for these metals in renewable energy technologies… -
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1 playsThe lecture presents policy instruments, financial mechanisms, and public awareness needed to shift from a linear to a circular economy model. Tamara Veldboer highlights… -
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1 playsTechnological advancements can impact mining employment. Isabelle Ramdoo discusses proactive measures—such as retraining, job redesign, and government-industry… -
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0 playsThis lecture traces the scientific consensus on human-induced climate change and highlights the need for ambitious mitigation measures to limit global temperature rise.… -
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1 playsThis lecture discusses various concepts related to decarbonization approaches, with a focus on the role of private sector actors. Perrine Toledano highlights the… -
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3 playsThe lecture introduces the concept of a circular economy and its application to minerals and mining. Exploring both process and product circularity, Saleem Ali… -
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0 playsThe lecture explores the integration of circular economy principles into mining operations. Casilda Malagon emphasizes the interconnected nature of resource… -
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0 playsThe lecture examines the intersection of land rights and human rights amidst increased mining for the energy transition. Joan Carling emphasizes the significant ethical… -
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1 playsThe lecture explores the shift from linear to circular business models and applications for the mining and materials value chains. Casilda Malagon emphasizes the… -
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0 playsThe lecture explores the imperative of achieving net-zero emissions in hard-to-abate downstream industries, focusing on heavy industries like steel, cement, and… -
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1 playsRising carbon costs and supply chain risks have significant impacts on global supply chains. In the lecture, Melanie Müller discusses drivers of increased emissions…