#EUGreenWeek: Lithium Extraction, Circular Economy, and Clean Industry: Aligning Environmental Impact, Innovation, and Water Management
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Venue: Online
Join us to explore the environmental impacts of lithium extraction and its connection to the circular economy, the Clean Industry Deal, and the EU Water Strategy.
This event will focus on the environmental impacts of lithium extraction and its connection to the EU’s circular economy, alongside its relevance to the Clean Industry Deal and the EU Water Strategy. Discussions will address sustainability challenges and opportunities in lithium mining, which is crucial for green energy solutions.
Objectives:
- Explore the environmental impacts of lithium extraction, including water consumption and pollution, habitat destruction and the need of environmental strategic planning.
- Discuss how the EU’s Circular and Water Resilience Strategies can guide more responsible lithium mining and processing practices.
- Showcase innovative lithium recycling and reuse approaches, linking them to circular economy principles and water management strategies.
- Foster dialogue on EU policies that promote more responsible lithium supply chains while protecting water resources and advancing industrial decarbonization.
Target Audience:
European Commission officials (DG ENVI, DG GROW, DG CLIMA, DG TRADE, DG JRC, DG INTPA, and DG AGRI), industry leaders, environmental NGOs, water experts, consumers, and circular economy stakeholders.