IRENA - Geopolitics energy transition critical materials, 2023

The Geopolitics of the Energy Transition report is a comprehensive analysis of the global energy transition and its impact on geopolitics, geoeconomics, and society. The report covers a wide range of topics related to critical materials, co-operation, climate standards, trade, global value creation, and more. It provides a forward-looking examination of geopolitical and geoeconomic considerations and implications of the anticipated scale-up of demand and supply of critical materials. The report also highlights the risks and challenges associated with the mining and supply chain of critical materials for renewable energy, including environmental degradation, human rights violations, and geopolitical tensions. It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and collaboration to ensure a sustainable and equitable energy transition. The report also explores the role of corporations in the transition to a low-carbon economy, including the need for inclusion and human security. Overall, the report provides valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders involved in the global energy transition.