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Ecologically responsible mining to fuel a green energy transition (2022-2026)

Abstract

An energy transition is key to tackling climate change. However, renewable energy is mineral intensive and boosting its supply may create new mining threats to biodiversity. This project aims to facilitate strategic development of ecologically responsible mining. It expects to reveal where new mines will be needed to meet future energy demand, and create innovative tools to predict and mitigate threats to plants and animals. Expected outcomes include an improved ability to inform sustainable climate and energy policies, leading to strategic investment decisions, cleaner mineral supply chains and conservation outcomes that capture valuable environmental and social benefits and create a competitive advantage for Australia¿TM)s mining sector.

Experts

Associate Professor Laura Sonter

Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
Faculty of Science
Adjunct Associate Professor
School of the Environment
Faculty of Science
Laura Sonter
Laura Sonter

Professor Martine Maron

Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
Faculty of Science
Professor
School of the Environment
Faculty of Science
Martine Maron
Martine Maron

Professor Eve McDonald-Madden

Affiliate of Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science
Faculty of Science
Professorial ARC Research Fellow
School of the Environment
Faculty of Science
Eve McDonald-Madden
Eve McDonald-Madden

Professor Rick Valenta

Institute Director, Sustainable Minerals Insitute
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Rick Valenta
Rick Valenta