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Home Courses Critical Raw Materials: Managing Resources for a Sustainable Future Course materials Lectures 1.2.1 What are critical raw materials and why are they important?

1.2.1 What are critical raw materials and why are they important?

Course subject(s) Module 1. Introduction

In this first lecture, Alessa Hool will introduce you to the topic of critical raw materials (CRMs) and what they actually are, how they are defined and what role they play in our society. In the next three videos, Alessa will explain to you not only the importance of critical raw materials, but also talk about the dynamics of their demand and supply; finally, you will learn about the issues and hotspots along their supply chain.

You will see Alessa appear often throughout the whole course. She will guide you through each module and will also be the one holding interviews with our guests and experts. Alessa is the CEO of ESM Foundation and is the coordinator of the consortium developing this course.

Dive into the topic with Alessa and listen to what critical raw materials are and why they are important in our society.

What are CRMs and why are they important?

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