BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a723999ce9ab DTSTART:20251022T093000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20251022T110000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:Global Commodities Forum 2025 CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Follow liveCritical energy transition mineralsThe expected surg e in demand for critical energy transition minerals presents unique opport unities in developing countries endowed with such minerals to diversify th eir economies\, overcome the limitations of commodity dependence\, contrib ute to global supply chain resilience and ensure a just\, equitable and su stainable green transition.By moving up the value chain and diversifying w ithin and beyond the value chain of critical energy transition minerals\, these countries can capture more economic value from their resources\, lea ding to greater economic stability. Value addition also enables them to pl ay a greater role in global supply chains\, reducing reliance on a few sup pliers\, mitigating geopolitical risks and supply chain vulnerabilities. H owever\, the exploitation of such minerals has\, to date\, lacked cohesive global policy frameworks to align resource demand with sustainable develo pment in producing countries. Effective governance is crucial.UNCTAD has b een playing an essential role as a key facilitator and secretariat co-lead er of the United Nations Secretary-General'\;s Panel on Critical Energ y Transition Minerals\, leading efforts on benefit-sharing\, local value a ddition\, transparent trade and supporting justice and sustainability thro ughout critical mineral value chains. Discussions at the Global Commoditie s Forum will explore global solutions to ensure that the growing demand fo r critical energy transition minerals supports both reliable\, resilient s upply chains and sustainable development in producing countries.ProgrammeO pening remarks:Pedro Manuel Moreno\, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Panel 1: Harnessing critical energy transition min erals for diversification and global supply chain resilienceDiscussions at this panel will explore how the global surge in demand for critical energ y transition minerals can be harnessed to support value addition\, economi c diversification and sustainable development in producing countries\, whi le strengthening global supply chain resilience through effective governan ce and international cooperation.Interactive discussionQuestions:How can t he global trade system preserve its rules-based integrity while becoming m ore fit-for-purpose to support the development needs of producing countrie s\, particularly by enabling value addition\, diversification and industri al upgrading?Which global mechanisms can promote inclusive access to techn ologies that support not only responsible mining but also enable producing countries to diversify within and beyond the value chain\, fostering inno vation and structural transformation?How can international investment fram eworks be reoriented to mobilize development-driven capital into value cha ins of critical energy transition minerals\, particularly for midstream an d downstream activities\, while ensuring fair risk-sharing and safeguardin g national development strategies?How can South–South and triangular coo peration be harnessed to build regional industrial ecosystems and shared v alue chains of critical energy transition minerals\, strengthening collect ive capabilities\, technological upgrading and equitable participation in global markets?What role can UNCTAD play in supporting developing countrie s in leveraging the development potential of critical energy transition mi nerals\, to achieve structural transformation and sustainable development? Speakers:Julien Paluku Kahongya\, Minister of International Trade of the D emocratic Republic of CongoJulia Imene-Chanduru\, Ambassador\, Permanent M ission of Namibia to the United Nations at GenevaDjatmiko Bris Witjaksono\ , Director General of International Trade Negotiation\, Ministry of Trade of the Republic of IndonesiaFrancisca Tatchouop Belobe\, Commissioner for Economic Development\, Trade\, Tourism\, Industry and Minerals Department\ , African Union CommissionModerator: Luz María de la Mora\, Director\, D ivision on International Trade and CommoditiesFormat: Davos-style[Panel 1 will be followed by Panel 2 in Concordia 1 from 16:30-18:00 hrs.]/unctad16 /global-commodities-forum-2025-continued"\; title="\;Panel 2: Crit ical Energy Transition Minerals - Principle on benefit-sharing\, value add ition and economic diversification\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps:// unctad.org/unctad16/global-commodities-forum-2025 DTSTAMP:20260804T191225Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR