Opening lecture of the Critical Raw Materials days: The invisible resources shaping our future

The Critical Raw Materials days is an initiative organised by the Universities of Granada, Minho, Padua, Vilnius and Wroclaw. It comprises a series of activities designed to explore the significance of Critical Raw Materials, understand the challenges they bring, and promote more responsible and efficient management of these essential resources.

Critical Raw Materials (CRM) have become a strategic cornerstone for industrial and technological development. Their availability shapes competitiveness, drives innovation, and underpins the transition toward more sustainable energy systems.

The CRM Days, to be held from 9 to 25 March, comprise a set of CRM‑related activities, including online talks in English open to participants from any country, as well as local events held in the languages of the organising universities. All activities are outreach‑oriented and aimed at non-specialised audiences of different ages.

Opening lecture (online)

Monday, 9 March | 18:00 CET
Language: English

“Critical Raw Materials: The invisible resources shaping our future”
by Concepción Fernández-Leyva, Policy Officer for Matter at the CSIC Office in Brussels

In this online lecture, Concepción Fernández-Leyva will outline the growing importance of critical raw materials for Europe’s green and digital transitions, highlighting key policy and sustainability challenges.

The session will be held online and conducted in English. The activity is open to the general public, non-specialised audiences and participants of all ages.