Europe set out its goals for decarbonization in the EU Green Deal. Achieving these targets will require more responsible use of, and a sharp increase in, the supply of critical raw materials. To meet its demand in raw materials, the EU is currently reliant on imports and is therefore vulnerable to changes in the geopolitical landscape and supply chain interruptions. Complex social, environmental, and technical challenges need to be understood to explore the potential domestic sourcing of metals and minerals in the EU.
The VECTOR project seeks to explore these challenges by bringing geosciences and social sciences together.
VECTOR seeks to develop human-centred solutions for a socially acceptable, responsible, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials in Europe and thus contribute to achieving the Green Deal.
To move forwards with the EU Green Deal we must understand society’s perception of the extraction of critical raw materials from the Earth. Research within VECTOR will assess how individuals balance the ethical, social, economic, political, and environmental consequences of sourcing critical raw materials. The aim of this is to understand how values impact attitudes, decisions, and acceptance of policy.
Using surveys, VECTOR aims to identify and improve the implementation of these essential values in business to develop long lasting impact that centres on your interests. This will be performed through the development of tools such as a ‘Shared Value index’ that can be communicated easily and clearly to decision makers, allowing them to quickly understand the impact of future actions.
For more visit the VECTOR (opens in a new window)website.
