Source: European Parliament
The DEVE Committee will hold an exchange of views on the ‘Traceability of Critical Raw Materials with a focus on Africa’ on 15 July, at 9:30 (room SPINELLI 5E-2) The traceability of critical raw materials along the supply chain is pivotal in meeting wider public demands for corporate sustainability and for complying with relevant EU regulations that contain requirements for responsible sourcing and the transparency of supply chains.
The exchange of views will take place following the presentation of two studies commissioned by the DEVE Committee on the topic: one on ‘Logistical and technical aspects’ and the other one on ‘Options for implementation’. After the presentation by Mr Christopher Vandome – one of the authors of both studies – Mr Louis Marechal, Senior Advisor Minerals & Extractives at OECD, and Mr Alex Kopp, Senior Campaigner at Global Witness will engage with Members to discuss the various options, taking into account African perspectives, the need for traceability, and broader development objectives of the African partners.