Critical Raw Materials: Foundations of the Green and Digital Future

Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are essential to many of the technologies driving Europe’s green and digital transformation, from electric vehicles and renewable energy to smartphones and defence systems. This short introductory module provides a clear overview of what CRMs are, why they matter, and the challenges surrounding their supply. Learners will explore the role of resource security, trade, and geopolitics in shaping the availability and cost of these strategically important materials. 

What you will learn:

• Definitions and key examples of Critical Raw Materials and their strategic importance. 
• Role of CRMs in enabling Europe’s green and digital transitions.  
• Everyday technologies that depend on critical raw materials.  
• Supply risks and global dependencies shaping CRM availability.  
• Impact of resource security, trade policies, and geopolitics on CRM supply and pricing. 

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