A universal transition to renewable energy sources (RES) is needed to decarbonise our economies and mitigate climate change. The energy transition involves the phasing out of fossil fuels and a significant increase in the mining of key minerals for renewable energy technologies. This has far-reaching implications for companies or even countries that are heavily dependent on fossil fuel rents, potentially resulting in the loss of jobs, livelihoods and economies. On the other hand, mining can be associated with human rights abuses, conflict and violence, particularly in countries facing political instability.
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