CIRAN Podcast “Reconciling Two Societal Needs: Resource Extraction and Nature Conservation”
The CIRAN project is excited to launch its new podcast series, “Reconciling Two Societal Needs: Resource Extraction and Nature Conservation.” This podcast will explore the delicate balance between sourcing critical raw materials and nature conservation. Hosted by Anita Stein (International Raw Materials Observatory) and Luis Rosendo (Generator), the series invites experts to discuss the framework conditions needed for the responsible sourcing of critical raw materials in protected areas. CIRAN is more than just a podcast – it’s a project funded by the European Union, which is committed to sustainable development. Our mission is to rethink how we extract essential resources while protecting the ecosystems where they are found. In our podcast series, we explore crucial topics such as national security, geopolitics, and the environmental impacts of raw material extraction. Each episode offers expert insights, engaging discussions, and practical solutions to this global challenge. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking journey into the future of responsible resource management!
Episodes

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Our guest today is Ludivine Wouters, managing partner at Latitude Five.

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Our guest today is Emmanuelle Robins. She currently works as a Project Manager for Europe & International at Pôle Avenia.

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025

Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Our guest today is Ozlem Adiyaman, Program Specialist at the UNESCO Earth Sciences and Geoparks section.

Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Our guest today is Member of the European Parliament Hildegard Bentele. She is a Member of the European Parliament since 2019 and for the Critical Raw Materials Act she has been the lead negotiator of the European People’s Party Group.

Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Our guest today is Jorge Cristino, former Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Secretary of State for the Environment and former member of the Board of the Portuguese mining company EDM, Empresa de Desenvolvimento Mineiro.

Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In today’s episode of the CIRAN podcast we’re joined by Dumitru Fornea, Secretary General of the Romanian National Trade Union Confederation MERIDIAN, and Member of the European Economic and Social Committee.