Global Council for Responsible Transition Minerals at Finance in Common Summit

At the Finance in Common Summit on February 28, 2025, the Global Council for Responsible Transition Minerals, an initiative of the Paris Peace Forum, highlighted the need for sustainable and equitable transition mineral supply chains. As demand surges, Africa has a unique opportunity to shift from raw material extraction to value-added production, fostering economic growth and clean energy access.

A key challenge remains financing responsible mining and processing infrastructure. The Global Council advocates for blended finance to de-risk investments and attract responsible capital. Collaboration between Africa and Europe is crucial to establishing fair supply chains, with Public Development Banks and Multilateral Development Banks playing a vital role.

The Global Council remains committed to governance frameworks that align transition minerals with sustainable development, environmental protection, and human rights.

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