Driving Innovation and Sustainability for Critical Raw Materials
INTER-REGIONAL CENTER ISTANBUL
EIT RawMaterials Inter-Regional Center for Sustainable Solutions in Istanbul
On 27 September 2024, TETHYS: Trans-Eurasian Gateway and EIT RawMaterials formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a collaboration agreement. This agreement marks a significant step in promoting sustainable management and development of critical raw materials across Türkiye and Middle Corridor countries.
The newly established Inter-Regional Center, based in Istanbul, will serve as a pivotal hub for driving innovation, research, and industrial collaboration across the region.
KEY OBJECTIVE
Innovation & Technology Development
Pioneering new technologies to ensure sustainable resource management
Facilitating the development of cutting-edge technologies to enhance resource extraction, efficiency and the sustainability of raw materials supply chain.
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Research & Knowledge Sharing
Collaborating across sectors to drive best practices in critical raw materials
Encouraging collaborative research between academia, industry experts and government bodies to develop and disseminate best practices in sustainable mining and resource management.
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Industry Partnerships & Investments
Building strategic partnerships to fuel responsible resource development
Strengthening ties between public and private sectors by attracting investments in projects that prioritize responsible mining, critical material recovery and new environmental technologies.
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Capacity Building & Skill Development
Empowering the workforce with skills for a sustainable future
Offering educational programs and training initiatives aimed at equipping the workforce with the skills required to address the evolving challenges of the mining and raw materials sectors.
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Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship
Leading the transition to greener solutions and environmental responsibility
Advancing environmental sustainability by promoting the transition to greener solutions and supporting circular economy models, reducing the ecological footprint of resource extraction and use.