The Inflation Reduction Act and the Green Deal Industrial Plan: Transatlantic Cooperation on Critical Minerals

Thursday, June 8 // 9–10:30 am (ET)

The United States' Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the European Union's Green Deal Industrial Plan (GDIP) are historical pieces of legislation aimed to rapidly decarbonize the US and EU economies, with a strong emphasis on the role of industrial decarbonization in achieving Paris Agreement targets. Critical minerals are of immense importance within this conversation. As a key component to many green technologies, ensuring safe, sustainable, and secure supply chains for these minerals is critical to the global energy transition.

In light of the IRA and the GDIP, the US and EU have the opportunity to develop transatlantic engagement with third countries on critical minerals that can catalyze green, local value chains in partner countries, avoid extractivism and labor abuses, and enable those countries’ green transitions, all while pursuing diversified, strong, and secure critical mineral supply chains.

This event, hosted as part of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge Conference 2023, will explore the opportunities provided by the IRA and the GDIP for transatlantic cooperation on critical minerals.

Still To Come This Week

Ocean Policy to Strengthen the Resilience of Marine Ecosystems

Tuesday, June 6 // 9:30–11:00 am (ET)

Overfishing, pollution, coastal development, and a changing climate are all increasing pressures on vulnerable marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. There is growing urgency for the US and partners to take steps today to strengthen the long-term resilience of marine ecosystems. Join the Wilson Center, World Wildlife Fund, and ICCF to hear from a panel of experts on efforts to build and enhance policies that address the pressures compromising the health of our ocean.

Book Talk | Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era

Thursday, June 8 // 12–1:00 pm (ET)

In her new book Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era, Think Global, Act Local, Nina Hall explores the role of digital advocacy organizations and how digital technologies are changing transnational advocacy networks, and examines these organizations' campaigns on climate, trade and refugees' rights.

A Transatlantic Dialogue: Carbon Pricing and the Energy Transition

Friday, June 9 // 9–10:30 am (ET)

In theory, carbon pricing promises an economically efficient means to the energy transformation. In practice, however, carbon pricing has faced multiple and significant hurdles to adoption. But momentum is building. In recent years, Europe and Canada have established robust pricing schemes. And while the US lags on carbon pricing, the policies adopted by its trade partners will likely impact investment—nearly 40% of American imports come from nations with carbon prices expected to exceed USD$50 per ton in 2023.