BRANCH OF GREEN ENERGY AND MINERALS
ABOUT BGEM
The Branch of Green Energy and Minerals (BGEM) is a transformative organizatito advancing the sustainable development of energy systemand mineral resources critical to the global transition toward a low-carbon, climate-future,By integratng principles of circular economy, decarbonization, and ethical resource governance, BGEM addresses the dual chsecuring critical minerals while minimizIng environmental degradation and social inequities. its work ensures that green energy technologies and responsible mining pracices coexist to power sustainable development globally.
Key lmportance of BGEM:
1.Accelerating the Energy Transition:BGEM rives innovation and deployment ofrenewable energy systems (e.g.,solar, wind, hydrogen) while ensuring reiable acces to critical minerals (e.g. lithiumcobalt, rare earths) essential for batteries, EVs, and clean tech.
2.Sustainable Mining Practices:It promotes environmentally responsilble mining techniques, such as low-impact extraction, water recycling, and ecosystem restoration, to reduce the carborfootprint and ecological harm of mineral extraction.
3.Circular Economy Integration:BGEM advocates for recycing, reusing, and repurposing minerals and energy infrastructure to minimize waste and extend resource lifespans, aligning witnet-zero targets.
4.Supply Chain Resilience:By mapping global mineral supply chains and addressing geopolitical risks, BGEM helps nations and industries avoid disruptions and ensure ethical sourcing oraw materials.
5.Social License to Operate:BGEM prioritizes community engagement,indigenous rights, and equitable beneft-sharing in mining and energy projects,fostering trust and long-term sustaiability.
6.Policy and Market Alignment:t bridges gaps between poicymakers, industries, and investors to create frameworks that incentivize green energy adoption and sustainable mineral producior(e.g., carbon pricing, ESG standards).
Core Business Activities:
a)Research and Technology Development:Innovating in green mining technologies (e.g., bioleaching, zero-waste processing) and renewable energy storns(e.g.a0vanced nater svstens
b)Policy Advocacy and Standards:Drafting guidelines for sustainable mining certifcations, renewable energy subsidies, and critical mineral trade policies.Advising governments on integrating green energy goals into national climate action plans (e.g, NDCs under the Paris Agreement).
c)Industry Collaboration:Partnering with mining companies to decarbonize operations through renewable energyintegration (e.g, solar-powered mines and electrifcation of machinenSupporting startups in cleantech and mineral recycling through funding, mentorship, and pilot project facilitation.
d)Resource Security and Mapping:Identifying untapped mineral reserves using geospatial tools and A-driven exploration models to reduce dependency on geopoliicaly volatile regionsDeveloping databases to track global critical mineral stocks, recycling rates, and demand projections.
e)Capacity Building and Education:Training professionals in sustainable mining practices, renewable energy engineering, and circular economy strategiesHosting global forums (e.. Green Minerals Summit) to share best practices in ethical sourcing and energy transition roadmaps
f)Community Empowerment:mplementingproeramsto ensure local communities beneftfrom mining and enereyoroiects throuezhiob creaion, infrastructure develooment.and revenue-sharing modelsAdvocating for indigenous land rights and participatory decision-making in resource extraction projects
g)Climate Resilience Initiatives:Designing hybrid energy systems (e.g., solar-wind-microgrids) for mining operations in remote or climate-vulnerable regionsRestoring mining-affected ecosystems through reforestation, soil remediation, and biodiversity conservation projects.
h)Global Partnerships:Collaborating with organizations like the lintemmational Renewable Energy Agency (lRENA) and the Extractive Industries Transparency lnitiative (ElTl) to aligrgoals.Facilitating cross-border agreements fornational green energy corridors.
The Branch of Green Energy and Minerals (BGEM) stands at the nexus of two pivotalsectors: energy and minerals, both indispensable to achieving global clinizing technological innovation, ethical governance, and stakeholder collaboration, BGEM ensures that themate goals and sustainable development. By harngreen energy revolulental risks but also securesork notonw mingates enwieconomic opportunities for conunities and industries worldwide, Through its leadership, BGElM paves the way for a future where clean enerey systems annineralresources drive prosnerity with!h of the planet or its people
CO-CHAIRS
Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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VICE-CHAIRS
Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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SECRETARY-GENERALS
Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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Xianlai ZENG
(China)
Tsinghua University
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