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COP31 | ESTONIAN PAVILION9–20 November 2026 | Antalya, Türkiye
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COP31 Estonian Programme

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All times Antalya local (UTC+03:00) · Programme subject to change

Thursday, 12 November 2026

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Panel Discussion

Solutions to cover the critical materials in the EU

Critical raw materials are essential for the industries and technologies needed in the global transition, including automotive manufacturing, defence, renewable energy, electronics, infrastructure and clean technologies. At the same time, nutrients such as phosphorus are indispensable for agricultural production and global food security. Many countries and industrial value chains remain dependent on imported virgin resources from a limited number of suppliers, creating vulnerabilities linked to geopolitics, price volatility, supply disruptions and increasing global competition for finite resources. This session will focus on enabling the transition to a circular economy.

  • Kai Realo, CEO, Ragn-Sells Estonia (Estonia)
  • Representative of the European Lime Association (ELA) - Pre-recorded video message
  • Alar Saluste, Ragn-Sells (Estonia) - OSA Project and Ash2Salt
  • Tobias Eriksson, Head of Public Affairs and Government Relations EU, Ragn-Sells Group (Sweden)
  • Representative of the European People's Party (EPP)(TBC)
Carbon & Critical MaterialsCircular Economy & ResourcesClean Energy & EfficiencyCultural Heritage & ResilienceDigital & Green TechFood Systems & Agriculture
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Monday, 16 November 2026

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Panel Discussion

Carbon - a resource, not nuisance

Around the world, large volumes of industrial residues and mineral-rich waste streams contain valuable raw materials that could be recovered while simultaneously providing opportunities for permanent carbon storage through mineralisation. However, the absence of clear and internationally aligned frameworks for carbon dioxide management, accounting methodologies, certification systems, and transport infrastructure continues to limit investment in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) solutions. In this session, we will explore the opportunities of using CO₂ as a resource.

  • Alar Saluste, Member Of The Management Board at R-S OSA Service, part of Ragn-Sells Group, (Estonia)
  • Representative of CO₂ Value Europe (Pre-recorded video message)(TBC)
  • Laura Remmelgas, Director of the Department of Climate and Environmentally Sustainable Economy, Ministry of Climate (Estonia)(TBC)
  • Cris-Tiina Pärn, Estonian Environmental Research Centre (EKUK) (Estonia)
  • Representative of Bioforce (Estonia)(TBC)
  • Emma Wiesner, Member of the European Parliament (Sweden)(TBC)
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Carbon & Critical MaterialsCircular Economy & ResourcesClimate Finance & InvestmentDigital & Green Tech
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