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This side event to the 59th session of the Human Rights Council will launch the 2025 edition of the Geneva Rights and Climate Talks, and is part of the Geneva Dialogues on Mineral and Metal Resources.

There is growing recognition that a just transition proves a key framework for mitigating the impacts of climate change and achieving sustainable development.

The climate crisis poses great threats to ecosystems, economies, and societies worldwide, disproportionately affecting the communities in the most vulnerable situations. Those who have contributed the least to the crisis bear the brunt of its consequences. By integrating human rights principles into just transition processes, societies can build more inclusive and equitable pathways to sustainable development.

A just transition requires to manage the shift to a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable economy in a fair and inclusive way, ensuring that no one is left behind.

A just transition must be driven toward a circular economy, with cleaner battery technologies requiring fewer minerals. Circular economy policies are among the best ways for States to reduce reliance on newly mined minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, because they enable States to keep these materials in use for as long as possible. They likewise offer a powerful tool for States to curb environmental destruction and human rights abuses linked to mining, by promoting new technologies requiring fewer minerals and reducing demand in minerals.

A just transition must focus on creating decent work opportunities, protecting workers’ rights, and addressing the social and economic impacts of climate action, particularly in regions and industries heavily reliant on fossil fuels.

This side event will provide an opportunity for the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate to share perspectives and exchange with other panelists.

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