Greenland's Resources Draw Global Attention: US, EU Back Responsible Development
Greenland's resources are drawing global attention, with the United States and the European Union recognizing their strategic importance. A recent workshop in Copenhagen highlighted the need for international cooperation to study and develop these resources responsibly, ensuring environmental protections and benefits for local communities.
The workshop, held in March 2024, brought together scientists from Europe, the United States, and Canada. They discussed collaborative steps to address scientific questions related to Greenland's subsurface structure and dynamics. The aim was to integrate new and diverse datasets to create more robust models of Greenland's lithosphere.
Understanding these subsurface phenomena is crucial for climate modeling and long-term forecasts of sea level rise, ocean currents, and climate change. The workshop focused on reconciling disparate datasets and predictions regarding Greenland's lithospheric structure and dynamics.
The United States is investing in Greenland's mining sector to boost the supply of materials needed for clean energy technologies. Both the EU and the US recognize the importance of Greenland's resources in meeting global demand for critical minerals vital for a sustainable future. The EU has already signed a memorandum of understanding with Greenland to develop sustainable raw material value chains for these critical minerals.
The workshop in Copenhagen marked a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in studying and developing Greenland's resources. With the US investing in the mining sector and the EU signing a memorandum of understanding, the global community is committed to harnessing these resources responsibly for a sustainable future.
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