Mining Threats to Biodiversity and Consequences of Green Energy Transition

Explore the complex relationship between mining, biodiversity threats, and the green energy transition in this 53-minute Geography Seminar from the University of Melbourne. Delve into the current state of biodiversity, examining how mining activities directly and indirectly impact ecosystems worldwide. Analyze a global map of mining-influenced areas and discuss future threats to biodiversity. Evaluate the effectiveness of biodiversity offsets and compensation policies, considering why some approaches fail. Investigate a case study on biodiversity loss compensation and examine the indirect impacts of mining, including industry body membership. Gain insights into new industries and their potential effects, with a focus on Brazil. Conclude with a comprehensive wrap-up of the seminar's key findings and implications for the future of biodiversity conservation in the context of increasing demand for minerals in the green energy transition.