Session 6 - Due diligence amid conflict, opacity and dependency: Myanmar in focus

May 23, 2024 | 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Description

A significant share of the global supply of heavy rare earth elements (REEs) come from Myanmar, which is also one of the world’s largest tin producers. Crucial to a range of clean energy and communications technologies, these supply chains are exposed to conflict, human rights and environmental risks. Access constraints, opacity and vested interests make it difficult to meaningfully address related impacts, yet the critical nature of these resources may also make disengagement seem a distant prospect. This session will examine key challenges facing responsible business conduct in conflict settings, putting acute risks in Myanmar sourcing in focus while drawing on other examples.

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