IE Day 2024 - Ideas for Improving Mineral and Metal Supply Chain Datasets and Analysis

The session was a part of the International Industrial Ecology Day 2024 (November 21) - the 4th IE Day organized by the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE).
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫: Dr Stephen Northey
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧/𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Sydney (2pm - 3pm)
𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭:
Modelling approaches used in industrial ecology such as life cycle assessment, material flow analysis and input-output assessment often require detailed data for industries and supply chains. For the minerals and metals sectors, this data is not always readily available for all commodity groups and is often aggregated at levels of geographic, temporal and supply chain resolution that constrain the types of models, analysis and understanding that can be developed and used to support decision making. Improvements to industrial ecology models and the datasets supporting them will enable policy makers and industry to make more informed decisions as we collectively pursue sustainable development.
In this session, each panelist will be allowed only a single slide to present an idea for how to improve either the datasets or models available for assessing mineral and metal supply chains within industrial ecology studies. Following this, we will have an open panel discussion and Q&A to further unpack these ideas. Audience participation in this discussion session will be welcomed and encouraged.
𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
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Chair: Dr Stephen Northey, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
Stephen is a Research Director at the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures. His research focuses on quantifying the current and long-term trade-offs between raw material supply, sustainable development and the environment using methods such as life cycle assessment and dynamic material flow analysis. Through this he aims to understand supply-chain trajectories and identify practical ways for industry and society to improve longterm outcomes.
Panelists:
Dr Juliana Segura-Salazar, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland
Prof. Peng Wang, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Damien Giurco, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
Prof. Mohan Yellishetty, Resources Engineering, Monash University
Prof. Vladimir Strezov, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
Bernardo Mendonca SeverianoInstitute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney