Critical Natural Resources: Challenging the Current Discourse and Proposal for a Holistic Definition

Schellens, Marie K.; Gisladottir, Johanna

doi:10.3390/resources7040079

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“…One of the successful tactics for the development of SMEs is the utilisation of natural resources as a source of inspiration and creativity [19]. Natural resources are resources that are gained from nature and can be exploited for a variety of human requirements, such as industrial raw materials, food, medicine, and energy [20]. Natural resources can also be defined as resources that are found in the environment.…”

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Utilisation of Natural Resources as a Source of Inspiration and Innovation in SME Development

Ausat,

Velmurugan,

Mazil

et al. 2023

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Natural resources are an invaluable asset for every country. Utilisation of natural resources can also provide inspiration and innovation in the development of SMEs which is currently one of the important sectors in the Indonesian economy. This research will review the literature related to the potential of natural resources that can be utilised in the development of SMEs as well as strategies that can be used to develop SMEs by utilising natural resources. The research in question is primarily qualitative in nature. The techniques employed to acquire information involve attentive observation and meticulous note-taking, followed by analytical procedures such as data reduction, visualisation, and inference. The results showed that the potential in natural resource utilisation is huge and can provide significant benefits to the local and national economy. SMEs that utilise natural resources effectively and sustainably can increase the added value of products, improve product competitiveness in the global market, and create new jobs. The government, industry players, and the community collaborate in order to make use of natural resources as a source of inspiration and innovation in the process of developing SMEs

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Utilisation of Natural Resources as a Source of Inspiration and Innovation in SME Development

Ausat,

Velmurugan,

Mazil

et al. 2023

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“…An energy system powered by clean energy technologies differs fundamentally from one fueled by traditional hydrocarbon resources [62]. Moreover, the management of critical resources requires special guidance [75]. Thus, organizational, technological, and structural preparations are needed, along with special resources.…”

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Russian Arctic Mineral Resources Sustainable Development in the Context of Energy Transition, ESG Agenda and Geopolitical Tensions

Dmitrieva

Solovyova

2023

Energies

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The Arctic region is well-known as a source of energy and mineral resources. Developing these resources by means of responsible practices could provide the world’s economy with strategically and critically important types of minerals. As a result, the role of the Arctic’s resource potential and the approaches used to develop it are gradually changing. In current conditions, it is crucial to strike a balance between existing needs and long-term demand for traditional energy sources or critical materials, such as rare and rare-earth minerals. Achieving this balance will result in sustainable growth, meeting ESG agenda targets while considering national security priorities, and devising novel approaches to sustainable project financing. However, there is controversy between existing strategies and plans based on low-carbon development and reality, which creates new macroeconomic and geopolitical obstacles that need to be overcome. The primary goal of this research is to substantiate the necessity of transforming the Russian Arctic’s mineral resource exploration in the context of global and national changes. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary trends and tendencies influencing the exploration of the Arctic’s resources, as well as a general vision of the current situation in the energy sector. Research methods include content analysis and synthesis, generalization, decomposition, elements of strategic analysis, planning and forecasting, statistical methods, econometric modeling methods, and scenario planning. An upgraded concept of sustainable development based on six key components is proposed and discussed. Recommendations are provided on how to improve the existing system of long-term planning and forecasting to reduce the high level of macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. The role of Russian Artic resources is determined in light of the shift in resource use.

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“…As a highlight of the ambiguity involved with defining 'raw materials criticality' , Schellens and Gisladottir [9] gave a list of 23 distinct definitions across various review articles and gave a suggestion for a holistic definition. Alonso et al [1] identified 14 raw materials criticality features/metrics from 12 articles and sorted these into two categories: (a) institutional inefficiencies that cause resource unavailability and (b) physical constraints on amount and quality of resources.…”

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The sustainable materials roadmap

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Our ability to produce and transform engineered materials over the past 150 years is responsible for our high standards of living today, especially in the developed economies. Yet, we must carefully think of the effects our addiction to creating and using materials at this fast rate will have on the future generations. The way we currently make and use materials detrimentally affects the planet Earth, creating many severe environmental problems. It affects the next generations by putting in danger the future of economy, energy, and climate. We are at the point where something must drastically change, and it must change NOW. We must create more sustainable materials alternatives using natural raw materials and inspiration from Nature while making sure not to deplete important resources, i.e. in competition with the food chain supply. We must use less materials, eliminate the use of toxic materials and create a circular materials economy where reuse and recycle are priorities. We must develop sustainable methods for materials recycling and encourage design for disassembly. We must look across the whole materials life cycle from raw resources till end of life and apply thorough life cycle assessments based on reliable and relevant data to quantify sustainability.

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Critical Natural Resources: Challenging the Current Discourse and Proposal for a Holistic Definition

Cited by 10 publications

References 64 publications

Utilisation of Natural Resources as a Source of Inspiration and Innovation in SME Development

Utilisation of Natural Resources as a Source of Inspiration and Innovation in SME Development

Russian Arctic Mineral Resources Sustainable Development in the Context of Energy Transition, ESG Agenda and Geopolitical Tensions

The sustainable materials roadmap

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