Forum
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CIRAN Forum – 16th June 2025
FULL PROGRAMME & PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
CIRAN Forum Event in Rovaniemi, Finland
in the framework of the OECD Conference
“Workshop on CRM Act and permitting minerals in and near areas of protected nature”
Stay tuned for all the news regarding the upcoming in-person CIRAN Community of Practice event in Rovaniemi – A workshop using the peer-learning methodology
Event details
- When? Monday, 16th of June, 2025
- Time: 08:30h – 16:00h EEST
- Where? University of Lapland (Rovaniemi, Finland)
- Who? If you are affected or represent a permitting authority, industry, academia, or any other relevant stakeholder, you are invited to join the discussion.
Subjects
- EU Critical Raw Materials Act
- Environmental impact assessment
- Technological aspects
- Environmental aspects
- Environmental protection vs need for CRMs
- Stakeholder engagement
Registration is now closed (in-person participation only)
Participation is FREE of charge for registered participants.
Registered participants will receive partial travel support to cover participation expenses.
If you didn’t manage to register via the online form, but would still like to attend, PLEASE EMAIL US to express your interest before the 15th of June:
Got any questions? Contact the organisers of the event:
- Ronald Arvidsson, Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU): ronald.arvidsson@sgu.se
- Nike Luodes, Geological Survey of Finland (GTK): nike.luodes@gtk.fi

The search for green solutions in mining
A lasting learning community
In order to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, CIRAN is establishing a community of practice, bringing together dedicated experts over time. This Forum connects mining and environmental permitting authorities, regional and local governments, managers of protected areas, geological surveys, industry associations and civil society representatives engaged in sustainable management of natural resources. With a focus on peer learning, capacity-building, and the dissemination of best practices, the Forum will remain active beyond the EU funding period