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In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, containing 17 key goals. The achievement of these goals is being promoted at different levels and through various political agendas. A selection of these goals will be examined with respect to the mining and energy sector. Possible consequences for the industry, especially potential contributions to the achievement of these goals, are discussed. The increasing digital transformation and automation of mining processes (Smart Mining), the design of the energy transition to renewables as well as the coupling of existing infrastructure with new forms of use in a holistic approach will play an essential role. Since the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are far-reaching but not legally binding, special attention is also paid to the European Green Deal of the European Commission for 2019 to 2024. Planned measures and potential effects are outlined. Finally, possible contributions of the academic sector are presented by examples of a new cooperation of the RWTH Aachen University.
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Frenz, W., Preuße, A., Gurgel, M.J.M. (2022). Role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and of the European Green Deal in View of the Mining and Energy Sector. In: Frenz, W., Preuße, A. (eds) Yearbook of Sustainable Smart Mining and Energy 2021. Yearbook of Sustainable Smart Mining and Energy - Technical, Economic and Legal Framework, vol 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84315-1_1
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