In search of rare earths: geosciences in the energy transition

Continue the 2025 edition of the Bar des Sciences with the evening event: "In search of rare earths: geosciences in the energy transition".

In a rapidly changing world, the energy transition is a major challenge. However, green technologies rely on raw materials extracted from underground, raising crucial questions: Do we have enough resources to carry out this energy revolution? How can we make mining more environmentally friendly? Could the circular economy make it possible to close mines?

This Science Bar invites you to explore these questions alongside specialists who will share their knowledge and exchange ideas with the public.

Bénédicte Cenki (Geosciences) is a lecturer in geology who studies the formation of critical metals in the earth's crust and the search for minerals essential to sustainable technologies.

Clément Bonnet (Art-DEV) is a senior lecturer in economics. His work focuses on the energy transition and assessing the drivers and barriers to progress.

The Bar des Sciences has become one of Montpellier's leading events for scientific culture, offering once a month, from January to June, a participatory debate on major scientific and societal issues. Come and discuss, debate and put your questions to the experts!