Assessing environmental implications associated with global copper demand and supply scenarios from 2010 to 2050

摘要: Abstract Utilisation of resources is closely linked to population growth and economic technological development. Hence, it expected that global resource demand will increase substantially over the next decades. This challenge currently partly addressed by UNEP-IRP scenario activity, where metals, non-metallic minerals, biomass availability consumption scenarios are being developed. Advancements in understanding environmental impacts induced anthropogenic activities indicate large-scale exploitation metal adversely affects natural environment. Global copper grow significantly decades, which likely result increasing stress can be problematic for efforts reduce footprint. research aims estimate implications from present mid-century applying a life cycle sustainability analysis (LCSA) methodology. The results related supply between 2010 2050 – e.g., carbon footprint estimated 100% 200%, depending on scenario. discusses main drivers growing shows potential focus areas mitigation policies.