The United Nations has launched a panel to promote responsible extraction of critical energy transition minerals. This panel, co-chaired by Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko and Director-General Ditte Juul Jørgensen, aims to develop global principles for sustainable and equitable mineral extraction. The initiative addresses the rising demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel essential for renewable energy technologies. The panel's work is crucial to ensuring these minerals are sourced in ways that uphold environmental and social standards, supporting the global transition to clean energy and sustainable development​.