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Simon Ilse

Human Security Policy Advisor

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung e.V.

Human Security Policy Advisor

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung e.V.

Simon Ilse works on foreign and security policy at the Vienna Dialogue Office, exploring integrated and human security as well as feminist foreign policy. He previously headed the foundation’s Belgrade office.

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Security for Whom? Europe's Race for Rare Earth and the Human Cost in Myanmar

Europe’s race for rare earth elements – critical for the green and digital transition as well as the defense sector – rests on supply chains linked to conflict, environmental destruction, and human insecurity, as seen in Myanmar. This session examines the upstream realities of rare earth extraction and seeks to identify pathways towards supply chain governance that are committed to upholding human dignity for all.

Hotel Böglerhof , Hotel Böglerhof – Fichtensaal

14:00 - 15:30 Security for Whom? Europe's Race for Rare Earth and the Human Cost in Myanmar

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Simon Ilse

Simon Ilse on the Schedule 2026

Thursday, 03. September