Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) for Climate-Resilient Pacific

The Pacific needs climate-resilient infrastructure, but traditional construction drives high carbon emissions. This side event introduces Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), a breakthrough green technology that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 40% compared to ordinary Portland cement by substituting clinker with locally available calcined clay and limestone. Co-hosted by Fiji’s Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources and UNDP Fiji, the session addresses technical readiness, policy integration, and regional supply chains. Attendees will discover how transitioning to green building materials reduces import reliance, builds local green jobs, and aligns national development with global 1.5°C climate goals. The initiative also demonstrates how resource-owning communities can participate in sustainable mineral value chains, creating local livelihoods while promoting responsible resource stewardship and climate-resilient development. Format: PowerPoint Presentation Panel Discussion Launching of the MRD Geoscientific Data Dashboard Presentation: Overview of the Blue Concrete Initiative: Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) Professor Daniel Franks, Director, Sustainable Minerals Institute