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FEATURE: Momentum gathers for new moratorium on deep sea mining ahead of key UN meeting

Published 11:07 on July 7, 2023  /  Last updated at 13:12 on July 7, 2023  / /  Biodiversity

Green groups, several countries, and scientist coalitions are urging for another moratorium on deep sea mining, days ahead of a decision on whether to start the exploitation of the ocean depths for critical raw materials and minerals is due to be taken at a UN meeting.
Green groups, several countries, and scientist coalitions are urging for another moratorium on deep sea mining, days ahead of a decision on whether to start the exploitation of the ocean depths for critical raw materials and minerals is due to be taken at a UN meeting.


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