Latest talks fail to solve deep sea mining regulation spat

Published 10:59 on March 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:59 on March 30, 2024  / /  Biodiversity, International

Countries failed to reach an agreement on a consolidated text on commercial deep sea mining regulations at the first part of the 29th Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as metal companies are pressing to apply for permits even in the absence of a framework.
Countries failed to reach an agreement on a consolidated text on commercial deep sea mining regulations at the first part of the 29th Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as metal companies are pressing to apply for permits even in the absence of a framework.


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