BRIEFING: Scrutiny grows over deep-sea mining permits ahead of UN talks

Published 16:39 on March 4, 2026 / Last updated at 16:39 on March 4, 2026 / / Insights (Briefings), International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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A new round of talks around deep-sea mining is set to take place in Jamaica next week amid growing tensions, as the International Seabed Authority (ISA) moves forward with an investigation into special permits.
A new round of talks around deep-sea mining is set to take place in Jamaica next week amid growing tensions, as the International Seabed Authority (ISA) moves forward with an investigation into special permits.


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