Source: Scoop
Author: Pacific Parliamentarians Alliance on Deep Sea Mining (PPADSM)
The Pacific Parliamentarians Alliance on Deep Sea Mining (PPADSM) acknowledged announcements from the Fiji Government and two philanthropic organisations in support of various efforts to ensure that the Pacific Ocean is safeguarded from deep seabed mining (DSM), which poses significant threats to marine ecosystems and biodiversity, and serves no benefit to Pacific peoples.
Source: RNZ
Author: Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor
Palau is the first small island developing state to host a large event like Our Ocean, hosting more than 500 delegates from over 80 countries. As a Pacific island, Palau is on the front line of the potential impacts of deep-sea mining.
Continue reading Palau hosts Our Ocean Conference and speaks out against deep-sea mining
Source: The Guardian
Author: Karen McVeigh
The UN-affiliated organisation that oversees deep-sea mining, a controversial new industry, has been accused of failings of transparency after an independent body responsible for reporting on negotiations was kicked out.
Continue reading Seabed regulator accused of deciding deep sea’s future ‘behind closed doors’
Source: Mining Watch Canada
As the International Seabed Authority meets in Jamaica, a petition asking for a global moratorium on deep seabed mining, signed by more than 4000 Canadians, goes to the government for a response.
Continue reading Canadians Call for a Moratorium on Deep Seabed Mining
Source: Fair Finance Guide Japan
A new report published by Fair Finance Guide Japan urges financial institutions to become actors in preventing the destruction and exploitation of the high seas.
Continue reading Fair Finance Guide Japan urges support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining
Source: Radio France Inter
This week on France Inter radio, Presidential candidate Yannick Jadot calls for seabed protection.
Continue reading French presidential candidate calls for seabed protection
