mining ban

26 November, 2016

Source: Deep Sea Mining Campaign

NGOs and civil society from Papua New Guinea and around the world challenge the development of regulations for deep sea mining by the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Their call for a ban on this frontier industry highlights the need for debate on progressing deep sea mining when alternatives are available.

Continue reading The Sinking Titanic: International Seabed Authority and Mining the Common Heritage of Humankind

24 May, 2016

Source: Deep Sea Mining Campaign

LONDON | This morning, NGOs and civil society are outside the 5th Annual Deep Sea Mining Summit calling for a ban on a potentially environmentally destructive “frontier” industry. They are calling on the EU to stop funding such reckless development activities and are standing in solidarity with NGOs, churches and community across the Pacific.

Continue reading From the Pacific to London: Ban Seabed Mining