Deep Sea Mining tests the UNCLOS convention authority within the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.

The entities involved

• Hawaii →

  state of the United States of America

  • El Niño drives heat waves and drought risk, with Pacific Ocean conditions affecting global weather patterns across regions including California, Colorado, and the Indian Ocean.Mon 15:20
  • Hurricanes Nolo and Polo approach Hawaii's Pacific Coast, prompting watches and county closures.Mon 07:56
• International Seabed Authority →

  Intergovernmental body to regulate mineral-related activities on the seabed

  • The United States is attempting to appropriate seabed resources, while Russia has formally rejected US claims regarding the continental shelf.Mon 10:27
  • Nauru, a Pacific Island country, announced its voluntary withdrawal from the ICC amid criticism over deep sea mining rule delays.Thu 03:59

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• Jane Kelsey analyzes ISDS risks related to the deep-sea mining push involving the International Seabed Authority.Aug 25
• Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum met in Suva to discuss the global deep-sea mining process involving the International Seabed Authority.Aug 31