Greenpeace Australia Pacific advocates for deep sea protection and calls for ambitious international efforts ahead of the ISA Assembly in Kingston.

The entities involved

• Greenpeace Australia Pacific →

  environmental organization

  Nothing else this week.

• 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
• Australian Government →

  federal government of Australia

  • The Australian Government offered a prize recognizing early achievements in aviation.Mon 16:59
  • The Australian Government is being called upon to repudiate a specific law.Mon 15:24

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• Talks were held regarding resource extraction regulation, with expert testimony provided on deep-sea threats involving the International Seabed Authority, Jamaica, and Reuters.Jul 29
• Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum met in Suva to discuss the global deep-sea mining process involving the International Seabed Authority.Aug 31
• Jane Kelsey analyzes ISDS risks related to the deep-sea mining push involving the International Seabed Authority.Aug 25
• The Australian Government and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade support international environmental initiatives.Sep 10
• The Hunter Floating Offshore Wind project, involving the Australian Government and SeaTwirl, is operating in a government-designated offshore wind zone and contributing to a demonstration project.Sep 23