Territories are challenging the International Seabed Authority's jurisdiction over high seas mining approvals and leadership.

The entities involved

• 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
• Cook Islands →

  country in the South Pacific Ocean in free association with New Zealand

  • Ewan Smith discussed the tourism industry leadership structure in the Cook Islands.Sun 00:06
  • High Commissioner and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands led a visit to an island, where an Ambassador discussed deep history.Sun 00:06

Related events

• Scientific expeditions are studying deep-sea resources and international bodies are monitoring critical mineral rights in the Cook Islands territory.Aug 13
• 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
• 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