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Tag: Oceans
Push to formalise deep sea mining regulations sparks concern
The Nauru Government’s two-year rule for deep sea mining has concerned environmental groups, but lawyers say what happens next is very unclear.
DeepGreen the main beneficiary of Nauru’s mining trigger
The Pacific Regional Civil Society groups say DeepGreen is the real beneficiary of the Nauru Government’s decision to trigger the start of seabed mining.
Deep-sea mining could start in two years after Nauru gives UN ultimatum
The International Seabed Authority has two years to finalise regulations governing the controversial industry after Nauru notified the UN body of plans to start mining.
Mining’s new frontier: Pacific nations caught in the rush for deep-sea riches
Miners are pushing hard to extract metals from the ocean floor, but there is mounting concern about what it might do to the marine environment
Pacific raise voices on impacts of Sea-level rise at UN Oceans meeting
The ICP21 meeting focused on sea-level rise and its impact on Pacific nations and their search for solutions.
Pacific islands call for coordinated regional approach to ocean observing
Pacific Islands Workshop calls for a regional strategy to optimise future ocean sensor deployments and support more national ocean stakeholder engagement activities.
Australia to protect the ocean and the environment
Australia will join the High Ambition Coalition to halt the loss of species and ecosystems.
Women at the helm of ocean stewardship
Ocean scientist says it is crucial to include a diversity of voices in the development of ocean projects.
Climate change is making ocean waves more powerful, threatening to erode many coastlines
Cut in greenhouse gas emissions in the Pacific Island countries can stop the worst effects of sea-level rise