Opinion / #deep-sea mining
If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.
Polisi & Kewangan
Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining
Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.
Seabed mining can affect fisheries and the flow-on social equity issues need to be addressed.
When forced labour practices are part of supply chains, it is reasonable to ascertain that environmental degradation may be present too.
All #deep-sea mining Opinion
21 December 2020
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