Initiated by: Sien Van den broeke from Sherbrooke, Quebec
Whereas:
The deep seabeds play an essential role in the health of marine species and ecosystems
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is responsible for protecting international seabeds (the Area)
ISA is discussing adopting rushed and inadequate regulations on mining of the deep seabed in the Area
The Metals Company, a Canadian corporation, holds exploration contracts with ISA for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean
The Metals Company bypassed ISA by filing an application to mine these deep seabeds under American jurisdiction pursuant to the DSHMRA
If mining were to begin in the Area under the DSHMRA, it would amount to a violation of international law under UNCLOS
In 2023, Canada announced its support for a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters
Consistent with its international commitments, Canada has a duty to protect the Area
Deep sea mining is considered an unwise and uneconomic activity that is incompatible with a sustainable future.
History:
Open for signature: June 25, 2026
Closed for signature: September 23, 2026
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The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is responsible for protecting international seabeds (the Area); ISA is discussing adopting rushed and inadequate regulations on mining of the deep seabed in the Area; The Metals Company, a Canadian corporation, holds exploration contracts with ISA for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean; The Metals Company bypassed ISA by filing an application to mine these deep seabeds under American jurisdiction pursuant to the DSHMRA; If mining were to begin in the Area under the DSHMRA, it would amount to a violation of international law under UNCLOS; In 2023, Canada announced its support for a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters; Consistent with its international commitments, Canada has a duty to protect the Area; and Deep sea mining is considered an unwise and uneconomic activity that is incompatible with a sustainable future. We, the undersigned, Oceans North,, MiningWatch Canada and (Green)
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