International Seabed Authority (ISA)
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Mining minds before mining metals: a comparative analysis of deep-sea mining talent cultivation and China's strategic pathway in a contested international regime
The rapid advancement of deep-sea mining (DSM) necessitates a critical re-evaluation of strategic priorities. This analysis, "Mining Minds Before Mining Metals," posits that human capital—specifically, expertise in engineering, regulation, and international negotiation—will be the decisive factor in shaping the emerging DSM order. Comparing China’s approach to that of the United States, Japan, Germany, France, and the Republic of Korea, the study reveals China’s strength in resource base and policy support, yet identifies a need for expanded disciplinary training and “rule-literate” international talent.
Regulating project-associated greenhouse gas emissions from deep-seabed mining: a climate-sensitive EIA framework for the International Seabed Authority
Deep-seabed mining (DSM) presents a complex challenge, often framed as either a solution for clean energy or a threat to the ocean’s carbon sink. This Policy and Practice Review argues for a regulatory framework prioritizing the mitigation of project-associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—specifically, those from extraction and processing.