International discussions regarding the regulations and potential start of deep-sea mining (DSM) continued in Jamaica this year at the International Seabed Authority (ISA)—the United Nations governing body formed under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) that oversees all activities relating to marine mineral resources found on the seabed of international waters (otherwise known as ‘the Area’).
2024 marked the 29th Session at the ISA (ISA29), with Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) in attendance as official Observers advocating on behalf of 350,000+ concerned global citizens to protect our deep sea against this harmful and extractive industry.
