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US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

“Deep seabed mining is key to unlocking a domestic source of critical minerals for the United States."

22 January 2026

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

“The real question is whether industry chooses to engage constructively, and be part of the solution, or remain on the sidelines."

19 January 2026

‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

NGOs are now working to make a target of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 legally binding.

19 January 2026

High Seas Treaty ratified, will come into force next year

High Seas Treaty ratified, will come into force next year

Ratification has been particularly fast for such a global instrument.

24 September 2025

Frontier coalition backs ocean carbon removal solution in US$31mn deal

Frontier coalition backs ocean carbon removal solution in US$31mn deal

Ocean alkalinity enhancement has a credible path to under US$100 per tonne.

27 August 2025

UN Ocean Conference ends with ‘momentum and missed chances’

UN Ocean Conference ends with ‘momentum and missed chances’

“After 20 years, the High Seas Treaty is finally within reach."

16 June 2025

Plastic production cap gets wave of new support at ocean conference

Global Plastics Treaty

Plastic production cap gets wave of new support at ocean conference

The ‘Nice wake up call for an ambitious plastics treaty’ has been welcomed by NGOs and business groups.

11 June 2025

What to expect from this week’s UN Ocean Conference?

What to expect from this week’s UN Ocean Conference?

From overfishing and deep sea mining to ocean acidification and plastic pollution, there is no shortage of issues to tackle in Nice this week.

10 June 2025

TNFD shares final disclosure guidelines for maritime industry as world leaders gather for oceans

TNFD shares final disclosure guidelines for maritime industry as world leaders gather for oceans

"Our ocean is critical to life on Earth and the resilience of our global economy, yet it remains underrepresented in most corporate and financial decision-making."

09 June 2025