Before we leave the subject of oceans, back to the question of how and who their protection is managed by. Some of the planet's smaller nation states have a potentially significant, and we think long overdue influence on how the oceans surrounding th…
The Millennium Atoll in Kiribati, the Pacific state that is sponsoring Michael Lodge for re-election as ISA leader. Photograph: Mauricio Handler/Getty
Before we leave the subject of oceans, back to the question of how and who their protection is managed by. Some of the planet's smaller nation states have a potentially significant, and we think long overdue influence on how the oceans surrounding them will be protected:
Deep-sea mining exploration trials under way in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Mexico. Photograph: Richard Baron/The Metals Company
Marking a pivotal moment for the fate of the barely known ecosystems on the ocean floor, 168 nations will decide this week who will head the International Seabed Authority
Leticia Carvalho is clear what the problem is with the body she hopes to be elected to run: "Trust is broken and leadership is missing." Later this week, at the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica, nations negotiating rules governing deep-sea mining face a critical vote that could impact the nascent industry for years: who should be the next leader of the regulatory body?
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