The Threat of Seabed mining: In the Pacific and international waters

Event details

  • Thursday | June 2, 2022
  • 12:30 pm
  • On Zoom

This webinar will cover seabed mining proposals in the Pacific and internationally, opposition from Pacific communities, and the alliance of politicians against the threat of seabed mining. Our speakers will discuss the impacts on local communities, the International Seabed Authority’s rush to mining, and the need for urgent political action to protect our Ocean.

The webinar is aimed directly at the Aotearoa/New Zealand Government and framing the rationale behind taking global leadership.

Confirmed guest speakers are: Teanau Tuiono, Green MP, and Pelenatita Kara, deepsea mining national campaign manager, Civil Society Tonga.

Register here.