Tag: deep sea mining

“Striking the right balance between resource extraction and environmental preservation”: Jamaica’s Statement to the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, July 25, 2023

July 30, 2023

Sometimes, the nature of things is more or less nothing, to misquote the writer Aldous Huxley. Here is the Statement from Jamaica at the International Seabed Authority headquarters in Kingston, as the future of our oceans hangs in the balance. And “balance” is a word politicians love to use when talking about the environment. That balance always turns out to be tipped in favour of development. … More “Striking the right balance between resource extraction and environmental preservation”: Jamaica’s Statement to the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, July 25, 2023

On feminist orcas, endangered sharks, and predatory humans

July 23, 2023

I seem to be stuck in “ocean mode” at the moment: deep sea mining, and the creatures of the deep. Here I reflect on a TV series on the dangerous relationship between sharks and spear fishers in Jamaica; and a brilliant, fierce article by feminist Mona Eltahawy on the orcas that are ramming boats in Spain. … More On feminist orcas, endangered sharks, and predatory humans

Civil society strongly urges Jamaican Government to join the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining

July 11, 2023

Jamaican civil society groups and individuals are again expressing concern and urging the Jamaican Government to join them in their call for a moratorium on deep sea mining, as the International Seabed Authority begins deliberations at its downtown Kingston headquarters. While mining companies are lobbying, a growing number of countries is calling for a pause.Stay tuned for further developments as talks continue. … More Civil society strongly urges Jamaican Government to join the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining

Caribbean environmentalists galvanise to oppose deep sea mining, while Jamaica is poised to go ahead…

June 16, 2023

As Jamaica forges ahead to start exploring the Pacific Ocean for deep sea mining later this year, the non-profit Policy Forum Guyana is spearheading a collective Caribbean effort to lobby for a moratorium on activities promoting the destructive extractive activity. … More Caribbean environmentalists galvanise to oppose deep sea mining, while Jamaica is poised to go ahead…

Civil society groups urge Jamaican Government to join the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining

April 13, 2023

Jamaica Environment Trust responds to the Jamaican Government’s remarks on deep sea mining negotiations. JET and collaborators want the Government to go further and call for a moratorium on this proposed new extractive industry. … More Civil society groups urge Jamaican Government to join the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining

“Deep Sea Matters”: Young Jamaican activists take a dive into the issue of deep sea mining

February 10, 2023

The ambitious event organised by a group of collaborators to highlight the issue of deep sea mining was highly successful. On a warm and very breezy lunchtime on Thursday, January 26 at the University of the West Indies Mona campus in Kingston, there was a full house audience consisting of university students, high school students, … More “Deep Sea Matters”: Young Jamaican activists take a dive into the issue of deep sea mining

Deep sea mining: an undercover video, the French say “Non!” and an upcoming event you cannot miss

January 23, 2023

Quite a lot has been happening regarding the ongoing campaign against deep sea mining. Here goes… First, a quick reminder of an exciting event at the University of the West Indies Mona campus (Undercroft) on Thursday, January 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will include a Panel Discussion (starting at 12:00 noon), booth … More Deep sea mining: an undercover video, the French say “Non!” and an upcoming event you cannot miss

“Deep Sea Matters!” – Come view, learn, think, discuss, create, exchange views, at UWI Undercroft, January 26

January 16, 2023

Deep Sea Matters! Stop Deep Sea Mining! A special event to take place at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies Mona Campus in Kingston on Thursday, January 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn, discuss, participate! … More “Deep Sea Matters!” – Come view, learn, think, discuss, create, exchange views, at UWI Undercroft, January 26

“Stop plundering the sea floor”: Pressure mounts on deep sea mining company

December 13, 2022

It’s not often that I comment on stock market news (I am sure this must be the first time). But this is newsworthy! A company that has been at the forefront of efforts to get deep sea mining under way, The Metals Company (TMC), received a delisting notice from the NASDAQ stock exchange on December … More “Stop plundering the sea floor”: Pressure mounts on deep sea mining company