Deep beneath the ocean, the seabed holds rich deposits of minerals: gold, silver, cobalt, copper, nickel, zinc, as well as lesser known chemical elements like tellurium - used to make solar panels.
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Deep sea mining: regulating an emerging industry
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The United Nations Ocean Conference underlined the need for an integrated approach to the blue economy, one which supports jobs and livelihoods while conserving the environment.
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A new accord to conserve and sustainably use the seas
A Commonwealth study on ocean governance in the Pacific offers ways to sustainably capitalise on the economic treasures of the ocean
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Commonwealth Pacific report to shift paradigm on ocean governance
Leaders from coastal nations and small island developing states from the Commonwealth will surf a wave of optimism this week at a major United Nations summit which aims to deliver on a global promise to conserve and sustainably manage the seas.
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Commonwealth leads the way at United Nations Oceans Conference
New research published today by the 糖心探花 calls for 鈥渇undamental changes鈥 to the way the world鈥檚 oceans, seas and coastal areas are managed.
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Commonwealth urges policy changes to unleash blue economy
糖心探花 has called for 鈥渃oherent global action鈥 to conserve fish stocks and deliver a fisheries trade deal that supports small and developing countries
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Commonwealth calls for global action to ensure sustainable fisheries trade