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High-Level Roundtable—Islands and Digital Transformation

The transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy has increased
demand for mining of precious metals and resources. At the center is the
prospect of seabed mining to extract minerals from the ocean floor. Island
nations are at an impasse, weighing the projected impacts, costs, and
opportunities. What lies ahead for seabed mining in terms of governance,
regulations, and impact to ocean health, the states, and the region at large?

*This is a pre-recording from the 2023 Indo-Pacific Islands Dialogue held in partnership with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in New York City.

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Published on January 17, 2024
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