After three weeks of negotiations at the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, it is clear: There will be no green light for deep-sea mining until at least 2025. However, the debate on a moratorium was prevented – and the authority is under criticism for non-transparent structures and conflicts of interest.
Von Leonie Düngefeld
Nach den dreiwöchigen Verhandlungen der Internationalen Meeresbodenbehörde in Jamaika steht fest: Für den Tiefseebergbau gibt es bis mindestens 2025 kein grünes Licht. Die Debatte um ein Moratorium wurde jedoch verhindert – und die Behörde steht für intransparente Strukturen und Interessenkonflikte in der Kritik.
Von Leonie Düngefeld
Just Energy Transition Partnerships are intended to promote decarbonization in developing and emerging countries, such as South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam and Senegal. But the agreements reached so to date have neglected social justice aspects. This poses risks – including for climate action.
Von Redaktion Table
A recent study shows enormous potential for storing CO2 in ancient submarine volcanoes. Regions off Portugal's coast indicate favorable geology. The narrative fits well with the current focus on CCS, but it has its gaps.
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