Vanuatu fights for marine protection at pivotal UN deep-sea mining meeting

Vanuatu has taken a leading role in a bloc of nations fighting to keep marine environment protection on the main agenda of the UN organisation responsible for developing global regulations for seabed mining.

The assembly of the Kingston-based International Seabed Authority is meeting this week with a packed program, including a vote to pick the next secretary-general who could significantly influence the environmental constraints set on mining.

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