Indonesia urged to reject deep-sea mining at UN forum

A coalition of Indonesian civil society groups is urging the government to take a firm stance against deep-sea mining. The Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Indonesia Coalition has called on the government to support a moratorium on the practice at the international level.

The coalition wants Indonesia to actively reject deep-sea mining during the upcoming session of the International Seabed Authority. This international body regulates mining activities in the seabed beyond national jurisdiction. The call highlights growing concerns among environmental groups about the potential ecological impacts of extracting minerals from the ocean floor.

PWYP Indonesia emphasizes the need for a precautionary approach, advocating for a halt to exploratory and exploitation activities until potential environmental risks are fully understood and mitigated. Their appeal to the government underscores the importance of Indonesia's role in shaping global environmental policy within the framework of the UN.