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The media play an important role as a source of information for the public, which assists in educating and raising awareness on issues, such as SBM. “In order to develop a meaningful and constructive dialogue on this topic, it is fundamental that statements and positions are fairly and accurately recorded” said Herman.
Read MoreOn June 23rd at the New Hope church, Tutakimoa, the Seabed Minerals Authority were pleased to present the SBM amendment bill 2020 to the public for consultation. The presentation covered the background of the SBM Act 2019 before focusing on the proposed amendments.
Read MoreThere was overwhelming support from all sectors to explore our ocean for more knowledge, data and information, he said, to make the most informed decisions related to harvesting the minerals and improving the lives of Cook Islands people.
Read MoreThe proposed amendments aim to achieve the purpose of the Act and reflect best practice. The result is a strong and robust legislative framework.
Read More“So a consequence of that is the demand for minerals associated with a low carbon economy that leads us to the question then of how these metals going to be sourced, if we are going to move to that low carbon economy.”
Read More“Government will not allow the commercial recovery of our nodules unless we are satisfied that there is efficient information on how to minimise any potential environmental impacts. Exploration is a fundamental key to understanding our environment….. without exploration we are not going to have a realistic way of gaining a better understanding of the deep-sea environment.”
Read More“The gathering of scientific data and information will help improve our understanding of the biodiversity of the deep sea ecosystems and functions, and assist decision-makers in identifying the best measures to safeguard the marine environment.”
Read MoreWe are proud to be one of the Pacific nations leading the way in seabed minerals. From the beginning we have recognised the part this can play in our future economic viability and want to reaffirm our intent to conserve and use these sustainably.
Read MoreThe gathering of scientific data and information will help improve our understanding of the biodiversity of the deep sea ecosystems and functions, and assist decision-makers in identifying the best measures to safeguard the marine environment. This, PIANGO and the Authority agree on.
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