IEPG8604A-S15
Deep Seabed Mining
With 26 leases granted for deep seabed mineral exploration in the international seabed Area and many more within national waters, deep seabed mining is no longer the stuff of science fiction. The International Seabed Authority, the organization charged with administering international seabed mining activities on behalf of humankind, has just begun to consider regulations to govern exploitation of seabed minerals, starting with manganese nodules.
This weekend workshop will explore the relevant principles, rules and regulations already in place for deep seabed mining-related activities, learn what makes the deep seabed different from coastal and terrestrial environments, and discuss options for translating the principle of the “common heritage of mankind” introduced by UNCLOS, together with modern concepts of precaution and ecosystem-based management, into practical rules and standards to guide future seabed mining. Students will review these issues from a variety of stakeholder perspectives and develop proposals to inform discussions at the International Seabed Authority.
- Term:
- Spring 2015 - MIIS, MIIS Workshop
- Location:
- Morse B206(MRSE B206)
- Schedule:
- 6:00pm-9:00pm on Friday at MRSE B206 (Feb 27, 2015 to Feb 27, 2015)
9:00am-5:00pm on Saturday at MRSE B206 (Feb 28, 2015 to Feb 28, 2015)
9:00am-3:00pm on Sunday at MRSE B206 (Mar 1, 2015 to Mar 1, 2015) - Type:
- Workshop
- Instructors:
- Kristina Gjerde
- Subject:
- Intl Environmental Policy
- Department:
- Intl Environmental Policy
- Division:
- Intl Policy & Management
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- MIIS Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 20947
- Subject Code:
- IEPG
- Course Number:
- 8604
- Section Identifier:
- A