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June 18, 2026
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Ocean conference: Kenya becomes 42nd country to support deep seabed mining pause

Ocean conference: Kenya becomes 42nd country to support deep seabed mining pause

Kenya has joined the growing global movement calling for a precautionary pause or moratorium on Deep Seabed Mining, becoming the 42nd country to take this position as pressure mounts to safeguard fragile ocean ecosystems...

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Kenya has become the 42nd country to support a precautionary pause or moratorium on deep seabed mining, adding momentum to global efforts to protect fragile ocean ecosystems.

  • 42 countries now support a pause or moratorium on deep seabed mining.
  • Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary for Mining for Kenya, announced the decision at the 11th Our Oceans Conference.
  • The move emphasizes a lack of sufficient scientific understanding to guide deep seabed mining decisions and advocates for circular economy pathways as a sustainable alternative.

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