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UN Leaders Urge Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining

6/10/2025

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At the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, Secretary-General António Guterres passionately called for a halt to unregulated deep-sea mining, emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard ocean biodiversity. French President Macron joined the plea, advocating for a moratorium. Together, they aim to rally support for a High Seas Treaty to protect 30% of the oceans by 2030.

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At the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, Secretary-General António Guterres passionately called for a halt to unregulated deep-sea mining, emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard ocean biodiversity. French President Macron joined the plea, advocating for a moratorium. Together, they aim to rally support for a High Seas Treaty to protect 30% of the oceans by 2030.