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Coming Soon Legal Perspectives on Deep Sea Mining: Ocean Resources and Sustainable Development

Legal Perspectives on Deep Sea Mining: Ocean Resources and Sustainable Development

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  • Publisher: Springer International
  • ISBN: 9783032208125
  • Published In: December 2026
  • Format: Hardback
  • Jurisdiction: Switzerland ? Disclaimer:
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This book explores how law can safeguard the marine environment in the era of deep-sea mining.

In our increasingly interconnected and resource-intensive world, the demand for mineral resources has reached unprecedented levels. Rapid industrialization, technological advancements, and a growing global population have intensified our reliance on minerals: for electronics, renewable energy systems, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

This escalating demand has pushed humanity to explore new frontiers, with the deep sea emerging as a potential reservoir of untapped resources. As terrestrial deposits become harder to access, the allure of deep-sea minerals grows ever more compelling.

Yet, with opportunity comes responsibility. Balancing economic interests with the preservation of fragile and largely unexplored deep-sea ecosystems requires robust and enforceable legal frameworks. Since the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1982, international law has sought to govern ocean resources while protecting the environment.

This book offers a meticulous examination of these legal frameworks, environmental considerations, and the governance of deep-sea mineral exploration. It provides a comprehensive foundation in ocean law, covering the intricacies of international regulations, state rights, regulatory challenges, and also addressing social dimensions and human rights considerations.

1.
Importance of the Law of the Sea
2.
Introduction to Deep Sea Mining
3.
Historical Context
4.
Legal Framework Governing Deep-Sea Mining
5.
Deep Sea Mining Technologies
6.
Environmental Impacts of Deep-Sea Mining
7.
Social Dimensions
8.
Governance and International Cooperation
9.
Conclusion

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