Deep seabed mining lacks social legitimacy

Jaeckel, Aline; Harden‐Davies, Harriet; Amon, Diva J.; Grient, Jesse van der; Hanich, Quentin A; Leeuwen, Judith van; Niner, Holly J.; Seto, Katherine

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“…Although no deep-sea mining has as yet occurred, there are major sustainability and equity concerns (Jaeckel et al, 2023;Levin et al, 2020;Wilde et al, 2023). These include intense and irreversible damage to some of the planet's most pristine and poorly understood habitats across enormous scales, which could have knock-on effects on ecosystem services such as climate resilience, fisheries production, and marine genetic resources, as well as critically important cultural connections between humans and the deep ocean (Amon et al, 2022b;Jaeckel et al, 2023;Le et al, 2017;Tilot et al, 2021). Negative social and economic effects are also possible from this unproven industry, particularly for developing states; e.g.…”

Section: Human-wildlife Conflict Militarization and Conservation In S...mentioning

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“…Negative social and economic effects are also possible from this unproven industry, particularly for developing states; e.g. Papua New Guinea saw losses of over USD 100 million when a partnership with a Global North deep-sea mining entity collapsed (Jaeckel et al, 2023). These risks are compounded by a lack of science to guide effective decisionmaking and management (Amon et al, 2022a).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The recent trend of partnerships between private deep-sea mining companies and developing states might also jeopardize the original objectives (Willaert, 2022). There are no governance frameworks, no robust and inclusive engagement of all those with a stake, and no transparent decisionmaking processes (Jaeckel et al, 2023;Morgera and Lily, 2022;Wilde et al, 2023). Furthermore, and ultimately, the reliance on these minerals maintains relationships whereby the lands and ocean in the south and a global commons (international waters) serve only as inputs to maintain lifestyles in the north, with potentially profound geopolitical and social implications (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Equity and justice should underpin the discourse on tipping points

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Gianelli,

Achieng

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Earth Syst. Dynam.

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Abstract. Radical and quick transformations towards sustainability will be fundamental to achieving a more sustainable future. However, deliberate interventions to reconfigure systems will result in winners and losers, with the potential for greater or lesser equity and justice outcomes. Positive tipping points (PTPs) have been proposed as interventions in complex systems with the aim to (a) reduce the likelihood of negative Earth system tipping points and/or (b) increase the likelihood of achieving just social foundations. However, many narratives around PTPs often do not take into account the entire spectrum of impacts the proposed alternatives could have or still rely on narratives that maintain current unsustainable behaviours and marginalize many people (i.e. do not take “b” into account). One such example is the move from petrol-based to electric vehicles. An energy transition that remains based on natural resource inputs from the Global South must be unpacked with an equity and justice lens to understand the true cost of this transition. There are two arguments why a critical engagement with these and other similar proposals needs to be made. First, the idea of transitioning through a substitution (e.g. of fuel) while maintaining the system structure (e.g. of private vehicles) may not necessarily be conceived as the kind of radical transformation being called for by global scientific bodies like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Second, and probably more importantly, the question of positive for whom, positive where, and positive how must be considered. In this paper, we unpack these narratives using a critical decolonial view from the south and outline their implications for the concept of tipping points.

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Achieng

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“…As a result, global governance does not leave a lot of conceptual space for the capabilities approach and ILKS to study the complex dynamics of socioecological systems responding to the uncertainties and rapid changes as predicted by the scientific community (IPBES, 2019;IPCC, 2023). At the same time, the contemporary ocean governance science-policy interfaceas elaborated in the following sectionvery much excludes ILKS from governance practices and processes (see Jaeckel et al, 2023 for the case of deep-sea mining). The section continues with a discussion of how to develop capabilities for ocean governance.…”

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Building Capabilities for Earth System Governance

Prantl,

Barros-Platiau,

Inoue

et al. 2024

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This Element develops a new Strategic Capabilities Framework for studying and steering complex socio-ecological systems. It is driven by the central question of what are the most essential capabilities that ought to be fostered for addressing the fundamental 21st Century environmental challenges and Earth system transformations. The author's objective is to innovate transformative ideas toward better climate and ocean governance that are of interest both to academics and policymakers in the field. Rather than investigating the design and effectiveness of institutions in governing the climate and the oceans, the authors offer an alternative approach starting from the assumption that global governance arrangements must be informed by the capabilities of the communities affected. This Element aims to offer out-of-the-box thinking about capabilities-focused and community-centered frameworks that align multi-level systems of governance with the fundamental challenges of global environmental change. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

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“…With the global shift towards electri cation and renewables-aligned with ambitious commitments like the UN Paris Agreement-the demand for metals and minerals is surging (Bullock et al, 2021). Diverse solutions, including space (Cilliers et al, 2023;Sonter, 1997) and deep-sea mining (Jaeckel et al, 2023;Kaikkonen et al, 2021;Sharma et al, 2015), are under exploration to meet this demand, each with unique environmental and societal considerations under scrutiny.…”

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Statewide analysis of U.S. Metal Waste and Industrial Residues Trade Dynamics from 2002 to 2022

Bourtsalas

2023

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Amidst growing global apprehensions surrounding metal and mineral waste management and trade, this study aims to elucidate the patterns and impacts of such waste, focusing predominantly on the United States. Analyzing data from 2002–2022 for exports and 2008–2022 for imports, it explores state-specific trends, trade dynamics, and their environmental and economic implications. Results reveal the trade of approximately 430 million tons of materials, with 84% constituting exports. While ash, slags, and some metals exhibit a negative trade balance, commodities like Ferrous, Copper, and Aluminum waste and scrap display a notably positive trade balance. Distinct state preferences and international partnerships exist, with California and Washington emerging as leaders in exports and imports, respectively. Internationally, Turkey and China are the main recipients of U.S. exports, and Canada and South Africa are principal contributors to U.S. imports. Economic and environmental analyses reveal marginal advantages of electrorefining in metal recovery, emphasizing its environmental efficiency. Initial assessments of systems focusing on mineral recovery show negative differences, but inclusive of savings from resource extraction and waste avoidance, results are favorable. Conclusively, this study advocates for a shift in waste perception, emphasizing the need for innovative technologies, strategic policies, and international collaborations to unlock the untapped potentials in metal and mineral waste management, promoting global sustainability.

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Deep seabed mining lacks social legitimacy

Abstract: The impacts of deep seabed mining on people have not been sufficiently researched or addressed. Using a legitimacy framework, we discuss the social-equity dimensions of this emerging industry in the ocean commons.

Cited by 17 publications

References 23 publications

Equity and justice should underpin the discourse on tipping points

Equity and justice should underpin the discourse on tipping points

Building Capabilities for Earth System Governance

Statewide analysis of U.S. Metal Waste and Industrial Residues Trade Dynamics from 2002 to 2022

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