The New York City Bar International Law and Environmental Law Committees Present Seabed Mining at a Crossroads: A Discourse on the Current Legal and Policy Perspectives

Join this panel for a discussion on key legal and policy developments at the intersection of seabed mining, environmental protection, and international governance. Panelists will outline the current administration’s initiatives to expand seabed mining in both U.S. and international waters and discuss the potential implications for marine ecosystems.

The conversation will examine the international and domestic legal frameworks that regulate seabed mining, highlight emerging trends, and explore how existing governance structures may need to evolve. Panelists will also consider potential reforms and how new approaches could ensure responsible and sustainable management of seabed resources.