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Deep Sea Mining: Policy Considerations and Implications for the United States

This briefing is an opportunity to dive into the current state of deep-sea mining, national and international regulations, and policy recommendations for the United States. As a potential new, abundant and secure source of critical minerals, progress towards commercial deep-sea mining is underway. This briefing will provide a brief background and focus on relevant legislation. Our panel will offer perspectives on the geopolitics of deep-sea mining, international collaboration, and environmental, social and techno-economic considerations in policy making.

featuring:

Kristin Hengstebeck
Director of Business Development & Market Research, North America | The Metals Company

Dr. Caitlin Keating-Bitonti
Analyst in Natural Resources Policy | Congressional Research Service

Dr. Seaver Wang
Co-Director of Climate and Energy | Breakthrough Institute

Dr. Duncan Wood
VP of Strategy and new Initiatives | Wilson Center

moderated by:

James Borton
Non-resident Senior Fellow | Johns Hopkins SAIS Foreign Policy Institute

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