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<p>The UK is fully engaged in the ongoing negotiations at the International Seabed
Authority (ISA) Council and Assembly, to agree deep sea mining exploitation regulations.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) leads the UK delegation to
the ISA. The UK’s policy is not to sponsor or support the issuing of any exploitation
licences for deep sea mining projects unless and until there is sufficient scientific
evidence about the potential impact on deep sea ecosystems, and strong enforceable
environmental Regulations, Standards and Guidelines have been developed by the ISA
and are in place. The UK’s approach is both precautionary and conditional.</p>
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