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<p>The UK’s approach is both precautionary and conditional. As a responsible international
actor and Party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the
UK is fully engaged in the negotiations underway at the International Seabed Authority
(ISA) and will work closely with partners who are committed to ensuring the highest
environmental standards are embedded in the Regulatory framework of the ISA.</p><p>
</p><p>We would engage in public consultation ahead of making a decision to issue
any UK-sponsored deep sea mining exploitation licence.</p>
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