International Seabed Authority

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT NEEDS FOR EXPLORATION AND
EXPLOITATION OF DEEP SEABED MINERALS
29 November - 2 December 2011
Nadi, Fiji

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The International Seabed Authority in collaboration with the Government of Fiji and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) SOPAC Division is organising an International Workshop on Environmental Management Needs for Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Sea Minerals, to be held in Fiji Islands from 29 November to 2 December 2011.

This initiative reflects the increasing interest and associated concerns on the potential impacts of deep sea minerals exploration and mining and how responsible authorities (i.e. governments and the ISA) will regulate this emerging economic development opportunity in a sustainable manner both within national jurisdiction and in the Area.

The objectives of this workshop are:

The workshop will be held at the Sofitel Fiji Resort, Nadi, Fiji Islands from 29 November to 2 December 2011. It will be hosted by the Fiji Government and co-organised by the International Seabed Authority and SPC/SOPAC Division.

Although neither the Authority nor SPC/SOPAC can provide financial support, anyone interested in participating in the workshop can contact Adam Cook (acook@isa.org.jm). There is also no registration fee for interested participants.

 WORKING GROUP REPORTS 

The working group discussions at the workshop resulted in each group producing a small report.  The drafts of these reports are linked below.  As discussed in Fiji, these reports will form the basis of a short technical study to be produced in 2012.  We are not opening the documents for major discussion as this was carried out during the workshop.  We also do not require comments on formatting or editing as these will be finalised when the technical study is produced.  However, if you were at the workshop and feel that there are any issues that were discussed but not reflected in the documents below please email Adam Cook (acook at isa.org.jm) as soon as possible, copying the chairs/rappporteurs of the relevant working group.  Comments submitted after 25th December 2011 will not be considered.

WG1 - EIS   |    WG2 - Legal Issues  |    WG3 - Capacity

OPENING SPEECHES  

• Dr. Russell Howorth, Director - SOPAC Division, Secretariat of the Pacific Community
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• Honourable Minister Timoci Natuva, Minister of Works and Public Utilities, Fiji Government 
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PRESENTERS  

	Jim Hein, USGS Marine mineral resources of the Asia-Pacific region within and beyond national jurisdiction Abstract | Presentation | Global marine potential for rare earth elements (REEs) and recent developments Abstract | Presentation |
	Ray Binns, CSIRO Seafloor massive sulphide (SMS) potential within and beyond national jurisdiction in the Asia-Pacific region Abstract | Presentation
	Nii A Odunton, Secretary-General, ISA The International Seabed Authority: Structure and functions Abstract | Presentation
	Michael Lodge, ISA The legal regime for the development of the mineral resources of the Area Abstract | Presentation
	Hannah Lily, SPC The legal regime for the development of marine mineral resources within national jurisdiction Abstract | Presentation
	Charles Morgan, Planning Solutions Inc., The potential environmental impact of seabed mining Abstract | Presentation
	Robin Warner, The Australian National Centre for Ocean, Resources & Security International standards for the protection of the marine environment Abstract | Presentation
	Chuck Fisher, Pennsylvania State University What baseline and monitoring data are needed for environmental protection from marine mining in the Area? Abstract | Presentation
	Robert Heydon, Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. Status of technology relevant to the protection of the marine environment Abstract | Presentation
	Jan Steffen, IUCN/WWF Marine conservation perspectives and concerns for deep sea mining Abstract | Presentation
	Adam Cook, ISA The work of the Authority with respect to environmental baselines and impact assessment Abstract | Presentation
	Malcolm Clark, NIWA Standardization of environmental data Abstract | Presentation
	Akuila Tawake, SPC/SOPAC SOPAC Deep Sea Mining Project Abstract | Presentation
	Nic Bax, University of Tasmania Outcomes of the Western South Pacific Regional Workshop to Facilitate the Description of Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs) Abstract | Presentation
	Samantha Smith, Nautilus Minerals Inc. Case study: Nautilus Minerals Inc. Solwara 1 project Abstract | Presentation
	CASE STUDIES
	TONGA Paula Taumoepeau, Manager, Tonga Nautilus Abstract | Presentation
	COOK ISLANDS  Paul Lynch, Adviser to the Minister of Natural Resources and Minerals  and Seabed Mining Taskforce, Cook Islands Abstract | Presentation
	PAPUA NEW GUINEA Lyndah Brown-Kola, Mineral Resources Authority, Papua New Guinea Abstract | Presentation
	FIJI Malakai Finau, Ministry of Lands and Minerals Resources, Government of Fiji Abstract | Presentation
	NAURU Bryan Starr, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment, Government of Nauru Abstract | Presentation
	KIRIBATI Tearinaki Tanielu, Minerals Unit, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development Abstract | Presentation
	JAPAN Tetsuhiko Toyohara, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation(JOGMEC) Abstract | Presentation