Statements & Speeches

Statement at the third United Nations Ocean Conference

Statement at the Second Expert Scoping Workshop: Charting future horizons – Harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area: “Monitoring”

Statement at the Third UN Ocean Conference – Ocean Action Panel 10

Statement on the US Executive Order: “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources”

Keynote speech at SAFE Summit 2025

Statement on the announcement by The Metals Company

Statement during a lunch dialogue with delegations of observers to the International Seabed Authority

Statement during a meeting with the representatives of sponsoring States of exploration contracts with the International Seabed Authority

Statement at a reception during part I of the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority

Statement during a breakfast meeting with the contractors of the International Seabed Authority

Statement at the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority

Keynote address at the 12th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo

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