Swedish-Finnish news media Hufvudstadsbladet highlighting the Nordic Council decision calling for a #Moratorium on #DeepSeaMining citing Emma Berginger hbl.fi/2024-10-31/pol…

Swedish national radio Sveriges Radio highlights how Norwegian MP:s chose to go against the tide in the #NordicCouncil yesterday when voting on a #Moratorium on #DeepSeaMining. Nordic Co-operation sverigesradio.se/artikel/norges…

4 fishery advisory councils call for a deep-sea mining moratorium, highlighting severe environmental and socio-economic risks. As Norway plans mining licenses by 2025, they urge the EU to apply the precautionary principle 🙌 #StopDeepSeaMining #DEFENDtheDEEP

The #EURawMaterialsCoalition has just analysed the misguided #CRM recommendations of #Draghi, challenging the narrow focus on economic growth, which risks backtracking on environmental sustainability, social justice, and a meaningful circular economy. eurmc.org/publication/a-…

Fresh news: Amsterdam court today rules against #DeepSeaMining company #TMC subsidiary #NORI, following the industry's attempt to curb the right to protest. greenpeace.org/international/…

The Metals Company #TMC, which aims to start #DeepSeaMining seems to be in financial trouble. It is pushing deadlines ahead all the time and have to stop new technology development. Just as the Belgian Global Sea Mineral Resources #GSR. investors.metals.co/news-releases/…

Two new interesting reports debunking the myth that #DeepSeaMining offers financial benefits. 🌊💰❌ The costs far outweigh any potential gains, exposing the risks to both the environment, local communities and developing countries. #KeepItInTheSeabed planet-tracker.org/reports/

Scary time travel.

🌍 Net Zero ≠ Nature's Job: Protecting forests & oceans is vital, but they can’t offset increased fossil fuel emissions.🔑 True net zero = permanent carbon removal. #COP29 must clarify this to avoid climate breakdown. See new study here: nature.com/articles/s4158…

🌊Over 50 EU Parliamentarians from 15 countries urge 🇳🇴 Norway to stop #DeepSeaMining in the #Arctic! Norway plans to open 106,000 km² of seabed (bigger than Portugal!) for exploitation by 2025. Unresponsible as we know so little about this fragile ecosystem. Emma Fourreau

“Deep-sea mining will have a graver impact than the Norwegian government realises today”. Norway must not go ahead with #DeepSeaMining, says Ola Elvestuen. There’s still time for Jonas Gahr Støre & Regjeringen to change course, show leadership, and protect the ocean. 🎬:

With 18 other cross-party UK MPs, I wrote to our Norwegian colleagues expressing serious concerns about Norway's decision to advance plans for deep-sea mining in Arctic waters. We strongly urge Norway to reject this highly destructive industry Stortinget ⁦Regjeringen⁩

European research institute collaboration body easac highlights the recent letter sent to #Norway by Marie Toussaint 🌍🌏 Emma Fourreau and 51 other MEPs, calling on a moratorium on #DeepSeaMining. easac.eu/news/details/5…

Today marks the start of the court case between WWF Verdens naturfond and #Norway on #DeepSeaMining. Was the impact assessment insufficient before opening the Arctic waters to this destructive activity? wwf.no/dyr-og-natur/h…

On the heels of this week's #GreaterNorthSeaBasinInitiative meeting, we are launching our new paper, which outlines steps for nature-inclusive #OffshoreRenewables & highlights inspiring practices from across the EU 🇪🇺. Check it out 👀 seas-at-risk.org/publications/p…

Breaking news from #Norway: The government takes a step back on its plans to advance #DeepSeaMining in the #Arctic. 🌊 There will be no licensing of contracts in 2025! 🎉 This comes as the budget negotiations finished with its support party SV. Congratulations! 😍

After much reflection, I've decided to step away from X. Social media should uplift, not harm. You can now find me on #Bluesky: @ simonholmstrom.bsky.social 🌱 Let's keep the conversation going in a healthier social space!