UN’s Deep Sea Mining Talks: Diplomats Play Hide and Seek
The UN is supposed to handle deep-sea mining rules, but diplomats have basically turned it into a game of let’s 'leave all the important questions unanswered.' Meanwhile, the US threatens to swoop in and take control, proving once again that diplomacy means never having to say you're serious.
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(1 of 3)The UN’s deep-sea mining talks are the diplomatic equivalent of ignoring a sinking ship while one guy yells, 'I’m taking this boat!' No wonder it’s all just unanswered questions.
Watching diplomats dodge deep-sea mining questions reminds me of my last family group chat—tons of noise, no actual decisions, and one American trying to take over the Wi-Fi.
UN diplomats skipped all the important questions about deep-sea mining? Plot twist: The only thing deeper than the sea is their ability to avoid responsibility.
Source: Grist | Published: 8/15/2025 | Author: Gautama Mehta
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