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flag Forty nations urge a mining moratorium in the Pacific amid militarization and environmental concerns, as the High Seas Treaty takes effect in 2026.

flag In 2025, Pacific civil society groups warn of rising militarization and deep-sea mining pressures, citing links between seabed minerals and military technologies. flag Forty nations, including eight Pacific states, urge a moratorium on mining, calling on the International Seabed Authority to uphold international law. flag Japan’s release of treated nuclear wastewater draws human rights concerns over health, food security, and cultural impacts, despite IAEA assurances. flag The High Seas Treaty enters force in January 2026 after 60 ratifications, establishing global marine protections, with calls for Pacific voices to shape its implementation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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