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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Understanding the priorities to deep sea mining by Pacific Island Nations: A case study of Cook Island
Authors
Ayadoure Srinivasane Alias Stalin
Abstract
The immense mineral riches present in the
South Pacific Islands have drawn interest to deep sea mining. The Cook Island
Sea Bed Mining Authority (CISMA) and its lack of a build-back-better provision
are the main topics of this abstract, which focuses on the case study of deep
sea mining in the Cook Islands. Aiming to strike a balance between
environmental protection and economic development, CISMA was created to oversee
and regulate mining operations. The potential for irreparable harm to the Cook
Islands' pristine nature is raised by the absence of a "build back
better" clause. In order to ensure ethical mining practises, reduce
environmental dangers, and ensure the Cook Islands' natural resources are
sustained over the long term, this abstract emphasises the necessity of
including a build-back-better provision in the legislation of CISMA. The
Cook Islands can do this by leading by example and highlighting the value of
both environmental protection and economic development for other countries that
engage in deep sea mining. This study proceeds in in the following section –
first section would explain on the deep sea minerals and pacific island
nations, second section would explore the developmental drivers for seabed
minerals, and the last section would provide an account of concluding
observation with the case study of cook island that the statutory authority of
deep sea mining are loosely crafted to prioritize seabed mining without proper
strategy for build-back-better.
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Pages:54-57
How to cite this article:
Ayadoure Srinivasane Alias Stalin "Understanding the priorities to deep sea mining by Pacific Island Nations: A case study of Cook Island". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 54-57
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