SPC-EU Deep Sea Minerals Project

Vanuatu Stakeholder Consultation Workshop proceedings (16th May 2012)
Participants list
Presentations

Overview of the SPC-EU EDF10 Deep Sea Minerals (DSM) Project - Mr Akuila Tawake (SPC)
Deep Sea Minerals and Mining in Pacific Islands Region and Outcomes of the Inaugural DSM Project Regional Workshop -Mr Akuila Tawake (SPC)
Vanuatu Deep Sea Minerals Potential - Mr Brooks Rakau (Minerals Coordinator, DGMWR)
Nautilus Minerals Perspective: Regional Interest and Vanuatu DSM Activities - Mr Paul Eagleson (Principal Geologist – Nautilus Minerals)
International law obligations and the draft Regional Legislative and Regulatory Framework - Ms Hannah Lily (SPC)
Vanuatu Legal framework, policy and law: gaps, requirements, needs and priorities for deep sea minerals legal framework - Attorney Generals Office
DSM Project Implementation in Vanuatu: Formation of National Offshore Minerals Committee (NOMC) and Appointment of National Focal Point for DSM - Ms Hannah Lily (SPC)

Under Pressure documentary examines the perspectives of different stakeholders involved with deep sea mineral resources in the Pacific.

Out of Darkness documentary focuses on environmental impacts of deep sea mining.

Breaking the Surface explores how PNG and Vanuatu are working with their communities to manage future opportunities and impacts associated with the deep sea mining industry.

Expert Q&A This underwater footage from Seafloor Massive Sulphide site features Professor Cindy Van Dover, a Deep-Ocean exploration expert who talks about the ecosystem below and the importance of knowing about deep sea mining impacts.

Legal Interns Video Former legal interns of the DSM Project took to the camera to share their experiences and the skills acquired during their internships with the Project.

DSM Governance Simpleshow explains how the Deep Sea Minerals Project supports Pacific Island countries in sustainably developing their seabed minerals resources.