Kenya Joins 42 Nations Calling for Deep Seabed Mining Moratorium

Kenya has joined 42 nations calling for a moratorium on deep seabed mining, citing scientific uncertainty and potential harm to marine ecosystems. The announcement was made at the 11th Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa, where Principal Secretary for Mining Harry Kimtai said interest in seabed mining is advancing faster than the regulatory framework. Kenya supports a precautionary pause until sufficient science is available. Environmental groups warn that proceeding without full impact assessments would be a high-risk gamble for fragile ecosystems.