Research on the environmental, social, and economic considerations of deep sea mineral extraction

TDi was commissioned by the World Economic Forum to conduct a series of research and papers on deep-sea minerals as part of the WEF’s Shaping the Future of Global Public Goods Platform. These papers aimed to provide insights into the potential extraction of deep-sea minerals and engage manufacturers and market exchanges in a value chain dialogue.

• TDi authored a report for the World Economic Forum, “Decision-Making on Deep-Sea Mineral Stewardship: A Supply Chain Perspective,” which highlights significant gaps in knowledge, stakeholder participation, and consensus that impede sound decision-making on deep-sea mineral stewardship.
• The report calls for strengthened decision-making systems through the urgent closing of knowledge gaps, increased participation from a wide range of stakeholders, and consensus-building activities to ensure that the exploitation of deep-sea minerals serves the best interests of the planet and its people.