Synthesis of UNEP FI’s position on Deep Sea Mining

This briefing paper provides a synthesis of recent United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) publications regarding deep sea mining (DSM). UNEP FI has produced several publications on sustainable oceans and the finance sector, including its recent report Harmful Marine Extractives: Understanding the risks & impacts of financing non-renewable extractive Industries.

In publishing these reports, UNEP FI has stated that it is seeking to support financial institutions to manage and accelerate the transition away from unsustainable activities and search for sustainable activities instead.