The deep sea is one of the last regions on earth largely untouched by humans. The exploitation of mineral resources from deep-sea deposits could become more important due to rising metal prices and greater demand. read more
Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in conjunction with the 1994 Implementing Agreement provides the international legal guidelines for deep-sea mining. UNCLOS defines the "Area" to be the Common Heritage of Mankind. read more
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The Umweltbundesamt
For our environment
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
The UBA
Contact
Wörlitzer Platz 1 06844 Dessau-Roßlau GermanyPlease contact us exclusively by e-mail: buergerservice [at] uba [dot] de. Unfortunately, we are currently not available by telephone. There may currently be delays in answering enquiries. We ask for your understanding.