The leftwing SV party demanded the government scrap its first licensing round in return for support for the budget for 2025, putting Norway's deep-sea mining plans on hold.
International scientists, environmental groups, and the fishing industry warn that Norway's plans could cause irreversible damage to fragile Arctic Ocean ecosystems, highlighting the importance of environmental data.
Karoline Andaur, CEO of WWF-Norway, called this suspension "a major and important environmental victory," emphasizing the significance of halting deep-sea mining for protecting marine environments.
Kaja Loenne Fjaertoft, from WWF Norway, criticized the government's impact assessment, noting that they state 99% of the area has no environmental data, raising serious concerns.
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