Greenland’s parliament unanimously approved a proposal compelling the government to establish a ban on deep-sea mining. The proposed ban will be effective until December 31, 2029, with potential extensions of two years at a time. The Greenland government indicated agreement with the considerations outlined in the proposal, stating it will draft a legislative bill for consideration in the new year. This decision marks a significant step towards safeguarding Greenland’s marine environment from the potential impacts of deep-sea mining activities. The move underscores growing concerns about the ecological consequences of extracting minerals from the deep seabed. The legislation will now be formally drafted and presented for further review.