world_organizations hard True/False

The ISA's 'common heritage of mankind' principle mandates that benefits from deep-sea mining in the Area be shared equitably, with particular consideration for developing and landlocked states.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

UNCLOS Article 140 enshrines the common heritage principle. ISA is developing a benefit-sharing mechanism, potentially including financial payments, technology transfer, and capacity-building, to ensure mineral wealth from the Area contributes to global development and reduces inequalities.

Topic International Seabed Authority
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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