Part XI of UNCLOS

Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) addresses the exploration and exploitation of the ocean's deep seabed resources, particularly minerals like metals. It establishes the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to manage these resources and ensure that benefits are shared fairly among all countries, especially developing nations. The part aims to protect the marine environment and promote sustainable practices while balancing the rights of states to explore and utilize these potentially valuable underwater areas. Overall, it seeks to create an equitable framework for governing the deep sea.