U4 Issue
| Feb 2026
Managing conflicts of interest at the International Seabed Authority
How to cite this publication:
Hannah Lily, Robert Forster (2026). Managing conflicts of interest at the International Seabed Authority. Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Issue 2026:05)
Under new leadership and with rising global interest in deep seabed mining, the International Seabed Authority, like any regulator, must address corruption and conflict-of-interest risks to uphold integrity and equity in its governance of the common heritage of humankind. Stronger procedural safeguards and administrative mechanisms are needed to ensure that decisions taken on behalf of all people remain impartial, accountable, and beyond reproach.
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Hannah Lily
Independent advisor
Hannah Lily Law
U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre
Feb 2002 - Dec 2026