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Dr Philippa Louey

Research Fellow

Philippa Louey was a Research Fellow at the Pacific Security College. She completed a PhD from the Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University in 2025 where her research examines the politics of sustainable ocean development agendas in the Pacific.

She has worked at the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council and prior to commencing doctoral studies, provided research support to the Pacific Network on Globalisation on ocean sustainability and economic development.

Dr Louey coordinated the Pacific Security College’s Pacific Visitorship Program, which fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange between regional researchers, ANU and the Pacific Security College, and convened the Pacific Security Dialogue Series at ANU.

Latest Content

Blog The case for a Pacific Seabed Stewardship Statement • By Dr Philippa Louey The Pacific stands stronger when it stands together. As interest grows in the Pacific seabed, the region must unite to safeguard and effectively manage its deep-sea resources. Read moreabout The case for a Pacific Seabed Stewardship Statement
Blog ‘Unleashing’ seabed imperialism in American Samoa: How Washington’s deep-sea ambitions undermine Pacific self-determination • By Dr Philippa Louey The U.S. Government’s recent push for seabed mining in American Samoa directly conflicts with the wishes of the territory’s people and government. What does this mean for self-determination, both of American Samoa and the broader Pacific region? Read moreabout ‘Unleashing’ seabed imperialism in American Samoa: How Washington’s deep-sea ambitions undermine Pacific self-determination
Blog Can Pacific nations regulate the risks of deep-sea mining? President Trump’s moves to establish the United States as a global leader in seabed mining, coupled with the protracted negotiation of the International Seabed Authority’s Mining Code are among developments putting pressure on the Pacific regulatory seascape. Read moreabout Can Pacific nations regulate the risks of deep-sea mining?
Blog Are Trump and TMC playing cowboys with the international seabed?  • By Dr Philippa Louey A deep-sea minerals firm is attempting to bypass international law to begin commercial seabed mining. What may this mean for the future of the international seabed? Read moreabout Are Trump and TMC playing cowboys with the international seabed? 

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