The governance and regulation of deep-sea mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction is a growing concern. Which international body is tasked with developing the 'Mining Code' to manage these activities, a process expected to be highly contentious in the run-up to 2026?

1. AThe International Seabed Authority (ISA)
2. BThe International Maritime Organization (IMO)
3. CThe UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
4. DThe World Trade Organization (WTO)