Month: October 2019
China and ISA sign MoU to establish first-ever joint training and research centre
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, 18 October to establish the first ever joint training and research centre with Mr. Wang Hong, Administrator of State Oceanic Administration of China. Under the MoU, ISA and China will work together to promote knowledge… Continue reading China and ISA sign MoU to establish first-ever joint training and research centre
Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation and ISA sign exploration contract for polymetallic nodules in the western Pacific Ocean
The Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have signed a 15-year contract for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the international deep seabed area. This is the first exploration contract signed by ISA for polymetallic nodules in the western Pacific Ocean. Polymetallic nodules contain nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese, which… Continue reading Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation and ISA sign exploration contract for polymetallic nodules in the western Pacific Ocean
Our Ocean conference side-event in Norway highlights ISA’s role in supporting SIDS to achieve the 2030 Agenda
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is committed to contributing to the delivery of the 2030 Agenda and supporting Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) to achieve the sustainable management of their marine resources, highlighted Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of ISA at an Our Oceans conference side-event held in Oslo today, hosted by the Norwegian Agency… Continue reading Our Ocean conference side-event in Norway highlights ISA’s role in supporting SIDS to achieve the 2030 Agenda
Annual ISA deep-sea exploration contractors meeting concludes in China
The third annual meeting between the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretariat and the contractors with deep-sea exploration contracts in the international deep-seabed (the Area) concluded in Changsa, China on Sunday. Delegates gathered at the three-day meeting hosted by China Minmetals from 11 to 13 October to discuss areas of common interest, and the next steps… Continue reading Annual ISA deep-sea exploration contractors meeting concludes in China
ISA Gallery receives landmark contribution of deep sea-exploration exhibition models from China
China this week presented the International Seabed Authority (ISA) with several pieces including models of research vessels and submersibles, for the Gallery established within the Secretariat of the Organization to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its existence. Ambassador Tian Qi, Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to ISA, handed the models over to… Continue reading ISA Gallery receives landmark contribution of deep sea-exploration exhibition models from China
Member States and Observers to convene at ISA for special 25th anniversary high-level session
The 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Part II opens on 15 July with the ISA Council in Kingston, Jamaica, where Member States and Observers are set to commemorate ISA’s 25th Anniversary and continue their discussions around the draft exploitation regulations for commercial deep seabed mining in the international deep seabed area, amongst… Continue reading Member States and Observers to convene at ISA for special 25th anniversary high-level session
ISA Council opens with focus on draft regulations to support sustainable exploitation of deep-seabed marine mineral resources
Part II of the 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council opened in Kingston, Jamaica this week with a key focus on the development of the draft exploitation regulations for minerals in the international seabed area, along with other regulatory matters. Representatives from Member States and Observers are gathered here from 15 to 19… Continue reading ISA Council opens with focus on draft regulations to support sustainable exploitation of deep-seabed marine mineral resources
ISA’s Gallery receives black smoker chimney ahead of official opening on 25 July
Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML) together with Estrutura de Missão para a Extensão da Plataforma Continental (EMEPC) of Portugal have donated a black smoker chimney to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Gallery in Kingston, Jamaica, ahead of ISA’s 25th Anniversary commemorative ceremony on 25 July 2019. Speaking on behalf of TOML, Mr. John Parianos said,… Continue reading ISA’s Gallery receives black smoker chimney ahead of official opening on 25 July
Member States highlight key role of ISA as custodian of the common heritage of mankind at opening of Assembly 25th Session
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly opened its historic 25th Session in Kingston, Jamaica today, with High-level representatives from 72 countries commemorating ISA on its efforts towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and reflecting on ISA’s unique role as custodian of the common heritage of mankind. Outgoing Assembly President Mariusz-Orion Jędrysek of Poland… Continue reading Member States highlight key role of ISA as custodian of the common heritage of mankind at opening of Assembly 25th Session
