Month: February 2020
High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago appointed Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge welcomed H.E. Deryck Lance Murray, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to ISA, on 14 February 2020 Ambassador Murray was recently appointed as High Commissioner-designate of Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica. He has extensive experience in the financial… Continue reading High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago appointed Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority
ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens its 26th Session meetings in Kingston
Ms. Michele Walker of Jamaica was today, re-elected as Chair of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), at the opening of the 26th Session meetings of the LTC in Kingston, Jamaica. Mr. Harald Brekke of Norway was re-elected as Vice-Chair of the LTC. Members of the LTC will meet in Kingston from 24 February to 6… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens its 26th Session meetings in Kingston
1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Thursday, 20 February 2020
On Thursday, the Council of the International Seabed Authority convened for the third day of the first part of its 26th session (ISA-26) in Kingston, Jamaica. Delegates discussed issues relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), adopting a decision to work intersessionally on a resolution of the issue, for… Continue reading 1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Thursday, 20 February 2020
1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Wednesday, 19 February 2020
On Wednesday, the Council of the International Seabed Authority convened for the third day of the first part of its 26th session (ISA-26) in Kingston, Jamaica. Delegates discussed aspects related to the draft exploitation regulations, specifically proposals related to regional environmental management plans (REMPs). The Council also discussed issues relating to the election of members… Continue reading 1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Wednesday, 19 February 2020
ISA Secretary-General meets with Ghana and Norway delegations to discuss progress of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources Project
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) today met with the Head of the Delegation of Ghana to ISA and Coordinator of the African Group Mr. Solomon Korbieh, and Mr. Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Head of the Delegation of Norway, to present the latest outcomes of the Africa Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project – a… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General meets with Ghana and Norway delegations to discuss progress of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources Project
1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Tuesday, 18 February 2020
The first part of the 26th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) convenes in Kingston, Jamaica, and will include meetings of the: ISA Council (17-21 February); and Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) (24 On Tuesday, the first part of the 26th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA-26) met for its… Continue reading 1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Tuesday, 18 February 2020
First Part of 26th ISA Council Session Opens in Kingston
The 26th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened in Kingston, Jamaica, yesterday with a focus on the Secretary-General’s report on implementation of decisions adopted by the Council at its 25th Session regarding the work of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), the development of draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources, the composition… Continue reading First Part of 26th ISA Council Session Opens in Kingston
Twenty-sixth Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (First Part)
The first part of the 26th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) convenes in Kingston, Jamaica, and will include meetings of the: ISA Council (17-21 February); and Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) (24 February – 6 March 2020). The Council meeting is preceded by the Open-Ended Ad Hoc Working Group (13-14 February 2020). Expectations for the… Continue reading Twenty-sixth Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (First Part)
ISA Workshop on the Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on PMS Deposits
Call for submission of nomination of experts to participate in the workshop (action required by 13 March 2020), and Call for submission of relevant information that can contribute to the workshop objectives (action required by 15 April 2020) The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Atlantic Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) Project (funded… Continue reading ISA Workshop on the Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on PMS Deposits
