Month: February 2020
ISA international workshop reviews impact of capacity-building programmes and underscores need for a programmatic approach
The first ever international workshop on ‘Capacity development, resources and needs assessment,’ organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica, concluded yesterday with a set of recommendations aimed at improving the delivery and implementation of ISA’s capacity development programmes and initiatives to meet the needs and priorities of developing States, particularly Small Island Developing… Continue reading ISA international workshop reviews impact of capacity-building programmes and underscores need for a programmatic approach
Press Briefing : UN International Day of Women & Girls in Science on 11 February
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is holding, for the first time ever, an international workshop on “Capacity development, resources and needs assessment” to identify the priority needs of developing States, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Kingston from 10 to 12 February 2020. In-line with… Continue reading Press Briefing : UN International Day of Women & Girls in Science on 11 February
ISA to host first ever international workshop to reflect on priority capacity development needs of its members in all deep-seabed related activities
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is holding, for the first time ever, an international workshop on “Capacity development, resources and needs assessment” at its headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, from 10 to 12 February 2020. Senior government officials, contractors, representatives from international and regional organizations, academic institutions, scientific groups and former trainees will gather at Jamaica Conference Centre, to discuss… Continue reading ISA to host first ever international workshop to reflect on priority capacity development needs of its members in all deep-seabed related activities
26th Session of ISA Council
The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will open the first part of its 26th session on 17th February 2020 in Kingston, Jamaica. It is expected that Member States will continue their discussions on the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area, including on the financial terms of contracts. The 37… Continue reading 26th Session of ISA Council
ANNOUNCEMENT: Travel Advisory
For ISA workshop participants and delegates in relation to the outbreak of novel coronavirus Following the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the current outbreak of novel Coronavirus as a global health emergency, the Government of Jamaica, Ministry of Health and Wellness, has issued a ban on travel to and from China: http://bit.ly/Travel_ban All… Continue reading ANNOUNCEMENT: Travel Advisory
Urgent call for contributions to the Voluntary Trust Fund to meet the costs of participation of members of the Legal and Technical Commission from developing countries
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge has announced with grave concern that, as of 29 January 2020, the Voluntary Trust Fund established to cover the cost of participation by members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) and the Finance Committee from developing countries stands in negative balance. The… Continue reading Urgent call for contributions to the Voluntary Trust Fund to meet the costs of participation of members of the Legal and Technical Commission from developing countries
ANNOUNCEMENT : Workshop Reports
The ISA Secretariat is pleased to announce that the following workshop reports are now available online: International workshop on the Deep CCZ Biodiversity Synthesis From 1 to 4 October 2019, ISA together with the Deep CCZ Project led by the University of Hawaii, convened an international workshop on the Deep CCZ Biodiversity Synthesis. The workshop… Continue reading ANNOUNCEMENT : Workshop Reports