Month: March 2020
Books of condolences for H.E. Satya N. Nandan now available online
In light of the evolving nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the staff of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at the headquarters in Kingston as well as in the liaison office in New York is working remotely until further notice. Accordingly, access to the books of condolences for the former Secretary-General H.E. Satya N. Nandan is closed to the… Continue reading Books of condolences for H.E. Satya N. Nandan now available online
International Seabed Authority COVID-19 Update
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr Michael W. Lodge, informs that in light of the evolving nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, staff at the ISA headquarters in Kingston, as well as in the liaison office in New York, will be working remotely until further notice. The Secretariat is keeping the situation… Continue reading International Seabed Authority COVID-19 Update
International Womens Day
Statement by Mr Michael W Lodge, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority | Jamaica, Kingston 5 March 2020 Gender equality is a prerequisite for economies and communities to thrive. Women’s equal participation promotes sustainable, inclusive development and strengthens capacity in all sectors, including deep-sea scientific research. We know that women today account for only 38… Continue reading International Womens Day
Nominations open for 2020 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research
Nominations are now open for the Third Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research. Launched at the ISA Assembly in July 2018, the Award recognizes and encourages the achievements of young researchers from developing countries who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge of… Continue reading Nominations open for 2020 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research
Ambassador of the Dominican Republic appointed Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge welcomed H.E. Felix Ramon Garcia Tavera, as the Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to ISA, on 24 February 2020. Before joining the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica as Ambassador last year, H.E. Felix Garcia served in the Diplomatic Mission in… Continue reading Ambassador of the Dominican Republic appointed Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority
Statement on the passing of former ISA Secretary-General Satya N. Nandan
Statement by ISA Secretary-General Michael Lodge It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of H.E Satya N. Nandan who served for an unprecedented three terms as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Through his 12 years of leadership, he built the confidence of the international community in the institution, and… Continue reading Statement on the passing of former ISA Secretary-General Satya N. Nandan
Applications now open for two sponsored internships at ISA HQ in Kingston
Applications are now open for two financially supported internship opportunities with the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in cooperation with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), UK, to candidates from developing States. ISA is calling for Bachelor, Master or PhD graduates from a range of disciplines, including computer science, marine biology, geology and environment, with experience in… Continue reading Applications now open for two sponsored internships at ISA HQ in Kingston
