Month: November 2020
ISA Deep-Sea Exploration Museum named in honour of Mr Nii Allotey Odunton
The 26th Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) formally decided to name its deep-sea exploration museum in honour of its former Secretary-General, Mr Nii Allotey Odunton, recognizing his contribution to the advancement of the mandate of the Organization. Mr Nii Allotey Odunton, from Ghana, served as ISA Secretary-General from 2009… Continue reading ISA Deep-Sea Exploration Museum named in honour of Mr Nii Allotey Odunton
International experts meet to discuss management approaches and measures for the development of a REMP for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Today the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened its international workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on polymetallic sulphides (PMS) deposits. Building on the discussions held amongst experts at the workshops organized respectively in Szczecin (Poland) in 2018, and Évora… Continue reading International experts meet to discuss management approaches and measures for the development of a REMP for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
ISA presents its Marine Scientific Research Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science via a High-Level webinar
Today the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held a high-level webinar to present the draft Action Plan developed in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The main purpose of this high-level event was to present the key components of the draft Action Plan by highlighting how it represents the objectives identified… Continue reading ISA presents its Marine Scientific Research Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science via a High-Level webinar
Launching ceremony of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre
Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and China officially launched the Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) established under the memorandum of understanding that was approved by the ISA Assembly during its 25th session, to offer training to aspiring professionals from developing countries in deep-sea related science. The JTRC will provide a new platform for… Continue reading Launching ceremony of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre
High-Level webinar to be held on 17 November 2020 to present the draft ISA Marine Scientific Research Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will organize a High-Level webinar to present the draft ISA Marine Scientific Research (MSR) Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (ISBA/26/A/4) which will formally begin in 2021. The webinar will be held from 8:00AM to 10:10AM (Kingston time) on… Continue reading High-Level webinar to be held on 17 November 2020 to present the draft ISA Marine Scientific Research Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
Progress report on the work of the Authority by the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael W. Lodge
Today the International Seabed Authority (ISA) issued a video statement by the Secretary-General, Mr Michael W. Lodge, providing a progress report on the work of ISA over the last months. Noting that although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced ISA to adjust to new working conditions and constraints, the ISA Secretary-General stressed the remarkable progress made… Continue reading Progress report on the work of the Authority by the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael W. Lodge
