Month: December 2020
ISA Assembly endorses the shift towards a programmatic approach to capacity development and requests the preparation and implementation of a capacity-building strategy to meet the needs identified by ISA members
On 17 December 2020, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) formally endorsed the shift towards a programmatic approach to capacity development and requested the Secretary-General to prepare and implement a dedicated strategy to meet the needs identified by ISA members, in particular geographically disadvantaged States, landlocked developing countries, small island developing States and… Continue reading ISA Assembly endorses the shift towards a programmatic approach to capacity development and requests the preparation and implementation of a capacity-building strategy to meet the needs identified by ISA members
ISA launches its Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has approved today the Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research (MSR) in the Area that will formalize ISA’s contribution to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, set to begin January 2021. The objectives of the UN Decade are at the core of ISA’s mandate… Continue reading ISA launches its Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
International experts kick off discussions to strengthen collaboration on enhancing knowledge on mid-ocean ridge ecosystems in the Indian Ocean
Yesterday the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened its workshop on Marine Scientific Research in the Area, which will identify ways to establish a collaborative platform to improve the state of knowledge of biodiversity in mid-ocean ridge ecosystems, in particular in the Indian Ocean. The virtual workshop, organized in collaboration with the China Ocean Mineral Resources… Continue reading International experts kick off discussions to strengthen collaboration on enhancing knowledge on mid-ocean ridge ecosystems in the Indian Ocean
ISA Council approves Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited’s plan of work for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the CCZ
The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has approved Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited’s plan of work for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), making Jamaica, the host country of ISA, the second Caribbean country and the sixth small island developing State to sponsor a contractor for exploration in the Area. The… Continue reading ISA Council approves Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited’s plan of work for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the CCZ
ISA opens draft Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for public consultation
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting comments from stakeholders on the draft Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy prepared by the Secretariat. ISA is committed to meaningful and informed engagement with all stakeholders in the work of its different organs and in the advancement of its mandate. This commitment is reflected in the Strategic Plan… Continue reading ISA opens draft Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for public consultation
Mr. Michael W. Lodge reelected as Secretary-General of ISA
On 3 December 2020, members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) reelected Mr. Michael W. Lodge as Secretary-General for a second term commencing in January 2021. Following his reelection, Secretary-General Lodge will serve another 4-year term for the period 2021-2024. Secretary-General Mr. Michael W. Lodge expressed his appreciation to the members of the Authority for… Continue reading Mr. Michael W. Lodge reelected as Secretary-General of ISA
