Month: December 2021
ISA Secretary-General delivers annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly
**Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael Lodge, reported on progress made by the organization since 2020 at the 48th plenary meeting of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York this week. The Secretary-General… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General delivers annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly
ISA Council resumes in-person meetings under the 26th session
**Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The second part of the 26th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened in Kingston, Jamaica, on 6 December 2021. All 36 Council members are in attendance, either in-person or through video link. In addition, twelve delegations of observers are also following… Continue reading ISA Council resumes in-person meetings under the 26th session
Permanent Representative of Brazil presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
**Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The Permanent Representative of Brazil to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Ms. Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro, presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of ISA, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a ceremony held on 30 November 2021 at ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.… Continue reading Permanent Representative of Brazil presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
Deadline of call for proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area extended to 10 December
The deadline to send proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area has been extended to 10 December 2021. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a legal consultant to identify, prepare, review and revise the phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the international seabed area… Continue reading Deadline of call for proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area extended to 10 December
A newly released independent report highlights the contributions of the International Seabed Authority to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda
On 30 November 2021, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) launched a new report entitled The Contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the Achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, commissioned the report under the Strategic Plan and High-Level Action Plan of the Organization… Continue reading A newly released independent report highlights the contributions of the International Seabed Authority to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda
