Month: February 2023
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for a consultancy to prepare a draft action for establishing strategic partnerships for philanthropies
COMRA signs a second contract extension for exploration for polymetallic nodules
On 27 February 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) signed a five-year contract extension for the exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean. This contract extension was signed during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, in the presence of… Continue reading COMRA signs a second contract extension for exploration for polymetallic nodules
Ifremer signs a second contract extension for the exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
On 27 February 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (Ifremer) signed a five-year contract extension for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean. This is a second five-year extension of the exploration contract initially granted and signed by ISA… Continue reading Ifremer signs a second contract extension for the exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zimbabwe presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
Ambassador Albert Ranganai Chimbindi presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zimbabwe to ISA during a ceremony held today in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Chimbindi is the Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the United Nations. A career diplomat,… Continue reading Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zimbabwe presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
ISA delegation concludes visit to India with strengthened collaboration in support of the sustainable development of the blue economy in India and in the Indian Ocean region
A delegation of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) headed by the Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, concluded a 17-day state visit to India Friday, 17 February. Reflecting on the successful outcomes of his visit, the ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, expressed his admiration at the rapid pace of development of science and… Continue reading ISA delegation concludes visit to India with strengthened collaboration in support of the sustainable development of the blue economy in India and in the Indian Ocean region
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for a consultant to undertake an assessment of the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Authority for 2019-2023
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant or individual contractor to prepare report on the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Authority for the period 2019-2013. This report will inform the work and consultations to be undertaken by the Secretariat for the review of the Strategic Plan… Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for a consultant to undertake an assessment of the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Authority for 2019-2023
Greece contributes EUR50,000 to ISA’s new Partnership Fund in support of marine scientific research and capacity development of developing States
On 10 February 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, H.E. Mr. Nikos Dendias, visited the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and presented a donation of EUR50,000 in support of the programmatic activities implemented in the field of marine scientific research and capacity development. Greece’s donation is made towards ISA’s new Partnership… Continue reading Greece contributes EUR50,000 to ISA’s new Partnership Fund in support of marine scientific research and capacity development of developing States
New strategic partnership between the ISA Secretariat and the Gujarat National Law University of India established
Ahmedabad, 14 February 2023 – The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the Director of the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Prof (Dr.) Sanjeevi Shanthakumar, signed a letter of cooperation in Ahmedabad, India. The signing ceremony took place today during an international conference convened by GNLU to discuss multidimensional… Continue reading New strategic partnership between the ISA Secretariat and the Gujarat National Law University of India established
The Ministry of Earth Sciences of India signs a second extension agreement for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Indian Ocean with the International Seabed Authority
PRESS RELEASE New Delhi – 2 February 2023. The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the Secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of India, Dr. Muthalagu Ravichandran, signed a five-year contract extension agreement for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean Basin yesterday… Continue reading The Ministry of Earth Sciences of India signs a second extension agreement for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Indian Ocean with the International Seabed Authority
