Month: June 2023
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Applications now open for four master of science fellowships with Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS)
Applications are now open for four (4) Master of Science fellowships for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The fellowships will allow candidates… Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENDED – Applications now open for four master of science fellowships with Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS)
The fifth Abyssal Initiative regional workshop supporting the Pacific sponsoring States discussing equitable sharing of benefits from activities in the Area concludes in Tonga
The fifth workshop organized within the Abyssal Initiative for Blue Growth (#OceanAction40974) successfully concluded yesterday. The participants gained an increased understanding of the concept of the common heritage of humankind and equitable sharing of benefits arising from activities in the international seabed area (the Area). The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga hosted the workshop… Continue reading The fifth Abyssal Initiative regional workshop supporting the Pacific sponsoring States discussing equitable sharing of benefits from activities in the Area concludes in Tonga
ISA and DOALOS successfully conclude two international workshops in support of the development of the Third World Ocean Assessment and science-policy interface capacity
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully hosted two successive workshops organized with the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) at ISA’s headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, between 12 and 16 June 2023. The workshops were organized in the framework of the third cycle (2021-2025) of the Regular Process for… Continue reading ISA and DOALOS successfully conclude two international workshops in support of the development of the Third World Ocean Assessment and science-policy interface capacity
ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) training opportunities
On 16 June 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with ISA. The… Continue reading ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) training opportunities
ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to benefit from the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) training opportunities
On 8 June 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of five (5) candidates for training opportunities provided by the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected trainees are: Madiha H Moustafa from Egypt… Continue reading ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to benefit from the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) training opportunities
ISA Secretary-General addresses 33rd Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS
On 12 June 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, presented the status of the work of ISA to the 33rd Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Mr. Lodge congratulated… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General addresses 33rd Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS
ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2023 art competition
On World Oceans Day 2023, ISA celebrates the advancement of deep-sea research and the contribution of women scientists
Celebrating World Oceans Day on 8 June 2023, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) organized a series of events highlighting the role of marine scientific research in advancing the global understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and enabling the sustainable management of the Area and its resources, including concrete actions to promote empowerment and leadership… Continue reading On World Oceans Day 2023, ISA celebrates the advancement of deep-sea research and the contribution of women scientists
ISA, UN-OHRLLS and partners launch a global call for applications for women scientists from developing States to participate in the S.H.E. Mentoring Programme in deep-sea research
On the occasion of World Oceans Day 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Office of the High Representative of the United Nations for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) and partners of the Women in Deep-Sea Research project join hands to launch the S.H.E. (“See Her Exceed”) Mentoring… Continue reading ISA, UN-OHRLLS and partners launch a global call for applications for women scientists from developing States to participate in the S.H.E. Mentoring Programme in deep-sea research
