Month: November 2023
Call for proposals for a consultancy to assist ISA with the implementation of the mentoring programme ‘S.H.E.’ (See Her Exceed) in the framework of the Women in Deep-sea Research project
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant with requisite experience to support ISA with the implementation of the ‘S.H.E.’ See Her Exceed Mentoring Programme. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in project/programme management supported by a proven portfolio of involvement in gender quality and/or capacity development programmes. Knowledge of… Continue reading Call for proposals for a consultancy to assist ISA with the implementation of the mentoring programme ‘S.H.E.’ (See Her Exceed) in the framework of the Women in Deep-sea Research project
The Secretary-General of the ISA takes immediate measures in Response to NORI-D Area Incident
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) today used his powers under Regulation 33 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules, to promulgate immediate measures of a temporary nature in relation to the reported incident involving the ISA contractor, Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI), and Greenpeace International in the NORI-D contract… Continue reading The Secretary-General of the ISA takes immediate measures in Response to NORI-D Area Incident
Join the ISA Capacity Development Alumni Network (iCAN)
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) invites former participants of ISA capacity development programs to join the ISA Capacity Development Alumni Network (iCAN). This initiative stems from ISA’s responsibility as per article 144 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the subsequent 1994 Agreement, to build capacity for developing… Continue reading Join the ISA Capacity Development Alumni Network (iCAN)
ISA hosted the second Deep DiplomaSea webinar in 2023 to support deep-sea literacy and engagement of diplomats
On 16 November 2023, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held its second Deep DiplomaSea webinar of the year to raise awareness of its role, mandate and work among staff of permanent missions to ISA and the United Nations. The event was primarily attended by diplomats and senior United Nations agencies’ staff. The… Continue reading ISA hosted the second Deep DiplomaSea webinar in 2023 to support deep-sea literacy and engagement of diplomats
ISA Secretariat holds the second meeting of national focal points for capacity development matters in 2023
On 14 November 2023, the national focal points in charge of liaising with the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on matters relating to capacity development (NAFOP-CD) met for the second time this year. As of today, there are 59 NAFOP-CD. The meeting was held virtually and involved several national focal points identified by… Continue reading ISA Secretariat holds the second meeting of national focal points for capacity development matters in 2023
Applications now open for one internship with Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea)
Applications are now open for one (1) internship for a candidate from a developing State, Member of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placement is provided by Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The internship will… Continue reading Applications now open for one internship with Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea)
ISA Council closes Part III of the 28th session with the agreement to deliver the consolidated text of the draft exploitation regulations to pursue negotiations in March 2024
The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed the meetings of Part III of its 28th session on Wednesday, 8 November 2023. The Council met in person for 10 days. A total of 29 of the 36 Members of the Council were in attendance, along with 17 other Members and 19 Observers. As per the… Continue reading ISA Council closes Part III of the 28th session with the agreement to deliver the consolidated text of the draft exploitation regulations to pursue negotiations in March 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for an expression of interest for research fellows from LDCs to undertake a three-month fellowship in data management, geoscience and ocean economy at ISA Secretariat
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), together with the United Nations Technology Bank for least developed countries (UNTBLDC), calls for expression of interest from research fellows from Tanzania and Nepal to apply to one of the two three-month research fellowships with ISA Secretariat in Kingston, Jamaica, until 31 October 2023 7 December 2023.… Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for an expression of interest for research fellows from LDCs to undertake a three-month fellowship in data management, geoscience and ocean economy at ISA Secretariat
The Permanent Representative of Mauritania presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General
H.E. Mr. Sidi Mohamed Laghdaf presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Mauritania to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 8 November 2023. Ambassador Laghdaf is a multilingual career diplomat who joined the Foreign Service in 1991… Continue reading The Permanent Representative of Mauritania presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General
