Month: April 2024
ISA launches two art competitions on the theme “Beneath the Surface: Unveiling Hidden Realms”
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea and its mysteries. The competitions are open until 31 May 2024 and the winners will be announced on World Oceans Day, on 7 June 2024. For its local art competition, ISA is inviting all students under age 16 in Jamaica… Continue reading ISA launches two art competitions on the theme “Beneath the Surface: Unveiling Hidden Realms”
China Minmetals Corporation launches stakeholder consultation on environmental impact statement for polymetallic nodule collector test
China Minmetals Corporation (CMC), an exploration contractor sponsored by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, has informed the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) of the launch of a stakeholder consultation on the environmental impact statement prepared for the testing of its prototype polymetallic nodule collector vehicle. The CMC signed its 15-year… Continue reading China Minmetals Corporation launches stakeholder consultation on environmental impact statement for polymetallic nodule collector test
Call for applications to the Environmental Impact Assessment training course for exploration activities in the Area to be held at the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre open until 31 May 2024
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the upcoming training course on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for exploration activities carried out in the Area, organized in partnership with the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre established by the ISA Assembly in July 2023. The course will be… Continue reading Call for applications to the Environmental Impact Assessment training course for exploration activities in the Area to be held at the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre open until 31 May 2024
The Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General
H.E. Mr. Oumarou Ganou presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, 16 April 2024. Ambassador Mr. Ganou, a seasoned diplomat and foreign affairs adviser, has held various prestigious positions… Continue reading The Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General
ISA concludes engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference with renewed support and commitment towards its MSR Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science
Barcelona, Spain – On Friday, 12 April, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded its engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, where scientists, policymakers and industry leaders convened to discuss cooperation, synergies and renewed commitments towards advancing marine science and knowledge. In light of the mandate assigned to it by the United Nations Convention on… Continue reading ISA concludes engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference with renewed support and commitment towards its MSR Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Nominations for the 2024 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research extended until 30 April 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research have been extended until 30 April 2024. Launched at the ISA Assembly in July 2018, the Award recognizes and encourages the achievements of young researchers from developing countries who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of… Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENDED – Nominations for the 2024 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research extended until 30 April 2024
International expert workshop concludes discussions on the best approaches to harness advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area
Porto, Portugal— On Friday, 5 April, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) of Portugal, successfully concluded the first international expert workshop entitled “Charting future horizons: harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area.” The three-day… Continue reading International expert workshop concludes discussions on the best approaches to harness advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for a consultancy on the development of a project document on facilitating the global sharing of deep-sea genetic data and biological samples
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant to develop a project document on facilitating the global sharing of deep-sea genetic data and biological samples. The consultant should have requisite experience in: (i) developing and implementing projects related to marine scientific research in biology and/or genetics; and (ii) designing… Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for a consultancy on the development of a project document on facilitating the global sharing of deep-sea genetic data and biological samples
ISA Council closes the first part of its 29th session with approval of MoU with FAO and further progress in negotiations on the draft exploitation regulations
Kingston, Jamaica – On 29 March 2024, the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully concluded the first part of its 29th session, marking significant progress in the ongoing negotiations of the draft exploitation regulations for mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area). Under the new leadership of the President of the Council for… Continue reading ISA Council closes the first part of its 29th session with approval of MoU with FAO and further progress in negotiations on the draft exploitation regulations
