Month: June 2024
Italy and ISA conclude symposium on the Blue Economy and Critical Raw Materials highlighting the role of technology and deep-sea research and innovation as key pillars of stewardship of the Area and its resources
Rome, Italy – On 14 June 2024, the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) organized a symposium entitled Blue economy and the role of critical raw materials in the development of sustainable ocean economies: challenges, opportunities and innovation. The event, which took place in Rome at… Continue reading Italy and ISA conclude symposium on the Blue Economy and Critical Raw Materials highlighting the role of technology and deep-sea research and innovation as key pillars of stewardship of the Area and its resources
ISA announces the fourth call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the fourth cohort of the Deep Dive programme until 31 July 2024. Developed within the framework of the ISA Capacity Development Strategy, Deep Dive is the first and the only e-learning training platform exclusively devised to address all elements of the legal regime… Continue reading ISA announces the fourth call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform
Independent report “A review of the contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the implementation of the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” launched in a side event held in the margins of the 34th SPLOS meeting
New York, 12 June 2024—The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the release of a new independent report, “A review of the contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the implementation of the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on… Continue reading Independent report “A review of the contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the implementation of the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” launched in a side event held in the margins of the 34th SPLOS meeting
ISA concludes successful data management review and reporting template training sessions
Kingston, Jamaica – Friday, 7 June 2024, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its recent Data Management Review and Reporting Template Training Sessions. Held over a series of five one-week sessions at the ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, these sessions brought together data managers and scientific experts from… Continue reading ISA concludes successful data management review and reporting template training sessions
Secretary-General of ISA addresses 34th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS
New York, 10 June 2024 – The Thirty-Fourth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) opened today at the headquarters of the United Nations. H.E. Mr. Duncan Muhumuza Laki, from Uganda, was elected as Chair. Addressing the meeting, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA),… Continue reading Secretary-General of ISA addresses 34th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS
ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2024 art competition
The International Seabed Authority is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 art competition organized in celebration of World Oceans Day. The winners were chosen in local and international categories. The winners of the international category, open to everyone around the world over the age of 16, are: First prize: Gabadage Dona Bhagya Madhubhashini… Continue reading ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2024 art competition
Message of the ISA Secretary-General on World Oceans Day 2024 to celebrate collective action in support of the stewardship of the oceanic global commons
On this World Oceans Day 2024, let’s celebrate 30 years of ocean diplomacy and consensus building in the service of peaceful and shared co-management of the international seabed area (the Area), which covers 54 per cent of the world’s ocean seabed. This year, we also celebrate 30 years since the entry into force of the… Continue reading Message of the ISA Secretary-General on World Oceans Day 2024 to celebrate collective action in support of the stewardship of the oceanic global commons
ISA Secretary-General concludes high-level visit to China resulting in renewed cooperation in support of the mandate of ISA and the implementation of its Global Deep-Sea Research Agenda
Qingdao, China — On Friday, 7 June 2024, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, concluded a five-day high-level visit to China. In the first part of the visit, the Secretary-General met with H. E. Mr. Sun Shuxian, Vice-Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources of China, in Beijing, to exchange… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General concludes high-level visit to China resulting in renewed cooperation in support of the mandate of ISA and the implementation of its Global Deep-Sea Research Agenda
Message of the ISA Secretary-General to celebrate World Environment Day 2024
On World Environment Day 2024, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) stands tall in its role of steward of the international seabed area (the Area) and its resources for the benefit of all humanity, a mandate entrusted to it by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. For the last 30 years, ISA… Continue reading Message of the ISA Secretary-General to celebrate World Environment Day 2024
