Month: August 2026
New Research Call on Big Data under the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026-2027 Call for Project Proposals under the ISA–China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC). This call forms part of the JTRC Scientific Research Work Plan for 2026–2027 and aims to strengthen international scientific collaboration in support of the ISA Marine Scientific Research… Continue reading New Research Call on Big Data under the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre
Madam Secretary-General welcomes the Permanent Secretary of Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, personally extended a warm welcome to the Permanent Secretary of Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, H. E. Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, during her visit to the ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. The meeting provided a moment to reflect on the strong partnership and unity between the ISA and host… Continue reading Madam Secretary-General welcomes the Permanent Secretary of Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Job opportunity: Programme Management Officer
The International Seabed Authority is hiring a Programme Management Officer. The selected candidate will help advance the protection of the marine environment and the effective environmental management of activities in the Area by: ✅ Providing technical and policy input into the development and implementation of ISA’s environmental activities; ✅ Coordinating expert workshops, stakeholder consultations and… Continue reading Job opportunity: Programme Management Officer
New Contractors´ Training Programme opportunity with Ifremer
Ready to take your marine science experience aboard a research vessel in the Pacific Ocean? Ifremer is offering practical on-board training opportunities for two candidates from developing States through the ISA Contractors’ Training Programme. Selected candidates will join one of two hydrographic survey cruises planned for 2027 around Wallis and Futuna or French Polynesia. The… Continue reading New Contractors´ Training Programme opportunity with Ifremer
To celebrate International Youth Day, ISA announces Geologist Malena Palmieri as SHE Champion
ISA celebrates four years of achievements under its Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative
Side event highlights ADSEA´s impact on ocean governance in Africa
Kingston, Jamaica (29 July 2026) – The contribution of the International Seabed Authority’s African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy (ADSEA) to strengthening leadership in ocean governance across Africa was the focus of a side event during the margins of the 31st Session of the ISA Assembly. Delegates from ISA Member States and other stakeholders gathered on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, to hear… Continue reading Side event highlights ADSEA´s impact on ocean governance in Africa
