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

Kingston, Jamaica (12 August 2026) – To celebrate International Youth Day, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce Brazilian Geologist, Malena Palmieri, as its newest SHE Champion. In 2025, Ms. Palmieri was selected to participate in an at-sea training opportunity offered by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea… Continue reading 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

Kingston, Jamaica (28 July 2026) – At a side event held on Tuesday, 28 July, on the margins of the Assembly meetings, the International Seabed Authority invited Member States and stakeholders to celebrate four years of achievements under its Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI).  The campaign has been made possible through the contributions of Member States, contractors, international organizations and universities serving as SSKI donors and… Continue reading 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

Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho welcomes to the ISA the Secretary-General of the Ministry of External Relations of the government of Cameroon, H.E. Mr. Oumarou Chinmoun (left) and the Permanent Representative of Cameroon to the United Nations and the ISA, H.E. Ambassador Tommo Monthe.