Month: September 2026
ISA to host webinar on the development of Environmental Threshold Values
Kingston, Jamaica (23 September 2026) – On the 7 and 8 of October 2026, the International Seabed Authority will host a webinar on the report of the Intersessional Expert Group (IEG) on the development of environmental threshold values for activities in the Area. The online event will provide stakeholders with the opportunity to learn about the… Continue reading ISA to host webinar on the development of Environmental Threshold Values
Empowering Ocean Scientists: ISA Concludes Deep-Sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School in India
Kochi, India (7 -11 September 2026) – After a week of hands-on training, 25 specialists from 13 developing countries across the Indian Ocean region concluded the Deep-Sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School on Friday, 11 September, in Kochi, India. Organized by the International Seabed Authority, the workshop focused on standardizing methodologies for deep-sea biodiversity assessments, including sampling,… Continue reading Empowering Ocean Scientists: ISA Concludes Deep-Sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School in India
Madam Secretary-General reflects on her recent mission to the Russian Federation
Moscow and Vladivostok, Russian Federation (31 August – 4 September 2026) – My first official visit to the Russian Federation since taking office as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority provided me with an opportunity to recognize first-hand, through a series of high-level engagements, this Member State’s important role in the exploration regime of the… Continue reading Madam Secretary-General reflects on her recent mission to the Russian Federation
From the 31st to the 32nd Session: advancing the Mining Code and strengthening the Common Heritage of Humankind
Kingston, Jamaica (19 September 2026) — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded Part II of its 31st Session, held from 29 June to 31 July 2026 in Kingston, Jamaica. Over five weeks, the Session brought together the Legal and Technical Commission, the Finance Committee, the Council and the Assembly for work spanning the Authority’s regulatory,… Continue reading From the 31st to the 32nd Session: advancing the Mining Code and strengthening the Common Heritage of Humankind
New Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the ISA presents her credentials
Kingston, Jamaica (17 September 2026) – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, welcomed Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Jane Bassey Adams as the new Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the ISA on Thursday, 17 September. The meeting was held at the ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Adams brings more than two decades… Continue reading New Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the ISA presents her credentials
Madam Secretary-General welcomes to the ISA the new Permanent Representative of Belgium
Kingston, Jamaica (16 September 2026) – Her Excellency Ms. Sarah Gasquard presented her credentials as the new Permanent Representative of Belgium to the International Seabed Authority on Wednesday, 16 September. Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho welcomed her to ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Gasquard has extensive diplomatic experience across Asia, Africa and Europe, including service… Continue reading Madam Secretary-General welcomes to the ISA the new Permanent Representative of Belgium
Career Opportunity: Knowledge Management Officer (P-3)
New job opportunity for professionals with a Master’s degree in Law, Library and Information Studies, or a related field! The International Seabed Authority is hiring a Knowledge Management Officer (P-3) to join its Office of Legal Affairs in Kingston, Jamaica. The selected candidate will support the legal work of the ISA Secretariat, including regulatory development,… Continue reading Career Opportunity: Knowledge Management Officer (P-3)
ISA presents key results of its Capacity-Building strategy to National Focal Points
Kingston, Jamaica (27 August 2026) – The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority held the 5th Virtual Meeting of National Focal Points for Capacity Development (NAFOP-CD) on 27 August 2026. Key results achieved over the past year through the organization’s capacity-building initiatives and a needs assessment survey were presented during the online meeting. Currently, 118 individuals from 92 countries are… Continue reading ISA presents key results of its Capacity-Building strategy to National Focal Points
