On 17 February 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of seven (7) candidates for training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation in accordance with its obligations under its respective exploration contracts for polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with ISA. The selected candidates are divided as follows:

On 28 February 2022, Dr. Raijeli L. Taga (Fiji), facilitator of the informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment, will host a webinar to present her suggested revised text for Parts IV and VI and Annexes IV, VII and VIII of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area (ISBA/27/C/IWG/ENV/CRP.1). Following the presentation, members and observers of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will have the opportunity to share their views on the proposed text.

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching two art competitions that aim to celebrate the deep sea, marine science and deep-sea exploration.

Applications are now open for one (1) three-month virtual internship for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placement is provided by the Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.

Applications are now open for four (4) training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a consultant with requisite experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex development projects with national or international organization or related fields to support the implementation of its programmatic mandates in the fields of marine scientific research and capacity development.

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The deadline to apply for seven training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) of the Russian Federation for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 31 January 2022 instead of an initial date of 25 August 2021 and an extended date of 3 January 2022.

On 15 December 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of seven additional candidates for a seven-week online training course being provided by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are:

• Mr. Jameal Magno from Philippines
• Mr. Paul Caesar M. Flores from Philippines  
• Ms. Daisy Kipkoech from Kenya
• Mr. Hasina Ramaroson from Madagascar
• Mr. Muhyideen Hamza from Nigeria
• Mr. Jeremy B. Donaire Zamora from Chile
• Mr. Taiwo Bolaji from Nigeria