Extension of the deadline for submission of written comments and proposals by ISA Council members on the first draft of a mechanism for the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretariat is pleased to convey to members of the ISA Council that Mr. Vladislav Kurbatskyi, the Facilitator nominated by the Council, has decided to extend the deadline for submission of written comments and proposals on his first draft of a mechanism for the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), submitted on 22 April 2020.

Consultation of ISA members to identify their capacity development priority needs

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has launched a consultation with its members and particularly developing States, to identify their national capacity development priorities as they relate to the role and responsibilities given to ISA by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement.

ISA publications January to April 2020

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the release of its most recent publication listed below issued between January and April 2020.

Books of condolences for H.E. Satya N. Nandan now available online

In light of the evolving nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the staff of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at the headquarters in Kingston as well as in the liaison office in New York is working remotely until further notice. Accordingly, access to the books of condolences for the former Secretary-General H.E. Satya N. Nandan is closed to the public.