Kingston, Jamaica – 2 August 2024 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has successfully concluded its twenty-ninth session with the closing of the Assembly meeting. The session was presided over by H.E. Ambassador Amara Sowa and took place from 29 July to 2 August 2024, with a break on 1 August in observance of Jamaican Emancipation Day.

Kingston, Jamaica – 2 August 2024 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the election of Ms. Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as a Secretary-General for the period 2025-2028. The ISA Secretariat extends its congratulations to Ms. Carvalho and looks forward to working with her in the future to further our shared goals and to ensure the deep seabed is regulated and protected for the benefit of all humanity. The election, held during the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly, reflects the Member States’ confidence in her leadership in the years to come.

Kingston, Jamaica – 29 July 2024 — The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened its twenty-ninth session today in Kingston, Jamaica. The four-day meeting will run through 2 August, with a break on 1 August to observe Jamaica’s Emancipation Day.

Kingston, Jamaica – 29 July 2024 — The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, presented the fifth edition of the Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Dr. Rengaiyan Periasamy from India during the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly.

Kingston, Jamaica – 26 July 2024 — The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has concluded the second part of its twenty-ninth session, marking significant progress in the development of regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area.

Kingston, Jamaica – 29 July 2024 — H.E. Mr. Filipo Tarakinikini, Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Fiji to ISA during a ceremony held at the ISA Secretariat.

Kingston, Jamaica – 24 July 2024 – The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomes six new signatories of the Global Call for Action to ensure the stewardship of the Area and its resources for the benefit of all humanity through deep-sea science, technology and innovation. The Call for Action was recently signed by Ghana, India and Jamaica, as well as by Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ), the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) and the Kobe Ocean-Bottom Exploration Centre (KOBEC).

Kingston, Jamaica – 18 July 2024 — H.E. Mr. Mayank Joshi presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of India to ISA during a ceremony held at the ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.