The first meeting of the National Focal Points in charge of liaising with the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on matters relating to capacity development (NAFOP-CD) concluded today.
Category: Press Release
Additional standards and guidelines released for stakeholder consultation – Deadline extended
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) released today additional standards and guidelines for stakeholder consultation for a period of 60 days, until 7 June 2021 3 July 2021.
ISA Council extends the terms of office of current members of the Legal and Technical Commission
The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) adopted on 30 March a decision to extend by one-year the terms of office of the current members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), such that they will expire on 31 December 2022.
ISA Legal and Technical Commission resumes its meetings under the 26th Session
Today, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has resumed its meetings under the 26th session.
Applications now open for two environmental at-sea training opportunities with Marawa – Apply by 9 April!
Applications are now open for two at-sea training opportunities for candidates from developing States members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd (Kiribati), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
ISA and UN-OHRLLS conclude high-level webinar with enhanced commitment to support empowerment and leadership of women scientists in Deep-sea Research
Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), successfully concluded a high-level webinar focused on the enhancement of the role and participation of women in deep-sea research organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
ISA Assembly elects new Council members for the period 2021-2024
On 3 March 2021, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), has formally adopted a decision relating to the election of members to the Council of ISA for the period 2021-2024 in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
ISA celebrates women working in deep-sea research on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to showcase women’s accomplishments in the field of deep-sea research.