Independent report “A review of the contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the implementation of the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” launched in a side event held in the margins of the 34th SPLOS meeting

New York, 12 June 2024—The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the release of a new independent report, “A review of the contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the implementation of the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.” The report details the role of ISA and its potential contribution to the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdictions.

ISA concludes successful data management review and reporting template training sessions

Kingston, Jamaica – Friday, 7 June 2024, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its recent Data Management Review and Reporting Template Training Sessions. Held over a series of five one-week sessions at the ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, these sessions brought together data managers and scientific experts from various contractor organizations to enhance their understanding and utilization of the DeepData platform and reporting templates.

ISA concludes engagements at the 4th International SIDS Conference and welcomes Fiji, Jamaica, Mauritius and the UK as the latest signatories of the Call for Action for ensuring the stewardship of the Area through deep science, technology and innovation

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — On Wednesday, 29 May 2024, the delegation of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) headed by the ISA Secretary-General concluded a visit to Antigua and Barbuda and engagements in the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Empowering women in deep-sea research: ISA strengthens cooperation to reinforce the participation of women scientists from Big Ocean States at 4th SIDS Conference

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — On Wednesday, 29 May 2024, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held a side event entitled “Leveraging partnerships and transformative actions to advance women empowerment and leadership in deep-sea research to support inclusive and sustainable ocean governance” as part of the official programme of the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

ISA and partners join hands at the 4th SIDS Conference to discuss strategic partnerships and cooperation for leveraging SIDS knowledge, technology, innovation and capacity to advance deep-sea research for the benefit of humanity

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda—On Monday, 27 May 2024, in the margins of the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomed representatives of governments, international and regional organizations and academia in a side event to discuss “Leveraging SIDS knowledge, technology, innovation and capacity to advance deep-sea research for the benefit of humanity.”

High-level visit of ISA Secretary-General to Antigua and Barbuda ahead of the 4th UN SIDS Conference reinforces programmatic action for enhanced marine scientific capacities towards sustainable development of ocean economies

The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) met with H.E. the Honourable Mr. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, on 24 May 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda. The meeting was the opportunity to discuss the ongoing and productive engagement of Antigua and Barbuda in the work of ISA and in support of ocean governance in general.

ISA and IRIC sign a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of the first-ever African Academy for Deep-Sea Diplomacy in Cameroon

In a significant stride towards fostering international cooperation and expertise in international law of the sea with a specific emphasis on the legal regime of deep-sea activities in the international seabed area (the Area), the International Seabed Authority (ISA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC), establishing the first-ever African Academy for Deep-Sea Diplomacy (ADSEA). The signing ceremony took place on Friday, 17 May 2024, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.