Kingston, Jamaica – The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) commenced the first part of its 29th session on Monday, 18 March 2024, setting the stage for two weeks of comprehensive discussions aimed at progressing the discussions on the draft exploitation regulations for mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area), concluding on 29 March 2024.
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ISA Legal and Technical Commission kicks off Part I of its 29th session
Kingston, Jamaica — On 4 March 2024, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) officially opened its meetings under Part I of its 29th session, taking place in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 to 15 March 2024.
The Secretary-General of ISA concludes a high-level visit to Japan with strengthened cooperation in support of the mandate of ISA and the stewardship of the Area and its resources for the benefit of humankind
Tokyo, Japan – The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), heading a delegation of experts, concluded a week-long official visit to Japan today. The visit strengthened cooperation and partnerships, including delivering successful outcomes of the workshop to develop a regional environmental management plan for the Northwest Pacific.
ISA and Japan host international scientific workshop for the development of a regional environmental management plan for the Northwest Pacific
Tokyo, Japan – The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security, Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, opened today the third international expert workshop for the development of a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
Board of ISA Partnership Fund grants 552,500 USD to bolster deep-sea research, innovation, and capacity development in Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean
The Board of the Partnership Fund of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) approved five new projects for a total value of 552,500 USD during its second meeting held on 29 January 2024 to support deep-sea research, innovation and capacity development in Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. These projects represent the second batch of initiatives supported by the ISA Partnership Fund (ISAPF), following its establishment in August 2022 by the ISA Assembly.
ISA launches global Capacity Development Alumni Network in support of furthering the long-term impact of strengthened capacities in deep ocean affairs
Today, 5 February 2024, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has formally launched the ISA Capacity Development Alumni Network (iCAN) to bolster human resource development, monitor the impact of training provided through the entire spectrum of activities carried in the international seabed area and facilitate collaboration among ISA’s trainees.
The Government of India submits two applications for approval of plans of work for seabed exploration in the Indian Ocean
On 18 January 2024, the Government of India submitted two applications to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for approval of two plans of work for exploration in the international seabed area (the Area) of the Indian Ocean.
ISA and the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries of Egypt sign a landmark memorandum of understanding in support of the global deep-sea research agenda
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) of Egypt have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Joint Regional Training and Research Centre (JTRC) in Alexandria, Egypt. This significant event marks the first visit of the ISA Secretary-General to Egypt and a new era of collaboration and development in marine science and technology in the Middle East and Africa.
President and Vice-Presidents of the Council issue statement on recent incidents in NORI-D Contract Area
The President and Vice-Presidents of the Council for the 28th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) issued today a joint statement on the recent incidents that have occurred between Nauru Ocean Resources Incorporated (NORI) and Greenpeace International in the NORI-D contract area located in the Clarion Clipperton Zone.
