On 8 June 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of five (5) candidates for training opportunities provided by the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
ISA Secretary-General addresses 33rd Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS
On 12 June 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, presented the status of the work of ISA to the 33rd Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2023 art competition
The International Seabed Authority is pleased to announce the winners of its art competition organized for World Oceans Day 2023 in two categories, local and international.
On World Oceans Day 2023, ISA celebrates the advancement of deep-sea research and the contribution of women scientists
Celebrating World Oceans Day on 8 June 2023, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) organized a series of events highlighting the role of marine scientific research in advancing the global understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and enabling the sustainable management of the Area and its resources, including concrete actions to promote empowerment and leadership of women scientists in deep-sea research.
ISA, UN-OHRLLS and partners launch a global call for applications for women scientists from developing States to participate in the S.H.E. Mentoring Programme in deep-sea research
On the occasion of World Oceans Day 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Office of the High Representative of the United Nations for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) and partners of the Women in Deep-Sea Research project join hands to launch the S.H.E. (“See Her Exceed”) Mentoring Programme in deep-sea research.
ISA Secretary-General meets with Canadian ministers and a deputy minister to discuss status of exploitation regulations and areas of cooperation
From 29 May to 1 June 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, undertook a visit to Canada where he met with the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and Mr. David Morrison, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for photography services during the July session of the International Seabed Authority
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a qualified individual or entity to provide professional photography services during Part II of the annual session of the Authority scheduled for July 2023 at a competitive rate.
ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to benefit from Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC) training opportunities
On 26 May 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of five (5) candidates for training opportunities provided by Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
Call for proposals for a consultancy to develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultancy to develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework, including indicators, for assessing impacts of capacity development activities implemented by the International Seabed Authority.
