The Permanent Representative of France to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Olivier Guyonvarch, presented his credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a ceremony held on 19 November 2021 at ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.
Deadline extended for one remaining training opportunity provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.
The deadline to apply for one at-sea (engineering) training opportunity provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 31 January 2022.
Permanent Representatives of Panama and Chile present credentials to ISA Secretary-General
The Permanent Representative of Panama to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Lasford Emilio Douglas, and the Permanent Representative of Chile to ISA, H.E. Ms. Constanza Figueroa, presented credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during ceremonies held on 17 November 2021 at ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.
New studies highlight the benefits and opportunities offered by UNCLOS for least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States
International Seabed Authority (ISA) launched three new studies describing opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to the least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS). The three publications were produced by ISA Secretariat in response to priority capacity-building needs identified by LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in 2020. The launch of these three publications took place virtually on 16 November 2021. The publications are available on ISA website.
ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one candidate to benefit from Nauru Resources Inc. training opportunity
On 10 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of one candidate to benefit from a Master’s degree provided by Nauru Resources Inc. (NORI) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. training opportunities
On 5 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for two (2) undergraduate degrees provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
Deadline extended for seven training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation
The deadline to apply for seven training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) of the Russian Federation for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 3 January 2022 instead of 25 August 2021.
ISA-NOC expert meeting defines pathways to advance innovation and technology development for sustainable exploitation of deep-sea minerals in the Area
Yesterday, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully concluded an Expert Scoping Meeting on Advancing Technology to Support the Sustainable Mining of Mineral Resources in the Area organized in collaboration with the UK National Oceanography Centre (NOC). The meeting took place virtually between 2 and 4 November 2021 and involved 120 participants from 41 countries, including representatives from research institutions, contractors, relevant industries and United Nations and other international organizations. Former ISA trainees with relevant expertise were also in attendance.
ISA Conference 2022: Women in the Law of the Sea | Call for expression of interest
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to invite expression of interest to participate in the Conference on Women in the Law of the Sea being organized by the Secretariat in March-June 2022 (dates to be confirmed). The call to participate is open until 11 February 2022.