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The members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have endorsed a proposal by the President of the 25^th Session of the Assembly to take decisions of a procedural nature during the 26^th Session of the Assembly, including its opening, through a silence procedure similar to the process adopted by the 30^th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The ‘Workshop on DeepData: Focusing on Data Management Strategy,’ organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA), opened this week with a key focus on developing strategic approaches for collaboration to promote exchange and sharing of deep-sea data, and improve scientific knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems in the international seabed area (the “Area”) .

The United Nations at 75

JAMAICA, Kingston

21 September 2020
 

STATEMENT

by

Mr. Michael W. Lodge

Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority

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The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting proposals for a consultancy to develop an Action Plan to increase public deep-sea literacy and understanding of the legal framework for activities in the international seabed area (the Area).

The 'Deep-Sea Taxonomic Standardization,’ workshop organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF), and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), opened today with a key focus on developing strategic approaches for collaboration to improve the standardization of deep-sea taxonomic information, and strengthen collective scientific knowledge of deep-sea biodiversity. 

The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has endorsed a proposal by the Acting Council President to take decisions of a procedural nature during the second part of the 26^th Session, including its resumption, through a silence procedure, similar to the process  adopted by the 30^th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting proposals for a consultancy to develop a strategic roadmap to implement scientific programmes under the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research (MSR) in the international seabed area (“the Area”).

The newly appointed Permanent Representatives of Bangladesh, Japan, and Korea to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), presented their credentials to ISA Secretary-General Mr. Michael W. Lodge at a series of virtual and in-person ceremonies held in Kingston, Jamaica, this week.

The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Mr. Michael W. Lodge today formally launched the Annual Report of the Secretary-General 2020. This report, which is a requirement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), is presented in a new format aimed at providing ISA Members and the wider ISA community with a comprehensive overview of the scope and extent of the progress achieved in implementing the mandate of ISA over the past year.

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting proposals for a consultancy to undertake a study on the scope, purpose and administration of a global fund from the financial payments from deep seabed mining in the international seabed area (the Area).

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) wishes to extend its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain who passed away on 1 September 2020.

Dr. Cicin-Sain was a driving force in the ocean community and a role model to many, especially women working in ocean matters.

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) today announced that the second part of the 26^th session of ISA, which was rescheduled to take place in October 2020, has been further postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the release of its most recent publication listed below issued between June and August 2020.

Kindly note that some publications will only be available in digital format on ISA’s website.

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting comments from stakeholders on the first set of draft standards and guidelines to support the implementation of the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area).

The 26^th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), closed today, after 4-weeks of online meetings held remotely for the first time from 6 to 31 July 2020.