Kingston, Jamaica (16 September 2026) – Her Excellency Ms. Sarah Gasquard presented her credentials as the new Permanent Representative of Belgium to the International Seabed Authority on Wednesday, 16 September.
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ISA presents key results of its Capacity-Building strategy to National Focal Points
Kingston, Jamaica (27 August 2026) – The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority held the 5th Virtual Meeting of National Focal Points for Capacity Development (NAFOP-CD) on 27 August 2026. Key results achieved over the past year through the organization’s capacity-building initiatives and a needs assessment survey were presented during the online meeting.
New Research Call on Big Data under the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026-2027 Call for Project Proposals under the ISA–China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC). This call forms part of the JTRC Scientific Research Work Plan for 2026–2027 and aims to strengthen international scientific collaboration in support of the ISA Marine Scientific Research Action Plan and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
Madam Secretary-General welcomes the Permanent Secretary of Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The meeting provided a moment to reflect on the strong partnership and unity between the ISA and host country of Jamaica, and an opportunity to reaffirm close alignments and shared priorities.
Career Opportunity: Programme Management Officer
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New Contractors´ Training Programme opportunity with Ifremer
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To celebrate International Youth Day, ISA announces Geologist Malena Palmieri as SHE Champion
Kingston, Jamaica (12 August 2026) – To celebrate International Youth Day, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce Brazilian Geologist, Malena Palmieri, as its newest SHE Champion.
ISA celebrates four years of achievements under its Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative
Kingston, Jamaica (28 July 2026) – At a side event held on Tuesday, 28 July, on the margins of the Assembly meetings, the International Seabed Authority invited Member States and stakeholders to celebrate four years of achievements under its Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI). The campaign has been made possible through the contributions of Member States, contractors, international organizations and universities serving as SSKI donors and partners.
