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- [Madam Secretary-General welcomes the new Permanent Representative of Nepal to the ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-welcomes-the-new-permanent-representative-of-nepal-to-the-isa/) - Kingston, Jamaica (1 July 2026) – The new Permanent Representative of Nepal to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) presented his credentials on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho welcomed H.E. Mr. Lok Bahadur Thapa to Kingston, Jamaica. During the engagement she commended Nepal for carrying “particular importance for the Authority as both a Least Developed Country and a Landlocked Developing State.” She noted that for these countries, including Nepal, "ISA´s work is directly relevant to ensuring access to knowledge, capacity-development opportunities, and benefit-sharing mechanisms that are inclusive, fair and meaningful.” Ambassador Thapa brings to the role more
- [Applications for Deep Dive´s 10th cohort are now open](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-for-deep-dives-10th-cohort-are-now-open/) - Kingston, Jamaica (06 July 2026) – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the 10th cohort of its Deep Dive programme until 07 August 2026. Developed within the framework of the ISA Capacity Development Strategy, Deep Dive is the first and the only e-learning training platform exclusively devised to address all elements of the
- [Madam Secretary-General´s Reflections on Her Recent Mission to New York](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-generals-reflections-on-her-recent-mission-to-new-york/) - New York, USA (15 – 19 June 2026) – The 36th Meeting of States Parties to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (SPLOS) was held in New York in mid-June and I was honoured to attend the event and provide remarks in my second year as Secretary-General of the International
- [Call for Registrations - Deep-sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School:  Standardizing Methodologies for Biodiversity Assessments](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-registrations-deep-sea-macrofauna-taxonomy-school-standardizing-methodologies-for-biodiversity-assessments/) - 7 – 11 September 2026 | Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Kochi, India The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and the National Marine
- [Madam Secretary-General’s Reflections at the IX Ministerial Meeting of the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic (ZOPACAS) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-generals-reflections-at-the-ix-ministerial-meeting-of-the-zone-of-peace-and-cooperation-of-the-south-atlantic-zopacas-in-rio-de-janeiro-brazil/) - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (8-9 April 2026) – At the beginning of April, following a very busy last few weeks hosting Part I of the 31st Council Session, I travelled to Rio de Janeiro to represent the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at the Ninth Ministerial Meeting of the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the
- [Madam Secretary-General Reflects on Her Mission to Fiji and the Opening of the Pacific SIDS Regional Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-reflects-on-her-mission-to-fiji-and-the-opening-of-the-pacific-sids-regional-workshop/) - Suva, Fiji – (18 – 21 May 2026) – My engagement in Suva, Fiji, as my first official visit to the Pacific as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), was long overdue and of great strategic importance. The Pacific Small Island Developing States (Pacific SIDS) are central to ISA’s work. Their ocean heritage and
- [The new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the ISA presents credentials](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-new-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-korea-to-the-isa-presents-credentials/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 23 June 2026 – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, welcomed to Kingston the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea. In a ceremony held at the ISA Headquarters on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, His Excellency, Mr. Oh Joongkeun, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General. With more than three decades of public service, including diplomatic postings across
- [“The road that brought me here” – Madam Secretary-General celebrates International Day of Women in Diplomacy](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-road-that-brought-me-here-madam-secretary-general-celebrates-international-day-of-women-in-diplomacy/) - The international community celebrates the International Day of Women in Diplomacy on 24 June, recognizing the invaluable contributions of women to multilateral governance, international cooperation, conflict resolution, human rights and more. However, according to the United Nations, women remain underrepresented among Heads of States and governments worldwide, as well as in diplomatic roles and decision-making processes. The current Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority has broken the proverbial glass ceiling by becoming the
- [Reflections from ISA Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on her official visit to the People´s Republic of China](https://isa.org.jm/news/reflections-from-isa-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-her-official-visit-to-the-peoples-republic-of-china/) - Xiamen and Sanya, China (25-28 May 2026) – After a very productive mission to Fiji in May, I continued my journey flying to the People´s Republic of China. In Xiamen, a port city on the Southeast coast, I had the honour to address the 8th International Symposium on Scientific and Legal Aspects of the Regimes of the Continental Shelf and the Area, organized by the China Institute for Marine Affairs (CIMA) and the Second Institute of Oceanography (SIO),
- [Madam Secretary-General shares advancements in the work of the ISA during the Thirty-Sixth Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-shares-advancements-in-the-work-of-the-isa-during-the-thirty-sixth-meeting-of-states-parties-to-unclos/) - New York, USA - On Monday, 15 June 2026, Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority delivered her statement to the States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, UNCLOS. Leticia Carvalho shared her remarks with the 172 Parties, comprising 171 States and the European Union. At the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Secretary-General thanked the States Parties
- [The International Seabed Authority welcomes the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mauritius](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-international-seabed-authority-welcomes-the-new-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-mauritius/) - New York, 17 June 2026 – His Excellency Mr. Milan Jaya Nyamrajsingh Meetarbhan presented his credentials to Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mauritius. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, with Madam Secretary-General warmly welcoming Ambassador Meetarbhan and
- [Ahead of Part II of the 31st Session, Madam Secretary-General Meets with Permanent Representatives of ISA Member States](https://isa.org.jm/news/ahead-of-part-ii-of-the-31st-session-madam-secretary-general-meets-with-permanent-representatives-of-isa-member-states/) - Kingston, Jamaica - In preparation for Part II of the 31st Session of the International Seabed Authority, Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho welcomed the Permanent Representatives of the ISA Member States on Friday, 12 June 2026. At the ISA Headquarters in Kingston, she expressed to the high-level group her deep appreciation to ISA´s host country, Jamaica,
- [Madam Secretary-General remarks for the 218th Session of the Brazilian Interministerial Commission for Maritime Affairs, CIRM](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-remarks-for-the-218th-session-of-the-brazilian-interministerial-commission-for-maritime-affairs-cirm/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, was invited to open the 218th Session of Brazil’s Interministerial Commission for Marine Resources (CIRM) on 3 June 2026. CIRM is an advisory body under Brazil’s Ministry of Defense. It is responsible for coordinating actions related to Brazil’s National Policy for Marine Resources, as well as
- [Acting Locally in the Pacific: How Discovering New Sea Star Species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone Is Reshaping What We Know About Life on the Seafloor](https://isa.org.jm/news/acting-locally-in-the-pacific-how-discovering-new-sea-star-species-in-the-clarion-clipperton-zone-is-reshaping-what-we-know-about-life-on-the-seafloor/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 8 June 2026 - This year, the International Day for Biological Diversity calls us to "act locally for global impact,” a principle that resonates deeply with the scientists working to document life in the most remote reaches of our oceans. In the deep seabed, where darkness, cold and crushing pressure define the
- [The ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre Opens Fourth Workshop on Cumulative Impact Assessment in Sanya, Hainan](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre-opens-fourth-workshop-on-cumulative-impact-assessment-in-sanya-hainan/) - Sanya, Hainan, China – 29 May 2026 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA)-China Joint Training and Research Centre (ISA-China JTRC) officially inaugurated its fourth training workshop today in Sanya, China. The workshop, titled “Cumulative Impact Assessment for Effective Protection of the Marine Environment in the Area: Methods, Case Studies, and Best Practices,” brings together 21
- [A Message from Madam Secretary-General on World Oceans Day 2026](https://isa.org.jm/news/celebrating-world-oceans-day-2026/) - ISA Madam Secretary-General celebrates World Oceans Day Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, shares a special message to celebrate World Oceans Day 2026: “This year’s theme asks us to REIMAGINE. To reimagine a new relationship with our ocean. A relationship that moves from “passive inheritors of the ocean’s generosity to active guardians
- [Hidden in the Mud: How Describing Microscopic Life in the Indian Ocean is Advancing Global Biodiversity Science](https://isa.org.jm/news/hidden-in-the-mud-how-describing-microscopic-life-in-the-indian-ocean-is-advancing-global-biodiversity-science/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 4 June 2026 - This year, the International Day for Biological Diversity calls us to "act locally for global impact,” a principle that resonates deeply with the scientists working to document life in the most remote reaches of our oceans. In the deep seabed, where darkness, cold and crushing pressure define the
- [Acting Locally in the Indian Ocean: How Describing 12 New Brittle Star Species Is Advancing Global Ocean Science and Governance](https://isa.org.jm/news/acting-locally-in-the-indian-ocean-how-describing-12-new-brittle-star-species-is-advancing-global-ocean-science-and-governance/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 30 May 2026 - This year, the International Day for Biological Diversity calls us to "act locally for global impact,” a principle that resonates deeply with the scientists working to document life in the most remote reaches of our oceans. In the deep seabed, where darkness, cold and crushing pressure define the
- [Acting Locally in the Abyss: How Describing 24 New Species in the Pacific Ocean is Helping Protect Our Oceans](https://isa.org.jm/news/acting-locally-in-the-abyss-how-describing-24-new-species-in-the-pacific-ocean-is-helping-protect-our-oceans/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 29 May 2026 - This year, the International Day for Biological Diversity calls us to "act locally for global impact,” a principle that resonates deeply with the scientists working to document life in the most remote reaches of our oceans. In the deep seabed, where darkness, cold and crushing pressure define the
- [Workshop Convened in Busan to Advance Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Northwest Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-convened-in-busan-to-advance-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-northwest-pacific-ocean/) - Busan, Republic of Korea – 21 May 2026 - A four-day workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northwest Pacific Ocean concluded today in Busan, Republic of Korea. Convened by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in partnership with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the
- [Acting Locally for Global Impact: Why Taxonomy Matters for Governing the Deep Seabed](https://isa.org.jm/news/acting-locally-for-global-impact-why-taxonomy-matters-for-governing-the-deep-seabed/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 22 May 2026 - This year, the International Day for Biological Diversity’s call to 'act locally for global impact' aligns directly with the International Seabed Authority’s Marine Scientific Research Action Plan, which seeks to advance scientific knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems, its biodiversity and ecological functions, and the potential impacts of exploration and
- [Madam Secretary-General reflects on her recent mission to Brazil in May 2026](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-reflects-on-her-recent-mission-to-brazil-in-may-2026/) - Brasília and Rio de Janeiro (4 – 8 May 2026) – “It was with a feeling of returning home and reconnecting with my roots that I travelled in early May to Brazil´s capital, Brasília, for a week filled with high-level meetings and faces new and familiar. This was my first official mission to Brasília since taking office as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority in January 2025. Brazil
- [Madam Secretary-General, Leticia Carvalho, Welcomed by The Honorable Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka in a Traditional Ceremony in Suva, Fiji](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-welcomed-by-the-honorable-prime-minister-of-the-republic-of-fiji-sitiveni-rabuka-in-a-traditional-ceremony-in-suva-fiji/) - Suva, Fiji – 18 May 2026 – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, was welcomed by the The Honorable Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, in a traditional and official ceremony held in Suva, Fiji, on Monday morning, 18 May 2026. The ceremony opened with an official
- [Ask an Expert: How to Advance Marine Scientific Research in the Deep Sea for Stewardship and Effective Ocean Governance? An interview with José Dallo, Director of the Office of Stewardship, Environment, and Resources, International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ask-an-expert-how-to-advance-marine-scientific-research-in-the-deep-sea-for-stewardship-and-effective-ocean-governance-an-interview-with-jose-dallo-director-of-the-office-of-environmental-managemen/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 4 May 2026 - The Area, the seabed and ocean floor beyond national jurisdiction, covers as much as 54 per cent of the ocean. The adoption of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) established a comprehensive legal framework governing ocean space, resources, and activities, and created the International
- [Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority concludes her visit to China](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority-concludes-her-visit-to-china/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 26 September 2025 – At the invitation of the Government of China, Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Leticia Carvalho, paid her first visit to Beijing from 22 to 24 September 2025. During the visit, Madam Secretary-General had meetings with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Natural
- [Small Island Developing States and the Future of Seabed Governance](https://isa.org.jm/news/small-island-developing-states-and-the-future-of-seabed-governance/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 24 April 2026 - Every year on 25 April, the international community marks the International Day for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The date commemorates the opening of the 1994 Barbados Global Conference, the first major United Nations conference dedicated to implementing Agenda 21, the sustainable development of SIDS. In the last
- [At the United Nations Headquarters, Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho highlights synergies between the ISA and the BBNJ Agreement](https://isa.org.jm/news/at-the-united-nations-headquarters-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-highlights-synergies-between-the-isa-and-the-bbnj-agreement/) - New York, USA, 25 March 2026 – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Leticia Carvalho, delivered her remarks at the third session of the Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine
- [Madam Secretary-General's Reflections from Her Mission to Belgium, February 2026](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-generals-reflections-from-her-mission-to-belgium-in-february-2026/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 31 March, 2026 - Following my trip to the United Kingdom and Switzerland, I traveled to Brussels, Belgium where I had the opportunity to meet a number of stakeholders to increase understanding of the work and role of the ISA and hear from them regarding concerns and opportunities. I was very pleased to
- [Discovering Life in the Hadal Depths: How Taxonomy Illuminates the Deep Seabed](https://isa.org.jm/news/discovering-life-in-the-hadal-depths-how-taxonomy-illuminates-the-deep-seabed/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 26 March 2026 - The deep seabed is teeming with life. From the sediment plains of the abyssal zone to the extreme pressures of hadal trenches, species have evolved over millions of years into forms of extraordinary complexity and resilience. Scientists and governments alike are actively investing in understanding the biodiversity of
- [Madam Secretary-General’s Reflections from Her Recent Mission to the United Kingdom and Switzerland at the Start of 2026](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-generals-reflections-from-her-missions-to-the-united-kingdom-and-switzerland-at-the-start-of-2026/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 27 March 2026 - As I enter year two of my tenure as ISA Secretary-General, I feel that 2026 is off to a promising start, combining focused ambition, a spirit of collaboration, and principled pragmatism. These principles are guiding my engagement with Member States and how I am organizing the work of
- [The Council of the International Seabed Authority advanced negotiations on the Mining Code](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-council-of-the-international-seabed-authority-advanced-negotiations-on-the-mining-code/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 19 March 2026 — The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has concluded Part I of its 31st Session, held in Kingston, Jamaica, following nine days of intensive negotiations on key elements of the Draft Regulations governing the exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed Area. A call for focus and
- [The Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas presents Credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-commonwealth-of-the-bahamas-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, 16 March 2026 — Her Excellency Mrs. Alveta Adderley-Knight presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the International Seabed Authority, during a ceremony held on 16 March 2026 at ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Adderley-Knight is
- [Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho meets with Judge Tomas Heidar, President of ITLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/56046-2/) - Hamburg, Germany - 24 March 2026 - Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Leticia Carvalho, was welcomed by Judge Tomas Heidar, President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany, at the beginning of the week. The meeting provided an opportunity for an exchange of views between the
- [Naming Life to Govern the Deep Seabed: A Q&A with experts from ISA and WoRMS in celebration of Taxonomist Appreciation Day](https://isa.org.jm/news/naming-life-to-govern-the-deep-seabed-a-qa-with-experts-from-isa-and-worms-in-celebration-of-taxonomist-appreciation-day/) - Kingston, 19 March 2026 - As the international community marks Taxonomist Appreciation Day on 19 March, the spotlight turns to a scientific discipline that quietly underpins environmental governance worldwide: taxonomy. For the International Seabed Authority (ISA), taxonomy is not an abstract academic pursuit. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),
- [In Memoriam: His Excellency Mr. Juan José González Mijares](https://isa.org.jm/news/in-memoriam-his-excellency-mr-juan-jose-gonzalez-mijares/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 13 March 2026 - It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of His Excellency Mr. Juan José González Mijares, former Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica and The Bahamas and former Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador González Mijares served with distinction as President of the Council
- [Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on Engagements in Cameroon](https://isa.org.jm/news/reflections-from-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-engagements-in-cameroon/) - Yaoundé, Cameroon – 16 February 2026 - At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon, I travelled to Yaoundé to open the inaugural in-person workshop of the African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy (ADSEA). This visit was about partnership. It was about responsibility. And it was about strengthening Africa’s effective participation within
- [Legal and Technical Commission Concludes First Part of 31st Session, Advances Work on Exploration Contracts, Environmental Threshold Values and the Economic Planning Commission](https://isa.org.jm/news/legal-and-technical-commission-concludes-first-part-of-31st-session-advances-work-on-exploration-contracts-environmental-threshold-values-and-the-economic-planning-commission/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 6 March 2026 - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has concluded the first part of the work of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), which convened between 23 February and 6 March 2026. The LTC, which brings together legal, technical and scientific expertise to advise the Council, advances discussions and makes recommendations
- [Women Advancing Ocean Science from Research to Governance](https://isa.org.jm/news/michele-sciberras-and-yuneeda-oozeeraully-women-advancing-ocean-science-from-research-to-governance/) - Kingston, 8 March 2026 - On International Women’s Day, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) highlights the journeys of women shaping the future of ocean science and governance. Through initiatives such as the See Her Exceed Global Mentoring Programme - S.H.E., the Women in Deep-Sea Research project and activities funded under the ISA Partnership Fund, the
- [Engineering the Deep Seabed Responsibly: Jameal Magno and Allake Yasminan Maguidi on Innovation, Data and Stewardship](https://isa.org.jm/news/engineering-the-deep-responsibly-jameal-magno-and-allake-yasminan-maguidi-on-innovation-data-and-stewardship/) - Kingston, 4 March 2026 - On 4 March 2026, the world marks World Engineering Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2019 following a proposal by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations. The purpose of this international day is to celebrate the achievements of engineers and their essential role in advancing sustainable development. The 2026 theme, “Smart
- [Empowering African States in Deep-Sea Governance: Building Capacity for Inclusive Participation](https://isa.org.jm/news/empowering-african-states-in-deep-sea-governance-building-capacity-for-inclusive-participation/) - Kingston, 27 February 2026 - For African States, active engagement in the governance of the Area under the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is essential to ensure equitable access to the benefits of the Area and the deep seabed, in accordance with the principle of the common heritage of humankind. With 38 of the 54 African States
- [Five Things to Know About BBNJ](https://isa.org.jm/news/five-ways-that-isa-can-support-bbnj-effectiveness/) - The ocean covers more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface. It regulates the climate, supports biodiversity, provides food and sustains the livelihoods of billions of people worldwide. Crucially, if managed sustainably, it also holds vast untapped potential to help humanity thrive, from potentially life-saving marine genetic resources to mineral resources. Until now, there
- [Ask an Expert: On the road to the 31st Council Session: What lies ahead for the Mining Code? An interview with Mariana Durney, Legal Counsel, International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ask-an-expert-on-the-road-to-the-31st-council-session-what-lies-ahead-for-the-mining-code-an-interview-with-mariana-durney-legal-counsel-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 24 February 2026 - As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) prepares for the 31st session of its Council in March, attention is once again focused on the development of the Rules, Regulations and Procedures governing mineral-related activities in the international seabed area, commonly referred to as the Mining Code. This phase of
- [The Permanent Representative of Bangladesh presents Credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-bangladesh-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, 17 February 2026 — His Excellency Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the ISA, during a ceremony held on 17 February 2026 at ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Chowdhury is a career diplomat who joined
- [The Permanent Representative of Cuba Presents Credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-cuba-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, 16 February 2026 — Her Excellency Ms. Tania López Larroque presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cuba to the ISA, during a ceremony held on 16 February 2026 at ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador López Larroque is
- [Bridging Generations: Two Women Shaping Future Governance and Exploration of the Deep Seabed](https://isa.org.jm/news/bridging-generations-two-women-shaping-future-governance-and-exploration-of-the-deep-seabed/) - Kingston, 11 February 2026 - When women step into the deep sea, whether through science, governance or policy, they do not arrive alone. They carry with them the knowledge of those who came before, the aspirations of those still finding their footing and a shared responsibility to safeguard one of Earth's last great frontiers. For
- [Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority and the Government of Cameroon Open the Inaugural In-Person African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy Workshop in Yaoundé](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority-and-the-government-of-cameroon-open-theinaugural-in-person-african-academy-for-deep-sea-diplomacy-workshop-in-yaounde/) - Yaoundé, Cameroon, 9 February 2026 – the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Leticia Carvalho, in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Cameroon, officially opened the inaugural in-person week-long training workshop for the African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy (ADSEA) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, hosted by the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC).
- [The Permanent Representative of Japan presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-japan-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, 26 January 2026 — His Excellency Mr. Kohei Maruyama presented his credentials to Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as Permanent Representative of Japan to the ISA, during a ceremony held on 26 January 2026 at ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Maruyama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to
- [The Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-trinidad-and-tobago-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, 17 December 2025 — Her Excellency Ms. Deborah Thomas-Felix presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the International Seabed Authority during a ceremony held on 17 December 2025 at ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador
- [International Seabed Authority concludes Contractors’ Training Programmes  end-of-training certificate ceremonies](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-concludes-contractors-training-programmes-end-of-training-certificate-ceremonies/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 5 December 2025 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted two virtual certificate presentation ceremonies on 4 and 5 December 2025, recognizing 69 trainees from developing States who successfully completed training under the ISA Contractors’ Training Programmes (CTP). The two ceremonies marked the culmination of a year of intensive capacity-building
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - New York, 9 December 2025 — H. E. Mr. Enrique A. Manalo presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to the International Seabed Authority during a ceremony held on 9 December 2025 at the ISA Liaison Office
- [Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority Calls for Rules for the Deep Seabed at the UN General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority-calls-for-rules-for-the-deep-seabed-at-the-un-general-assembly/) - New York, 9 December 2025 - Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho, addressed the United Nations General Assembly this week for the first time since taking office. She reported on ISA´s work and outlined the priorities the Authority is taking forward as the custodian of the common heritage of humankind. Secretary-General, Leticia
- [Deputy Secretary-General and Chef de Cabinet of the International Seabed Authority delivers opening remarks for “Race to the Bottom? Fostering Evidence-Based Dialogue and Action on Deep-Sea Minerals and Metals” UNEA side event.](https://isa.org.jm/news/deputy-secretary-general-and-chef-de-cabinet-of-the-international-seabed-authority-delivers-opening-remarks-for-race-to-the-bottom-fostering-evidence-based-dialogue-and-action-on-deep-sea-mi/) - Nairobi, Kenya 10 December 2025 - Today, Deputy Secretary-General and Chef de Cabinet, Bruno Pozzi, provided opening remarks for the “Race to the Bottom? Fostering Evidence-Based Dialogue and Action on Deep-Sea Minerals and Metals” side event. In Nairobi, Kenya, at UN Environment Assembly -7, ISA appealed to the global community to work with the Authority
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of France presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-france-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, 1 December 2025 — Her Excellency Ms. Marianne Ziss presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of France to the International Seabed Authority during a ceremony held on 1 December 2025 at the ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. H.E. Ziss
- [ISA and the Republic of France co-host See Her Exceed (S.H.E) webinar highlighting women’s leadership in deep-sea science and technological innovation](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-the-republic-of-france-co-host-see-her-exceed-s-h-e-webinar-highlighting-womens-leadership-in-deep-sea-science-and-technological-innovation/) - Kingston, 3 December 2025 - More than 160 participants representing over 35 countries from across the global deep-sea research community gathered for a high-level webinar entitled, “Celebrating Women in Deep-Sea Science and Technological Innovation: Creating Lasting Impact through Knowledge Transfer.” Co-hosted by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Government of France, the event marked
- [Workshop explores interactions between the International Seabed Authority and BBNJ Agreement bodies and processes](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-explores-interactions-between-the-international-seabed-authority-and-bbnj-agreement-bodies-and-processes/) - New York, 5 November 2025 - More than 40 representatives from nearly 30 members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and international organizations participated in a workshop on “Interactions between the International Seabed Authority and BBNJ Agreement bodies and processes,” co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Fiji, Jamaica, Malta and Singapore, in partnership with the
- [ISA and global LLDC group convene high-level seminar on oceans of opportunity for landlocked developing countries](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-global-lldc-group-convene-high-level-seminar-on-oceans-of-opportunity-for-landlocked-developing-countries/) - New York, 6 November 2025 — The Global Chair of the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC) Group, in collaboration with the International Seabed Authority (ISA), convened a high-level seminar to advance understanding of the specific rights, benefits, and opportunities afforded to LLDCs under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The event,
- [The Permanent Representative of Malta presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-malta-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - New York, United States of America - 6 November 2025 - Her Excellency Ms. Natasha Meli Daudey, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Malta to the United Nations in New York, presented the original of her credentials to Ms. Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as the Permanent Representative of
- [The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-sri-lanka-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - New York, United States of America - 6 November 2025 – H.E. Justice (Retd) Jayantha Chandrasiri Jayasuriya, P.C., Permanent Representative of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, presented the original of his credentials to Ms. Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as the Permanent Representative of Sri
- [Four States strengthen support for the legal framework of the International Seabed Authority in 2025](https://isa.org.jm/news/four-states-strengthen-support-for-the-legal-framework-of-the-international-seabed-authority-in-2025/) - Kingston, Jamaica - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomes Belize, Chad and Ecuador as the newest Parties to the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Seabed Authority in 2025. Ecuador deposited its instrument of accession on 31 July 2025, followed by Belize and Chad on 13 October 2025. These accessions represent the
- [ISA announces the seventh call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-the-seventh-call-for-applications-on-its-deep-dive-e-learning-platform/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 04 November 2025 - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the sixth cohort of the Deep Dive programme until 30 November 2025. Developed within the framework of the ISA Capacity Development Strategy, Deep Dive is the first and the only e-learning training platform exclusively devised to address all elements
- [The International Day of the Deep Seabed is launched globally, calling for stewardship of the common heritage of humankind.](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-international-day-of-the-deep-seabed-is-launched-globally-calling-for-stewardship-of-the-common-heritage-of-humankind/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 1 November – Today marks the inaugural observance of the International Day of the Deep Seabed, a new global day for celebration adopted by the 30th Assembly of the International Seabed Authority in its July 2025 session. In 1967, Maltese Diplomat Arvid Pardo, stood before the United Nations and argued that the
- [International Seabed Authority marks the first International Day of the Deep Seabed with new milestones in deep-sea biodiversity research](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-marks-the-first-international-day-of-the-deep-seabed-with-new-milestones-in-deep-sea-biodiversity-research/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 1 November 2025 - On the inaugural celebration of the International Day of the Deep Seabed, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) proudly announces the awardees of the second edition of its landmark One Thousand Reasons campaign under the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative. Launched in March 2025, in collaboration with the World Register of
- [Operations of the ISA Secretariat to be impaired by Hurricane Melissa](https://isa.org.jm/news/operations-of-the-isa-secretariat-to-be-impaired-by-hurricane-melissa/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 28 October 2025 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) would like to inform all ISA Members States and Observers, as well as all other stakeholders, that the operations of the Secretariat in Kingston may be impaired for the next 24 to 48 hours due to the landfall of Hurricane Melissa. The
- [The Permanent Representative of Mexico presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-mexico-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 16 October 2025 – His Excellency Roberto Canseco-Martínez, Ambassador of the United Mexican States to Jamaica, presented his credentials to Ms. Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as the Permanent Representative of Mexico to the ISA during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 16 October 2025. Ambassador Canseco-Martínez
- [The Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 30 September 2025 – His Excellency Wang Jinfeng, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, presented his credentials to Ms. Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as the Permanent Representative of China to the ISA during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 30
- [The eighth ISA Annual Contractors’ Meeting concludes in Goa, India](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-eighth-isa-annual-contractors-meeting-concludes-in-goa-india/) - Goa, India – 20 September 2025 – The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held the Eighth Annual Meeting of Exploration Contractors from 18 to 20 September 2025 in Goa, India. The meeting was jointly hosted by the ISA Secretariat and the Government of India through the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the
- [Madam Secretary-General statement on the upcoming entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-statement-on-the-upcoming-entry-into-force-of-the-bbnj-agreement/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 22 September 2026 – I am so pleased to welcome a historic moment in the sustainable conservation and use of the world’s oceans: the 60th ratification on 19 September 2025 which marks the satisfaction of the condition for the entry into force of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the
- [ISA announces the call for applications for the inaugural African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-the-call-for-applications-for-the-inaugural-african-academy-for-deep-sea-diplomacy/) - African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy A Hybrid Training Programme for African Diplomats, Government Officials, and Policy Makers Organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) In collaboration with the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC) Overview The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC), is pleased to invite
- [Signing of the polymetallic sulphides contract between the International Seabed Authority and the Government of India](https://isa.org.jm/news/signing-of-the-polymetallic-sulphides-contract-between-the-international-seabed-authority-and-the-government-of-india/) - New Delhi, India – 15 September 2026 – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Leticia Carvalho, today signed on behalf of ISA a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, on behalf of the Government of India in New Delhi, India.
- [The Kingdom of Bahrain sponsors Impossible Metals to apply for a deep-sea mining exploration contract in international waters](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-kingdom-of-bahrain-sponsors-impossible-metals-to-apply-for-a-deep-sea-mining-exploration-contract-in-international-waters/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 8 September 2025 – On 8 September 2025, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) received an application for approval of a plan of work for the exploration of polymetallic nodules from Impossible Metals Bahrain, sponsored by the Kingdom of Bahrain. The exploration area under application is part of the ISA’s reserved areas in
- [The Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-kingdom-of-lesotho-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 26 August 2025 – Ambassador Matete Nena presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the ISA during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 26 August 2025. Ambassador Matete Nena, a career diplomat with
- [ International Seabed Authority holds a landmark 30th session: the Assembly adopts historic decisions as negotiations on the Mining Code progress](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-holds-a-landmark-30th-session-the-assembly-adopts-historic-decisions-as-negotiations-on-the-mining-code-progress/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 30 July 2025 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has concluded its 30th session of the Assembly held from 21 to 25 July at its headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. The Assembly is the culmination of five intensive weeks of work across ISA’s organs, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), the Finance Committee
- [ISA Council concludes second part of its 30th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-concludes-second-part-of-its-30th-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 15 August 2025 – On 21 July 2025, the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded the second part of its thirtieth session, advancing its work in the development of regulations governing the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. Over the course of the 15-day session, the Council, under the
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Marshall Islands presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-the-marshall-islands-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 20 August 2025 – Ambassador John Silk presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the first-ever Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the ISA during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 20 August 2025. Ambassador John M. Silk,
- [The International Seabed Authority and the Food and Agriculture Organization sign a landmark memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in deep-sea fisheries and ocean governance in areas beyond national jurisdiction](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-international-seabed-authority-and-the-food-and-agriculture-organization-sign-a-landmark-memorandum-of-understanding-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-deep-sea-fisheries-and-ocean-governance-in-areas-2/) - Nice, France - 12 June 2025, The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on matters related to deep-sea fisheries, biodiversity and the sustainable management of areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). The signing took place on
- [Statement at the thirtieth session of International Seabed Authority Council, Part II](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-at-the-thirtieth-session-of-international-seabed-authority-council-part-ii/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 7 July 2025 - Statement by Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho. Excellencies, distinguished representatives, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to address you today at the opening of Part II of the thirtieth session of the Council—now, my second, as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISA announces the sixth call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-the-sixth-call-for-applications-on-its-deep-dive-e-learning-platform/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the sixth cohort of the Deep Dive programme until 15 August 2025. Developed within the framework of the ISA Capacity Development Strategy, Deep Dive is the first and the only e-learning training platform exclusively devised to address all elements of the legal regime in Part XI of
- [The International Seabed Authority launches Deep-sea Biobank Initiative to boost global access to deep-sea biological samples and genetic data](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-international-seabed-authority-launches-deep-sea-biobank-initiative-to-boost-global-access-to-deep-sea-biological-samples-and-genetic-data/) - Nice, France – 11 June 2025 - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) launched the Deep-Sea Biobank Initiative (DBI) to enhance access to deep-sea biological samples and genetic data collected from the international seabed area beyond national jurisdiction (the Area). The DBI was announced on the margins of the third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice,
- [The ISA Legal and Technical Commission kicks off Part II of its 30th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-isa-legal-and-technical-commission-kicks-off-part-ii-of-its-30th-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 23 June 2025 — The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) officially opened its meetings under Part II of its thirtieth session in Kingston, Jamaica, to be concluded by 4 July 2025. Following the adoption of its agenda during Part I of the thirtieth session, the LTC will
- [Second international expert scoping workshop concludes discussions on the best approaches to harness advanced technologies in monitoring for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/news/second-international-expert-scoping-workshop-concludes-discussions-on-the-best-approaches-to-harness-advanced-technologies-in-monitoring-for-the-protection-and-sustainable-use-of-the-international-sea/) - Kobe, Japan – 12 June 2025 - The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Kobe Ocean-Bottom Exploration Center (KOBEC) at Kobe University, successfully concluded the Second international expert scoping workshop, “Charting future horizons: Harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area – Focus on monitoring.” Held over
- [The Third Ocean Conference: Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on the International Seabed Authority´s engagements](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-third-ocean-conference-reflections-from-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-the-international-seabed-authoritys-engagements/) - Last week, I attended the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, together with a small team from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Office of Stewardship, Environment and Resources and Communications & Global Engagement Unit. From 7 to 13 June, the global ocean community came together to accelerate action and mobilize all actors in
- [Statement at the Third UN Ocean Conference - Ocean Action Panel 10](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-at-the-third-un-ocean-conference-ocean-action-panel-10/) - Enhancing the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the UNCLOS Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour to address you today at the third UN Ocean Conference. We are all aware that this is a pivotal moment for the ocean and for
- [Statement at the third United Nations Ocean Conference](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-at-the-third-united-nations-ocean-conference/) - Nice, France - 12 June 2025 -The high-level 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference to support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development took place in Nice, France, from 9 to 12 June 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. The overarching theme
- [The Permanent Representative of Jamaica presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-jamaica-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 21 May 2025 - Ambassador Cheryl Spencer presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the ISA during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 20 May 2025. A seasoned diplomat with over 30 years of experience in international
- [Message on the passing of Mr. Harald Brekke](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-on-the-passing-of-mr-harald-brekke/) - It is with great sadness that the International Seabed Authority (ISA) received the news of the unexpected passing of Mr. Harald Brekke on 11 May 2025. Mr. Brekke’s passing is a profound loss to the ISA community. On behalf of ISA, Madam Secretary-General conveys her deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Brekke and the
- [The International Seabed Authority’s DeepData joins the Ocean Data and Information System, advancing global ocean data-sharing](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-international-seabed-authoritys-deepdata-joins-the-ocean-data-and-information-system-advancing-global-ocean-data-sharing/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 6 May 2025 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has joined the Ocean Data and Information System (ODIS), a global network of interconnected platforms designed to enhance the accessibility, interoperability and discovery of ocean data. This collaboration, coordinated by the International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange of IOC-UNESCO, strengthens international cooperation in
- [Leading international experts convene in Qingdao, China, to advance the regional environmental management plan for the Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/leading-international-experts-convene-in-qingdao-china-to-advance-the-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-indian-ocean/) - Leading international experts gathered in Qingdao, China, from 27 April to 1 May 2025 for a technical workshop aimed at advancing the development of a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Area of the Indian Ocean, with a focus on Mid-Ocean Ridges and the Central Indian Ocean Basin. A recognized hub for ocean research,
- [ISA and Republic of Korea sign cooperation agreement on Deep-Sea Biobank](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-republic-of-korea-sign-cooperation-agreement-on-deep-sea-biobank/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 1 May 2025 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Cooperation with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) in support of the ISA Deep-Sea Biobank initiative, on the margins of the 10th Our Ocean Conference held in
- [Statement on the US Executive Order:  'Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-on-the-us-executive-order-unleashing-americas-offshore-critical-minerals-and-resources/) - Statement by Ms. Leticia Reis de Carvalho Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority As Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), I take note of the Executive Order “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources” issued on April 24, 2025, and the subsequent submission by The Metals Company USA on April 29 for Commercial Recovery
- [ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre concludes third knowledge transfer workshop on advancing marine spatial planning](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre-concludes-third-knowledge-transfer-workshop-on-advancing-marine-spatial-planning/) - Qingdao, China – 29 April 2025 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Government of China successfully concluded the third knowledge transfer workshop organized under the auspices of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (ISA-China JTRC), held in Qingdao, China, from 23 to 27 April 2025. The workshop focused on advancing marine spatial
- [Applications are now open for the ISA-Ifremer Meioscool postdoctoral fellowship in cybertaxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-are-now-open-for-the-isa-ifremer-meioscool-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-cybertaxonomy/) - Applications are now open for the ISA-Ifremer Meioscool postdoctoral fellowship in cybertaxonomy with L’Institut Français de Recherche pour l’Exploitation de la Mer (Ifremer) for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The 12-month postdoctoral fellowship position will focus on mentoring a Meioscool trainee in cybertaxonomy and automatic approaches for the assessment
- [Call for taxonomy projects to describe deep-sea species](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-taxonomy-projects-to-describe-deep-sea-species/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority) is inviting taxonomic research project proposals from individuals from developing Member States of the Authority under its “One Thousand Reasons” campaign. The “One Thousand Reasons” campaign launched under the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI) in collaboration with the World Register of Marine Species and with the
- [The Council of the International Seabed Authority concludes Part I of its thirtieth session](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-council-of-the-international-seabed-authority-concludes-part-i-of-its-thirtieth-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 28 March 2025 – The Council of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority) successfully concluded the first part of its thirtieth session, advancing discussions on the development of regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area. All 36 Council Members participated in the session, alongside 24 non-Council Members
- [The Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-zimbabwe-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Ambassador Taonga Mushayavanhu presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the United Nations in New York and to the Authority, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 25 March 2025. Ambassador Taonga Mushayavanhu is a seasoned Foreign Service
- [The Council of the International Seabed Authority opens the first part of its thirtieth session](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-council-of-the-international-seabed-authority-opens-the-first-part-of-its-thirtieth-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica— The Council of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority) commenced the first part of its thirtieth session on Monday, 17 March 2025, marking the start of two weeks of intensive discussions aimed at advancing the draft regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area). The meetings will
- [The Secretary-General of the Authority emphasizes inclusive dialogue at breakfast briefing with Permanent Representatives](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-secretary-general-of-the-authority-emphasizes-inclusive-dialogue-at-breakfast-briefing-with-permanent-representatives/) - On 28 February 2025, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, hosted a breakfast briefing with resident Permanent Representatives ahead of the Authority’s landmark thirtieth session, set to take place from 3 to 28 March. Held at the headquarters of the Authority in Kingston, Jamaica, the briefing was part of
- [Statement on International Women’s Day 2025](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-on-international-womens-day-2025/) - On this International Women’s Day, I celebrate the strength, resilience and brilliance of women and girls worldwide. As an oceanographer and now the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, I understand the barriers women—particularly those from developing countries like me—face in pursuing leadership roles in science and governance. Yet, I also know that these barriers
- [Bruno Pozzi of Belgium appointed Chef de Cabinet at the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/bruno-pozzi-of-belgium-appointed-chef-de-cabinet-at-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 6 March 2025 — The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bruno Pozzi from Belgium as Chef de Cabinet of the Authority. A seasoned diplomat with over 25 years of experience in international relations, diplomacy and policy, Mr. Pozzi
- [International Seabed Authority postpones nomination deadline for the Sixth Edition of the Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-postpones-nomination-deadline-for-the-sixth-edition-of-the-secretary-generals-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research/) - The International Seabed Authority (the Authority) announces that the nomination deadline for the Sixth Edition of the Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research, originally set for 11 April 2025, has been postponed until further notice. As the Authority undergoes a transition in leadership, this period provides an opportunity to enhance and refine the Award
- [The Legal and Technical Commission of the Authority kicks off Part I of its thirtieth session](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-legal-and-technical-commission-of-the-authority-kicks-off-part-i-of-its-thirtieth-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica — On 3 March 2025, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority) officially opened its meetings under Part I of its thirtieth session, which is taking place until 14 March 2025 in Kingston, Jamaica. The LTC re-elected Mr. Erasmo Lara Cabrera of Mexico as Chair and Ms.
- [The Secretary-General of the Authority engages the African Group in strengthening ocean governance and blue economy cooperation](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-secretary-general-of-the-authority-engages-the-african-group-in-strengthening-ocean-governance-and-blue-economy-cooperation/) - On 27 February 2025, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, participated in a high-level virtual meeting with members of the African Group. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the growing engagement of African Member States in ocean governance and the sustainable use of marine resources. The discussion
- [The Permanent Representative of Spain presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-ambassador-designate-of-spain-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Ambassador José María Fernández López de Turiso presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of Spain during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 26 February 2025. Ambassador Fernández López de Turiso, a seasoned diplomat, has held various prestigious positions within the
- [ISA and Ifremer announce deep-sea taxonomy postdoctoral fellow 2022-2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-ifremer-announce-deep-sea-taxonomy-postdoctoral-fellow-2022-2024/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Republic of France and the Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (Ifremer, France) announced on 27 May 2022 the selection of Dr. Ranju Radhakrishnan from India as postdoctoral fellow in deep-sea taxonomy. The postdoctoral fellowship is a joint initiative by ISA, France and
- [The International Seabed Authority announces funding opportunity for deep-sea species taxonomy projects on International Day of Biological Diversity](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-international-seabed-authority-announces-funding-opportunity-for-deep-sea-species-taxonomy-projects-on-international-day-of-biological-diversity/) - In celebration of the International Day of Biological Diversity, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is thrilled to announce a new funding opportunity for taxonomy projects focused on deep-sea species. The "One Thousand Reasons" campaign launched under the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI) in collaboration with the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) and with the
- [ISA and WoRMS release a species checklist for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-worms-release-a-species-checklist-for-the-clarion-clipperton-zone-in-celebration-of-the-one-year-anniversary-of-the-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative/) - During a side event on the margins of the 28th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on 19 July 2023 celebrating the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI), ISA and the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) introduced a species checklist for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
- [New Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative launched to advance marine scientific research in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative-launched-advance-marine-scientific-research-area/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), together with Argentina, South Africa, the European Commission, the Secretariat of the Convention for the Biological Diversity (CBD), the Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (Ifremer, France), the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS) of IOC/UNESCO and
- [Successful applicants announced for the “One Thousand Reasons” campaign](https://isa.org.jm/news/successful-applicants-announced-for-the-one-thousand-reasons-campaign/) - In a major stride towards understanding the mysteries of our oceans, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) and supported by the European Union, is excited to announce the successful applicants for the groundbreaking “One Thousand Reasons” campaign. The response was unprecedented, with 65 applications from 21
- [Statement of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority  Celebrating International Day of Biological Diversity](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-of-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority-celebrating-international-day-of-biological-diversity/) - On this occasion of the International Day of Biological Diversity, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) wishes to celebrate the diversity of life that resides in the depths of our oceans and acknowledge the role of deep-sea exploration in advancing scientific knowledge and understanding of the deep sea. The deep sea represents the largest habitat on
- [ISA international experts workshop progresses the development of a scientific approach for the identification of deep-sea taxa in support of effective protection and management measures in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-international-experts-workshop-progresses-the-development-of-a-scientific-approach-for-the-identification-of-deep-sea-taxa-in-support-of-effective-protection-and-management-measures-in-the-area/) - Kingston, Jamaica - On 6 June 2024, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), successfully concluded a four-day workshop on developing a scientific approach to identifying key deep-sea taxa for the protection of the
- [Contribution of ISA to the protection of biodiversity and the marine environment in support of the co-management of global commons highlighted at CBD COP-15](https://isa.org.jm/news/contribution-of-isa-to-the-protection-of-biodiversity-and-the-marine-environment-in-support-of-the-co-management-of-global-commons-highlighted-at-cbd-cop-15/) - From 12 to 16 December 2022, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) participated in the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-15, Part 2) held in Montreal, Canada. This was the opportunity to engage at different levels in the discussions pertaining to the adoption
- [ISA Partnership Fund Board concludes its fourth meeting by celebrating  USD1.2 million of investments in support of the global deep-sea research agenda and transformative capacity development activities for all](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-partnership-fund-board-concludes-its-fourth-meeting-by-celebrating-usd1-2-million-of-investments-in-support-of-the-global-deep-sea-research-agenda-and-transformative-capacity-development-activiti/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 12 November 2024 — The International Seabed Authority Partnership Fund (ISAPF) Board convened its fourth and last meeting of 2024 today, marking a year of unprecedented achievement in advancing international cooperation in deep-sea research and exploration in the international seabed area (the Area) while building and developing the capacities of hundreds of
- [BGR opens consultation period for Eureka III EIS and announces webinars for public engagement](https://isa.org.jm/news/bgr-opens-consultation-period-for-eureka-iii-eis-and-announces-webinars-for-public-engagement/) - As an update to the announcement from 17 January 2025 on the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources’ (BGR) plans for the stakeholder consultations for environmental impact statement (EIS) on AI-controlled nodule harvester testing in the eastern BGR contract area, the BGR is pleased to announce the opening of the consultation period for the
- [The Secretary-General of the Authority, Leticia Carvalho, engages in high-level discussions with the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on strengthening ocean governance](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-secretary-general-of-the-authority-leticia-carvalho-engages-in-high-level-discussions-with-the-united-nations-secretary-general-antonio-guterres-on-strengthening-ocean-governance/) - 7 February 2025, New York, USA – The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Leticia Carvalho, met with United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on 6 February 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. The discussions focused on advancing international cooperation in ocean governance and ensuring sustainable management of deep-sea resources. Secretary-General
- [The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil visits the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-federative-republic-of-brazil-visits-the-headquarters-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - 27 January 2025, Kingston, Jamaica – The International Seabed Authority (the Authority) had the privilege of welcoming the Honourable Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, on Thursday, 23 January 2025. The visit marked a historic occasion, as the Minister reaffirmed Brazil’s strong support for Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho, the
- [Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority receives a courtesy visit from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority-receives-a-courtesy-visit-from-the-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-trinidad-and-tobago/) - Kingston, Jamaica – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, received a courtesy visit from H.E. Ambassador Deryck L. Murray, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the ISA on 15 January 2025. Madam Secretary-General in welcoming Permanent Representative Murray and Ms. Amanda Fraser, Counselor, indicated that this
- [Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Ms. Leticia Carvalho, pays a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, the Honourable Kamina Johnson-Smith](https://isa.org.jm/news/madam-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority-ms-leticia-carvalho-pays-a-courtesy-call-on-the-honourable-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-foreign-trade-of-jamaica-the-honourable-kam/) - Kingston, Jamaica – The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, the Honorable Mrs. Kamina Johnson-Smith, at the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston, Jamaica on 15 January 2025. In welcoming
- [The Ambassador Designate of the European Union presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-ambassador-designate-of-the-european-union-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Ambassador Dr. Erja Askola presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as Ambassador Designate of the European Union during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 27 January 2025. Ambassador Askola, a seasoned diplomat, has held various prestigious positions within the European Union. Before serving as
- [ISA and the UN Technology Bank for LDCs underscore the role of ocean science to achieve the 2030 Agenda during Eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-the-un-technology-bank-for-ldcs-underscore-the-role-of-ocean-science-to-achieve-the-2030-agenda-during-eighth-annual-multi-stakeholder-forum-on-science-technology-and-innovation-for-the-sdgs/) - On 4 May 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTBLDC) co-organized a joint side event on the margins of the eighth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to underscore the role of marine science to achieve the
- [BGR plans stakeholder consultations for environmental impact statement on  AI-controlled nodule harvester testing in the eastern BGR contract area](https://isa.org.jm/news/bgr-plans-stakeholder-consultations-for-environmental-impact-statement-on-ai-controlled-nodule-harvester-testing-in-the-eastern-bgr-contract-area/) - The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), an exploration contractor sponsored by the Government of Germany, has announced the upcoming stakeholder consultations within the framework of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the small-scale testing of an advanced AI-controlled nodule harvester in the eastern BGR contract area, located in the Clarion- Clipperton Zone
- [Global call to action for accelerating progress under the 2030 Agenda through deep-sea research, technology and innovation launched at the SDGs Summit high level event co-organized by Bangladesh, Argentina and ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/global-call-to-action-for-accelerating-progress-under-the-2030-agenda-through-deep-sea-research-technology-and-innovation-launched-at-the-sdgs-summit-high-level-event-co-organized-by-bangladesh-arge/) - On 19 September 2023, on the margins of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit that is taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), together with Bangladesh and Argentina hosted a high-level event to discuss how to accelerate sustainable development through deep-sea science and innovation. The high-level event
- [First-ever worldwide environmental impact assessment training course for activities conducted in the Area completed at the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre](https://isa.org.jm/news/first-ever-worldwide-environmental-impact-assessment-training-course-for-activities-conducted-in-the-area-completed-at-the-isa-egypt-joint-training-and-research-centre/) - Alexandria, Egypt - 26 September 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully concluded the first-ever environmental impact assessment (EIA) training course for exploration activities carried out in the international seabed area (the Area). The two-week course, held from 14 to 26 September 2024 at the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre
- [ISA and IRIC sign a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of the first-ever African Academy for Deep-Sea Diplomacy in Cameroon](https://isa.org.jm/news/memorandum-of-understanding-for-the-establishment/) - In a significant stride towards fostering international cooperation and expertise in international law of the sea with a specific emphasis on the legal regime of deep-sea activities in the international seabed area (the Area), the International Seabed Authority (ISA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC), establishing the
- [Visit by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa to ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/visit-by-the-minister-of-international-relations-and-cooperation-of-south-africa-to-isa/) - Kingston, Jamaica –On Thursday, 21 March 2024, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), hosted a visit of Dr. Grace Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between South Africa and the ISA. This visit underscores the significant role of South Africa in
- [ISA Assembly elects Ms. Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as a new Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-elects-ms-leticia-carvalho-of-brazil-as-a-new-secretary-general/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 2 August 2024 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the election of Ms. Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as a Secretary-General for the period 2025-2028. The ISA Secretariat extends its congratulations to Ms. Carvalho and looks forward to working with her in the future to further our shared goals
- [Message of the ISA Secretary-General to commemorate International Day of Biological Diversity](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-of-the-isa-secretary-general-to-commemorate-international-day-of-biological-diversity/) - On the International Day of Biological Diversity, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) celebrates the rich biodiversity of the ocean depths and highlights the crucial role of deep-sea research in operationalizing the unique mandate it has been assigned by the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea to act as steward of the Area and
- [Secretary-General of ISA addresses 34th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-of-isa-addresses-34th-meeting-of-states-parties-to-unclos/) - New York, 10 June 2024 – The Thirty-Fourth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) opened today at the headquarters of the United Nations. H.E. Mr. Duncan Muhumuza Laki, from Uganda, was elected as Chair. Addressing the meeting, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA),
- [High-level visit of ISA Secretary-General to Antigua and Barbuda ahead of the 4th UN SIDS Conference reinforces programmatic action for enhanced marine scientific capacities towards sustainable development of ocean economies](https://isa.org.jm/news/high-level-visit-of-isa-secretary-general-to-antigua-and-barbuda-ahead-of-the-4th-un-sids-conference-reinforces-programmatic-action-for-enhanced-marine-scientific-capacities-towards-sustainable-develo/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) met with H.E. the Honourable Mr. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, on 24 May 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda. The meeting was the opportunity to discuss the ongoing and productive engagement of Antigua and Barbuda in the work of ISA and in support of
- [ISA and partners join hands at the 4th SIDS Conference to discuss strategic partnerships and cooperation for leveraging SIDS knowledge, technology, innovation and capacity to advance deep-sea research for the benefit of humanity](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-partners-join-hands-at-the-4th-sids-conference-to-discuss-strategic-partnerships-and-cooperation-for-leveraging-sids-knowledge-technology-innovation-and-capacity-to-advance-deep-sea-research/) - St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda—On Monday, 27 May 2024, in the margins of the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomed representatives of governments, international and regional organizations and academia in a side event to discuss “Leveraging SIDS knowledge, technology, innovation and capacity to advance deep-sea research
- [Message of the ISA Secretary-General to celebrate World Environment Day 2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-of-the-isa-secretary-general-to-celebrate-world-environment-day-2024/) - On World Environment Day 2024, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) stands tall in its role of steward of the international seabed area (the Area) and its resources for the benefit of all humanity, a mandate entrusted to it by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. For the last 30 years, ISA
- [ISA launches pioneering new report on the status of women scientists from LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in deep-sea research](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-pioneering-new-report-status-women-scientists-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids-deep-sea/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) launched a pioneering report, “Empowering Women from LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in Deep-Sea Research,” on 30 June at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The report provides detailed information resulting from the first ever gender mapping undertaken in the field of deep-sea research and related disciplines. The report
- [The ISA Secretariat and the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries establish a new strategic partnership to address specific capacity-building needs of LDCs in support of the sustainable development of emerging blue economies](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-isa-secretariat-and-the-united-nations-technology-bank-for-least-developed-countries-establish-a-new-strategic-partnership-to-address-specific-capacity-building-needs-of-ldcs-in-support-of-the-sus/) - On 6 March 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Acting Managing Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTBLDC), Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, formally launched a new partnership between the two organizations on the margins of the second part of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least
- [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](https://isa.org.jm/news/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
- [ISA launches global Capacity Development Alumni Network in support of furthering the long-term impact of strengthened capacities in deep ocean affairs](https://isa.org.jm/news/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. iCAN is a new
- [ISA and Japan host international scientific workshop for the development of a regional environmental management plan for the Northwest Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/news/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
- [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](https://isa.org.jm/news/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-h/) - 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. Reflecting on the successful outcomes of the
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission kicks off Part I of its 29th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/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. In welcoming the LTC members, the ISA Secretary-General emphasized the key role the LTC,
- [Message of the ISA Secretary-General to commemorate International Women’s Day 2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-of-the-isa-secretary-general-to-commemorate-international-womens-day-2024/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is thrilled to join the worldwide observance of International Women’s Day. This year's theme, ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress,’ deeply aligns with our values, highlighting the essential contribution of women to global development. It is more than just a celebration; it is a reflection of the significant advances we have
- [ISA Secretary-General signs second extension agreement of JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-signs-second-extension-agreement-of-jsc-yuzhmorgeologiya/) - On 19 March 2024, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Managing Director of JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya signed the second five-year extension agreement of the contract granted by ISA to JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone located in the Pacific Ocean on 29 March 2001. Initially granted
- [The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority and the Japanese Ocean Mining Industry Promotion Roundtable join hands to advance technology and innovation in deep-sea research](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-secretariat-of-the-international-seabed-authority-and-the-japanese-ocean-mining-industry-promotion-roundtable-join-hands-to-advance-technology-and-innovation-in-deep-sea-research/) - Today, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Chairman of the Ocean Mining Industry Promotion Roundtable, Mr. Nobuaki Aoyama, signed a letter of cooperation to foster the relationship between the two institutions on strategic areas of mutual interest. This new strategic partnership is set to strengthen the collaboration between ISA and the
- [Empowering women in deep-sea research: ISA strengthens cooperation to reinforce the participation of women scientists from Big Ocean States at 4th SIDS Conference](https://isa.org.jm/news/empowering-women-in-deep-sea-research-isa-strengthens-cooperation-to-reinforce-the-participation-of-women-scientists-from-big-ocean-states-at-4th-sids-conference/) - St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — On Wednesday, 29 May 2024, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held a side event entitled “Leveraging partnerships and transformative actions to advance women empowerment and leadership in deep-sea research to support inclusive and sustainable ocean governance” as part of the official programme of the 4th International Conference on Small
- [ISA concludes engagements at the 4th International SIDS Conference and welcomes Fiji, Jamaica, Mauritius and the UK as the latest signatories of the Call for Action for ensuring the stewardship of the Area through deep science, technology and innovation](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-concludes-engagements-at-the-4th-international-sids-conference-and-welcomes-fiji-jamaica-mauritius-and-the-uk-as-the-latest-signatories-of-the-call-for-action-for-ensuring-the-stewardship-of-the/) - St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — On Wednesday, 29 May 2024, the delegation of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) headed by the ISA Secretary-General concluded a visit to Antigua and Barbuda and engagements in the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Secretary-General participated in several meetings and events held as part
- [ISA reaffirms its unwavering international cooperation and renewed multilateralism at the 5th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-reaffirms-its-unwavering-international-cooperation-and-renewed-multilateralism-at-the-5th-symposium-on-global-maritime-cooperation-and-ocean-governance/) - Sanya, China – 26 November 2024 — The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) participated remotely to the 5th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, held on November 26, 2024, in Sanya, Hainan Province, China, alongside the Honourable Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, the Honourable Chen Xiaodong, Vice Minister
- [ILO and International Seabed Authority sign landmark agreement to protect human life and promote decent work](https://isa.org.jm/news/ilo-and-international-seabed-authority-sign-landmark-agreement-to-protect-human-life-and-promote-decent-work/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 19 December 2024 — The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have signed an agreement to advance decent work, including improving and safeguarding occupational safety and health, for workers in seabed-related activities. As global interest in seabed resources grows the agreement formalizes the collaboration between the two organizations
- [ISA Secretary-General concludes high-level visit to China resulting in renewed cooperation in support of the mandate of ISA and the implementation of its Global Deep-Sea Research Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-concludes-high-level-visit-to-china/) - Qingdao, China — On Friday, 7 June 2024, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded a five-day high-level visit to China. In the first part of the visit, the Secretary-General met with H. E. Mr. Sun Shuxian, Vice-Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources of China, in Beijing, to exchange views on the progress of the
- [Ghana, India, Jamaica together with three international research and exploration entities join ISA Call for Action in support of science, technology and innovation for the stewardship of the Area and its resources for the benefit of all humanity](https://isa.org.jm/news/ghana-india-jamaica-together-with-three-international-research-and-exploration-entities-join-isa-call-for-action-in-support-of-science-technology-and-innovation-for-the-stewardship-of-the-area-and/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 24 July 2024 – The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomes six new signatories of the Global Call for Action to ensure the stewardship of the Area and its resources for the benefit of all humanity through deep-sea science, technology and innovation. The Call for Action was recently signed by
- [Message of the ISA Secretary-General on World Oceans Day 2024 to celebrate collective action in support of the stewardship of the oceanic global commons](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-of-the-isa-secretary-general-on-world-oceans-day-2024-to-celebrate-collective-action-in-support-of-the-stewardship-of-the-oceanic-global-commons/) - On this World Oceans Day 2024, let’s celebrate 30 years of ocean diplomacy and consensus building in the service of peaceful and shared co-management of the international seabed area (the Area), which covers 54 per cent of the world’s ocean seabed. This year, we also celebrate 30 years since the entry into force of the
- [ISA concludes successful data management review and reporting template training sessions](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-concludes-successful-data-management-review-and-reporting-template-training-sessions/) - Kingston, Jamaica – Friday, 7 June 2024, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its recent Data Management Review and Reporting Template Training Sessions. Held over a series of five one-week sessions at the ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, these sessions brought together data managers and scientific experts from
- [Independent report “A review of the contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the implementation of the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” launched in a side event held in the margins of the 34th SPLOS meeting](https://isa.org.jm/news/independent-report-a-review-of-the-contribution-of-the-international-seabed-authority-to-the-implementation-of-the-objectives-of-the-2023-agreement-under-the-united-nations-convention-on-the/) - New York, 12 June 2024—The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the release of a new independent report, “A review of the contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the implementation of the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on
- [Italy and ISA conclude symposium on the Blue Economy and Critical Raw Materials highlighting the role of technology and deep-sea research and innovation as key pillars of stewardship of the Area and its resources](https://isa.org.jm/news/italy-and-isa-conclude-symposium-on-the-blue-economy-and-critical-raw-materials-highlighting-the-role-of-technology-and-deep-sea-research-and-innovation-as-key-pillars-of-stewardship-of-the-area-and-i/) - Rome, Italy - On 14 June 2024, the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) organized a symposium entitled Blue economy and the role of critical raw materials in the development of sustainable ocean economies: challenges, opportunities and innovation. The event, which took place in Rome at
- [ISA Secretary-General presents 2024 Annual Report “Leading precautionary and responsible governance of the ocean global commons based on science, solidarity and transparency”](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-presents-2024-annual-report/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 19 June 2024 - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to present his annual report for 2024, marking ISA’s 30th anniversary. The annual report, titled “Leading precautionary and responsible governance of the ocean global commons based on science, solidarity and transparency,” is submitted as per Article 166(4) of
- [China, Togo and seven international research and exploration entities join the ISA in a Call for Action in support of science, technology and innovation for the stewardship of the Area and its resources for the benefit of all humanity](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-togo-and-seven-international-research-and-exploration-entities-join-the-isa-in-a-call-for-action-in-support-of-science-technology-and-innovation-for-the-stewardship-of-the-area-and-its-resourc/) - Kingston, Jamaica— 18 June 2024 – The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomes the signing of the Global Call for Action to ensure the stewardship of the Area and its resources for the benefit of all humanity through deep-sea science, technology and innovation. The call for action has been supported by China, Togo,
- [ISA Secretariat concludes first meeting of former trainees gathered in the iCAN network](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-concludes-first-meeting-of-former-trainees-gathered-in-the-ican-network/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 24 June 2024 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has successfully inaugurated the ISA-Capacity Development Alumni Network (iCAN), marking a significant advancement in its efforts to enhance capacity-building and facilitate the transfer of technology and scientific knowledge to developing States. The iCAN aligns with ISA’s obligations under Article 144 of the United
- [ISA hosts the first in-person meeting of international experts selected to develop environmental threshold values for deep-seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hosts-the-first-in-person-meeting-of-international-experts-selected-to-develop-environmental-threshold-values-for-deep-seabed-mining-2/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 28 June 2024 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is currently hosting the first in-person meeting of the Intersessional Expert Group (IEG) established by the Council for developing binding environmental threshold values at its headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. This three-day workshop held between 27 and 29 June 2024 is part of an
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission kicks off Part II of its 29th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/46459-2/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 1 July 2024 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomed the opening of the Second Part of the 29th session of the Meeting of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), which will be held from 1 to 12 July 2024 in Kingston, Jamaica. In welcoming the LTC members, the ISA Secretary-General emphasized
- [Operations of the ISA Secretariat to be impaired by Hurricane Beryl](https://isa.org.jm/news/operations-of-the-isa-secretariat-to-be-impaired-by-hurricane-beryl/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 2 July 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) would like to inform all ISA Members and observers, as well as all other relevant stakeholders, that the operations of the Secretariat may be impaired for the next 48 to 72 hours due to the approach of Hurricane Beryl, which is
- [ISA Secretariat resumes operations following the passing of Hurricane Beryl](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-resumes-operations-following-the-passing-of-hurricane-beryl/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 5 July 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce that it is resuming its operations following the passing of Hurricane Beryl. DeepData, the ISA’s marine scientific research database, and all other information and communications technology services will be fully operational from 9:00 A.M. today. All ISA
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission concludes the second part of the 29th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-concludes-the-second-part-of-the-29th-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 13 July 2024 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) announced the conclusion of the second part of the 29th session of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), held from 1 to 12 July 2024 in Kingston, Jamaica. During the two-week session, the LTC conducted a comprehensive review of 30 annual reports submitted by
- [The ISA Finance Committee concludes its meetings under Part II of the 29th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-isa-finance-committee-concludes-its-meetings-under-part-ii-of-the-29th-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 12 July 2024—The Finance Committee (FC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded its meetings under the 29th session. The main focus of the FC was on reviewing and discussing the proposed budget for the financial period 2025-2026, the scale of assessment for contributions to ISA’s budget, as well as the status of
- [ISA Council resumes work under Part II of the 29th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-resumes-work-under-part-ii-of-the-29th-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 15 July 2024 — The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) resumed its discussions today under Part II of the 29th session. The meetings of the Council are set to continue until 26 July 2024 with several key agenda items. The primary focus will be on advancing negotiations on the draft regulations
- [ISA Council concludes second part of 29th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-concludes-second-part-of-29th-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 26 July 2024 — The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has concluded the second part of its twenty-ninth session, marking significant progress in the development of regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. Throughout the 10-day session, the Council, under the presidency of H.E. Amb. Olav Myklebust
- [ISA Secretary-General presents the fifth edition of the Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Dr. Rengaiyan Periasamy from India](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-presents-the-fifth-edition-of-the-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research-to-dr-rengaiyan-periasamy-from-india/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 29 July 2024 — The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) presented the fifth edition of the Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Dr. Rengaiyan Periasamy from India during the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly. Upon recommendations of an independent Committee, the Secretary-General announced that Dr. Periasamy, a deep-sea benthic
- [ISA Assembly convenes for 29th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-convenes-for-29th-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 29 July 2024 — The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened its twenty-ninth session today in Kingston, Jamaica. The four-day meeting will run through 2 August, with a break on 1 August to observe Jamaica’s Emancipation Day. The ISA Secretary-General opened the proceedings by commemorating ISA’s 30th anniversary and remarking on
- [ISA Partnership Board allocates USD318,000 to marine scientific projects in celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-partnership-board-allocates-usd318000-to-marine-scientific-projects-in-celebration-of-the-thirtieth-anniversary-of-isa/) - Kingston, Jamaica—29 July 2024—During the opening session of the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Secretary-General announced the selection of four project proposals under the ISA Partnership Fund to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of ISA. The ISA Partnership Fund, established in August 2022 by the Assembly (ISBA/27/A/10), is a multi-donor
- [ISA Assembly concludes its twenty-ninth session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-concludes-its-twenty-ninth-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica - 2 August 2024 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has successfully concluded its twenty-ninth session with the closing of the Assembly meeting. The session was presided over by H.E. Ambassador Amara Sowa and took place from 29 July to 2 August 2024, with a break on 1 August in observance of Jamaican
- [CLOSED: Call for applications to the Women in Blue: training opportunities in ocean science](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-applications-to-the-women-in-blue-training-opportunities-in-ocean-science/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the initiative Women in Blue: training opportunities in ocean science, organized in partnership with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) within the framework of the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ISA. The training
- [The seventh ISA annual contractors meeting concludes in Busan, Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-seventh-isa-annual-contractors-meeting-concludes-in-busan-republic-of-korea/) - Busan, Republic of Korea – 2 October 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held the seventh annual meeting of exploration contractors from 30 September to 2 October 2024 under the theme “Fostering dialogue and collective actions for effective regulatory compliance of activities carried out in the Area.” The meeting, held in
- [ISA hosts Fourth Annual meeting of national focal points for capacity development](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hosts-fourth-annual-meeting-of-national-focal-points-for-capacity-development/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 16 October 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully convened its fourth annual meeting of National Focal Points for Capacity Development (NAFOP-CD) on 16 October 2024. As of today, 61 ISA Member States have nominated a NAFOP-CD. The meeting addressed several key areas, encompassing a comprehensive review of
- [ISA concludes the sixth virtual end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony for beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-concludes-the-sixth-virtual-end-of-training-certificate-presentation-ceremony-for-beneficiaries-of-the-contractors-training-programme/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 17 October 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted its sixth annual ceremony to present end-of-training certificates to nationals from developing States who benefited from opportunities provided by ISA Contractors under the Contractors’ Training Programme (CTP) in 2023 and 2024. The ceremony celebrated the successful completion of training
- [In celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/in-celebration-of-the-thirtieth-anniversary-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - The thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) marks a significant milestone in the history of international ocean governance. Over the past three decades, ISA has emerged as a central institution of global ocean architecture, safeguarding the common heritage of humankind and charting a course towards the responsible and sustainable exploitation
- [ISA hosts seventh virtual end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony for Contractors’ Training Programme beneficiaries](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hosts-seventh-virtual-end-of-training-certificate-presentation-ceremony-for-contractors-training-programme-beneficiaries/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 13 November 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) proudly hosted its seventh annual end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony for the beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme (CTP). Conducted virtually, the event celebrated the achievements of 33 trainees from 13 developing States, including 12 participants from least developed countries, landlocked
- [ISA and the Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy of the University of the West Indies conclude an expert workshop on capacity priority needs assessment in the field of deep-sea exploration and research for the Caribbean blue economy](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-the-centre-of-excellence-for-oceanography-and-the-blue-economy-of-the-university-of-the-west-indies-conclude-an-expert-workshop-on-capacity-priority-needs-assessment-in-the-field-of-deep-sea-e/) - St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – 28 November 2024 — A landmark workshop, “Advancing Caribbean blue economy through deep-sea research,” concluded today in Antigua and Barbuda showcasing the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) commitment to strengthening Caribbean Member States’ capacities in the field of deep-sea exploration and marine scientific research in the Area. Organized jointly by
- [ISA releases landmark expert report highlighting the remarkable contribution of ISA’s Global Deep Sea Research Agenda to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-releases-landmark-expert-report-highlighting-the-remarkable-contribution-of-isas-global-deep-sea-research-agenda-to-the-un-decade-of-ocean-science-for-sustainable-development/) - Kingston Jamaica – 18 December 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has released today an independent expert report analyzing in-depth the 30 years of contribution of ISA to advancing marine scientific research and exploration in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) and more specifically, to the scientific objectives of the UN Decade
- [ISA Secretariat and BIICL formalize partnership in support of the work of the Enterprise through enhanced capacity development initiatives and the promotion of technology transfer](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-and-biicl-formalize-partnership-in-support-of-the-work-of-the-enterprise-through-enhanced-capacity-development-initiatives-and-the-promotion-of-technology-transfer/) - Kingston Jamaica – 16 December 2024 — The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL), a world-leading independent research centre advancing international and comparative law, have signed a Letter of Cooperation to strengthen their collaboration on matters related to the work of the Enterprise. This
- [Leticia Carvalho assumes role as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/leticia-carvalho-assumes-role-as-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Kingston, Jamaica – Leticia Carvalho officially assumed the role of Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on 1 January 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s history. Carvalho’s appointment, coinciding with the ISA’s thirtieth anniversary, ushers in a new era for ISA as it continues its mission to govern the seabed beyond national
- [Call for nominations of the 2025 ISA-China JTRC Training Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-nominations-of-the-2025-isa-china-jtrc-training-workshop/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources of China are pleased to announce the third training workshop organized by the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) between 23 and 27 April 2025. The ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (ISA-China JTRC) was established following the signing of a Memorandum of
- [ISA highlights its contributions to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at the CBD COP16](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-highlights-its-contributions-to-the-implementation-of-the-kunming-montreal-global-biodiversity-framework-at-the-cbd-cop16/) - Cali, Colombia – 1 November 2024 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) showcased its action and steady commitment to marine biodiversity conservation at the sixteenth meeting of the conference of the parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), which took place between 21 October and 1 November 2024. ISA held three side events during
- [Workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Indian Ocean, with a focus on the Mid-Ocean Ridges and Central Indian Ocean Basin](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-indian-ocean-with-a-focus-on-the-mid-ocean-ridges-and-central-indian-ocean-basin/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is calling for the nomination of experts and the submission of scientific information for the upcoming workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Indian Ocean, with a focus on the Mid-Ocean Ridges and Central Indian Ocean Basin. The workshop will be
- [ISA Partnership Fund unlocks USD382,000 to support projects to advance the global deep-sea research agenda in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, women’s empowerment and leadership and the capacity of developing States particularly LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-partnership-fund-unlocks-usd382000-to-support-projects-to-advance-the-global-deep-sea-research-agenda-in-support-of-the-un-decade-of-ocean-science-for-sustainable-development-womens-emp/) - The Partnership Fund Board of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has completed the selection of projects to be funded in 2023 during its first meeting held on 1 June. This is the first of two batches of projects to be supported by the newly created ISA Partnership Fund (ISAPF) every year. The ISAPF is a
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for an expression of interest for research fellows from LDCs to undertake a three-month fellowship in data management, geoscience and ocean economy at ISA Secretariat](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-an-expression-of-interest-from-officials-from-ldcs-to-undertake-three-month-deployments-on-data-management-geoscience-and-ocean-economy-in-the-isa-secretariat/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), together with the United Nations Technology Bank for least developed countries (UNTBLDC), calls for expression of interest from research fellows from Tanzania and Nepal to apply to one of the two three-month research fellowships with ISA Secretariat in Kingston, Jamaica, until 31 October 2023 7 December 2023.
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - ISA and UNTBLDC call for an expression of interest from government officials from Nepal and Tanzania to apply for a three-month deployment with the ISA Secretariat](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-untbldc-call-for-expression-of-interest-from-government-officials-from-nepal-and-tanzania-to-apply-for-a-three-month-deployment-with-the-isa-secretariat/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) calls for expression of interest from experts working for the governments of Tanzania and Nepal to apply for a three-month deployment with the ISA Secretariat in Kingston, Jamaica, until 15 September 2023 30 September 2023. Deploying national experts from least developed countries (LDC) aims to strengthen the
- [Call for applications to the Environmental Impact Assessment training course for exploration activities in the Area to be held at the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre open until 31 May 2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-to-the-environmental-impact-assessment-training-course-for-exploration-activities-in-the-area-to-be-held-at-the-isa-egypt-joint-training-and-research-centre-open-until-31-may-2024/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the upcoming training course on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for exploration activities carried out in the Area, organized in partnership with the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre established by the ISA Assembly in July 2023. The course will be
- [ISA announces the fifth call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-the-fifth-call-for-applications-on-its-deep-dive-e-learning-platform/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the fifth cohort of the Deep Dive programme until 15 November 2024. Developed within the framework of the ISA Capacity Development Strategy, Deep Dive is the first and the only e-learning training platform exclusively devised to address all elements of the legal regime in Part XI of
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy on geospatial data analyses and technical support for spatial planning](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-on-geospatial-data-analyses-and-technical-support-for-spatial-planning/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking an organization with the requisite experience and expertise to provide scientific and technical inputs related to geospatial mapping and analyses. ISA is seeking an organization with the requisite experience and expertise in integration and spatial visualization of geo-referenced environmental data using GIS tools development of
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy on the preparation of a geological and habitat model for polymetallic massive sulphides (PMS) in the Area based on machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-on-the-preparation-of-a-geological-and-habitat-model-for-polymetallic-massive-sulphides-pms-in-the-area-based-on-machine-learning-and-artificial-intelligence-tec/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a consultant for the preparation of a geological and habitat model for polymetallic massive sulphides (PMS) in the Area based on machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. The consultant should have requisite experience and expertise in: marine seabed minerals, particularly PMS; the geological modelling of
- [Statement of the ISA Secretariat in response to the New York Times article of 4 July 2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-of-the-isa-secretariat-in-response-to-the-new-york-times-article-of-4-july-2024/) - Kingston, Jamaica, 8 July 2024 — Following the publication of an article in the New York Times on 4 July 2024[1] making reference to allegations of various financial irregularities in the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the ISA Secretariat feels compelled to make the following comments on the substance of the allegations made and the release
- [ISA announces the fourth call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-the-fourth-call-for-applications-on-its-deep-dive-e-learning-platform/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the fourth cohort of the Deep Dive programme until 31 July 2024. Developed within the framework of the ISA Capacity Development Strategy, Deep Dive is the first and the only e-learning training platform exclusively devised to address all elements of the legal regime
- [High-level BBNJ side-event highlights ISA’s commitment to protecting the marine environment over the last 25 years](https://isa.org.jm/news/high-level-bbnj-side-event-highlights-isas-commitment-protecting-marine-environment-over-last/) - UN Permanent Representatives, senior officials as well as many legal and scientific experts attending the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Conference for the conservation and sustainable development of marine diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) in New York this week attended a side-event on Tuesday 26 March dedicated to acknowledging the 25 years of
- [ISA welcomes the conclusion of a new agreement under UNCLOS for improved coordination and cooperation in support of conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in ABNJ](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-welcomes-the-conclusion-of-a-new-agreement-under-unclos-for-improved-coordination-and-cooperation-in-support-of-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of-marine-biological-diversity-in-abnj/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) welcomes the conclusion of a new international legally binding instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), 40 years after the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ISA is the international
- [The International Seabed Authority at the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-intergovernmental-conference-marine-biodiversity-areas-beyond/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (5 September 2018) - - In his statement at the BBNJ Conference currently being held at the UN headquarters in New York, and on behalf of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, the Deputy to the Secretary-General and Legal Counsel, Mr Alfonso Ascencio-Herrera indicated that the International Seabed Authority - as one
- [ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2024 art competition](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-reveals-the-winners-of-its-world-oceans-day-2024-art-competition/) - The International Seabed Authority is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024 art competition organized in celebration of World Oceans Day. The winners were chosen in local and international categories. The winners of the international category, open to everyone around the world over the age of 16, are: First prize: Gabadage Dona Bhagya Madhubhashini
- [Selection of Candidates for the Government of the Republic of Korea 2024 Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/selection-of-candidates-for-the-government-of-the-republic-of-korea-2024-training-programme/) - On 13 May 2024, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of four candidates from developing countries to benefit from training opportunities offered by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) in accordance with its obligations under the exploration contract for in the
- [Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation Ltd. launches stakeholder consultation on environmental impact statement for polymetallic nodule mining component test](https://isa.org.jm/news/beijing-pioneer-hi-tech-development-corporation-ltd-launches-stakeholder-consultation-on-environmental-impact-statement-for-polymetallic-nodule-mining-component-test/) - Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC), an exploration contractor sponsored by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, has informed the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) of the launch of a stakeholder consultation on the environmental impact statement (EIS) prepared for the testing of its polymetallic nodule mining component. BPC signed
- [Join the celebration of ISA’s 30th Anniversary and contribute to the stewardships of the Area and its resources for humankind](https://isa.org.jm/news/join-the-celebration-of-isas-30th-anniversary-and-contribute-to-the-stewardships-of-the-area-and-its-resources-for-humankind/) - The International Seabed Authority Partnership Fund (ISAPF), a multi-donor trust fund, was created to mobilize transformative partnerships and financial support for the implementation of the global deep-sea research agenda adopted unanimously by all ISA members in 2020 in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research
- [ISA launches two art competitions on the theme “Beneath the Surface: Unveiling Hidden Realms"](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-two-art-competitions-on-the-theme-beneath-the-surface-unveiling-hidden-realms/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea and its mysteries. The competitions are open until 31 May 2024 and the winners will be announced on World Oceans Day, on 7 June 2024. For its local art competition, ISA is inviting all students under age 16 in Jamaica
- [China Minmetals Corporation launches stakeholder consultation on environmental impact statement for polymetallic nodule collector test](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-minmetals-corporation-launches-stakeholder-consultation-on-environmental-impact-statement-for-polymetallic-nodule-collector-test/) - China Minmetals Corporation (CMC), an exploration contractor sponsored by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, has informed the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) of the launch of a stakeholder consultation on the environmental impact statement prepared for the testing of its prototype polymetallic nodule collector vehicle. The CMC signed its 15-year
- [ISA concludes engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference with renewed support and commitment towards its MSR Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-concludes-engagement-at-the-2024-ocean-decade-conference-with-renewed-support-and-commitment-towards-its-msr-action-plan-in-support-of-the-un-decade-of-ocean-science/) - Barcelona, Spain - On Friday, 12 April, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded its engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, where scientists, policymakers and industry leaders convened to discuss cooperation, synergies and renewed commitments towards advancing marine science and knowledge. In light of the mandate assigned to it by the United Nations Convention on
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Nominations for the 2024 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research extended until 30 April 2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/nominations-for-the-2024-edition-of-isa-secretary-generals-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research-are-now-open/) - Nominations for the 2024 Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research have been extended until 30 April 2024. Launched at the ISA Assembly in July 2018, the Award recognizes and encourages the achievements of young researchers from developing countries who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of
- [International expert workshop concludes discussions on the best approaches to harness advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-expert-workshop-concludes-discussions/) - Porto, Portugal— On Friday, 5 April, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) of Portugal, successfully concluded the first international expert workshop entitled “Charting future horizons: harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area.” The three-day
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for proposals for a consultancy on the development of a project document on facilitating the global sharing of deep-sea genetic data and biological samples](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-on-the-development-of-a-project-document-on-facilitating-the-global-sharing-of-deep-sea-genetic-data-and-biological-samples/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant to develop a project document on facilitating the global sharing of deep-sea genetic data and biological samples. The consultant should have requisite experience in: (i) developing and implementing projects related to marine scientific research in biology and/or genetics; and (ii) designing
- [ISA Council closes the first part of its 29th session with approval of MoU with FAO and further progress in negotiations on the draft exploitation regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-closes-the-first-part-of-its-29th-session-with-approval-of-mou-with-fao-and-further-progress-in-negotiations-on-the-draft-exploitation-regulations/) - Kingston, Jamaica – On 29 March 2024, the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully concluded the first part of its 29th session, marking significant progress in the ongoing negotiations of the draft exploitation regulations for mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area). Under the new leadership of the President of the Council for
- [ISA Council opens the first part of its 29th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-opens-the-first-part-of-its-29th-session/) - 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
- [ISA announces the third call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform](https://isa.org.jm/news/43880-2/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the third cohort of the Deep Dive programme until 15 April 2024. Developed within the framework of the ISA Capacity Development Strategy, Deep Dive is the first and the only e-learning training platform exclusively devised to address all elements of the legal regime
- [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](https://isa.org.jm/news/board-of-isa-partnership-fund-grants-552500-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
- [Message of the ISA Secretary-General on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-of-the-isa-secretary-general-on-the-occasion-of-the-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2024/) - As we mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, it brings me immense pride to reflect on the strides we have made towards fostering inclusivity and empowering women from the realm of deep-sea research. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has been at the forefront of advocating for gender equality
- [Call for proposals for a Programme Assistant (Marine Environment) at the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-programme-assistant-marine-environment-at-the-international-seabed-authority/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a programme assistant (Marine Environment) with requisite experience to provide administrative and technical assistance to support the dissemination of outputs from ongoing activities. The programme assistant should also contribute to the development of relevant activities being implemented by the ISA Secretariat in 2024. The individual
- [The Government of India submits two applications for approval of plans of work for seabed exploration in the Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/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. One application has been submitted for the exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean Ridge (Carlsberg Ridge).
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one (1) candidate to benefit from French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) internship opportunity](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-one-1-candidate-to-benefit-from-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-ifremer-internship-opportunity-2/) - On 8 January 2024, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of one (1) candidate from a developing State to benefit from an internship opportunity provided by French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides
- [President and Vice-Presidents of the Council issue statement on recent incidents in NORI-D Contract Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/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. Taking note of the temporary measures Deep seabed mining
- [Mr. Eden Charles of Trinidad and Tobago appointed Interim Director-General of the Enterprise](https://isa.org.jm/news/mr-eden-charles-of-trinidad-and-tobago-appointed-interim-director-general-of-the-enterprise/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Eden Charles, from Trinidad and Tobago, as Interim Director-General of the Enterprise, pursuant to Article 170 and Annex IV of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and decision ISBA/28/C/10 of the Council of 31
- [The Permanent Representative of India presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-india-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr. Masakui Rungsung presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of India to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 11 December 2023. Ambassador Rungsung is a career diplomat who joined the Foreign Service in 2001 after obtaining
- [ISA Secretary-General underscores progress and collaborative achievements in annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-underscores-progress-and-collaborative-achievements-in-annual-statement-to-the-united-nations-general-assembly/) - On 5 December, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, provided a detailed update at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on ISA’s recent progress, highlighting the significant achievements and ongoing collaborative endeavors since 2022. Secretary-General Lodge opened his address by celebrating the recent adoption of On 5 December, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, provided a detailed update at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on ISA’s recent progress, highlighting the significant achievements and ongoing collaborative endeavors since 2022. Secretary-General Lodge opened his address by celebrating the recent adoption of deep seabed mining
- [Applications now open for six at-sea on-board training opportunities with China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-six-at-sea-on-board-training-opportunities-with-china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-comra/) - Applications are now open for six (6) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are being provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one (1) candidate to benefit from French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) internship opportunity](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-one-1-candidate-to-benefit-from-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-ifremer-internship-opportunity/) - On 29 November 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of one (1) candidate from a developing State to benefit from an internship opportunity provided by French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to assist ISA with the implementation of the mentoring programme ‘S.H.E.’ (See Her Exceed) in the framework of the Women in Deep-sea Research project](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-assist-isa-with-the-implementation-of-the-mentoring-programme-s-h-e-see-her-exceed-in-the-framework-of-the-women-in-deep-sea-research-proje/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant with requisite experience to support ISA with the implementation of the ‘S.H.E.’ See Her Exceed Mentoring Programme. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in project/programme management supported by a proven portfolio of involvement in gender quality and/or capacity development programmes. Knowledge of
- [ISA and IORA sign MoU to expand collaboration in marine scientific research and deep-seabed exploration in support of the blue economy of the Indian Ocean region](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-iora-sign-mou-expand-collaboration-marine-scientific-research-and-deep-seabed/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** Following the approval by the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in December 2021 (ISBA/26/C/13/Add.1), the Secretary-General of ISA and the Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 17 March 2022 to foster their collaboration
- [The Secretary-General of the ISA takes immediate measures in Response to NORI-D Area Incident](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-secretary-general-of-the-isa-takes-immediate-measures-in-response-to-nori-d-area-incident/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) today used his powers under Regulation 33 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules, to promulgate immediate measures of a temporary nature in relation to the reported incident involving the ISA contractor, Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI), and Greenpeace International in the NORI-D contract
- [Join the ISA Capacity Development Alumni Network (iCAN)](https://isa.org.jm/news/join-the-isa-capacity-development-alumni-network-ican/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) invites former participants of ISA capacity development programs to join the ISA Capacity Development Alumni Network (iCAN). This initiative stems from ISA's responsibility as per article 144 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the subsequent 1994 Agreement, to build capacity for developing
- [ISA Council closes Part III of the 28th session with the agreement to deliver the consolidated text of the draft exploitation regulations to pursue negotiations in March 2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-closes-part-iii-of-its-meetings-and-concludes-its-28th-session/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed the meetings of Part III of its 28th session on Wednesday, 8 November 2023. The Council met in person for 10 days. A total of 29 of the 36 Members of the Council were in attendance, along with 17 other Members and 19 Observers. As per the
- [ISA hosted the second Deep DiplomaSea webinar in 2023 to support deep-sea literacy and engagement of diplomats](https://isa.org.jm/news/42001-2/) - On 16 November 2023, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held its second Deep DiplomaSea webinar of the year to raise awareness of its role, mandate and work among staff of permanent missions to ISA and the United Nations. The event was primarily attended by diplomats and senior United Nations agencies’ staff. The
- [Applications now open for one internship with Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-one-internship-with-ifremer-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea/) - Applications are now open for one (1) internship for a candidate from a developing State, Member of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placement is provided by Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The internship will
- [ISA Secretariat holds the second meeting of national focal points for capacity development matters in 2023](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-holds-the-second-meeting-of-national-focal-points-for-capacity-development-matters-in-2023/) - On 14 November 2023, the national focal points in charge of liaising with the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on matters relating to capacity development (NAFOP-CD) met for the second time this year. As of today, there are 59 NAFOP-CD. The meeting was held virtually and involved several national focal points identified by
- [The Permanent Representative of Belgium presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-belgium-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Ms. Ellen De Geest presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Belgium to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 12 September 2023. Ambassador De Geest is a multilingual career diplomat who joined the foreign service in 2005
- [ISA Council to resume Day 2 of Part III of the 28th session after Day 1 suspended due to an earthquake](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-to-resume-day-2-of-part-iii-of-the-28th-session-after-day-1-suspended-due-to-an-earthquake/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will resume Day 2 of its meetings under Part III of the 28th session on Tuesday, 31 October, following a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred at 10:40AM local time in Jamaica yesterday. As per procedures in place, the ISA Secretariat has engaged with relevant national authorities to
- [The Permanent Representative of Mauritania presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-mauritania-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr. Sidi Mohamed Laghdaf presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Mauritania to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 8 November 2023. Ambassador Laghdaf is a multilingual career diplomat who joined the Foreign Service in 1991
- [Applications now open for two at-sea on-board training opportunities with Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-two-at-sea-on-board-training-opportunities-with-ifremer-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea/) - Applications are now open for two (2) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are being provided by Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The
- [ISA announces the second call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-the-second-call-for-applications-on-its-deep-dive-e-learning-platform/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested individuals to apply to the first and the second level of the Deep Dive programme, Dive 1 and Dive 2, until 10 December 2023. Developed within the framework of the ISA Capacity Development Strategy, Deep Dive is the first and the only e-learning training platform exclusively devised
- [The Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-sierra-leone-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - Dr. Michael Imran Kanu presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 1 November 2023. Dr. Kanu has served as Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to
- [Applications now open for two at-sea on-board training opportunities with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-two-at-sea-on-board-training-opportunities-with-the-ministry-of-oceans-and-fisheries-of-the-republic-of-korea-mof-rok/) - Applications are now open for two (2) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are being provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS)
- [ISA’s sixth annual contractors’ meeting concludes in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-sixth-annual-contractors-meeting-concludes-in-dar-es-salaam-tanzania/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held the sixth annual meeting of exploration contractors from 22 to 24 October 2023. The meeting was held in Dar es Salaam, the United Republic of Tanzania. Twenty-two representatives of exploration contractors attended the three-day meeting in person and virtually. Opening the meeting, Dr. Marie Bourrel-Mckinnon, Chief
- [ISA - China Joint Training and Research Centre launched its second training workshop on Marine Science and Technology in Qingdao](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre-launched-its-second-training-workshop-on-marine-science-and-technology-in-qingdao/) - On 17 October 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) – China Joint Training and Research Centre (ISA-China JTRC) launched its second training workshop on marine science and technology organized with the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources of China, the China Oceanic Development Foundation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the Qingdao
- [Nauru requests the President of ISA Council to complete the adoption of rules, regulations and procedures necessary to facilitate the approval of plans of work for exploitation in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/nauru-requests-president-isa-council-complete-adoption-rules-regulations-and-procedures/) - Through a letter dated 25 June 2021, the President of Nauru, H.E. Mr. Lionel Aingimea, has requested that the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) complete the adoption of the rules, regulations and procedures necessary to facilitate the approval of plans of work for exploitation in the Area pursuant to Section 1, paragraph 15
- [New Permanent Representative of Jamaica H.E. Ms. Alison Stone Roofe presents her credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-permanent-representative-jamaica-he-ms-alison-stone-roofe-presents-her-credentials-isa/) - Yesterday, the new Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Ms. Alison Stone Roofe, presented her credentials to ISA Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge during a ceremony held at ISA Secretariat in Kingston. Ambassador Stone Roofe, in reiterating the commitment of Jamaica as host State of ISA, stated: “I am
- [Permanent Representative of Namibia, H.E. Mr. Neville Gertze, presents his credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-of-namibia-h-e-mr-neville-gertze-presents-his-credentials-to-isa-secretary-general/) - The Permanent Representative of Namibia to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Neville Melvin Gertze, presented his credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a virtual ceremony held on Wednesday. Ambassador Gertz is a career diplomat with over thirty years of experience. He has been the
- [New Permanent Representative of Spain H.E. Mr. Diego Bermejo Romero de Terreros presents his credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-permanent-representative-spain-he-mr-diego-bermejo-romero-de-terreros-presents-his/) - Today, the new Permanent Representative of Spain to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Diego Bermejo Romero de Terreros, presented his credentials to ISA Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge during a ceremony held at ISA Secretariat in Kingston. Ambassador Bermejo reaffirming Spain’s commitment to the work of the Authority, stated: “Spain is an
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Applications now open for twenty-five online training placements with UK Seabed Resources Ltd. (UKSR I and II)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-twenty-five-online-training-placements-with-uk-seabed-resources-ltd-uksr-i-and-ii/) - Applications are now open for twenty-five (25) online training placements for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements, which will be made available in 2023, are provided by UKSR I and II in accordance with their obligations under their contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules with ISA as follows:
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three (3) candidates to benefit from Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. (Marawa) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-three-3-candidates-to-benefit-from-marawa-research-and-exploration-ltd-marawa-training-opportunities/) - On 11 October 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of three (3) candidates from developing States to benefit from training opportunities provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. (Marawa) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates
- [GESAMP concludes its 50th annual session held at ISA Headquarters](https://isa.org.jm/news/gesamp-concludes-its-50th-annual-session-held-at-isa-headquarters/) - The 50th annual session of the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP) concluded today at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Established in 1969 as an advisory body on the scientific aspects of marine environmental protection for the United Nations (UN) System, GESAMP consists of
- [The ISA Secretariat and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry sign a letter of cooperation to enhance policy dialogue among stakeholders on deep-sea-related matters](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-isa-secretariat-and-the-federation-of-indian-chambers-of-commerce-and-industry-sign-a-letter-of-cooperation-to-enhance-policy-dialogue-among-stakeholders-on-deep-sea-related-matters/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the Assistant Secretary General and Coordinator of the International Division of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Dr. Gunveena Chadha, signed a letter of cooperation today to foster the relationship of the two institutions on strategic areas
- [ISA-Philippines National Capacity Development Workshop on Deep-Sea Related Matters opens in the Philippines](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-philippines-national-capacity-development-workshop-on-deep-sea-related-matters-opens-in-the-philippines/) - On 9 October 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA)-Philippines National Capacity Development Workshop on Deep-Sea Matters opened in Manila, the Philippines. The workshop is being jointly organized by ISA and the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. The workshop is taking place from 9 to 11 October 2023, bringing together over 80 government officials,
- [Applications now open for one geological studies internship with Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-one-geological-studies-internship-with-ifremer-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea/) - Applications are now open for one (1) geological studies internship for a candidate from a developing State, Member of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placement is provided by Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for proposals for the services of a back-end developer to implement new features on ISA’s  Deep Dive e-learning platform](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-the-services-of-a-back-end-developer-to-implement-new-features-on-isas-deep-dive-e-learning-platform/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking proposals to engage the services of a WordPress back-end developer to implement new features on its e-learning platform, Deep Dive. Applicants should have proven experience developing similar platforms and advanced knowledge of WordPress. Knowledge of LearnDash Learning Management System is an advantage. Applications will be received until 10
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of twelve (12) candidates to benefit from Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-twelve-12-candidates-to-benefit-from-blue-minerals-jamaica-limited-bmj-training-opportunities/) - On 14 August 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of twelve (12) candidates from developing States to benefit from training opportunities provided by Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. Four (4) geotechnical-based training
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to assist ISA in the logistical organization of a workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific ](https://isa.org.jm/news/calls-for-proposals-remp-workshop-logistics/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a consultant to assist ISA in the logistical organization of a workshop on developing a regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific to be held in Tokyo, Japan from 19-23 February 2024. Regional environmental management plans aim to provide the relevant
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to assist ISA in designing a project framework for the establishment of a pilot demonstration project for long-term ocean observations in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-assist-isa-in-designing-a-project-framework-for-the-establishment-of-a-pilot-demonstration-project-for-long-term-ocean-observations-in-the-clarion-clipperton-zo/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a consultant to assist ISA in designing a project framework for the establishment of a pilot demonstration project for long-term ocean observations in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone based on an assessment of existing environmental baseline data and established ocean observing capabilities, with a focus on areas
- [Call for nomination of experts and submission of scientific information for a workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-nomination-of-experts-and-submission-of-scientific-information-for-a-workshop-on-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is calling for the nomination of experts and the submission of scientific information to support the objectives of the upcoming workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northwest Pacific. The workshop will be organized in Tokyo, Japan, from 19 to 23
- [ISA Assembly concludes twenty-eighth session with participation of heads of States and governments and high-level representatives and adoption of decisions on the establishment of the Interim Director General of the Enterprise](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-concludes-twenty-eighth-session-with-participation-of-heads-of-states-and-governments-and-high-level-representatives-and-adoption-of-decisions-on-the-establishment-of-the-interim-director/) - The 28th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 28 July 2023 after five days of meetings in Kingston, Jamaica. The meeting was presided over by H.E. Mr. Alhaji Fanday Turay, former Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations and upcoming Minister for Transportation and Aviation of Sierra
- [ISA Secretary-General presents the Fourth Edition of the Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Rima Browne from the Cook Islands](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-presents-the-fourth-edition-of-the-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research-to-rima-browne-from-the-cook-islands/) - On 24 July 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, presented the Fourth Edition of the Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Ms. Rima Browne from the Cook Islands during the 28th session of the ISA Assembly. Ms. Browne is a geographer at the Cook Islands Seabed
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-indonesia-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr. Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 25 July 2023. Ambassador Nasir is the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of six (6) candidates to benefit from the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-six-6-candidates-to-benefit-from-the-federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-of-the-federal-republic-of-german/) - On 6 July 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of six (6) candidates for training opportunities provided by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with
- [The 2022 Women in the Law of the Sea Conference successfully closes with a renewed commitment to empowering women in marine sciences and ocean affairs](https://isa.org.jm/news/2022-women-law-sea-conference-successfully-closes-renewed-commitment-empowering-women-marine/) - On 28 September 2022, the first-ever Women in the Law of the Sea Conference ended after three days of thought-provoking presentations and discussions on the empowerment of women in the law of the sea, marine sciences and ocean affairs. Structured around nine panels, the Conference was the opportunity to hear from leaders and experts in
- [New strategic partnership between the ISA Secretariat and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries to strengthen the knowledge, capacity of developing countries and women’s empowerment in deep-sea activities and the protection of the marine environment formalized](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-strategic-partnership-between-the-isa-secretariat-and-the-research-and-information-system-for-developing-countries-to-strengthen-the-knowledge-capacity-of-developing-countries-and-womens/) - New Delhi, 31 January 2023 - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge and the Director General of the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), Dr. Sachin Chaturvedi, signed a letter of cooperation during a ceremony held at the Office of RIS in New Delhi yesterday. The
- [On International Women’s Day, the Secretary-General of ISA reiterates commitment towards women empowerment and leadership](https://isa.org.jm/news/on-international-womens-day-the-secretary-general-of-isa-reiterates-commitment-towards-women-empowerment-and-leadership/) - Although every day is an opportunity for us to highlight the critical contribution of women and girls in all aspects of ocean affairs, it is with great pleasure that the International Seabed Authority (ISA) joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day. The full commitment of ISA Members towards advancing the empowerment and leadership of
- [On International Women’s Day, the ISA Secretariat launches a new educational tool to sensitize children about the work of ISA as the steward of the deep sea for the benefit of all humanity](https://isa.org.jm/news/on-international-womens-day-the-isa-secretariat-launches-a-new-educational-tool-to-sensitize-children-about-the-work-of-isa-as-the-steward-of-the-deep-sea-for-the-benefit-of-all-humanity/) - On International Women’s Day, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is excited to present a new educational tool where children aged 4-12 can learn about the wonders of the deep sea. The activity “Discover the seabed with Olivia” involves coloring pages featuring ISA deep-sea scientist Dr. Olivia, who takes us onboard her submarine
- [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](https://isa.org.jm/news/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
- [On World Oceans Day 2023, ISA celebrates the advancement of deep-sea research and the contribution of women scientists](https://isa.org.jm/news/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
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr. Antonio Lagdameo presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 24 July 2023. Ambassador Lagdameo is the Permanent Representative of the Republic of the
- [ISA Council closes Part II of its 28th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-closes-part-ii-of-its-28th-session/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed the meetings of Part II of its 28th session on Friday, 21 July 2023. The Council met in person for ten days. A total of 32 of the 36 Members of the Council were in attendance, along with 23 other Members and 20 observers. The negotiations
- [Applications are now open for three training placements in the ISA Deep Dive e-learning programme with Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-are-now-open-for-three-training-placements-in-the-isa-deep-dive-e-learning-programme-with-marawa-research-and-exploration-ltd/) - Applications are now open for three (3) training placements in the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA) Deep Dive e-learning programme for candidates from the ISA developing Member States. The Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. (Marawa) provides the placements in accordance with its obligations under the contract for the exploration for polymetallic nodules with ISA. Deep Dive
- [ISA launches its new Deep Dive e-learning platform and opens the first call for applications](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-its-new-deep-dive-e-learning-platform-and-opens-the-first-call-for-applications/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to launch Deep Dive, its new e-learning platform entirely dedicated to addressing both technical and scientific aspects of the legal regime set out in Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the 1994 Implementation Agreement and the rules, regulations and procedures
- [DeepData workshop highlights importance of global data sharing platform to improve knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems and protect the marine](https://isa.org.jm/news/deepdata-workshop-highlights-importance-global-data-sharing-platform-improve-knowledge-deep/) - 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”) . DeepData is the
- [ISA calls for the nomination of experts to participate in the intersession expert group to develop binding environmental threshold values until 15 September 2023](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-calls-for-the-nomination-of-experts-to-participate-in-the-intersession-expert-group-to-develop-binding-environmental-threshold-values-until-15-september-2023/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting Members and stakeholders of ISA to nominate experts to participate in the intersessional expert group to develop binding environmental threshold values. During its 27th session, the Council of ISA decided to progress the development of environmental threshold values (see ISBA/27/C/42) as binding standards as part
- [ISA launches activity book for children 3 to 6 years old to promote deep-sea literacy and sensitization to conservation and sustainable use of the ocean and its resources](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-activity-book-for-children-3-to-6-years-old-to-promote-deep-sea-literacy-and-sensitization-to-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of-the-ocean-and-its-resources-2/) - On 4 April 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge launched a dedicated activity book for children 3 to 6 years old entitled “Life Under Water Pre-School Companion” at ISA’s headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica in the presence of the Honorable Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- [Call for nomination of participants in the second training workshop of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre open until 31 August 2023](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-nomination-of-participants-in-the-second-training-workshop-of-the-isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre-open-until-31-august-2023/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources of China are pleased to announce the second training workshop organized by the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) between 16 and 27 October 2023. The JTRC was established in 2019 to promote capacity-building and the transfer of knowledge and technology to developing
- [Applications now open for twelve at-sea on-board training placements with Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-twelve-at-sea-on-board-training-placements-with-blue-minerals-jamaica-limited-bmj/) - Applications are now open for twelve (12) at-sea on-board training placements for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The training placements are divided as follows:
- [Request for proposals for the provision of Travel Management Services](https://isa.org.jm/news/request-for-proposals-for-the-provision-of-travel-management-services/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking proposals to engage the services of an IATA-registered Travel Agency to provide quotations, ticketing, carry out full air travel reservations and related standard travel services as detailed in the terms of reference. All proposals shall be reviewed and evaluated based on completeness and compliance with
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-two-2-candidates-to-benefit-from-tonga-offshore-mining-ltd-toml-training-opportunities/) - On 7 July 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for undergraduate scholarships provided by Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Mahonilai Hakaumotu from Tonga Hazel
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-two-2-candidates-to-benefit-from-nauru-ocean-resources-inc-nori-training-opportunities/) - On 7 July 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for undergraduate scholarships provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Billston Misi from Solomon Islands
- [Call for nomination of participants in the first training workshop of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre extended until 6 May 2022](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-nomination-participants-first-training-workshop-jtrc/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources of China are pleased to announce the first training workshop organized by the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) between 24 and 27 May 2022. The workshop will contribute to enhancing the capacity of national experts from developing States Members of ISA, especially
- [Launching ceremony of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre](https://isa.org.jm/news/launching-ceremony-isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre/) - Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and China officially launched the Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) established under the memorandum of understanding that was approved by the ISA Assembly during its 25th session, to offer training to aspiring professionals from developing countries in deep-sea related science. The JTRC will provide a new platform for
- [ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre successfully closes its first training workshop](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre-successfully-closes-its-first-training-workshop/) - The International Seabed Authority - China Joint Training and Research Center (ISA-China JTRC) successfully closed its first training workshop, which focused on survey and assessment of mineral resources, characteristics of deep-sea ecosystems and environmental management, and the global repository of data from exploration activities in the Area. The training took place virtually from 24 to
- [ISA Issues Discussion Paper on the Development of “Environmental Regulations” For Exploitation in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-issues-discussion-paper-development-environmental-regulations-exploitation-area/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (25 January 2017) - - The International Seabed Authority today issued a Discussion Paper to advance stakeholder discussion in connection with the development and drafting of Regulations on Exploitation for Mineral Resources in the Area (Environmental Matters) – so-named “Environmental Regulations”. The Discussion Paper sets out the background to the drafting process, including the
- [ISA Council opens Part II of its 28th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-opens-part-ii-of-its-28th-session/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened the meetings of Part II of its 28th session on Monday, 10 July 2023. The Council will be meeting for ten days until 21 July 2023. As per the roadmap agreed upon at the meetings in November 2022, the priority set out by the Council is
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission and Finance Committee close their meetings under part II of the 28th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-and-finance-committee-close-their-meetings-under-part-ii-of-the-28th-session/) - On 7 July 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) and the Finance Committee (FC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed their meetings under the second part of the 28th session of ISA in Kingston, Jamaica. The LTC met between 28 June and 7 July 2023. ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, welcomed new
- [ISA Secretariat holds the fourth end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony for beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-holds-the-fourth-end-of-training-certificate-presentation-ceremony-for-beneficiaries-of-the-contractors-training-programme/) - On 6 July 2023, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted the fourth ceremony to present the end-of-training certificates to nationals from developing States who benefitted from opportunities provided by ISA exploration contractors under the Contractors’ Training Programme (CTP) between July and December 2022. The ceremony was held in a hybrid format. Members
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to benefit from Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-five-5-candidates-to-benefit-from-deep-ocean-resources-development-co-ltd-dord-training-opportunities/) - On 3 July 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 Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected trainees are: Md. Jahangir
- [The Permanent Representative of Jamaica presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-jamaica-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Ms. Angella Comfort presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Jamaica to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 6 July 2023. Ambassador Comfort is a career diplomat who joined the Foreign Service in 1983 and held
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to benefit from the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-five-5-candidates-to-benefit-from-the-interoceanmetal-joint-organization-iom-training-opportunities/) - 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. The selected trainees are: Madiha H Moustafa from Egypt
- [The fifth Abyssal Initiative regional workshop supporting the Pacific sponsoring States discussing equitable sharing of benefits from activities in the Area concludes in Tonga](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-fifth-abyssal-initiative-regional-workshop-supporting-the-pacific-sponsoring-states-discussing-equitable-sharing-of-benefits-from-activities-in-the-area-concludes-in-tonga/) - The fifth workshop organized within the Abyssal Initiative for Blue Growth (#OceanAction40974) successfully concluded yesterday. The participants gained an increased understanding of the concept of the common heritage of humankind and equitable sharing of benefits arising from activities in the international seabed area (the Area). The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga hosted the workshop
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Applications now open for four master of science fellowships with Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-four-master-of-science-fellowships-with-ocean-mineral-singapore-pte-ltd-oms/) - Applications are now open for four (4) Master of Science fellowships for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The fellowships will allow candidates
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-two-2-candidates-to-benefit-from-the-ministry-of-oceans-and-fisheries-of-the-republic-of-korea-mof-rok-training-opportunitie/) - On 16 June 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with ISA. The
- [ISA and DOALOS successfully conclude two international workshops in support of the development of the Third World Ocean Assessment and science-policy interface capacity](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-doalos-successfully-conclude-two-international-workshops-in-support-of-the-development-of-the-third-world-ocean-assessment-and-science-policy-interface-capacity/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully hosted two successive workshops organized with the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) at ISA’s headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, between 12 and 16 June 2023. The workshops were organized in the framework of the third cycle (2021-2025) of the Regular Process for
- [ISA Secretary-General addresses 33rd Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/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. Mr. Lodge congratulated
- [ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2023 art competition](https://isa.org.jm/news/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. In the international competition, open to everyone around the world over the age of sixteen, the winners are: First prize Kamaal Manboard, 37, from Jamaica We are transported into the
- [ISA Secretary-General meets with Canadian ministers and a deputy minister to discuss status of exploitation regulations and areas of cooperation](https://isa.org.jm/news/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,
- [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](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-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. Mr. Lawrence T. Koteene from Kenya and
- [ISA Secretary-General meets with H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco to discuss progress in deep-sea research in support of exploitation regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-meets-with-h-s-h-prince-albert-ii-of-monaco/) - On 12 May 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, met with H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. Secretary-General Lodge and H.S.H. Prince Albert II discussed the current state of the draft regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and the renewed support of Monaco
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for proposals for photography services during the July session of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/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. Under the direct supervision of the Communications Unit, the potential contractor will capture high quality photos of
- [Norway, France and Mexico make donations to support enhanced capacity development programmes and activities and improved integrated participation of developing States in the work of ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/norway-france-and-mexico-make-donations-support-enhanced-capacity-development-programmes-and/) - Norway, France and Mexico have reaffirmed their commitment to support, through three separate grants, the implementation by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) of capacity development programmes and activities targeted at developing States members of ISA and to improve their integrated participation in the work of the Organization. Norway’s contribution will take the form of a
- [Greece contributes EUR50,000 to ISA’s new Partnership Fund in support of marine scientific research and capacity development of developing States](https://isa.org.jm/news/greece-contributes-eur50000-to-isas-new-partnership-fund-in-support-of-marine-scientific-research-and-capacity-development-of-developing-states/) - On 10 February 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, H.E. Mr. Nikos Dendias, visited the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and presented a donation of EUR50,000 in support of the programmatic activities implemented in the field of marine scientific research and capacity development. Greece’s donation is made towards ISA’s new Partnership
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-develop-a-monitoring-and-evaluation-me-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. Applicants should have a master's level advanced degree in monitoring and evaluation or in a field related to
- [Call for proposals for a consultant to assess ISA’s eligibility for Official Development Assistance (ODA) contributions to support sustainable ocean economy in developing countries](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultant-to-assess-isas-eligibility-for-official-development-assistance-oda-contributions-to-support-sustainable-ocean-economy-in-developing-countries/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant with requisite experience to assess ISA’s eligibility for Official Development Assistance (ODA) contributions, and to support ISA’s preparation for the evaluation process by the members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Applicants
- [ISA Secretariat holds the third end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony for beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-holds-the-third-end-of-training-certificate-presentation-ceremony-for-beneficiaries-of-the-contractors-training-programme/) - On 26 May 2023, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted the third ceremony to present the end-of-training certificates to nationals from developing States who benefitted from opportunities provided by ISA exploration contractors under the Contractors’ Training Programme between July and December 2022. The ceremony highlighted the successful completion of training by 25
- [ISA Secretariat holds the first 2023 meeting of national focal points for capacity development](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-holds-the-first-2023-meeting-of-national-focal-points-for-capacity-development/) - On 18 May 2023, the national focal points in charge of liaising with the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on matters relating to capacity development (NAFOP-CD) met for the first time this year. The meeting was held virtually and involved over 22 national focal points identified by ISA Members to assist the Secretariat
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Nominations for the 2023 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research are now open](https://isa.org.jm/news/nominations-for-the-2023-edition-of-isa-secretary-generals-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research-are-now-open/) - Nominations are open for the 2023 Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research. Launched at the ISA Assembly in July 2018, the Award recognizes and encourages the achievements of young researchers from developing countries who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the deep-sea
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-two-2-candidates-to-benefit-from-ifremer-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-training-opportunities/) - On 9 May 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for training opportunities provided by Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. Mr. K.M. Imam Hossain from
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for proposals for consultancy services to support the implementation of the Seabed  Mining Register of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-services-to-support-the-implementation-of-the-seabed-mining-register-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking the services of a consultant with requisite experience and expertise in mining cadastre and strong skills in software database development and project management. The selected consultant will be expected to develop a project framework for the development of a Seabed Mining Register. The Register shall
- [ISA Secretariat and the International Maritime Law Institute of IMO officialize partnership to strengthen the capacity of Member States in international law of the sea](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-and-the-international-maritime-law-institute-of-imo-officialize-partnership-to-strengthen-the-capacity-of-member-states-in-international-law-of-the-sea/) - On 10 May 2023, during a visit to La Valette, Malta, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the Director of the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Prof. Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez, formally launched a new partnership between the two institutions by
- [ISA Secretariat and the Italian National Research Council officialize partnership to boost deep-sea research, deep-sea literacy and capacity development](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-and-the-italian-national-research-council-officialize-partnership-to-boost-deep-sea-research-deep-sea-literacy-and-capacity-development/) - On 5 May 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the President of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), Prof. Maria Chiara Carrozza, formally launched a new partnership on the occasion of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Italian CNR in Venice, Italy. The partnership
- [ISA Secretary-General meets with Italian ministers to discuss enhanced cooperation in support of the sustainable management of the Area and the progress of negotiations in the ISA Council](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-meets-with-italian-ministers-to-discuss-enhanced-cooperation-in-support-of-the-sustainable-management-of-the-area-and-the-progress-of-negotiations-in-the-isa-council/) - On 3 May 2023, during an official visit to Italy, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, met with the Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Senator Nello Musumeci, the Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Mr. Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, and the Undersecretary of State at the
- [ISA delegation concludes visit to India with strengthened collaboration in support of the sustainable development of the blue economy in India and in the Indian Ocean region](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-delegation-concludes-visit-to-india-with-strengthened-collaboration-in-support-of-the-sustainable-development-of-the-blue-economy-in-india-and-in-the-indian-ocean-region/) - A delegation of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) headed by the Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, concluded a 17-day state visit to India Friday, 17 February. Reflecting on the successful outcomes of his visit, the ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, expressed his admiration at the rapid pace of development of science and
- [The first workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Indian Ocean kicks off in India](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-first-workshop-on-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-indian-ocean-kicks-off-in-india/) - The workshop entitled “Development of a regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Indian Ocean, with a focus on the Mid-Ocean Ridges and Central Indian Ocean Basin,” organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the National Institute of Ocean Technology of India, opened yesterday
- [Applications now open for two at-sea on-board training placements with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-two-at-sea-on-board-training-placements-with-the-ministry-of-oceans-and-fisheries-of-the-republic-of-korea-mof-rok/) - Applications are now open for two at-sea on-board training placements for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts (CFC) with
- [ISA launches two art competitions to celebrate the Mysteries of the Abyss](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-two-art-competitions-to-celebrate-the-mysteries-of-the-abyss/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea and its mysteries. The competitions are open until 26 May 2023 and the winners will be announced on World Oceans Day, on 8 June 2023, during a special event held in Kingston, Jamaica. For its local art competition, ISA is
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three candidates to benefit from GSR’s training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-three-candidates-to-benefit-from-gsrs-training-opportunities/) - On 19 April 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of three (3) candidates for training opportunities provided by Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) in accordance with its obligations under its contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules signed with ISA on 14 January 2013. Ms. Pawangi
- [EXTENDED - Call for proposals to undertake a study on the workforce of the future](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-to-undertake-a-study-on-the-workforce-of-the-future/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to undertake a study on the workforce of the future to ensure the sustainable management of deep-sea related activities for the benefit of humankind. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in international relations, ocean policy, blue economy, international law of the
- [Secretary-General Michael Lodge Addresses 27th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-michael-lodge-addresses-27th-meeting-states-parties-unclos/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (13 June 2017) - - Addressing the Meeting of States Parties for the first time as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Michael Lodge drew particular attention to issues for discussion at the 23rd Session of the Authority in August which include the consideration of the report of the Review Committee of article 154
- [ISA Secretary-General Addresses 28th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-addresses-28th-meeting-states-parties-convention/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (11 June 2018) - Secretary-General Michael Lodge highlighted three major ongoing developments in the work of the Authority while speaking at the 28th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in New York today. These critical elements were the Strategic Plan of the Authority, the
- [Applications now open for six at-sea and post cruise training opportunities with the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-six-at-sea-and-post-cruise-training-opportunities-with-the-federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-of-the-federal-republic-of-germany-bgr/) - Applications are now open for six (6) at-sea and post cruise training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration
- [ISA Council closes Part I of its 28th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-closes-part-i-of-its-28th-session/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed Part I of its meetings for the 28th Session on Friday, 31 March 2023. The Council met in person for twelve days. A total of 30 of the 36 Members of the Council were in attendance, along with 22 ISA Members (non-Council Members) and 15 observers.
- [Statement on the passing of Judge Vladimir Vladimirovich Golitsyn and Judge Budislav Vukas](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-on-the-passing-of-judge-vladimir-vladimirovich-golitsyn-and-judge-budislav-vukas/) - By ISA Secretary-General Mr. Michael W. Lodge It is with great sorrow that I learned of the passing of Judge and former President of the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), Vladimir Vladimirovich Golitsyn, on 26 March 2023 and Judge Budislav Vukas, Vice President of ITLOS (2002-2005) on 30 March 2023. Judge
- [Call for proposals for the provision of professional translation services for the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-the-provision-of-professional-translation-services-for-the-international-seabed-authority/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a professional and reputable entity to provide documents editing and translation services in all six languages of ISA at a competitive rate. The potential contractor will deliver adequate and reliable translation services from English into one or more of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French,
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for proposals for a Project Manager to support the implementation of ISA’s  Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI) and related activities](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-project-manager-to-support-the-implementation-of-isas-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative-sski-and-related-activities/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services as a Project Manager to support the implementation of ISA’s Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI) and related activities under the scope of ISA action plan for marine scientific research in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
- [Applications now open for five multidisciplinary training opportunities with the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-six-multidisciplinary-training-opportunities-with-the-interoceanmetal-joint-organization-iom/) - Applications are now open for five (5) training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The aim of the course is to train
- [Applications now open for two undergraduate scholarships with Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-two-undergraduate-scholarships-with-tonga-offshore-mining-ltd-toml/) - Applications are now open for two (2) undergraduate scholarships for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The undergraduate degree programmes will be offered through
- [Applications now open for two undergraduate scholarships with Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-two-undergraduate-scholarships-with-nauru-ocean-resources-inc-nori/) - Applications are now open for two (2) undergraduate scholarships for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The undergraduate degree programmes will be offered through
- [Applications now open for five at-sea on-board training opportunities with Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-five-at-sea-on-board-training-opportunities-with-deep-ocean-resources-development-co-ltd-dord/) - Applications are now open for five (5) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The objective of the
- [ISA Council opens Part I of its 28th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-opens-part-i-of-its-28th-session/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened the meetings of Part I of its 28th session on Thursday, 16 March 2023. The Council will be meeting for 12 days until 31 March 2023. The main item on the agenda of the Council remains the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in
- [Applications now open for five at-sea onboard training opportunities with Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-five-at-sea-onboard-training-opportunities-with-beijing-pioneer-hi-tech-development-corporation-ltd/) - Applications are now open for five (5) at-sea onboard training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The five training placements
- [The Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General   ](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-peoples-republic-of-bangladesh-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 16 March 2023. Ambassador Muhith is the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three (3) candidates to benefit from Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-three-3-candidates-to-benefit-from-ifremer-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-training-opportunities/) - On 13 March and 14 March 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of three (3) candidates for internship training opportunities provided by Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Chile presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-chile-presents-credentials-to-the-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Ambassador José Antonio Cabedo Espinoza presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Chile to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 13 March 2023. Ambassador Cabedo is a career diplomat who joined the Foreign Service
- [Permanent Representative of Chile Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-chile-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (3 October 2018) - - His Excellency Mr. Francisco Javier Bernales, today presented his credentials to Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of Chile to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Bernales is also Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Chile to Jamaica. A career diplomat with over twenty years of bilateral and
- [The Permanent Representative of Korea presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-korea-presents-credentials-to-isa-secretary-general/) - On 10 March 2023, Mr. Jinwook Kim presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Korea to ISA during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica. Mr. Kim is the Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica.
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens Part I of its 28th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-opens-part-i-of-its-28th-session/) - The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) officially opened its meetings under the first part of the 28th session taking place in Kingston, Jamaica, from 7 to 15 March 2023. Following two days of orientation for the new members, the LTC proceeded with the election of Mr. Erasmo Lara Cabrera,
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of four (4) candidates to benefit from the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) of the Federal Republic of Germany training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-four-4-candidates-to-benefit-from-the-federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-bgr-of-the-federal-republic-of/) - On 28 February 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of four (4) candidates for at-sea and post cruise training opportunities provided by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract
- [ISA high-level event at the UN LDC5 stresses the importance of leveraging the power of science, technology and innovation in the deep seabed in support of the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-high-level-event-at-the-un-ldc5-stresses-the-importance-of-leveraging-the-power-of-science-technology-and-innovation-in-the-deep-seabed-in-support-of-the-implementation-of-the-doha-programme-of-a/) - On 5 March 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted a high-level event during the second part of the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which is taking place in Doha from 5 to 9 March. ISA is mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
- [The Permanent Representative of Japan presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-japan-presents-credentials-to-isa-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Yasuhiro Atsumi presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Japan to ISA, during a ceremony held on 27 February in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Atsumi holds a master’s in international management from the American Graduate School of International Management and
- [Chinese delegation headed by the Vice Minister of Natural Resources concludes visit to ISA Secretariat](https://isa.org.jm/news/chinese-delegation-headed-by-the-vice-minister-of-natural-resources-concludes-visit-to-isa-secretariat/) - On 27 February 2023, a Chinese delegation headed by the Vice-Minister of Natural Resources (Administrator of Oceanic Administration) of China, Mr. Hong Wang, visited the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica, where they met with the Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and senior members of the staff of the Secretariat
- [COMRA signs a second contract extension for exploration for polymetallic nodules](https://isa.org.jm/news/comra-signs-a-second-contract-extension-for-exploration-for-polymetallic-nodules/) - On 27 February 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) signed a five-year contract extension for the exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean. This contract extension was signed during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, in the presence of
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for proposals for a consultancy to prepare a draft action for establishing strategic partnerships for philanthropies](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-prepare-a-draft-action-for-establishing-strategic-partnerships-for-philanthropies/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to prepare a draft action plan for establishing strategic partnerships with philanthropies to support ISA’s mandate. Applicants should have the requisite experience in: (i) the work of philanthropic organizations working on the ocean agenda; (ii) experience in work with international organisations
- [Ifremer signs a second contract extension for the exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/news/ifremer-signs-a-second-contract-extension-for-the-exploration-for-polymetallic-nodules-in-the-clarion-clipperton-zone/) - On 27 February 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (Ifremer) signed a five-year contract extension for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean. This is a second five-year extension of the exploration contract initially granted and signed by ISA
- [Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zimbabwe presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-zimbabwe-presents-credentials-to-isa-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Albert Ranganai Chimbindi presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Zimbabwe to ISA during a ceremony held today in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Chimbindi is the Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the United Nations. A career diplomat,
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for proposals for a consultant to undertake an assessment of the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Authority for 2019-2023](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultant-to-undertake-an-assessment-of-the-implementation-of-the-strategic-plan-of-the-authority-for-2019-2023/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant or individual contractor to prepare report on the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Authority for the period 2019-2013. This report will inform the work and consultations to be undertaken by the Secretariat for the review of the Strategic Plan
- [New strategic partnership between the ISA Secretariat and the Gujarat National Law University of India established](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-strategic-partnership-between-the-isa-secretariat-and-the-gujarat-national-law-university-of-india-established/) - Ahmedabad, 14 February 2023 - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the Director of the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Prof (Dr.) Sanjeevi Shanthakumar, signed a letter of cooperation in Ahmedabad, India. The signing ceremony took place today during an international conference convened by GNLU to discuss multidimensional
- [The Ministry of Earth Sciences of India signs a second extension agreement for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Indian Ocean with the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-ministry-of-earth-sciences-of-india-signs-a-second-extension-agreement-for-the-exploration-of-polymetallic-nodules-in-the-indian-ocean-with-the-international-seabed-authority/) - PRESS RELEASE New Delhi – 2 February 2023. The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the Secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of India, Dr. Muthalagu Ravichandran, signed a five-year contract extension agreement for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean Basin yesterday
- [The ISA Secretariat and the National Maritime Foundation of India sign a letter of cooperation in support of joint activities for the development of a sustainable blue economy](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-isa-secretariat-and-the-national-maritime-foundation-of-india-sign-a-letter-of-cooperation-in-support-of-joint-activities-for-the-development-of-a-sustainable-blue-economy/) - New Delhi, 30 January 2023 - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge and the Director General of the National Maritime Foundation of India (NMF), Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, signed a letter of cooperation during a ceremony held at the Office of the Indian Navy in New Delhi today.
- [Secretary-General meets with Belgian ministers to discuss progress in the work of ISA and furthering of cooperation in the field of deep-sea research](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-meets-with-belgian-ministers-to-discuss-progress-in-the-work-of-isa-and-furthering-of-cooperation-in-the-field-of-deep-sea-research/) - On 26 January 2023, during an official visit to Belgium, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, met with Belgium’s Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and the North Sea, H. E. Mr. Vincent Van Quickenborne, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions, H.E. Ms.
- [Applications now open for four training opportunities with the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-four-training-opportunities-with-the-federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-of-the-federal-republic-of-germany-bgr/) - Applications are now open for four (4) at-sea and post cruise training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration
- [Applications now open for two training opportunities with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-two-training-opportunities-with-the-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-ifremer/) - Applications are now open for two (2) training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The two training
- [Call for proposals for the establishment of a Seabed Sustainability Fund](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-the-establishment-of-a-seabed-sustainability-fund/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant or individual contractor to prepare a detailed proposal for the establishment of a Seabed Sustainability Fund for consideration by the Finance Committee in 2023. Applicants should have a demonstrated track record in the administration and management of large sovereign wealth funds,
- [The Permanent Representative of Germany presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-germany-presents-credentials-to-isa-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Jan Hendrik van Thiel presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Germany to ISA during a special ceremony held on 20 January 2023 in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador van Thiel is the Permanent Representative of Germany
- [Call for proposals for a Data Visualization Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-data-visualization-consultant/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to support its growing need for quality innovative information products. Applicants should have the requisite experience and expertise in data science, statistical analysis and visualization, or related technical field. The successful candidate will provide technical and creative support to the Communications
- [Applications now open for three internship opportunities with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-three-internship-opportunities-with-the-french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-ifremer/) - Applications are now open for three (3) internship opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The three internship
- [Call for proposals for simultaneous interpretation, virtual conferencing and live broadcasting services](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-simultaneous-interpretation-virtual-conferencing-and-live-broadcasting-services/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for interpretation and conference services for the meetings of its 28th session in 2023. The requested services include simultaneous interpretation (on-site or remotely) in the six official languages of the United Nations, virtual conference services, internet-based live broadcasting (Web TV), live additional video displays and
- [Call for nomination of experts and submission of scientific information for a workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan for the area of the Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-nomination-of-experts-and-submission-of-scientific-information-for-a-workshop-on-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-indian-ocean/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is calling for the nomination of experts and for the submission of scientific information to support the objectives of the upcoming workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Area of the Indian Ocean, with a focus on the Mid-Ocean Ridges and Central Indian Ocean
- [​​​​​​​ISA Council opens Part III of its 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-opens-part-iii-its-27th-session/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened the meetings of Part III of its 27th session on Monday, 31 October 2022. The Council will meet in person for ten days until 11 November 2022. The main item on the agenda of the Council is the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in
- [ISA Council closes Part III of its meetings and concludes its 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-closes-part-iii-its-meetings-and-concludes-its-27th-session/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed the meetings of Part III of its 27th session on Friday, 11 November 2022, ending the 27th session of ISA. The Council met in person for ten days. A total of 30 of the 36 Members of the Council were in attendance, along with 16 other
- [Third workshop for the promotion of the sustainable development of Africa’s deep-seabed resources in support of Africa’s blue economy strategy concludes successfully](https://isa.org.jm/news/third-workshop-promotion-sustainable-development-africas-deep-seabed-resources-support-africas/) - The third workshop organized in the framework of the Africa Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project successfully concluded yesterday with increased understanding among participants of regulatory processes related to deep-seabed mineral resources exploration and exploitation – including environmental management practices and tools - and of potential benefits for African States of engaging in activities in the
- [Winners of ISA art competition for World Oceans Day revealed](https://isa.org.jm/news/winners-isa-art-competition-world-oceans-day-revealed/) - The International Seabed Authority is pleased to announce the winners of its art competition organized for World Oceans Day 2021 in two categories, local and international. In the international competition, open to everyone over the age of sixteen, the winners are: First prize: Jessica Eggers, 27, from South Africa A round trip to Day Jones’
- [On World Oceans Day, ISA vows to increase global knowledge of deep-sea biodiversity for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/news/world-oceans-day-isa-vows-increase-global-knowledge-deep-sea-biodiversity-benefit-humankind/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to regulate and control seabed mineral activities in the international seabed area, also called the Area. At the core of this mandate is the responsibility to ensure the effective protection of the marine environment from harmful
- [HLPF 2021 side event discusses the crucial role of ISA in ensuring the sustainable management of the deep seabed and its resources and ISA’s contribution to the 2030 Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/news/hlpf-2021-side-event-discusses-crucial-role-isa-ensuring-sustainable-management-deep-seabed/) - Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted a side event on “Ensuring the sustainable management and stewardship of the deep seabed and its resources for the benefit of all humanity.” The event, organized in the margins of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2021, was co-sponsored by the Cook Islands, Ghana, Jamaica, Korea, Malta,
- [New studies highlight the benefits and opportunities offered by UNCLOS for least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-studies-highlight-opportunities-unclos-ldcs-lldcs-sids/) - 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
- [A newly released independent report highlights the contributions of the International Seabed Authority to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/news/newly-released-independent-report-highlights-contributions-international-seabed-authority/) - On 30 November 2021, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) launched a new report entitled The Contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the Achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, commissioned the report under the Strategic Plan and High-Level Action Plan of the Organization
- [ISA Secretary-General joins the 77th session of the UNGA commemorating the 40th Anniversary of UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-joins-77th-session-unga-commemorating-40th-anniversary-unclos/) - On 8 December 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael Lodge, was invited to address the plenary meetings of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in relation to the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the adoption and opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on
- [ISA and the University of Szczecin Co-Host REMP Workshop in Poland](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-university-szczecin-co-host-remp-workshop-poland/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (27 June 2018) - - The International Seabed Authority and the University of Szczecin are co-hosting a 3-day workshop on the Development of a Framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits in Mid-Ocean Ridges in Szczecin, Poland from 27-29 June 2018. The workshop follows discussions during the first part
- [ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2022 art competition](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-reveals-winners-its-world-oceans-day-2022-art-competition/) - The International Seabed Authority is pleased to announce the winners of its art competition organized for World Oceans Day 2022 in two categories, local and international. In the international competition, open to everyone around the world over the age of sixteen, the winners are: First prize Richard Nattoo, 29, from Jamaica I was very excited when I
- [ISA’s fifth annual contractors’ meeting concludes in Delft, the Netherlands](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-fifth-annual-contractors-meeting-concludes-in-delft-the-netherlands/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held the fifth annual meeting of exploration contractors from 5 to 7 December 2022. The meeting was hosted by Allseas and the Technical University of Delft, in Delft, the Netherlands. Forty-two representatives of ISA exploration contractors attended the three-day meeting, either in person or virtually. In his
- [ISA Secretary-General delivers annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-delivers-annual-statement-to-the-united-nations-general-assembly/) - On 9 December, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael Lodge, reported on the progress made by the organization since December 2021 at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Secretary-General welcomed the support of the General Assembly to the work undertaken by ISA, especially the resumption of
- [Call for proposals for consultancy services to undertake a study on the internalization of environmental costs of exploitation activities in the Area in the production costs of minerals from the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-consultancy-services-undertake-study-internalization-environmental-costs/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to undertake a study on the internalization of environmental costs of exploitation activities in the Area in the production costs of minerals from the Area. Applicants should have the requisite experience and expertise in environmental economics, finance, and accounting. The independent
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-two-2-candidates-benefit-ministry-0/) - On 29 November 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for at-sea on-board training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The
- [ISA Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative roadmap to 2025 establishes an inclusive collaborative partners network to unlock biodiversity knowledge in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative-roadmap-2025-establishes-inclusive-collaborative/) - On 1 December 2022, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully concluded the inception workshop of its Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI) with the adoption of a clear roadmap of activities to achieve tangible outputs for sustainably advancing the understanding of biodiversity in the deep ocean by 2025. The workshop, organized in collaboration with the
- [ISA emphasizes the importance of strengthening multilateralism in ocean affairs for the sustainable management of global public goods at the ASEAN Conference on the 40th Anniversary of UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-emphasizes-importance-strengthening-multilateralism-ocean-affairs-sustainable-management/) - On Tuesday, 29 November 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, was invited to address the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Conference organized in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Mr. Lodge underscored the fundamental
- [ISA successfully concludes workshop on enhancing genetic approaches to advance deep-sea taxonomy for biodiversity assessment in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-successfully-concludes-workshop-enhancing-genetic-approaches-advance-deep-sea-taxonomy/) - On Friday, 25 November 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully concluded a three-day workshop on enhancing genetic approaches to advance deep-sea taxonomy for biodiversity assessment. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF) and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK) in
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Calls for proposals for consultancy services on the development of geological models for polymetallic nodules and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/calls-proposals-consultancy-geological-models-pmn-cfc/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services for the development of geological models for polymetallic nodules (PMN) and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts (CFC) in the international seabed area (the Area) using artificial intelligence techniques. The consultancy will support the ISA Secretariat in identifying and implementing technological solutions for the
- [ISA and the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea strengthen their partnership in support of deep-sea research, data management, sustainable development of seabed minerals and capacity development](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-ministry-ocean-and-fisheries-republic-korea-strengthen-their-partnership/) - On 24 November 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the Honorable Minister of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Mr. Seung-hwan Cho, formalized a renewed partnership between the ISA Secretariat and the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries (MOF) to further strengthen collaboration in
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Calls for proposals for two consultancies for the preparation of draft standards and/or guidelines on electronic monitoring and insurance obligations](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-calls-proposals-consultancy-assess-potential-contribution-isa-promoting-2/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for two consultancies for the preparation of draft standards and/or guidelines on 1) electronic monitoring and 2) insurance obligations for the future exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area). The two standards and/or guidelines to be developed aim to support
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Calls for proposals for a consultancy to assess the potential contribution of ISA to promoting research on plastic pollution in the deep seabed](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-calls-proposals-consultancy-assess-potential-contribution-isa-promoting/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to assess the potential contribution of ISA to promoting research on plastic pollution in the international seabed area (the Area). The consultant/individual contractor will work in close collaboration with ISA exploration contractors to analyze and assess the opportunity for ISA to
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for proposals for consultancy to assess the potential contribution of ISA to ocean health assessment](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-call-proposals-consultancy-assess-potential-contribution-isa-ocean-health/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to evaluate the potential contribution of ISA and its DeepData database to an ocean health assessment index. The DeepData database is a spatial, web-based data management system that hosts all data related to deep-seabed activities supplied by ISA contractors since 2012.
- [The Interoceanmetal Joint Organization signs a second extension agreement with the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/interoceanmetal-joint-organization-signs-second-extension-agreement-international-seabed/) - On 4 November 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) signed a 5-year extension agreement for the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean. This is the second 5-year extension that has been granted to IOM. The initial contract for exploration was signed
- [Join ISA and NIOF at UNFCCC’s COP 27 for a side event on technological and scientific knowledge for the prospection of marine minerals in the deep waters of the world and of Africa](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-niof-side-event-unfccc-cop27/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) of Egypt invite you to a joint side event at the 27th conference of the parties (COP 27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 14 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The event aims at raising
- [Applications now open for five training opportunities with Global Sea Mineral Resources NV](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-five-training-opportunities-global-sea-mineral-resources-nv/) - Applications are now open for five (5) training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The five training programmes are divided as follows: One fellowship
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of four (4) candidates to benefit from Tonga Offshore Mining Limited undergraduate scholarship opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-four-4-candidates-benefit-tonga/) - On 24 October 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of four (4) candidates for undergraduate scholarship opportunities provided by Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Ms. Mercy Brown Pawi
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three (3) candidates to benefit from Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. undergraduate scholarship opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-three-3-candidates-benefit-nauru-ocean/) - On 24 October 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of three (3) candidates for undergraduate scholarship opportunities provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI), accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Ms. Sheila Veikune from Tonga
- [Calls for proposals for a consultancy to draft a report on oceanographic assessment using scientific data in ISA’s DeepData database](https://isa.org.jm/news/calls-proposals-consultancy-draft-report-oceanographic-assessment-using-scientific-data-isas/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to draft a report on oceanographic assessment using scientific data in ISA’s DeepData database. The consultancy will aim to describe the dynamic oceanographic processes at global/regional scales and improve existing oceanographic models for the international seabed area (the Area). The consultant
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to generate visualizations of the seabed and mineral deposits using high-resolution bathymetric data](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-consultancy-generate-visualizations-seabed-and-mineral-deposits-using-high/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services for the evaluation of the geothermal energy potential from seabed hydrothermal systems in the Area. The consultancy will aim to review and identify relevant bathymetric data sets provided by ISA contractors for all three types of seabed mineral (polymetallic nodules, polymetallic
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy on the evaluation of the geothermal energy potential from seabed hydrothermal systems](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-consultancy-evaluation-geothermal-energy-potential-seabed-hydrothermal-systems/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services for the evaluation of the geothermal energy potential from seabed hydrothermal systems in the Area. The consultancy will support the ISA Secretariat in the assessment of the energy generation potential of hydrothermal vent sites in mid-ocean ridges and the review of
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for Proposals for a consultancy to support ISA’s participation in the Regular Process for the Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-call-proposals-consultancy-support-isas-participation-regular-process-global/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to support its participation in the Regular Process for the Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, including Socioeconomic Aspects. The Regular Process is an ongoing intergovernmental mechanism managed by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs
- [Call for Proposals for a consultancy on technological developments for sustainable mining and environmental protection and monitoring in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-consultancy-technological-developments-sustainable-mining-and-environmental/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services for the preparation of background documents and the organization of an online workshop on technological developments for sustainable mining, environmental protection and monitoring. The consultancy will support ISA in delivering on its obligation to take the necessary measures to acquire technology
- [The fourth regional workshop for the promotion of the sustainable development of Africa’s deep-seabed resources in support of Africa’s blue economy opens in Nigeria](https://isa.org.jm/news/fourth-regional-workshop-promotion-sustainable-development-africas-deep-seabed-resources/) - On 5 October 2022, the fourth workshop for the promotion of the sustainable development of Africa’s deep-seabed resources in support of Africa’s blue economy strategy opened in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop is hosted by the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in partnership with the African
- [Informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment to hold a webinar to present and exchange views on the text of the facilitator](https://isa.org.jm/news/iwg-protection-and-preservation-marine-environment-hold-webinar/) - On 28 February 2022, Dr. Raijeli L. Taga (Fiji), facilitator of the informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment, will host a webinar to present her suggested revised text for Parts IV and VI and Annexes IV, VII and VIII of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in
- [Assembly Elects Nii Allotey Odunton Of Ghana As Secretary-General Of The Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/assembly-elects-nii-allotey-odunton-ghana-secretary-general-seabed-authority/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, meeting at Kingston, this morning elected by acclamation Nii Allotey Odunton of Ghana as Secretary-General of the Authority for a four-year term from 1 January 2009. The decision, in accordance with article 160, paragraph 2 (b), of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982, is
- [Seabed Council Supports Candidacy Of Nii Allotey Odunton For Next Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-supports-candidacy-nii-allotey-odunton-next-secretary-general/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority International adopted a decision proposing Nii Allotey Odunton of Ghana as the sole candidate for election as Secretary-General of the Authority. The Council’s recommendation now goes to the Authority’s Assembly which is expected to vote sometime next week. Mr. Odunton, currently Deputy to the Secretary-General, will succeed Mr.
- [Seabed Authority To Elect New Secretary-General And Half Of Its Policy-Making Council At 14th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-elect-new-secretary-general-and-half-its-policy-making-council-14th-session/) - The International Seabed Authority will elect a new Secretary-General and half of its Executive Council and also continue work on a regulatory regime for sulphides and cobalt-rich crusts at its fourteenth session in Kingston, Jamaica, from 26 May to 6 June 2008. The Authority will also adopt the budget for the biennium 2009-2010 as well
- [Seabed Authority Concludes 15th Session In Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-concludes-15th-session-kingston/) - The International Seabed Authority wound up its fifteenth annual session in Kingston 5 June after nearly two weeks of intensive negotiations without finalizing a text on a set of regulations that would govern the exploration of polymetallic sulphides in deep oceans beyond national jurisdiction. The Authority’s 36-member Council which has been conducting the negotiations failed
- [Seabed Council Reviews Draft Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-reviews-draft-regulations/) - The Secretariat presented a review of outstanding issues concerning the draft regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area (ISBA/15/C/WP.2). This 25-paragraph working paper, with three annexes, covers additional background on the outstanding issues with respect to the draft, which the Council had agreed to consider at this session. A revised text
- [Seabed Authority Begins 15th Session In Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-begins-15th-session-kingston/) - The International Seabed Authority began its fifteenth session in Kingston this afternoon with the election of the presidents of its two top bodies – the Assembly and Council – and the adoption of their agendas for the annual gathering scheduled to conclude on 5 June. The new President of the 157-member Assembly, nominated by Chile
- [Seabed Authority To Finalise Regulatory Regimes For Prospecting And Exploration At 15th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-finalise-regulatory-regimes-prospecting-and-exploration-15th-session-0/) - The International Seabed Authority will attempt to resolve all outstanding issues in the draft regulatory regimes for prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the deep seabed with the aim of adopting the texts at its fifteenth session in Kingston, Jamaica from 25 May to 5 June 2009. Work on the
- [Seabed Authority Concludes 16th Session; Adpts Draft Regulations On Polymetallic Sulphides And Elects New Council Members](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-concludes-16th-session-adpts-draft-regulations-polymetallic-sulphides-and/) - A framework for the future development of mineral resources of the deep seabed was realised at the 16th Session of the ISA with the approval of Regulations to govern prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area. It took six years of debate and compromise in the Council and culminated in its unanimous adoption
- [Seabed Assembly Adopts $13,014,700 Budget For Authority's Operations In 2011-2012](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-assembly-adopts-13014700-budget-authoritys-operations-2011-2012/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, meeting in Kingston this morning adopted a $13,014,700 budget for the Authority's operations for the 2011-2012 biennium. The Assembly also adopted a draft decision (ISBA/16/A/L.3) authorizing the Secretary-General to establish a scale of assessments of contributions for 2011-2012 based on that used for the regular budget of the
- [Seabed Council To Approve Sulphides Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-approve-sulphides-regulations/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority in a meeting yesterday afternoon decided by consensus to adopt a draft decision related to the Regulations which it had continued to deliberate upon at the 16th Session. The Council has decided to remove regulation 23: Overlapping claims, from the draft Regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic
- [Nauru Proposal Gets Seabed Council Attention](https://isa.org.jm/news/nauru-proposal-gets-seabed-council-attention/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority yesterday heard divergent views on a proposal by Nauru for an advisory opinion from the Seabed Disputes Chambers of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. The Government of Nauru had sponsored an entity; Nauru Ocean Resources Inc., for a plan of work in prospecting and exploration
- [Assembly And Council Meetings To Continue Deliberations At ISA 16th Session On Monday 3 May 2010](https://isa.org.jm/news/assembly-and-council-meetings-continue-deliberations-isa-16th-session-monday-3-may-2010/) - In its meetings on Friday, the ISA Assembly continued deliberations on a range of issues including the need for the adoption of the draft regulations on polymetallic sulphides, the promotino of training of scientists from developing countries through the Authority's Endowment Fund and the need for more technical workshops and regional sensitization seminars. In the
- [ISA Assembly Elects Vice Presidents, Begins Debate On Report Of The Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-elects-vice-presidents-begins-debate-report-secretary-general/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority yesterday elected Bangladesh (Asian Group), Uganda (African Group), Czech Republic (Eastern European Group) and Trinidad and Tobago (Group of Latin American and Caribbean States) as its Vice-Presidents for 2010. Also elected to the Credentials Committee were the representatives of Australia, China, Haiti, Namibia, Russian Federation, Senegal, Spain, Suriname
- [Syamal Kanti Das Of India Elected President Of ISA Council For 2010](https://isa.org.jm/news/syamal-kanti-das-india-elected-president-isa-council-2010/) - Syamal Kanti Das of India was yesterday elected President of Council of the International Seabed Authority for 2010. Mr Das (Biographical Note) is currently Advisor of his country's Ministry of Earth Sciences and Secretary to the Earth Science Commission of the Government of India. At its session, Council also elected four vice-presidents : Cote d'Ivoire (African
- [International Seabed Authority Ends Seventeenth Session In Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-ends-seventeenth-session-kingston/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority ended its seventeenth session in Kingston today after adopting a series of decisions this morning. The legislative arm of the Authority agreed: to a proposal by the Group of 77 and Jamaica to convene a special meeting during the eighteenth session to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the
- [Seabed Council Approves Four Applications For Exploratory Contracts With Authority In Deep Seabed Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-approves-four-applications-exploratory-contracts-authority-deep-seabed-area/) - Acting on recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission, the Seabed Council yesterday afternoon approved the plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules and polymetallic sulphides in the international deep seabed Area submitted by four entities. Adopting the four draft decisions (documents ISBA/17/C/2, 3,4 and 5,), as amended during debate, the Council requested the
- [Seabed Authority Opens 17th Session In Kingston, Elects Presiding Officers And Adopts Agendas](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-opens-17th-session-kingston-elects-presiding-officers-and-adopts-agendas/) - The International Seabed Authority began its seventeenth session today with an extensive agenda which includes finalization of a regime for prospecting and exploration for cobalt-rich crusts in the deep seabed Area and action on pending applications for exploratory contracts. Peter Thomson, Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations, was this morning elected President of
- [Applications For Exploration Contracts; Historic Advisory Opinion In Crowded Agenda Of ISA 17th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-exploration-contracts-historic-advisory-opinion-crowded-agenda-isa-17th-session/) - Applications for Exploration Contracts; Historic Advisory Opinion on the Responsibilities and Obligations of Sponsoring States among Substantive Issues in Crowded Agenda of Seabed Authority 17th Session Other topics include finalization of regulations for exploration of cobalt-rich crusts in Area; and election of members of two bodies KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 30 June 2011 - - Action on four pending
- [Seabed Assembly Ends Productive 18th Session Of The Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-assembly-ends-productive-18th-session-authority/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concluded its 18th Session after approving the Regulations on cobalt-rich crusts, electing Mr. Nii Odunton as Secretary-General for a second four-year term and adopting the budget and a scale of assessment for the 2013-14 financial period. The Regulations, the result of three years of work, are entitled Regulations
- [ISA Commemorates Law Of The Sea Convention Signing](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-commemorates-law-sea-convention-signing/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 24 July 2012 - - Thirty years ago, in Montego Bay, the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) opened for signature. Today, in Kingston, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority met in a special session to commemorate that milestone event, and pay tribute to those who worked
- [ISA Council Approves Five New Applications For Exploration](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-approves-five-new-applications-exploration/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 23 July 2012 - - The workload of the International Seabed Authority is set to increase dramatically with the approval, by its Council in Kingston this afternoon, of five new plans of work for exploration of marine minerals in the deep oceans. Approval of the plans brings the number of active exploration contracts issued
- [ISA Council Considers Reports On Mining Legislation, Contracts For Exploration; Recommends Secretary-General For Re-Election](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-considers-reports-mining-legislation-contracts-exploration-recommends-secretary/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 17 July 2012 - - The Council of the International Seabed Authority, meeting in Kingston, considered a report prepared by the Secretary-General on the status of national legislation relating to the sponsorship, and conduct of activities in the Area. The Council had requested the report at last year’s session on the basis of
- [ISA Opens 18th Session, Elects Presidents And Adopts Agendas](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-opens-18th-session-elects-presidents-and-adopts-agendas/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 17 July 2012 - - The International Seabed Authority began its eighteenth session in Kingston with an extensive agenda that includes finalization of a regime for prospecting and exploration for cobalt-rich crusts in the deep seabed Area, elections to fill vacancies in the Council, and the election of the Secretary-General. The policy-making Assembly
- [Draft Regulations, Exploration Applications, And Election Of Council Members Among Issues For Consideration At ISA 18th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/draft-regulations-exploration-applications-and-election-council-members-among-issues/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 13 July 2012 - - The adoption of draft Regulations on prospecting and exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts; consideration of five new applications for approval of plans of work for exploration and election of 20 members of Council and of the Secretary-General are among substantive issues for consideration on the agenda of the
- [ISA Legal And Technical Commission Select Candidates For Contractor Training Programmes](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-select-candidates-contractor-training-programmes/) - During its meeting held 8-12 July in Kingston, the Commission has selected 8 candidates for its Contractor Training Programmes. At its meeting on 8 July 2013, the Commission appointed a subgroup from its membership to carry out an initial review and appraisal of the applications and to report back to the full Commission. In selecting
- [ISA Assembly Opens 19th Session, Elects President And Adopts Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-opens-19th-session-elects-president-and-adopts-agenda/) - The International Seabed Authority began its nineteenth session today with the election of its president and the adoption of an extensive agenda which includes consideration and approval of revised regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic nodules. Mr. Vladimir Mikhailovich Polenov (Russian Federation), was elected President of the Authority’s 165-member Assembly for the session. He
- [New Applications And Development Of Exploitation Regime Among Issues For Consideration At ISA 19th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-applications-and-development-exploitation-regime-among-issues-consideration-isa-19th/) - New applications for exploration licences, development of an appropriate exploitation regime and challenges posed by effective management of contracts for exploration in the Area are among issues to be dealt with at this year's ISA 19th Session in Kingston from July 15-26. With the earliest polymetallic nodules exploration contracts with the Authority expiring in 2016
- [International Seabed Authority Reaches Milestone; Makes Decisions : 19th Session Round Up](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-reaches-milestone-makes-decisions-19th-session-round/) - The International Seabed Authority reached a milestone in its administration of the mineral resources of the deep seabed Area with the approval of exploration plans for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by Chinese and Japanese entities as it concluded its nineteenth session a day earlier in Kingston (15-25 July). China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association
- [International Seabed Authority Concludes Nineteenth Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-concludes-nineteenth-session/) - The nineteenth session of the International Seabed Authority ended a day early in Kingston on Thursday 25 July after its Assembly completed debate on the Secretary-General’s annual report and acted on four decisions. The Assembly adopted a draft decision concerning overhead charges for administration and supervision of exploration contracts. It approved amendments to the Regulations
- [Seabed Council Completes 2013 Session Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-completes-2013-session-agenda/) - The Council of the ISA, at its final meeting of the 19th Session, this morning recommended the adoption by the Assembly of a draft decision to institute a fixed overhead charge of $47,000 to be payable annually by contractors to cover the administration and supervision of contracts and review of their annual reports by the
- [ISA Council Considers Secretariat Note On Regulatory Framework For Nodules Exploitation](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-considers-secretariat-note-regulatory-framework-nodules-exploitation/) - In the wake of renewed interest in potential commercial exploitation for deep seabed minerals, the Council of the International Seabed Authority reviewed a summary Secretariat note from a technical report that provided a framework for polymetallic nodule exploitation in the Area. The Council also reached consensus on its response to a joint venture proposal with
- [ISA Reaches Milestone With The Approval Of Plans Of Work For Exploration Of Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-reaches-milestone-approval-plans-work-exploration-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts/) - A new and significant development in the work of the International Seabed Authority was reached in Kingston this morning when the Authority’s Council decided to approve the plans of work for exploration of cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts submitted by two corporations sponsored by China and Japan. Acting on the recommendation of the Legal and Technical Commission,
- [ISA Council Hears Legal And Technical Commission Report On Contractor Activities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-hears-legal-and-technical-commission-report-contractor-activities/) - The ISA Council today continues discussions on the LTC Report presented by its Chairman, Dr. Russell Howorth. The Commission reported that it had considered six new applications for approval of plans of work for exploration and completed its recommendations in respect of two of them. The applicants are: China Ocean Mineral Resources, Research and Development Association
- [China Contributes US$20k To ISA Voluntary Trust Fund](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-contributes-us20k-isa-voluntary-trust-fund/) - The International Seabed Authority received a contribution of US$20,000.00 to its Voluntary Trust Fund from the Government of the People’s Republic of China on 3 July 2013. ISA Secretary-General, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton, accepted the donation, which was made on behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China by His Excellency Mr. Zheng
- [ISA to Observe Twentieth Anniversary at Annual Session (Kingston 14-25 July 2014)](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-observe-twentieth-anniversary-annual-session-kingston-14-25-july-2014/) - Agenda Items Includes Election of Nearly Half its Executive Council, Drafting of Marine Minerals Mining Code and Consideration of Applications for Seabed Exploration Contracts The Jamaica-based International Seabed Authority will commemorate its twentieth anniversary, elect nearly half its executive Council and begin elaboration of a mining code for deep seabed polymetallic nodules in the Area
- [ISA Opens Historic 20th Session in Kingston; Elects President and Adopts Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-opens-historic-20th-session-kingston-elects-president-and-adopts-agenda/) - The International Seabed Authority, celebrating twenty years in existence, began its annual session this morning at Kingston, with its two major organs - the Assembly and the Council - electing their presidents and approving their indicative work programme for the next ten days. The Assembly also elected three vice-presidents, a member to the Authority’s Finance
- [Seabed Council Dicusses Reports on Prospecting and Contracts for Exploration of Minerals](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-dicusses-reports-prospecting-and-contracts-exploration-minerals/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority, meeting in Kingston this afternoon, took note of two reports of the Secretary-General at its second meeting of this historic 20th Session in Kingston this afternoon. One report addresses the status of prospecting and contract for exploration for three types of mineral resources in the seabed Area, and
- [Seabed Council Adopts Draft Decision on Financial and Budgetary Matters; Hears Report of Legal and Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-adopts-draft-decision-financial-and-budgetary-matters-hears-report-legal-and/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority meeting in Kingston on Thursday (17 July 2014) afternoon decided, on the recommendations of the Finance Committee, that the Assembly approve a budget for the Authority in the amount of US$ 15,743,143 for the biennium 2015-2016. The Council by its decision (ISBA/20/C/L.2) also recommended that the Assembly authorize
- [Seabed Council Discusses LTC Report; Gets Explanatory Note; Adopts Amendments to Two Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-discusses-ltc-report-gets-explanatory-note-adopts-amendments-two-regulations/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority, at two meetings in Kingston on Friday 18 July, examined procedures for possible extension of exploration contracts and mechanisms for the formulation of regulations for exploitation in the Area, as it continued deliberations on the summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) on
- [Seabed Council Approves Seven Plans of Work; Brazil Submits Proposal on Extension of Exploratory Contracts](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-approves-seven-plans-work-brazil-submits-proposal-extension-exploratory/) - Seven new applications for approval of plans of work for exploration in the international Seabed Area were approved this morning by the Council of the International Seabed Authority as it nears conclusion of its work of the twentieth session in Kingston. Also this morning, the Council took note of the report of the Secretary-General, Nii
- [International Seabed Authority Marks Twentieth Anniversary](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-marks-twentieth-anniversary/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority yesterday (22 July) held a day-long special session to commemorate the organisation’s twentieth anniversary with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, noting in a message, that the ongoing development by the Authority of a comprehensive set of rules governing seabed mining would go a long way towards helping States
- [Seabed Council Adopts Decision on Report of Legal and Technical Commisison; Concludes Work at Authority's Twentieth Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-adopts-decision-report-legal-and-technical-commisison-concludes-work-authoritys/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority, meeting in Kingston this morning, adopted a twelve-paragraph decision on the summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission which was presented at its 17 July meeting. Revised from a 32-paragraph document submitted by Brazil on the basis of comments and contributions by members of
- [Seabed Authority's Assembly Begins Two Day Discussion of Annual Report of the Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authoritys-assembly-begins-two-day-discussion-annual-report-secretary-general/) - The challenge of managing the increasing work load of the Authority as it moves towards elaborating exploitation regulations and the need for standardized data on the living resources of the seabed Area were highlighted by Secretary General, Nii Allotey Odunton (Ghana). Presenting the report contained in document ISBA/20/A/2, the Secretary-General noted that with seven new
- [Assembly Continues Discussion on Secretary-General Report; Hears Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs](https://isa.org.jm/news/assembly-continues-discussion-secretary-general-report-hears-jamaican-minister-foreign-affairs/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority resumed discussion on the report of the Secretary-General Nii Allotey Odunton (Ghana) in the afternoon (23 Julyu) which covered the work of the Authority during the period from July 2013 to June 2014. The afternoon’s session resumed with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica,
- [Seabed Assembly Completes Debate of Annual Report](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-assembly-completes-debate-annual-report/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority yesterday (24 July) concluded its consideration of the Secretary-General’s annual report in Kingston this morning hearing comments from twelve delegations and three observers on many aspects of its topics. Secretary-General Nii Allotey Odunton (Ghana), presented the report which covers the work of the Authority since the last session,
- [Seabed Authority Concludes Twentieth Anniversary Session; Assembly Elects 17 Council Members](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-concludes-twentieth-anniversary-session-assembly-elects-17-council-members/) - The historic twentieth session of the International Seabed Authority ended in Kingston this afternoon after its Assembly completed debate on the Secretary-General’s annual report and acted on five decisions including the Authority’s budget for the 2015-2016 biennium. The Assembly set 13-24 July 2015 as the date for the Authority’s next session. The 166-member Assembly also
- [International Seabed Authority Ends Historic Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-ends-historic-session/) - Makes exploitation regulations and extension of exploration contracts top priority for 2015 session, adopts budget for 2015-2016, elects 17 Council members The urgent need to begin elaboration of regulations for the exploitation of minerals from the deep seabed Area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction was a central theme at the International Seabed Authority’s twentieth
- [ISA Council President Calls for Attention to Post-2015 United Nations Development Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-president-calls-attention-post-2015-united-nations-development-agenda/) - KINGSTON, Jamaica (14 July 2015) - - In his statement as the newly elected President of the Council at the 21st Session of the ISA, Ambassador Peter Thomson of Fiji, has called for Council to take note of the Post 2015-United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda blueprint. The Agenda's 17 sustainable development goals and 169 targets are new global goals in
- [ISA Opens Twenty-First Session in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-opens-twenty-first-session-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (15 July 2015) - - The International Seabed Authority began its twenty-first annual session in Kingston, Jamaica, yesterday, 14 July, with its two major organs – the supreme body, the Assembly, and the decision-making Council – electing their presidents and adopting their indicative work programme for the next ten days. Ambasssador Helmut Tuerk
- [ISA Council Debate Exploration Contract Extension; Hears Status Report](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-debate-exploration-contract-extension-hears-status-report/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (16 July 2015) - - Procedures and criteria for extending contracts for exploration for marine minerals in the seabed Area due to expire soon, were highlighted in the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on the third day of its Twenty-First session in Kingston (15 July). Seven contracts were due to expire
- [ISA Council Elects Vice-Presidents; Takes Note of Finance Committee and Legal and Technical Commission Reports](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-elects-vice-presidents-takes-note-finance-committee-and-legal-and-technical/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (17 July 2015) - - The Council of the International Seabed Authority meeting in Kingston yesterday elected its four vice-presidents for the twenty-first session. The vice presidents are: Brazil, for the Latin American and Caribbean Group; Germany for the Western European and Others Group; Nigeria for the African Group and Poland for the Eastern
- [Council Completes Debate on Legal and Technical Commission  Report](https://isa.org.jm/news/council-completes-debate-legal-and-technical-commission-report/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (18 July 2015) - - The Council of the International Seabed Authority took note of the report of the Chairman of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) and resumed debate on procedures and criteria for extensions of contracts due to expire in 2016 and 2017 which are covered in the report. Friday's discussions
- [Seabed Council Discusses Regulatory Framework for Mineral Exploitation](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-discusses-regulatory-framework-mineral-exploitation/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 July 2015) - - The Council of the International Seabed Authority yesterday afternoon began consideration of a document produced by the Legal and Technical Commission on Developing a Regulatory Framework for Deep Sea Mineral Exploitation in the Area. The draft framework for the Exploitation Regulations contains a Preamble which sets out the
- [Secretary-General Presents Annual Report to ISA Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-presents-annual-report-isa-assembly/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 July 2015) - - ISA Secretary-General Nii A Odunton today presented his annual report (ISBA/21/A/2) on the work of the Authority for the period 2014-2015 at the Assembly's 151st meeting in Kingston. Secretary-General Odunton thanked the host country Jamaica, for the on-going support it continued to extend to the Authority to carry out
- [ISA Assembly Concludes Debate on Secretary-General's Report; Council Discusses LTC Election, Contract Extensions](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-concludes-debate-secretary-generals-report-council-discusses-ltc-election-contract/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (23 July 2015) - -The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, meeting in Kingston yesterday, concluded a two-day debate on the report of the Secretary-General on the Authority’s work over the past year, hearing a record 35 interventions from member states and 11 by observers. (SB-21-13) The Secretary-General thanked the speakers for their
- [Seabed Council Agrees on Criteria for Approved Contract Extension](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-agrees-criteria-approved-contract-extension/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (24 July 2015) - - The Council of the International Seabed Authority meeting in Kingston yesterday, adopted the procedures and criteria for extension of an approved plan of work for exploration and took note of the draft framework for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. Council members were able to resolve their
- [Seabed Authority Concludes Twenty-First Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-concludes-twenty-first-session/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (27 July 2015) - - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its final meeting of the 21st Session in Kingston, on Friday 24 July, approved the recommendations of its Finance Committee relating to financial and budgetary matters and decided to undertake the first review of the operations of the international regime
- [International Seabed Authority 22nd Session (Background Press Release)](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-22nd-session-background-press-release/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (4 July 2016) - - Extensions of the first set of exploration contracts, new applications for approval of plans of work for exploration and the development of draft regulations for exploitation of polymetallic nodules in the deep seabed beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (the Area) are among priority issues to be debated as
- [International Seabed Authority Opens Twenty-Second Annual Session in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-opens-twenty-second-annual-session-kingston/) - JAMAICA Kingston (12 July 2016) - - The International Seabed Authority began its twenty-second annual session in Kingston, Jamaica, today with a crowded agenda, including elections to its executive Council, two subsidiary organs and of a Secretary-General to steer its activities for the next four years. The Authority’s supreme organ, the Assembly, and the Council adopted
- [Seabed Council Approves Agreement of Cooperation, Completes Discussion on Three Agenda Items](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-approves-agreement-cooperation-completes-discussion-three-agenda-items/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (13 July 2016) - - The Council of the International Seabed Authority meeting in Kingston this afternoon disposed of four agenda items and elected vice-presidents to serve the executive body in 2016, took note of a report on the periodic review of the implementation of plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the
- [International Seabed Authority and the International Hydrographic Organization Sign Agreement of Cooperation](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-and-international-hydrographic-organization-sign-agreement/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (14 July 2016) - - The International Seabed Authority and the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) today signed an Agreement of Cooperation in Kingston. The purpose of the agreement is to specify the scope of cooperation between the IHO and the Authority where both organizations will consult each other on matters of common interest
- [International Seabed Authority Legal and Technical Commission Issues Working Draft Exploitation Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-legal-and-technical-commission-issues-working-draft-exploitation/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (14 July 2016) – The ISA Legal and Technical Commission today issued the initial working draft Regulations and Standard Contract Terms on Exploitation for Mineral Resources in the Area as part of its remit from the Council to develop the Mining Code for activities in the Area. The draft is a first step
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation Signs Exploration Contract with the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/cook-islands-investment-corporation-signs-exploration-contract-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (16 July 2016) - - The International Seabed Authority and the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone. The Contract was signed in Kingston on Friday 15 July 2016, in Kingston, by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton, and Michael
- [Seabed Council Puts Forward Two Candidates for Election of Secretary-General; Approves Six Exploration Contract Extensions; Begins LTC Election Debate](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-council-puts-forward-two-candidates-election-secretary-general-approves-six-exploration/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (18 July 2016) - - The Council of the International Seabed Authority in a series of actions, this afternoon agreed to propose two candidates to the Assembly for election as a Secretary-General of the Authority; approved the extension of five year exploration contracts for six entities and concluded discussion on the elaboration of a
- [Commercialization of Marine Minerals in Deep Seabed Well Within Reach, International Seabed Authority Secretary-General States As He Introduces Annual Report](https://isa.org.jm/news/commercialization-marine-minerals-deep-seabed-well-within-reach-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (19 July 2016) - - Commercialization of marine minerals in areas beyond national jurisdictions were well within reach and could be attained in the foreseeable future, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton (Ghana), said at the twenty-second session of the Authority in Kingston this morning. Introducing his annual report to
- [Assembly Elects Michael Lodge of the United Kingdom as Next Secretary-General of Seabed Authority; Hears Address by Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago](https://isa.org.jm/news/assembly-elects-michael-lodge-united-kingdom-next-secretary-general-seabed-authority-hears/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 July 2016) - - Mr. Michael W. Lodge of the United Kingdom was today elected, by consensus, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority at its 22nd Session in Kingston. He has since 2011 been deputy to the Secretary-General of the Authority and its Legal Counsel since 2007. He succeeds Mr. Nii Allotey
- [ISA Holds 23rd Annual Session in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-holds-23rd-annual-session-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (4 August 2017) - - The 23rd Session of the International Seabed Authority will be held in Kingston from 8-18 August 2017. The Session is preceded by meetings of the Legal and Technical Commission which began on Monday 31 July and the Finance Committee on Wednesday 2 August. ASSEMBLY The Assembly formally convenes
- [Second Part of ISA 24th Session Council Meetings Begin in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/second-part-isa-24th-session-council-meetings-begin-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (16 July 2018) - - The second part of the ISA 24th Session Council meetings presided over by Ambassador Olav Myklebust of Norway, began today in Kingston. The meeting featured a presentation to Council by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) expert, Richard Roth, on the work relating to the development of a financial
- [International Seabed Authority Secretariat Updates Member States on Progress of the Data Management Strategy](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-secretariat-updates-member-states-progress-data-management/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (16 July 2018) - - The Secretariat today, presented its Data Management Strategy, the development of its database and its data web portal to member States during its 24th session meetings currently being held in Kingston. The Secretariat also outlined the progress made in the transition to the training and policy development phase of the
- [Council Hears Report of Joint Meeting of the Legal & Technical Commission and the Finance Committee](https://isa.org.jm/news/council-hears-report-joint-meeting-legal-technical-commission-and-finance-committee/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (17 July 2018) - - The Chair of the Legal & Technical Commission, Ms Michelle Walker provided a report on the joint meeting to Council today, at its 239th meeting of the 24th Session. Ms Walker said the joint meeting between the two organs was very timely and recommended that the process be
- [COMRA/ISA Outline First Steps in Developing and Implementing Regional Environmental Management Plans in Joint Side Event](https://isa.org.jm/news/comraisa-outline-first-steps-developing-and-implementing-regional-environmental-management/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (17 July 2018) - - The China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA), today, co-hosted a side event on the First Steps in Developing and Implementing Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) in the North Pacific and North Atlantic. COMRA officials, Mr Feng Liu, Mr Xue-Wei
- [Prof Mariusz-Orion Jędrysek of Poland Elected President of ISA Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/prof-mariusz-orion-jedrysek-poland-elected-president-isa-assembly/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (23 July 2018) - - Professor Mariusz-Orion Jędrysek of Poland was elected President of the International Seabed Authority Assembly for the 24th Session. He succeeds Mr Eugénio Muianga of Mozambique. Mr Jędrysek is Secretary of State and Chief National Geologist and Deputy Minister of Environment of Poland. He is also Government Plenipotentiary, National
- [ISA Secretary-General Presents the Inaugural Edition of Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research to Dr. Diva Amon from Trinidad and Tobago](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-presents-inaugural-edition-award-excellence-deep-sea-research-dr-diva/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (23 July 2018) - - On 23 July 2018, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Mr Michael Lodge, presented the inaugural edition of the ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research at the 24th session of the Assembly of the Authority. The Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research
- [Canada and the ISA Address Challenges Facing Women in Deep-Sea Marine Scientific Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/canada-and-isa-address-challenges-facing-women-deep-sea-marine-scientific-research/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (24 July 2018) - -Canada and the International Seabed Authority today co-hosted a side event on Enhancing the Role of Women in Deep-Sea Marine Scientific Research through Focused Capacity-Building Initiatives to Achieve the Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Although numerous initiatives have been adopted and implemented at global,
- [Annual high-level International Seabed Authority session to examine draft regulatory mechanism for commercial deep seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/annual-high-level-international-seabed-authority-session-examine-draft-regulatory-mechanism/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will open on the 25 February 2019 for the first part of its 25th annual session in Kingston, Jamaica, with Member States set to continue their discussions around the draft exploitation regulations for commercial deep seabed mining, which will include proposals for the payment mechanism for mineral
- [Open-ended Informal Working Group advances discussions on financial model for mineral exploitation in the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-ended-informal-working-group-advances-discussions-financial-model-mineral-exploitation/) - Representatives from Member States, civil society organizations and contractors, gathered at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, this week, for an open ended informal working group meeting established to advance discussions on the financial model for mineral exploitation in the international deep seabed area. Established by the ISA Council in July 2018,
- [Annual ISA Council Session opens in Kingston with spotlight on draft regulations for commercial deep seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/annual-isa-council-session-opens-kingston-spotlight-draft-regulations-commercial-deep-seabed/) - The 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened in Kingston, Jamaica, today with its gaze focused on the development of draft exploitation regulations for minerals in the international seabed area, and other regulatory matters. Representatives from Member States, international organizations, civil society organizations and contractors are gathered here this week to continue their
- [Monaco strengthens cooperation with ISA to boost deep sea marine scientific research through support to the SG’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research and the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/monaco-strengthens-cooperation-isa-boost-deep-sea-marine-scientific-research-through-support-sg/) - The Principality of Monaco announced today that it has pledged extraordinary support to the programmes and initiatives of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) that promote and encourage deep sea marine scientific research. More specifically, the € 20,000 grant announced by Monaco will be allocated to the Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research and to the
- [Member States and Observers to convene at ISA for special 25th anniversary high-level session](https://isa.org.jm/news/member-states-and-observers-to-convene-at-isa-for-special-25th-anniversary-high-level-session/) - The 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Part II opens on 15 July with the ISA Council in Kingston, Jamaica, where Member States and Observers are set to commemorate ISA’s 25th Anniversary and continue their discussions around the draft exploitation regulations for commercial deep seabed mining in the international deep seabed area, amongst
- [ISA Council opens with focus on draft regulations to support sustainable exploitation of deep-seabed marine mineral resources](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-opens-with-focus-on-draft-regulations-to-support-sustainable-exploitation-of-deep-seabed-marine-mineral-resources/) - Part II of the 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council opened in Kingston, Jamaica this week with a key focus on the development of the draft exploitation regulations for minerals in the international seabed area, along with other regulatory matters. Representatives from Member States and Observers are gathered here from 15 to 19
- [ISA’s Gallery receives black smoker chimney ahead of official opening on 25 July](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-gallery-receives-black-smoker-chimney-ahead-of-official-opening-on-25-july/) - Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML) together with Estrutura de Missão para a Extensão da Plataforma Continental (EMEPC) of Portugal have donated a black smoker chimney to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Gallery in Kingston, Jamaica, ahead of ISA’s 25th Anniversary commemorative ceremony on 25 July 2019. Speaking on behalf of TOML, Mr. John Parianos said,
- [Special 25th anniversary commemorative session of the International Seabed Authority Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/special-25th-anniversary-commemorative-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-assembly/) - A special Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), which includes all 168 Members of ISA, will be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre on 25 July to commemorate ISA’s 25th anniversary. The second edition of the Secretary General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research will be held in the morning, followed
- [The International Seabed Authority commemorates its 25th  anniversary at an international conference held in partnership with the centre for oceans law and policy of the University of Virgina](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-international-seabed-authority-commemorates-its-25th-anniversary-at-an-international-conference-held-in-partnership-with-the-centre-for-oceans-law-and-policy-of-the-university-of-virgina/) - Today, 16 November 2019, marks the 25th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). To celebrate this momentous occasion, ISA together with the Centre for Oceans Law and Policy of the University of Virginia School of Law (COLP), organized an
- [ISA celebrates milestone anniversary with Heads of State and Government at 25th session of the Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-celebrates-milestone-anniversary-with-heads-of-state-and-government-at-25th-session-of-the-assembly/) - Heads of States and Government, ministers, former Secretary-Generals, United Nations officials and observers who attended the Special Commemorative Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston on 25 July 2019 commended ISA on its efforts towards advancing the sustainable development of mineral resources for the benefit of all mankind over the
- [Member States highlight key role of ISA as custodian of the common heritage of mankind at opening of Assembly 25th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/member-states-highlight-key-role-of-isa-as-custodian-of-the-common-heritage-of-mankind-at-opening-of-assembly-25th-session/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly opened its historic 25th Session in Kingston, Jamaica today, with High-level representatives from 72 countries commemorating ISA on its efforts towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and reflecting on ISA’s unique role as custodian of the common heritage of mankind. Outgoing Assembly President Mariusz-Orion Jędrysek of Poland
- [First Part of 26th ISA Council Session Opens in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/first-part-of-26th-isa-council-session-opens-in-kingston/) - The 26th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened in Kingston, Jamaica, yesterday with a focus on the Secretary-General’s report on implementation of decisions adopted by the Council at its 25th Session regarding the work of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), the development of draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources, the composition
- [ISA Secretary-General meets with Ghana and Norway delegations to discuss progress of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources Project](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-meets-with-ghana-and-norway-delegations-to-discuss-progress-of-africas-deep-seabed-resources-project/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) today met with the Head of the Delegation of Ghana to ISA and Coordinator of the African Group Mr. Solomon Korbieh, and Mr. Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Head of the Delegation of Norway, to present the latest outcomes of the Africa Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project - a
- [Extension of the deadline for submission of written comments and proposals by ISA Council members on the first draft of a mechanism for the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/news/extension-deadline-submission-written-comments-and-proposals-isa-council-members-first-draft/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretariat is pleased to convey to members of the ISA Council that Mr. Vladislav Kurbatskyi, the Facilitator nominated by the Council, has decided to extend the deadline for submission of written comments and proposals on his first draft of a mechanism for the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), submitted on 22
- [26th Session of ISA Council](https://isa.org.jm/news/26th-session-of-isa-council/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will open the first part of its 26th session on 17th February 2020 in Kingston, Jamaica. It is expected that Member States will continue their discussions on the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area, including on the financial terms of contracts. The 37
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens its 26th Session meetings in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-opens-its-26th-session-meetings-in-kingston/) - Ms. Michele Walker of Jamaica was today, re-elected as Chair of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), at the opening of the 26th Session meetings of the LTC in Kingston, Jamaica. Mr. Harald Brekke of Norway was re-elected as Vice-Chair of the LTC. Members of the LTC will meet in Kingston from 24 February to 6
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission and Finance Committee open remote meetings for the second part of the 26th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-and-finance-committee-open-remote-meetings-second-part-26th/) - The second part of the 26th Session of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) and the Finance Committee of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened online today. This is the first time ever, that the expert members of the technical bodies have met remotely. The 30 members of the LTC will meet from 6 to
- [ISA Council endorses proposal to take procedural decisions during its 26th Session (Part II) through a silence procedure](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-endorses-proposal-take-procedural-decisions-during-its-26th-session-part-ii/) - 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 26th Session, including its resumption, through a silence procedure, similar to the process adopted by the 30th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations
- [ISA Assembly endorses proposal to take procedural decisions during its 26th Session through a silence procedure](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-endorses-proposal-take-procedural-decisions-during-its-26th-session-through/) - The members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have endorsed a proposal by the President of the 25th Session of the Assembly to take decisions of a procedural nature during the 26th Session of the Assembly, including its opening, through a silence procedure similar to the process adopted by the 30th Meeting of States Parties
- [Rear Admiral Alam of Bangladesh is elected President of the 26th Session of ISA Council](https://isa.org.jm/news/rear-admiral-alam-bangladesh-elected-president-26th-session-isa-council/) - Rear Admiral Alam of Bangladesh has been elected as President of the 26th Session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The election by Council members formally took effect on 1 October 2020, through a silence procedure similar to the process adopted by the 30th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations
- [26th Session of the ISA Assembly opens](https://isa.org.jm/news/26th-session-isa-assembly-opens/) - The 26th Session of the ISA Assembly was declared open today by the President of the 25th Session, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, who also submitted to all members of ISA a draft decision on the procedure for adoption of decisions by the Assembly through
- [Ambassador Denys Wibaux of France is elected President of the 26th Session of the ISA Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-denys-wibaux-france-elected-president-26th-session-isa-assembly/) - Ambassador Denys Wibaux, Permanent Representative of the Republic of France to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has been elected as President of the 26th Session of the Assembly of ISA. The election by Assembly members formally took effect on 29 October 2020, through a silence procedure similar to the process adopted by the 30th Meeting
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission resumes its meetings under the 26th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-resumes-its-meetings-under-26th-session/) - Today, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has resumed its meetings under the 26th session. Mr Harald Brekke from Norway was elected as Chair of the LTC. Members of the LTC will meet remotely between 22 March and 1 July 2021. Amongst the issues to be discussed by the LTC
- [Face-to-face meetings of the ISA 26th session postponed to later date in 2021](https://isa.org.jm/news/face-face-meetings-isa-26th-session-postponed-later-date-2021/) - The President of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the 26th session, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Denys Wibaux from France, and the President of the ISA Council for the 26th session, Rear Admiral Md. Khurshed Alam from Bangladesh, have announced in a joint letter shared today with all Members of ISA the decision
- [Dates of 26th Session of International Seabed Authority Council and Assembly announced](https://isa.org.jm/news/dates-26th-session-international-seabed-authority-council-and-assembly-announced/) - Following communications held with the President of the Assembly and the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the 26th session, the Secretariat of ISA informed on Friday 17 September all Members and observers of ISA of the new schedule for the meetings of the twenty-sixth session of the Council and
- [Indicative programme of work for 26th session of ISA Council and information on modalities for in-person meetings of 26th session of ISA Council and Assembly released](https://isa.org.jm/news/indicative-programme-work-26th-session-isa-council-and-information-modalities-person-meetings/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) shared on Friday 1 October 2021 with all its Members and Observers the indicative programme of work and the information note on matters for consideration by the ISA Council during the resumed 26th session scheduled to take place on 6-10 December 2021. As the reduced format of
- [Indicative programme of work and information note for the in-person meetings of the 26th session of ISA Assembly released](https://isa.org.jm/news/indicative-programme-work-and-information-note-person-meetings-26th-session-isa-assembly/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) shared today with all its Members and Observers the indicative programme of work and the information note on matters for consideration by the ISA Assembly during the in-person meetings of 26th session scheduled on 13-15 December 2021. Under the presidency of Ambassador Denys Wibaux, Permanent Representative of
- [Indicative programme of work and information note for in-person meetings of the 26th session of ISA Assembly released](https://isa.org.jm/news/indicative-programme-work-and-information-note-person-meetings-26th-session-isa-assembly-0/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) shared on Thursday 14 October with all its Members and Observers the indicative programme of work and the information note on matters for consideration by the ISA Assembly during the in-person meetings of the 26th session scheduled on 13-15 December 2021. Under the presidency of Ambassador Denys
- [ISA Council resumes in-person meetings under the 26th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-resumes-person-meetings-under-26th-session/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The second part of the 26th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened in Kingston, Jamaica, on 6 December 2021. All 36 Council members are in attendance, either in-person or through video link. In addition, twelve delegations of observers are also following
- [ISA Council concludes in-person meetings under the 26th session with agreement on a roadmap for work for coming year](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-concludes-person-meetings-under-26th-session-agreement-roadmap-work-coming-year/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The second part of the 26th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 10 December 2021 after five days of in-person meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica. Some delegations attended the session virtually. The 26th session of the ISA Council is
- [In-person meetings of the 26th session of the ISA Assembly open in Kingston, Jamaica](https://isa.org.jm/news/person-meetings-26th-session-isa-assembly-open-kingston-jamaica/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The 26th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) was declared open by the President of the 26th session, Ambassador Denys Wibaux of France on Monday 13 December 2021. The Assembly is comprised of all 168 members of ISA, including 167 States
- [ISA Assembly concludes in-person meetings under the 26th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-concludes-person-meetings-under-26th-session/) - The 26th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 14 December 2021 after two days of in-person meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica. Some delegations attended the session virtually. The meetings were chaired by Ambassador Denys Wibaux from France as a President of the Assembly during the 26th session. In his
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens its 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-opens-its-27th-session/) - The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened the meetings of the first part of its 27th session, taking place virtually between 14 and 18 March 2022. Mr. Harald Brekke (Norway) was re-elected as Chair of the LTC for the 27th session, and Mr. Thembile Joyini (South Africa) was re-elected
- [Part I of the 27th session of the ISA Council opens with a focus on draft regulations for deep-seabed mineral resources exploitation](https://isa.org.jm/news/part-i-27th-session-isa-council-opens-focus-draft-regulations-deep-seabed-mineral-resources/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened the meetings of Part I of its 27th session on Monday, 21 March 2022. The ISA Council will be meeting for ten days until 1 April 2022. All 36 members are in attendance, whether in person
- [ISA Council concludes Part I of its 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-concludes-part-i-its-27th-session/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The first part of the 27th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 1 April 2022 after ten days of meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica. All 36 Members of the Council attended the session in person or virtually; other Members
- [ISA Finance Committee opens its meetings under Part II of the 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-finance-committee-opens-its-meetings-under-part-ii-of-the-27th-session/) - On 13 July 2022, the Finance Committee of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened its meetings under the second part of the 27th session of ISA. The Finance Committee will be meeting in person for three days until 15 July 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica. The Committee formally adopted its agenda (ISBA/27/FC/L.1) and re-elected Mr. Andrzej Przybycin
- [ISA Council opens Part II of its 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-opens-part-ii-of-its-27th-session/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened the meetings of Part II of its 27th session on Monday, 18 July 2022. The Council will be meeting for ten days until 29 July 2022 and 33 of the 36 members are in attendance, either in person in Kingston, Jamaica or through video link. The main
- [ISA Council concludes Part II of its 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-concludes-part-ii-of-its-27th-session/) - The second part of the 27th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 29 July 2022 after ten days of meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica. A total of 35 of the 36 Members of the Council attended the session in person or virtually; other Members and 14 observers were also
- [ISA Assembly concludes in-person meetings under the 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-concludes-in-person-meetings-under-the-27th-session/) - The 27th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 4 August 2022 after three days of in-person meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica. Some delegations attended the session virtually. The meetings were presided by Mr. Olav Myklebust (Norway), who served as Acting President of the Assembly for the 27th session in
- [Call for Proposals for a consultancy to support ISA’s participation in the Regular Process for the Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-consultancy-support-isas-participation-regular-process-global-reporting-and/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to support its participation in the Regular Process for the Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, including Socioeconomic Aspects. The Regular Process is an ongoing intergovernmental mechanism managed by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea at-sea on-board training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-two-2-candidates-benefit-ministry/) - On 23 September 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for at-sea on-board training placements provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with
- [The 2022 Women in the Law of the Sea Conference opens in New York to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the adoption of UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/2022-women-law-sea-conference-opens-new-york-celebrate-40th-anniversary-adoption-unclos/) - On 26 September 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, opened the first ever Women in the Law of the Sea Conference in New York in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The conference is organized
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three (3) candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-three-3-candidates-benefit-ministry/) - On 12 September 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of three (3) candidates for theoretical internship placements provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The selected
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of six (6) candidates to benefit from JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-six-6-candidates-benefit-jsc/) - On 12 September 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of six (6) candidates for theoretical internship placements provided by JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Mr. Edwin N. Nyachomba from Kenya Mr.
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission concludes its review of the environmental impact statement submitted by NORI for the testing of a polymetallic nodule collector under its contract for exploration in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-concludes-its-review-environmental-impact-statement/) - The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has concluded its review of an environmental impact statement (EIS) submitted to the Secretary-General of ISA by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) regarding its plans to carry out testing of a polymetallic nodule collector and mining components in its NORI-D contract area in the Clarion-Clipperton
- [ISA and DOALOS successfully host regional workshops in support of capacity-building in ocean governance for the Wider Caribbean Region and the scoping of the third World Ocean Assessment report](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-doalos-successfully-host-regional-workshops-support-capacity-building-ocean-governance/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations successfully hosted two successive workshops at the headquarters of ISA in Kingston, Jamaica, between 5 and 14 September 2022. These are part of a series of regional
- [ISA Secretary-General addresses the Challenger Society Conference 2022 organized to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the HMS Challenger expedition](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-addresses-challenger-society-conference-2022-organized-celebrate-150th/) - On 6 September 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, delivered a keynote address for the opening of the “Challenger 150” Conference organized by the UK Natural History Museum together with Imperial College and the Challenger Society for Marine Science. On 7th December 1872, HMS Challenger departed Sheerness,
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three (3) candidates to benefit from the Government of Poland training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-three-3-candidates-benefit-government/) - On 16 August 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of three (3) candidates for on-land training opportunities provided by the Government of Poland in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The selected candidates are: Ms. Toni-Ann Miller from Jamaica
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to benefit from Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-five-5-candidates-benefit-deep-ocean/) - On 25 August 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of five (5) candidates for at-sea on-board training opportunities provided by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. (DORD) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Ms.
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of eight (8) candidates to benefit from Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais (CPRM) training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-eight-8-candidates-benefit-companhia-de/) - On 15 July 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of eight (8) candidates for at-sea on-board training opportunities provided by Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais (CPRM) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with ISA. The selected candidates are:
- [Mariana Durney of Chile appointed Legal Counsel at the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/mariana-durney-chile-appointed-legal-counsel-international-seabed-authority/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Mariana Durney from Chile as the Legal Counsel of ISA. Ms. Durney is an expert and advisor in Public International Law and Law of the Sea with more than 23 years of experience in
- [The Secretary-General of ISA presents the Annual Report 2022](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-isa-presents-annual-report-2022/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, is pleased to present the Annual Report 2022 under article 166(4) of the United Nations Convention on the law of the Sea. The report, entitled “Ensuring the sustainable management and stewardship of the deep seabed and its resources for the benefit of
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one (1) candidate to benefit from L'Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer training opportunity](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-one-1-candidate-benefit-linstitut/) - On 14 July 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of one (1) candidate for an internship opportunity provided by L'Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidate
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of six (6) candidates to benefit from L'Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-six-6-candidates-benefit-linstitut/) - On 14 July 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of six (6) candidates for internship opportunities provided by L'Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The selected candidates are:
- [Applications now open for six theoretical internship placements with JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-six-theoretical-internship-placements-jsc-yuzhmorgeologiya/) - Applications are now open for six (6) theoretical internship opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya in accordance with its obligations its contract for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The two-week theoretical training is planned for the fourth quarter of 2022 (October
- [Applications now open for three theoretical internship placements with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-three-theoretical-internship-placements-ministry-natural-resources-and/) - Applications are now open for three (3) theoretical internship opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation in accordance with its obligations its contract for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The two-week theoretical training is planned
- [MIT comparative study of economic models for polymetallic nodule mining now available online](https://isa.org.jm/news/mit-comparative-study-economic-models-polymetallic-nodule-mining-now-available-online/) - The comparative study of economic models requested by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council is now available on the ISA website: http://bit.ly/isa-wg Prepared by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the study, which compares four economic models, will be reviewed at the first meeting of the open-ended working group of the ISA Council, to be
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission and Finance Committee close their meetings under part II of the 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-and-finance-committee-close-their-meetings-under-part-ii/) - On 15 July 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) and the Finance Committee (FC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed their meetings under the second part of the 27th session of the Authority. The LTC and the FC met in person in Kingston, Jamaica between 4 and 15 July 2022 and between 13 and
- [Jose Dallo of Spain appointed Director of the Office of Environmental Management and Mineral Resources at the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/jose-dallo-spain-appointed-director-office-environmental-management-and-mineral-resources/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jose Dallo, from Spain, as Director of the Office of Environmental Management and Mineral Resources (OEMMR). Mr. Dallo brings over 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental management, sustainable development governance, conservation
- [ISA Secretariat holds second end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony for beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-holds-second-end-training-certificate-presentation-ceremony-beneficiaries/) - On 13 July 2022, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted the second ceremony to present end-of-training certificates to nationals from developing States who benefitted from opportunities provided by exploration Contractors of ISA under the Contractors’ Training Programme in 2021 and 2022. The ceremony awarded certificates to 23 trainees from 15 developing States,
- [The Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-peoples-republic-china-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Chen Daojiang presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to ISA during a special ceremony held on 7 July 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica. H.E. Mr. Chen Daojiang is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
- [Call for Proposals for a Work Process Review](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-work-process-review/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services in Risk Management, particularly aimed toward work process review and improvements to assist ISA in fulfilling its mandate under the United Nations of the Law of the Sea and in line with ISA’s strategic framework. The successful bidder will review the
- [Nominations for the 2022 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s  Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research are now open](https://isa.org.jm/news/nominations-2022-edition-isa-secretary-generals-award-excellence-deep-sea-research-are-now/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** Nominations are open for the Fourth Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research. Launched at the ISA Assembly in July 2018, the Award recognizes and encourages the achievements of young researchers from developing countries who have made outstanding
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens Part II of its 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-opens-part-ii-of-its-27th-session/) - The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened the meetings of the second part of its 27th session, which is taking place in Kingston, Jamaica from 4 to 15 July 2022. Mr. Harald Brekke (Norway) and Mr. Thembile Joyini (South Africa) are respectively acting as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Part
- [High-level event at the 2022 UNOC highlights the importance of multilateralism and international cooperation in ensuring the stewardship of seabed mineral resources and the protection of the marine environment of the Area for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/news/high-level-event-2022-unoc-highlights-importance-multilateralism-and-international/) - On 29 June 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) convened a high-level side event in partnership with France, Canada, the Cook Islands, Senegal, Singapore, Norway, Tonga, and India. The event, held on the margins of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighted the role of strategic partnerships and multilateralism in ensuring the sustainable
- [Nominations open for 2020 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/nominations-open-for-2020-edition-of-isa-secretary-generals-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research/) - Nominations are now open for the Third Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research. Launched at the ISA Assembly in July 2018, the Award recognizes and encourages the achievements of young researchers from developing countries who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge of
- [International Womens Day](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-womens-day/) - Statement by Mr Michael W Lodge, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority | Jamaica, Kingston 5 March 2020 Gender equality is a prerequisite for economies and communities to thrive. Women’s equal participation promotes sustainable, inclusive development and strengthens capacity in all sectors, including deep-sea scientific research. We know that women today account for only 38
- [International Seabed Authority COVID-19 Update](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-covid-19-update/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr Michael W. Lodge, informs that in light of the evolving nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, staff at the ISA headquarters in Kingston, as well as in the liaison office in New York, will be working remotely until further notice. The Secretariat is keeping the situation
- [Books of condolences for H.E. Satya N. Nandan now available online](https://isa.org.jm/news/books-of-condolences-for-h-e-satya-n-nandan-now-available-online/) - In light of the evolving nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the staff of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at the headquarters in Kingston as well as in the liaison office in New York is working remotely until further notice. Accordingly, access to the books of condolences for the former Secretary-General H.E. Satya N. Nandan is closed to the
- [Government of India conducts stakeholder consultation on Environmental Impact Statement for pre-prototype collector test in the Central Indian Ocean Basin](https://isa.org.jm/news/government-of-india-conducts-stakeholder-consultation-on-environmental-impact-statement-for-pre-prototype-collector-test-in-the-central-indian-ocean-basin/) - The Government of India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), is conducting a stakeholder consultation on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) developed to conduct technical trials concerning a nodule collector pre-prototype in the Central Indian Ocean Basin in 2021. The aim of the trial is to test the capability of the pre-prototype within a limited area on
- [ISA workshop on the Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on PMS deposits postponed until further notice](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-workshop-on-the-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge-with-a-focus-on-pms-deposits-postponed-until-further-notice/) - TBD 2020 - Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation Postponement of workshop dates The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretariat, in consultation with the Government of Russian Federation, wishes to inform ISA Members, particularly sponsoring States, as well as contractors and relevant stakeholders that the ‘ISA workshop on the Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northern
- [ISA publications January to April 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-publications-january-to-april-2020/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the release of its most recent publication listed below issued between January and April 2020. Kindly note that a few of the publications will only be available electronically on ISA’s website. Selected Decisions and Documents of the 25th Session AR |
- [Applications now open for the COMRA-ISA contractor training programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-the-comra-isa-contractor-training-programme/) - Applications are now open for training opportunities for candidates from developing States with the China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) as part of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)’s contractor training programme. ISA is calling for candidates with Bachelor or Master’s Degrees in Science (geology, geophysics, biology or environment) or Engineering (marine, mining,
- [The Government of India extends deadline for submissions for stakeholder consultation on environmental impact statement](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-government-of-india-extends-deadline-for-submissions-for-stakeholder-consultation-on-environmental-impact-statement/) - The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India has extended the deadline for submissions for the stakeholder consultation on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) developed to conduct technical trials concerning a nodule collector pre-prototype in the Central Indian Ocean Basin in 2021. The deadline has been extended to 24 May 2020. If you are
- [Call for written comments and proposals from ISA Council members on the first draft of a mechanism for the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-written-comments-and-proposals-from-isa-council-members-on-the-first-draft-of-a-mechanism-for-the-election-of-members-of-the-legal-and-technical-commission/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretariat is pleased to present to members of the ISA Council, the first draft of a mechanism for the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) submitted on 22 April 2020, by Mr. Vladislav Kurbatskiy, Facilitator nominated by the Council. The draft can be downloaded here All
- [Consultation of ISA members to identify their capacity development priority needs](https://isa.org.jm/news/consultation-of-isa-members-to-identify-their-capacity-development-priority-needs/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has launched a consultation with its members and particularly developing States, to identify their national capacity development priorities as they relate to the role and responsibilities given to ISA by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement. As indicated in the High-Level
- [ISA to host webinars on the comparative analysis of the financial aspects of seabed mining and land-based mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-host-webinars-comparative-analysis-financial-aspects-seabed-mining-and-land-based-mining/) - The secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to inform members of the Council, other members of the Authority not represented on the Council, as well as observers and contractors that a series of informal webinars will be organized with a view to providing information on the preparation of the comparative analysis of
- [Press Briefing : UN International Day of Women & Girls in Science on 11 February](https://isa.org.jm/news/press-briefing-un-international-day-of-women-girls-in-science-on-11-february/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is holding, for the first time ever, an international workshop on “Capacity development, resources and needs assessment” to identify the priority needs of developing States, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Kingston from 10 to 12 February 2020. In-line with
- [ISA Workshop on the Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on PMS Deposits](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-workshop-on-the-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge-with-a-focus-on-pms-deposits/) - Call for submission of nomination of experts to participate in the workshop (action required by 13 March 2020), and Call for submission of relevant information that can contribute to the workshop objectives (action required by 15 April 2020) The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Atlantic Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) Project (funded
- [Twenty-sixth Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (First Part)](https://isa.org.jm/news/twenty-sixth-annual-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-first-part/) - The first part of the 26th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) convenes in Kingston, Jamaica, and will include meetings of the: ISA Council (17-21 February); and Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) (24 February - 6 March 2020). The Council meeting is preceded by the Open-Ended Ad Hoc Working Group (13-14 February 2020). Expectations for the
- [1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Tuesday, 18 February 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/1st-part-of-the-26th-annual-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-isa-highlights-for-tuesday-18-february-2020/) - The first part of the 26th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) convenes in Kingston, Jamaica, and will include meetings of the: ISA Council (17-21 February); and Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) (24 On Tuesday, the first part of the 26th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA-26) met for its
- [1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Wednesday, 19 February 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/1st-part-of-the-26th-annual-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-isa-highlights-for-wednesday-19-february-2020/) - On Wednesday, the Council of the International Seabed Authority convened for the third day of the first part of its 26th session (ISA-26) in Kingston, Jamaica. Delegates discussed aspects related to the draft exploitation regulations, specifically proposals related to regional environmental management plans (REMPs). The Council also discussed issues relating to the election of members
- [1st Part of the 26th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Thursday, 20 February 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/1st-part-of-the-26th-annual-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-isa-highlights-for-thursday-20-february-2020/) - On Thursday, the Council of the International Seabed Authority convened for the third day of the first part of its 26th session (ISA-26) in Kingston, Jamaica. Delegates discussed issues relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), adopting a decision to work intersessionally on a resolution of the issue, for
- [Applications now open for two sponsored internships at ISA HQ in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-two-sponsored-internships-at-isa-hq-in-kingston/) - Applications are now open for two financially supported internship opportunities with the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in cooperation with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), UK, to candidates from developing States. ISA is calling for Bachelor, Master or PhD graduates from a range of disciplines, including computer science, marine biology, geology and environment, with experience in
- [International conference on the legal, scientific and economic aspects of deep seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-conference-on-the-legal-scientific-and-economic-aspects-of-deep-seabed-mining/) - The The International Seabed Authority (ISA) together with the Centre for Oceans Law and Policy, University of Virginia, School of Law will hold an international conference at the AC Marriot Hotel on the legal, scientific and economic aspects of deep seabed mining from 14 to 16 November in Kingston, Jamaica. The conference will bring together high
- [World Science Day for Peace and Development](https://isa.org.jm/news/world-science-day-for-peace-and-development/) - by Michael W Lodge, ISA Secretary-General JAMAICA, Kingston (10 November 2019) – If the cross-cutting role of ocean science in furthering the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is widely recognized, then the contribution of deep-sea marine scientific research to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should also be fully realized. In fact, the research results and
- [Applications now open for NORI at sea-opportunities through the ISA contractor training programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-nori-at-sea-opportunities-through-the-isa-contractor-training-programme/) - Applications are now open for four at-sea placement opportunities with Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) as part of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) contractor training programme. Nauru nationals are encouraged to apply. ISA is calling for Bachelor, Master or PhD graduates in geology, engineering or other relevant degree or background to take part in NORI’s
- [ANNOUNCEMENT : Workshop Reports](https://isa.org.jm/news/announcement-workshop-reports/) - The ISA Secretariat is pleased to announce that the following workshop reports are now available online: International workshop on the Deep CCZ Biodiversity Synthesis From 1 to 4 October 2019, ISA together with the Deep CCZ Project led by the University of Hawaii, convened an international workshop on the Deep CCZ Biodiversity Synthesis. The workshop
- [ANNOUNCEMENT: Travel Advisory](https://isa.org.jm/news/announcement-travel-advisory/) - For ISA workshop participants and delegates in relation to the outbreak of novel coronavirus Following the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the current outbreak of novel Coronavirus as a global health emergency, the Government of Jamaica, Ministry of Health and Wellness, has issued a ban on travel to and from China: http://bit.ly/Travel_ban All
- [ISA to host first ever international workshop to reflect on priority capacity development needs of its members in all deep-seabed related activities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-to-host-first-ever-international-workshop-to-reflect-on-priority-capacity-development-needs-of-its-members-in-all-deep-seabed-related-activities/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is holding, for the first time ever, an international workshop on “Capacity development, resources and needs assessment” at its headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica, from 10 to 12 February 2020. Senior government officials, contractors, representatives from international and regional organizations, academic institutions, scientific groups and former trainees will gather at Jamaica Conference Centre, to discuss
- [Applications now open for the ISA contractor training programme 2019-2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-the-isa-contractor-training-programme-2019-2020/) - Applications are now open for the International Seabed Authority (ISA) contractor training programme (2019-2020) for candidates from developing countries. ISA is calling for Bachelor, Master and PhD graduates from a range of disciplines including zoology, marine biology, geology, geophysics, environment, law and marine/ocean policy to take part in on-land and at-sea placements, along with trainee fellowships,
- [Applications now open to government officials from African countries for a secondment with ISA to advance geological and ocean policy activities](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-to-government-officials-from-african-countries-for-a-secondment-with-isa-to-advance-geological-and-ocean-policy-activities/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is calling for expressions of interest from government representatives from African countries, members of ISA, for a two-month secondment with the Organization to advance geological and ocean policy activities. The secondment is being offered as part of the joint Voluntary Commitment made by ISA and the African Minerals Development Centre
- [Workshop: Fostering Cooperation to Promote the Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources. Pretoria, South Africa 16-18 May 2019](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-fostering-cooperation-to-promote-the-sustainable-development-of-africas-deep-seabed-resources-pretoria-south-africa-16-18-may-2019/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will hold a second workshop in the context of the Africa’s Deep-Seabed Resources (ADSR) project, in partnership with the Government of the Republic of South Africa at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, in Pretoria from 16 to 18 May 2019. Held over three days, the workshop aims to
- [Workshop: Development of Standards and Guidelines for the Mining Code Pretoria, South Africa 13-17 May 2019](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-development-of-standards-and-guidelines-for-the-mining-code-pretoria-south-africa-13-17-may-2019/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will hold a workshop on the ‘Development of Standards and Guidelines for the mining code’ in partnership with the Governments of the Republic of South Africa and the United Kingdom at the OR Tambo Conference Centre in Pretoria from 13 to 17 May 2019. Held over five days, the first
- [Deep CCZ biodiversity synthesis workshop](https://isa.org.jm/news/deep-ccz-biodiversity-synthesis-workshop/) - Deep CCZ biodiversity synthesis workshop; 1-4 October 2019, Friday Harbor, Washington, USA Call for submission of nominations of experts to participate in the workshop (Action required by 15 June 2019); and Call for submission of relevant scientific information that can contribute to the workshop objectives (Action required by 31 June 2019) The International Seabed Authority
- [Fostering international and regional Cooperation to Promote the Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resource](https://isa.org.jm/news/fostering-international-and-regional-cooperation-to-promote-the-sustainable-development-of-africas-deep-seabed-resource/) - High Level Workshop: 16 -18 May 2019 - Pretoria, South Africa What are the potential benefits for African States in increasing their participation in deep-seabed exploration activities? Why is it important for African experts to contribute to the development of key legal instruments and measures such as draft regulations for deep seabed mining and the
- [ISA High-Level Action Plan and Key Performance Indicators released for public consultation](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-high-level-action-plan-and-key-performance-indicators-released-for-public-consultation/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has released a first draft of the High-Level Action Plan for the International Seabed Authority for the 2019-2023 period as well as draft Key Performance Indicators for public consultation on Friday 3 May 2019. To facilitate submissions and comments, a list of general and specific questions has
- [Deep sea marine science is key to unlocking the potential of our oceans](https://isa.org.jm/news/deep-sea-marine-science-is-key-to-unlocking-the-potential-of-our-oceans/) - Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary General of ISA and Mr. Vladimir Ryabinin, Executive Secretary of IOC-UNESCO There has never been a time of greater promise or greater challenge for the future of our oceans. This is the topic on everyone’s minds as the international community gathers in Copenhagen this week for the first Global Planning
- [Pacific Small Island Developing States Capacity Building Workshop on Deep Seabed Mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/pacific-small-island-developing-states-capacity-building-workshop-deep-seabed-mining/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) will hold a regional training and capacity building workshop for Pacific Small Island Developing States (P-SIDS) on deep seabed mining in Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga, from 12 to 14 February 2019. The workshop is being held as part of the
- [Twenty-sixth session of the International Seabed Authority (Part II) further postponed to late 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/twenty-sixth-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-part-ii-further-postponed-to-late-2020/)
- [Statement on the passing of Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain, President of the Global Ocean Forum](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-on-the-passing-of-dr-biliana-cicin-sain-president-of-the-global-ocean-forum/)
- [Call for proposals for a study on the scope, purpose and administration of a Global Fund from the financial payments from deep seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-study-on-the-scope-purpose-and-administration-of-a-global-fund-from-the-financial-payments-from-deep-seabed-mining/)
- [Call for proposals for the development of a strategic roadmap to implement scientific programmes under the ISA Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-development-strategic-roadmap-implement-scientific-programmes-under-isa/) - 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 Endowment Fund was established by the Assembly at the 12th session of ISA in 2006 to promote and
- [Call for proposals for the development of an action plan to increase public deep-sea literacy in the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-development-action-plan-increase-public-deep-sea-literacy-international-seabed/) - 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). Knowledge in science, technology and innovation is essential for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly
- [Secretary-General's Statement on the United Nations at 75](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-generals-statement-united-nations-75/) - The United Nations at 75 JAMAICA, Kingston 21 September 2020 STATEMENT by Mr. Michael W. Lodge Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority …………………… In his address to the United Nations Economic and Social Council in July 2020, the UN Secretary-General called for a strengthened and renewed multilateralism, geared towards the overarching goals of peace and
- [Webinar on the comparative analysis of seabed mining and land-based mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/webinar-comparative-analysis-seabed-mining-and-land-based-mining/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will organize a follow-up webinar to present the findings of the comparative analysis of the financial aspects of seabed mining and land-based mining, as well as the developments on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) financial model, as requested by the Council during its last meetings in
- [Progress report on the work of the Authority by the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael W. Lodge](https://isa.org.jm/news/progress-report-work-authority-secretary-general-mr-michael-w-lodge/) - Today the International Seabed Authority (ISA) issued a video statement by the Secretary-General, Mr Michael W. Lodge, providing a progress report on the work of ISA over the last months. Noting that although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced ISA to adjust to new working conditions and constraints, the ISA Secretary-General stressed the remarkable progress made
- [High-Level webinar to be held on 17 November 2020 to present the draft ISA Marine Scientific Research Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/news/high-level-webinar-be-held-17-november-2020-present-draft-isa-marine-scientific-research/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will organize a High-Level webinar to present the draft ISA Marine Scientific Research (MSR) Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (ISBA/26/A/4) which will formally begin in 2021. The webinar will be held from 8:00AM to 10:10AM (Kingston time) on
- [ISA opens draft Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for public consultation](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-opens-draft-communications-and-stakeholder-engagement-strategy-public-consultation/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting comments from stakeholders on the draft Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy prepared by the Secretariat. ISA is committed to meaningful and informed engagement with all stakeholders in the work of its different organs and in the advancement of its mandate. This commitment is reflected in the Strategic Plan
- [ISA launches two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea on World Ocean Day 2021](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-two-art-competitions-celebrate-deep-sea-world-ocean-day-2021/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has launched two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea on World Oceans Day 2021. World Ocean Day takes place on 8 June each year as a global celebration of the ocean, marine life and all ocean activities. World Oceans Day was first declared at the 1992 Global Forum in Rio
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from GSR training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-gsr-training/) - The Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) finalized on 13 April 2021 the selection of candidates for three training opportunities offered by Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contracts for polymetallic nodules with ISA. While three placements were initially offered, GSR agreed to
- [Applications now open for three scholarships provided by Marawa and NORI to attend the University of the South Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-three-scholarships-provided-marawa-and-nori-attend-university-south/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is now receiving applications for three scholarship opportunities provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) and Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd in accordance with their obligations under their respective exploration contracts for polymetallic nodules with ISA. All three scholarships are for candidates from developing States Members of ISA to attend
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from Marawa’s at-sea training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-marawas-sea-training/) - The Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) finalized on 30 April 2021 the selection of candidates for two at-sea training opportunities provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contracts for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The two selected candidates are: Mr. Jude Ofosu from
- [Nominations open for 2020-2021 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/nominations-open-2020-2021-edition-isa-secretary-generals-award-excellence-deep-sea-research/) - Nominations are open for the Third Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research. Launched at the ISA Assembly in July 2018, the Award recognizes and encourages the achievements of young researchers from developing countries who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the deep-sea
- [Applications now open for two at-sea engineering training opportunities with NORI](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-two-sea-engineering-training-opportunities-nori/) - Applications are now open for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for two at-sea placements with Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules in the Area. ISA is calling for candidates with at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in engineering
- [Applications now open for 14 online training opportunities on exploration for polymetallic nodules and polymetallic sulphides with COMRA](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-14-online-training-opportunities-exploration-polymetallic-nodules-and/) - Applications are now open for 14 online training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts with ISA for exploration for polymetallic nodules (10 placements) and polymetallic sulphides
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from BGR training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-ltc-announces-selection-candidates-bgr-training/) - On 20 July 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for two at-sea training opportunities provided by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contracts for polymetallic nodules with
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) additional candidates to benefit from TOML environmental at-sea training opportunities this year](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-ltc-announces-selection-two-additional-candidates-toml-at-sea-training/) - The Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) finalized on 20 July 2021 the selection of candidates for two environmental at-sea training opportunities provided by Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contracts for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The two selected candidates are: Ms. Mariana Cullell
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to attend the 16th edition of the Deep-Sea Biology Symposium with the support of Ifremer](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-five-5-candidates-attend-16th-edition/) - The Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) finalized on 20 July 2021 the selection of the five candidates from developing States Members of ISA who will benefit from a training opportunity provided by the Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its
- [Deadline extended for applications for training opportunities with Marawa and NORI](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-applications-training-opportunities-marawa-and-nori/) - The deadline for applications for three scholarships to attend the University of the Pacific campus in Fiji provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd (Marawa) and Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) as well as for an at-sea engineering training opportunity provided by NORI has been extended to 27 September instead of 5 July and 16
- [Applications now open for seven (7) training opportunities with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-open-7-training-opportunities-mnre-russia/) - Applications are now open for seven (7) training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation, in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) and for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts (CFC) in the Area. ISA is calling for candidates with at a minimum a bachelor’s degree or some work
- [ISA to host a Workshop on Enhancing Image-based Biodiversity Assessments to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy on 12-14 October 2021](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-host-workshop-enhancing-image-based-biodiversity-assessments-oct2021/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOMAF) and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), will convene an online workshop on Enhancing Image-based Biodiversity Assessments to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy via the Microsoft Teams platform from 12 to 14 October 2021. The workshop will
- [Deadline for nominations extended for nine online training opportunities with the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-nominations-extended-nine-online-training-opportunities-ministry-earth-sciences/) - The deadline for nominations for nine online training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 11 October 2021 instead of 5 August. The placements are being offered by MoES in accordance with its obligations under its
- [Deadline for application extended for 14 online training opportunities with COMRA](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-application-extended-training-opportunities-comra/) - The deadline to apply for 14 online training opportunities provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 8 October 2021 instead of 10 August. The placements are being offered in accordance with COMRA’s obligations under its contracts with ISA for
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from CMC training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-cmc-training/) - On 13 September 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for four online training opportunities provided by China Minmetals Corporation (CMC) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Ms. Vianey Cabello from Mexico Mr.
- [Applications now open for an ISA-Ifremer postdoctoral fellowship in deep-sea taxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-isa-ifremer-postdoctoral-fellowship-deep-sea-taxonomy/) - Applications are now open for a deep-sea taxonomy postdoctoral fellowship with Ifremer for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The 18-month fellowship position will focus on developing and testing new methods and technologies for deep-sea species identification and is expected to begin in February 2022. ISA is calling for candidates with a Ph.D. degree
- [Call for proposals for the preparation of a draft standard and/or guidelines on insurance obligations for activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-preparation-draft-standard-andor-guidelines-insurance-obligations-activities/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting proposals for a consultancy to prepare a standard and/or guidelines for insurance obligations for activities in the international seabed area (the Area). The Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area (ISBA/25/C/WP.1) require that all contractors of ISA obtain and maintain, and cause its subcontractors to
- [Call for Proposals for a study of the potential impact of mineral production from the Area on the economies of developing land-based producers](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-proposals-for-a-study-of-the-potential-impact-of-mineral-production-from-the-area-on-the-economies-of-developing-land-based-producers/) - FOR A STUDY OF THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF POLYMETALLIC NODULES PRODUCTION FROM THE AREA ON THE ECONOMIES OF DEVELOPING LAND-BASED PRODUCERS OF THOSE METALS WHICH ARE LIKELY TO BE MOST SERIOUSLY AFFECTED The International Seabed Authority (the Authority) is an autonomous international organization established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [Call for proposals for an assessment of the principal potential benefits from the development of deep-seabed exploration/exploitation for the African continent](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-assessment-principal-potential-benefits-development-deep-seabed/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a Consultant with requisite experience in economics, environmental economics and/or related fields. The selected consultant will undertake a study in line with the Terms of Reference of work in the Annex to the present call. At the 2017 UN Ocean Conference, ISA in cooperation with the African Mineral
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to review the contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-consultancy-review-contribution-international-seabed-authority-achievement-2030/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a consultant with the requisite experience in international development/economics/marine or environmental policy or related fields. The selected consultant will prepare a review report in line with the Terms of Reference. At the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Summit (September 2015), member States of the UN adopted the 2030
- [Call for proposals for the preparation of a draft standard and/or guidelines on electronic monitoring systems for activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-preparation-draft-standard-andor-guidelines-electronic-monitoring-systems/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting proposals for a consultancy to prepare a standard and/or guidelines for electronic monitoring systems for activities in the international seabed area (the Area). The Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area (ISBA/25/C/WP.1) require that all mining vessels and mining collectors be fitted with an electronic
- [ISA Conference 2022: Women in the Law of the Sea | Call for expression of interest](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-conference-2022-women-law-sea-call-expression-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. In December 2022, the international community will celebrate
- [Deadline extended for seven training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-seven-training-opportunities-provided-ministry-natural-resources-and/) - 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. The placements are being offered in accordance with MNRE’s obligations under its contracts with ISA for
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd.  training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-marawa-research-and/) - 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. This training opportunity is a direct contribution of MARAWA to
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one candidate to benefit from Nauru Resources Inc. training opportunity](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-one-candidate-benefit-nauru-resources/) - 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. This training opportunity is a direct contribution of
- [Deadline extended for one remaining training opportunity provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-one-remaining-training-opportunity-provided-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. The placement is being offered in accordance with NORI’s obligations under its contracts with ISA for exploration of polymetallic nodules. Following the extended application deadline
- [Call for proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-preparation-phase-two-standards-and-guidelines-activities-area/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a legal consultant to identify, prepare, review and revise the phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the international seabed area (the Area) and provide advice for the finalization of the Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area. The consultant should have the requisite
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-china-ocean-mineral/) - On 18 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for ten online training opportunities provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Mr.
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-ministry-earth/) - On 19 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for two undergraduate degrees provided by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are:
- [Deadline of call for proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area extended to 10 December](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-call-proposals-preparation-phase-two-standards-and-guidelines-activities-area/) - The deadline to send proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area has been extended to 10 December 2021. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a legal consultant to identify, prepare, review and revise the phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the international seabed area
- [Deadline extended for four online training opportunities provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-four-online-training-opportunities-provided-china-ocean-mineral-resources-r/) - The deadline to apply for four online training opportunity provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 28 February 2022. The placements are being offered in accordance with COMRA’s obligations under its contracts with ISA for exploration of polymetallic sulphides.
- [Applications now open for eight at-sea on-board training opportunities with Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais, Brazil](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-eight-sea-board-training-opportunities-companhia-de-pesquisa-de-recursos/) - Applications are now open for eight (8) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais (CPRM, Brazil) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with ISA. ISA is calling for
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of additional candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-additional-candidates-benefit-ministry/) - On 15 December 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of seven additional candidates for a seven-week online training course being provided by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with
- [Deadline extended to 31 January for seven training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-extended-31-january-seven-training-opportunities-provided-ministry-natural-resources/) - 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 31 January 2022 instead of an initial date of 25 August 2021 and an extended date of 3 January 2022. The placements are
- [Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-republic-cyprus-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to ISA during a virtual ceremony held on 3 February 2022. Ambassador Hadjichrysanthou has been the
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy on M&E frameworks for the implementation of ISA’s mandates in marine scientific research and capacity development](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-consultancy-me-frameworks-implementation-isas-mandates-marine-scientific/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a consultant with requisite experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex development projects with national or international organization or related fields to support the implementation of its programmatic mandates in the fields of marine scientific research and capacity development. Proposals should not exceed 1,500 words and should thoroughly
- [Applications now open for four training opportunities with the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-four-training-opportunities-interoceanmetal-joint-organization/) - Applications are now open for four (4) training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. ISA is calling for candidates with a Bachelor’s or Engineering
- [Applications now open for one three-month virtual internship with Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-one-three-month-virtual-internship-ocean-mineral-singapore-pte-ltd/) - Applications are now open for one (1) three-month virtual internship for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placement is provided by the Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. ISA is calling for candidates with a
- [ISA launches two art competitions to celebrate deep-sea exploration](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-two-art-competitions-celebrate-deep-sea-exploration/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching two art competitions that aim to celebrate the deep sea, marine science and deep-sea exploration. The competitions on the theme "deep-sea exploration” are open until 16 May 2022 and the winners will be announced on World Oceans Day, on 8 June 2022, during a special event held in
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to provide strategic support for the development and implementation of a media engagement strategy](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-proposals-consultancy-media-engagement/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a consultant to assist with the development and implementation of a media engagement strategy that takes into account the complex environment within which ISA is fulfilling its mandate under the United Nations of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and in line with its strategic
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-ministry-natural/) - On 17 February 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of seven (7) candidates for training opportunities provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation in accordance with its obligations under its respective exploration contracts for polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-china-ocean-0/) - On 15 March 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for four (4) online training opportunities provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The selected candidates are:
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one (1) candidate to benefit from Nauru Ocean Resources Inc training opportunity](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-one-1-candidate-benefit-nauru-ocean/) - On 18 March 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of one (1) candidate for an at-sea training opportunity provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidate is Jameal Magno from
- [Draft regional environmental management plan for the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge open for consultation until 3 June](https://isa.org.jm/news/draft-regional-environmental-management-plan-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge-open-consultation/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking comments on the draft regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the area of the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on polymetallic sulphide deposits. The draft REMP for the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge was prepared by ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission (LTC). It draws on the outcomes from three
- [Applications now open for seven internship opportunities with Ifremer](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-seven-internship-opportunities-with-ifremer/) - Applications are now open for seven (7) internship opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) and polymetallic sulphides (PMS)
- [ISA Secretariat successfully holds first 2022 meeting of national focal points for capacity](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-successfully-holds-first-2022-meeting-of-national-focal-points-for-capacity/) - The first meeting of 2022 of the national focal points in charge of liaising with the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on matters relating to capacity development (NAFOP-CD) took place on 18 May 2022. The meeting was held virtually and involved over thirty national focal points identified by Members of ISA to assist
- [ISA announces new MSR Information Webinar Series for Africa with first edition to be hosted on 16 September](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-new-msr-information-webinar-series-africa-first-edition-be-hosted-16-september/) - Building on the activities of the Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project and the identification of specific capacity-building and development needs by African country members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the ISA Secretariat is convening a series of webinars on marine scientific research (MSR) focusing on a wide range of topics, such as mineral resources assessments,
- [ISA announces second edition of Marine Scientific Research Information Webinar Series for Africa with a focus on data management to be hosted on 21 June](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-second-edition-of-marine-scientific-research-information-webinar-series-for-africa-with-a-focus-on-data-management-to-be-hosted-on-21-june/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is hosting the second edition of its Marine Scientific Research Information Webinar Series for Africa on 21 June 2022. The webinar will present ISA’s data management strategy, data analytics and their use for marine scientific research in the Area and ISA’s DeepData database. It will also identify ISA’s African Members’
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of four (4) candidates to benefit from the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-four-4-candidates-to-benefit-from-the-interoceanmetal-joint-organization-training-opportunities/) - On 18 May 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of four (4) candidates for multidisciplinary training opportunities provided by the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Ms. Tremaine Bowman from
- [Facilitator of the informal working group of the ISA Council on the protection and preservation of the marine environment to host webinar on the Environmental Compensation Fund for activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/facilitator-of-the-informal-working-group-of-the-isa-council-on-the-protection-and-preservation-of-the-marine-environment-to-host-webinar-on-the-environmental-compensation-fund-for-activities-in-the-a/) - On 21 June 2022, Dr. Raijeli L. Taga (Fiji), facilitator of the informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment established by the ISA Council, will host a webinar to discuss the Environmental Compensation Fund for activities in the Area. The webinar will take place from 8:00 to 9:30 AM, Jamaica
- [Applications now open for six at-sea on-board training opportunities with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-six-at-sea-on-board-training-opportunities-with-the-ministry-of-oceans-and-fisheries-of-the-republic-of-korea/) - Applications are now open for six (6) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) in accordance with its obligations under both its contracts for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts
- [Applications now open for five at-sea on-board training opportunities with Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-five-at-sea-on-board-training-opportunities-with-deep-ocean-resources-development-co-ltd/) - Applications are now open for five (5) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. ISA is calling for
- [ISA Secretary-General joins the Harare Blue Talks on access to maritime benefits for landlocked States ahead of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-joins-the-harare-blue-talks-on-access-to-maritime-benefits-for-landlocked-states-ahead-of-the-2022-un-ocean-conference/) - On 6 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, was invited to deliver a presentation on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the particular interests of land-locked States at the Harare Blue Talks. The Harare Blue Talks were convened by the
- [The International Gender Champion network launches new Impact Group on Research and Oceans for Women co-chaired by ISA Secretary-General and Ambassador Tone of Tonga](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-international-gender-champion-network-launches-new-impact-group-on-research-and-oceans-for-women-co-chaired-by-isa-secretary-general-and-ambassador-tone-of-tonga/) - On 7 June 2022, the International Gender Champions (IGC) network launched a new Impact Group on Research and Oceans for Women (IGROW) with the aim to provide a platform to facilitate synergies and collective actions to increase participation of women in ocean affairs. IGROW will be co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of
- [On World Oceans Day 2022, ISA highlights the contribution of  deep-sea exploration to the achievement of the goals and targets of Agenda 2030](https://isa.org.jm/news/on-world-oceans-day-2022-isa-highlights-the-contribution-of-deep-sea-exploration-to-the-achievement-of-the-goals-and-targets-of-agenda-2030/) - During a virtual event held on World Oceans Day on 8 June 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) highlighted the contributions of exploration contractors and the scientific community and the data and information they collect in the international seabed area (the Area) in support of the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law
- [ISA Secretary-General addresses 32nd Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-addresses-32nd-meeting-of-states-parties-to-unclos/) - On 13 June 2022, 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 32nd Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Mr. Lodge congratulated Ambassador Frazier of Malta for her election as
- [The deadline for a call for proposals for a consultancy to assist in the management of scientific projects has been extended to 8 July 2022](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-deadline-for-a-call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-assist-in-the-management-of-scientific-projects-has-been-extended-to-8-july-2022/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking an individual contractor with requisite experience in management of scientific projects with national or international organization or related fields to carry out the activities identified in line with the Terms of Reference. Proposal should be submitted via email to RFP@isa.org.jm no later than 8 July 2022. All
- [The deadline for a call for proposals for a consultancy in environmental management has been extended to 8 July 2022](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-deadline-for-a-call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-in-environmental-management-has-been-extended-to-8-july-2022/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking an individual consultant with requisite experience in environmental management to carry out the related tasks identified in the Terms of Reference. Proposals should be submitted via email to RFP@isa.org.jm no later than 8 July 2022. All proposals must be expressed in English and should be valid for a
- [ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from the Government of the Republic of Poland’s training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-the-selection-of-two-2-candidates-to-benefit-from-the-government-of-the-republic-of-polands-training-opportunities/) - On 6 June 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for at-sea onboard training opportunities provided by the Government of the Republic of Poland in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The selected candidates are: David
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/the-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-presents-credentials-to-isa-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to ISA during a special ceremony held on 14 June 2022 in New York, United States. Ambassador Manalo has been the Permanent Representative of
- [Applications now open for three training opportunities with the Government of the Republic of Poland](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-for-three-training-opportunities-with-the-government-of-the-republic-of-poland/) - Applications are now open for three (3) on-land training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Government of the Republic of Poland in accordance with its obligations under its contract for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The training opportunities being offered by the
- [ISA joins the Ocean Decade Alliance’s call to action for investment in ocean science at UNOC 2022](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-joins-the-ocean-decade-alliances-call-to-action-for-investment-in-ocean-science-at-unoc-2022/) - On 27 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, announced that ISA was joining the call to action for investment in ocean science launched by the Ocean Decade Alliance. In his statement delivered at the first in-person meeting of the Alliance held at the 2022 UN Ocean
- [ISA Secretary-General underscores the importance of cooperation and partnerships in support of women empowerment and capacity development for the most vulnerable countries at UNOC 2022](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-underscores-the-importance-of-cooperation-and-partnerships-in-support-of-women-empowerment-and-capacity-development-for-the-most-vulnerable-countries-at-unoc-2022/) - On 28 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, underscored the importance of strategic partnerships towards transformative actions in support of women empowerment and leadership in marine scientific research, especially in technical and emerging fields of ocean science and engineering such as deep-sea research. Addressing the participants
- [ISA High-Level event held at 2022 UNOC reinforces importance for increased international and regional cooperation in support of the sustainable development of ocean-based economies of the most vulnerable countries](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-high-level-event-held-at-2022-unoc-reinforces-importance-for-increased-international-and-regional-cooperation-in-support-of-the-sustainable-development-of-ocean-based-economies-of-the-most-vulnera/) - On 29 June 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in partnership with Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Cook Islands, Malta, Norway, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Tonga, the African Union, the Pacific Community and IORA hosted a high-level side event on the margins of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference held in Lisbon, Portugal. This high-level event was the opportunity
- [Signing of Exploration Contract for Polymetallic Sulphides in Warsaw](https://isa.org.jm/news/signing-exploration-contract-polymetallic-sulphides-warsaw/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (23 October 2017) - - The 15-year exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides was signed today, Monday 23 October in Warsaw, Poland by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Michael Lodge in the presence of Mariusz Orion Jędrysek, Secretary of State, Chief National Geologist and Government Plenipotentiary for National Raw Materials Policy. The exploration area
- [ISA hosts the first virtual end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony with beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hosts-first-virtual-end-training-certificate-presentation-ceremony-beneficiaries/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** On 31 March 2022, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted the first ever ceremony to present end-of-training certificates to nationals from developing States who benefitted from opportunities provided by ISA Contractors under the Contractors’ Training Programme in 2021 and 2022. Despite the
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mauritius presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-republic-mauritius-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** Ambassador Jagdish Dharamchand Koonjul, G.O.S.K presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mauritius to ISA during a special ceremony held on 31 March 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica.
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission closes the first part of its 27th session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-closes-first-part-its-27th-session/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** On 18 March 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed the first part of its 27th session. The LTC met virtually between 14 and 18 March and held ten plenary meetings. “I wish to commend all the LTC
- [ISA Member States and contractors make contributions to the voluntary trust funds of ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-member-states-and-contractors-make-contributions-voluntary-trust-funds-isa/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce that several ISA Member States and contractors have recently made contributions totaling USD122,649 to the voluntary trust funds of ISA. The governments of The Netherlands and the United Kingdom have made contributions of
- [ISA and WoRMS enter into a strategic partnership to enhance deep-sea taxonomic information and standardization in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-worms-enter-strategic-partnership-enhance-deep-sea-taxonomic-information-and/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** On 1 March 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) formalized their partnership to advance deep-sea taxonomic standardization in the Area. The collaboration between ISA and WoRMS will reinforce the quality of deep-sea taxonomic information and data in
- [On International Women’s Day, the Secretary-General of ISA emphasizes renewed commitment to advance women empowerment and leadership in global ocean affairs](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-womens-day-secretary-general-isa-emphasizes-renewed-commitment-advance-women/) - As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I wish to reiterate our full commitment to advancing women empowerment and leadership in all areas of work of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), especially in the fields of law of the sea and marine scientific research. I personally attach the highest importance to this commitment. As one of
- [Nauru to conduct final stakeholder webinar on Environmental Impact Statement related to NORI prototype nodule collector test](https://isa.org.jm/news/nauru-conduct-final-stakeholder-webinar-eis-nori-prototype-collector/) - The Government of the Republic of Nauru will be conducting a second and final stakeholder webinar in connection with the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) being developed by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) in relation to technical trials of its prototype polymetallic nodules collector. Nauru invites all stakeholders with an in interest in the collection of
- [Statement on the passing of former ISA Secretary-General Nii Allotey Odunton](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-passing-former-isa-secretary-general-nii-allotey-odunton/) - By ISA Secretary-General Mr. Michael W. Lodge It is with great sorrow that I learned of the passing of my predecessor as Secretary-General, Nii Allotey Odunton on 13 February 2022 at his home in Ghana. Nii Allotey Odunton served as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for two consecutive terms starting in 2009 and ending
- [The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cuba presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-republic-cuba-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** Ambassador Fermin Gabriel Quiñones Sánchez presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cuba to ISA during a special ceremony held on 9 February 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica.
- [Three African experts complete deployment programme in ISA Secretariat under the ADSR project](https://isa.org.jm/news/three-african-experts-complete-deployment-programme-isa-secretariat-under-adsr-project/) - Three African experts completed their two-month deployment in the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) as part of the National Experts Deployment Programme of the Africa Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project on 20 December 2021. Mr. Godwin Dimike and Dr. Samuel Popoola from Nigeria and Mr. Gerald Mwila from Zambia joined the ISA Secretariat
- [​​​​​​​Circular Metals Tuvalu Ltd. applies for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules](https://isa.org.jm/news/circular-metals-tuvalu-ltd-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-nodules/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** On 21 December 2021, Circular Metals Tuvalu Ltd. applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to approve a work plan for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area. Polymetallic nodules contain nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese. The area under application covers 74,460 km2 divided into
- [ISA Secretary-General presents Third Edition Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Dr. Kirsty McQuaid from South Africa](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-presents-third-edition-award-excellence-deep-sea-research-dr-kirsty/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, presented the Third Edition Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Dr. Kirsty McQuaid from South Africa. Dr. McQuaid is a marine scientist working at the interface between environmental management and marine
- [ISA Secretary-General delivers annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-delivers-annual-statement-united-nations-general-assembly/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael Lodge, reported on progress made by the organization since 2020 at the 48th plenary meeting of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York this week. The Secretary-General
- [Permanent Representative of Brazil presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-brazil-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - **Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The Permanent Representative of Brazil to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Ms. Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro, presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of ISA, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a ceremony held on 30 November 2021 at ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica.
- [Permanent Representative of France presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-france-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - 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. H.E. Guyonvarch is the Ambassador of France to Jamaica. He has a master’s degree in
- [Permanent Representatives of Panama and Chile present credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representatives-panama-and-chile-present-credentials-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. Mr. Douglas is the
- [ISA-NOC expert meeting defines pathways to advance innovation and technology development  for sustainable exploitation of deep-sea minerals in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-noc-expert-meeting-defines-pathways-advance-innovation-and-technology-development/) - 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
- [ISA-Indonesia national capacity-building workshop increases understanding of environmental components of the legal framework governing activities carried out in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-indonesia-national-capacity-building-workshop-increases-understanding-environmental/) - 15 October 2021 – Kingston, Jamaica and Jakarta, Indonesia. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia successfully held a virtual national capacity building workshop to review the environmental components of the legal framework governing activities carried out in the Area. Indonesia is currently in the process of drafting its
- [ISA successfully concludes virtual workshop on the utilization of images for biodiversity assessment](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-successfully-concludes-virtual-workshop-utilization-images-biodiversity-assessment/) - Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully concluded a three-day online workshop on Enhancing Image-based Biodiversity Assessments to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy. The workshop, which was organized with the support of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of Korea and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, involved over 120 participants from 41 countries. This event
- [Nauru to launch stakeholder consultation on Environmental Impact Statement on NORI prototype nodule collector test](https://isa.org.jm/news/nauru-launch-stakeholder-consultation-environmental-impact-statement-nori-prototype-nodule/) - The Government of the Republic of Nauru will be conducting a stakeholder consultation on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) developed by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) to conduct technical trials of a prototype nodule collector in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean next year, in 2022. As the sponsoring State to NORI for its
- [First webinar in new ISA Marine Scientific Research Information Series for Africa raises awareness of deep-sea mineral resources and technologies of African Members States](https://isa.org.jm/news/first-webinar-new-isa-marine-scientific-research-information-series-africa-raises-awareness/) - Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted the first webinar of a new series called ISA Marine Scientific Research Information Series for Africa. The webinar series was created specifically for ISA African Member States and other stakeholders in the region and seeks to strengthen their capacity to conduct research in the Area, a need identified
- [IOCaribe and ISA successfully deliver joint regional co-design workshop on capacity development related to the deep sea](https://isa.org.jm/news/iocaribe-and-isa-successfully-deliver-joint-regional-co-design-workshop-capacity-development/) - On 19 August 2021, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Sub commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions of the International Oceanic Commission of UNESCO (IOCARIBE) successfully hosted the “Co-design workshop on Capacity Development: 1. The Deep Sea". The online workshop was convened in the context of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for
- [New Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergey Petrovich, presents his credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-permanent-representative-russian-federation-he-mr-sergey-petrovich-presents-his/) - The Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Sergey Petrovich, presented his credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a ceremony held today in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Petrovich is a career diplomat who joined the Russian diplomatic service in 1993. He is Ambassador Extraordinary and
- [Fourth regional workshop of the Abyssal Initiative project to support capacity development of Pacific SIDS sponsoring States focusing on environmental management and monitoring of activities in the Area concludes successfully](https://isa.org.jm/news/fourth-regional-workshop-abyssal-initiative-project-support-capacity-development-pacific-sids/) - The fourth workshop organized in the framework of the Abyssal Initiative for Blue Growth project (#OceanAction16538) successfully concluded today with increased understanding among participants of key components of environmental management and monitoring requirements related to activities in the international seabed area (the Area). The workshop, which took place virtually from 26 to 29 July 2021,
- [ISA Secretary-General highlights opportunities offered by UNCLOS to spur SDG progress in Africa, LDCs and LLDCs at HLPF event](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-highlights-opportunities-offered-unclos-spur-sdg-progress-africa-ldcs/) - Invited to attend the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable Development as ministerial respondent in the session on “Restoring the conditions for SDG progress in African Countries, least developed countries and landlocked developing Countries”, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, highlighted the opportunities opened by the United
- [Permanent Representative of Nigeria H.E. Ms. Maureen Piribonemi Tamuno presents her credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-nigeria-he-ms-maureen-piribonemi-tamuno-presents-her-credentials-isa/) - Today, the new Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Dr. Maureen Piribonemi Tamuno, presented her credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a ceremony held at ISA’s Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. H.E. Dr. Tamuno expressed her country's appreciation for the opportunity to represent the African Group as
- [Nominations open for nine online training opportunities with the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India](https://isa.org.jm/news/nominations-open-nine-online-training-opportunities-ministry-earth-sciences-government-india/) - Nominations are now open for nine online training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India, in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. ISA is calling for
- [Applications now open for four online engineering training opportunities with China Minmetals Corporation](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-four-online-engineering-training-opportunities-china-minmetals/) - Applications are now open for four online engineering training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by China Minmetals Corporation (CMC), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. ISA is calling for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in
- [ISA Secretary-General addresses 31st Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-addresses-31st-meeting-states-parties-unclos/) - On 21 June 2021, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Mr. Michael W. Lodge, reported on the status of the work of the Authority to the 31st Meeting of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Mr. Lodge emphasized that ISA has managed to carry
- [On World Hydrography Day, ISA reiterates commitment to advance global mapping of the seabed by 2030](https://isa.org.jm/news/world-hydrography-day-isa-reiterates-commitment-advance-global-mapping-seabed-2030/) - World Hydrography Day is celebrated every year on 21 June to highlight the importance of hydrography and its relevance to current global challenges. On this occasion, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) reiterates its commitment to contributing to advance the general knowledge and understanding of the world’s ocean and, in particular, the deep sea and the
- [Call for consultant(s) to undertake a gender-mapping and identification of critical barriers to the participation of women from LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in deep-sea related research disciplines and activities](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-consultants-undertake-gender-mapping-and-identification-critical-barriers-participation/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking one or two consultant(s) with a background in social sciences, gender, sustainable development, science policy or related fields and requisite experience in gender data collection and analysis and/or with a good knowledge and understanding of the marine science research sector/deep-sea research or related fields. The selected consultant(s) will undertake
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from TOML at-sea training opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-announces-selection-candidates-benefit-toml-sea-training/) - The Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) finalized on 8 June 2021 the selection of candidates for two at-sea training opportunities offered by Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The two selected candidates are: Ms. Paola Andrea Quintero from
- [Applications now open for two at-sea training opportunities with BGR](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-two-sea-training-opportunities-bgr/) - Applications are now open for two at-sea training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. ISA is calling for
- [ISA officially joins the International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange network of IOC-UNESCO as a node for Ocean Biodiversity Information System](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-officially-joins-international-oceanographic-data-and-information-exchange-network-ioc/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has joined the International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) network of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO as an Associate Data Unit enabling the ISA Secretariat to serve as a node for IODE's Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS). This collaboration between the ISA Secretariat and OBIS will further
- [Applications now open for five training opportunities provided by Ifremer to attend the Deep-Sea Biology Symposium 2021](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-five-training-opportunities-provided-ifremer-attend-deep-sea-biology/) - Applications are now open for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for five training opportunities provided by the Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its contract with ISA for the exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area. The selected candidates
- [Permanent Representative of Gabon H.E. Mr. Michel Xavier Biang presents his credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-gabon-he-mr-michel-xavier-biang-presents-his-credentials-isa/) - Today, the Permanent Representative of Gabon to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michel Xavier Biang, presented his credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a virtual ceremony. Ambassador Biang has been the Permanent Representative of Gabon to the United Nations since 2017 and was designated Permanent Representative to ISA on
- [Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic H.E. Mr. Edward Aníbal Pérez Reyes presents his credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-dominican-republic-he-mr-edward-anibal-perez-reyes-presents-his/) - Today, the Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Edward Aníbal Pérez Reyes, presented his credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Pérez is a career diplomat with over fifteen years of experience at the service of the
- [Permanent Representative of Italy H.E. Ms. Mariangela Zappia presents her credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-italy-he-ms-mariangela-zappia-presents-her-credentials-isa-secretary/) - Yesterday, the Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and to the United Nations, H.E. Ms. Mariangela Zappia, presented her credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a virtual ceremony. Ambassador Zappia is a career diplomat with over thirty years of experience. She has been Permanent Representative of Italy
- [ISA concludes its fourth annual contractors’ meeting](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-concludes-its-fourth-annual-contractors-meeting/) - On 19 and 22 April 2021, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held the fourth annual meeting of exploration contractors to discuss issues of common interest and key areas of work relevant to contractors. The virtual meeting involved 72 representatives of ISA exploration contractors and was chaired by Ms. Jennifer Warren, Director, Regulatory
- [Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited and ISA sign exploration contract for polymetallic nodules in the CCZ](https://isa.org.jm/news/blue-minerals-jamaica-limited-and-isa-sign-exploration-contract-polymetallic-nodules-ccz/) - Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd. (BMJ) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have signed on 16 March 2021 a 15-year contract for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean. The contract, which came into force on 4 April, marks the starting point of BMJ initial 5-year workplan, which will
- [First meeting of National Focal Points for Capacity Development concludes with renewed commitment to meet the priority needs of developing States, Members of ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/first-meeting-national-focal-points-capacity-development-concludes-renewed-commitment-meet/) - The first meeting of the National Focal Points in charge of liaising with the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on matters relating to capacity development (NAFOP-CD) concluded today. The meeting was held virtually and involved over thirty National Focal Points identified by Members of ISA to assist the Secretariat with the implementation of
- [Additional standards and guidelines released for stakeholder consultation - Deadline extended](https://isa.org.jm/news/additional-standards-and-guidelines-released-stakeholder-consultation-deadline-extended/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) released today additional standards and guidelines for stakeholder consultation for a period of 60 days, until 7 June 2021 3 July 2021. The standards and guidelines are designed to complement the draft regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area), which are currently being
- [ISA Council extends the terms of office of current members of the Legal and Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-extends-terms-office-current-members-legal-and-technical-commission/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) adopted on 30 March a decision to extend by one-year the terms of office of the current members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), such that they will expire on 31 December 2022. This decision was made on an exceptional basis, owing to the unprecedented circumstances
- [Applications now open for two environmental at-sea training opportunities with Marawa – Apply by 9 April!](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-two-environmental-sea-training-opportunities-marawa-apply-9-april/) - Applications are now open for two at-sea training opportunities for candidates from developing States members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd (Kiribati), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. ISA is calling for candidates with a minimum of
- [ISA and UN-OHRLLS conclude high-level webinar with enhanced commitment to support empowerment and leadership of women scientists in Deep-sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-un-ohrlls-conclude-high-level-webinar-enhanced-commitment-support-empowerment-and/) - Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), successfully concluded a high-level webinar focused on the enhancement of the role and participation of women in deep-sea research organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The
- [ISA Assembly elects new Council members for the period 2021-2024](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-elects-new-council-members-period-2021-2024/) - On 3 March 2021, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), has formally adopted a decision relating to the election of members to the Council of ISA for the period 2021-2024 in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). In accordance with previous
- [ISA celebrates women working in deep-sea research on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-celebrates-women-working-deep-sea-research-occasion-international-day-women-and-girls/) - On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to showcase women’s accomplishments in the field of deep-sea research. Between 2010 and 2020, 420 individuals benefited from ISA capacity-building programmes and initiatives. 180 were women. As part of its efforts to raise awareness and
- [Secretary-General message for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-message-international-day-women-and-girls-science/) - Women empowerment and leadership in marine scientific research are essential aspects of the actions undertaken by the International Seabed Authority to fulfil the responsibilities assigned to it under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1994 Agreement. In fact, the Authority has a vision of a world in which women
- [Applications now open for two geological and environmental at-sea training opportunities with TOML](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-two-geological-and-environmental-sea-training-opportunities-toml/) - Applications are now open for candidates from developing States members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for two at-sea placements with Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract with for polymetallic nodules with ISA. ISA is calling for candidates with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in geology,
- [Applications now open for three training opportunities sponsored by GSR - Deadline Extended](https://isa.org.jm/news/applications-now-open-three-training-opportunities-sponsored-gsr-deadline-extended/) - Applications are open until 19 February 05 March New Deadline Extension for candidates from developing States members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for three placements sponsored by Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contracts for polymetallic nodules with ISA. ISA is calling for qualified candidates for three
- [National capacity building workshop organized jointly by ISA and Indonesia concludes with enhanced understanding of the legal framework in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/national-capacity-building-workshop-organized-jointly-isa-and-indonesia-concludes-enhanced/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia have concluded a virtual national capacity building workshop, which took place on 25-27 January in Kingston / 26-28 January in Indonesia. The workshop involved 87 participants, including government officials, policymakers and researchers, and aimed at providing them with the necessary skills to
- [New Permanent Representative of Malta H.E. Ms. Vanessa Frazier presents her credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-permanent-representative-malta-he-ms-vanessa-frazier-presents-her-credentials-isa/) - Today, the new Permanent Representative of Malta to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Ms. Vanessa Frazier, presented her credentials to ISA Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge during a virtual ceremony. “The International Seabed Authority plays an important role in the protection of marine environments and the promotion of ocean governance,” said Ambassador Frazier.
- [New European Union Permanent Representative Marianne Van Steen presents her credentials to ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-european-union-permanent-representative-marianne-van-steen-presents-her-credentials-isa/) - Yesterday, the new Permanent Representative of the European Union to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Ms. Marianne Van Steen, presented her credentials to ISA Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, in a ceremony that took place at the headquarters of ISA in Kingston, Jamaica. “I am delighted to welcome H.E. Ms. Van Steen as
- [ISA Assembly endorses the shift towards a programmatic approach to capacity development and requests the preparation and implementation of a capacity-building strategy to meet the needs identified by ISA members](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-assembly-endorses-shift-towards-programmatic-approach-capacity-development-and-requests/) - On 17 December 2020, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) formally endorsed the shift towards a programmatic approach to capacity development and requested the Secretary-General to prepare and implement a dedicated strategy to meet the needs identified by ISA members, in particular geographically disadvantaged States, landlocked developing countries, small island developing States and
- [ISA launches its Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-its-action-plan-marine-scientific-research-support-un-decade-ocean-science/) - The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has approved today the Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research (MSR) in the Area that will formalize ISA’s contribution to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, set to begin January 2021. The objectives of the UN Decade are at the core of ISA’s mandate
- [International experts kick off discussions to strengthen collaboration on enhancing knowledge on mid-ocean ridge ecosystems in the Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-experts-kick-discussions-strengthen-collaboration-enhancing-knowledge-mid-ocean/) - Yesterday the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened its workshop on Marine Scientific Research in the Area, which will identify ways to establish a collaborative platform to improve the state of knowledge of biodiversity in mid-ocean ridge ecosystems, in particular in the Indian Ocean. The virtual workshop, organized in collaboration with the China Ocean Mineral Resources
- [ISA Council approves Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited’s plan of work for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the CCZ](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-council-approves-blue-minerals-jamaica-limiteds-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-nodules/) - The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has approved Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited’s plan of work for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), making Jamaica, the host country of ISA, the second Caribbean country and the sixth small island developing State to sponsor a contractor for exploration in the Area. The
- [Mr. Michael W. Lodge reelected as Secretary-General of ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/mr-michael-w-lodge-reelected-secretary-general-isa/) - On 3 December 2020, members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) reelected Mr. Michael W. Lodge as Secretary-General for a second term commencing in January 2021. Following his reelection, Secretary-General Lodge will serve another 4-year term for the period 2021-2024. Secretary-General Mr. Michael W. Lodge expressed his appreciation to the members of the Authority for
- [ISA Deep-Sea Exploration Museum named in honour of Mr Nii Allotey Odunton](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-deep-sea-exploration-museum-named-honour-mr-nii-allotey-odunton/) - The 26th Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) formally decided to name its deep-sea exploration museum in honour of its former Secretary-General, Mr Nii Allotey Odunton, recognizing his contribution to the advancement of the mandate of the Organization. Mr Nii Allotey Odunton, from Ghana, served as ISA Secretary-General from 2009
- [International experts meet to discuss management approaches and measures for the development of a REMP for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-experts-meet-discuss-management-approaches-and-measures-development-remp-area/) - Today the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened its international workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on polymetallic sulphides (PMS) deposits. Building on the discussions held amongst experts at the workshops organized respectively in Szczecin (Poland) in 2018, and Évora
- [ISA presents its Marine Scientific Research Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science via a High-Level webinar](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-presents-its-marine-scientific-research-action-plan-support-un-decade-ocean-science-high/) - Today the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held a high-level webinar to present the draft Action Plan developed in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The main purpose of this high-level event was to present the key components of the draft Action Plan by highlighting how it represents the objectives identified
- [Workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific underlines importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in the design of specific management measures in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-development-regional-environmental-management-plan-area-northwest-pacific-underlines/) - The workshop on the ‘Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific,’ organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF) and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), opened today via a virtual
- [Argentina to Champion ISA Draft Marine Scientific Research Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science](https://isa.org.jm/news/argentina-champion-isa-draft-marine-scientific-research-action-plan-support-un-decade-ocean/) - Argentina has agreed to serve as the International Seabed Authority’s (ISA’s) Champion of the Draft Marine Scientific Research (MSR) Action Plan prepared by ISA to contribute to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), as declared by its Permanent Representative to ISA, H. E. Luis del Solar Dorrego. The objectives of
- [Deep-sea taxonomic standardization workshop opens with a focus on building partnerships to enhance marine scientific research in the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/news/deep-sea-taxonomic-standardization-workshop-opens-focus-building-partnerships-enhance-marine/) - 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
- [Permanent Representatives of Bangladesh, Japan, and Korea present credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representatives-bangladesh-japan-and-korea-present-credentials-international-seabed/) - 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. H.E. Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to ISA presented her credentials at a
- [Launch of the International Seabed Authority Secretary-General Annual Report 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/launch-of-the-international-seabed-authority-secretary-general-annual-report-2020/)
- [ISA publications June - August 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-publications-june-august-2020/) - 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. Review of capacity building programmes and initiatives implemented by the International Seabed Authority 2014-2019 Capacity Development
- [Stakeholder consultations on the draft standards and guidelines for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/stakeholder-consultations-draft-standards-and-guidelines-exploitation-mineral-resources-area/) - 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 draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area (ISBA/25/C/WP.1) require that certain issues
- [Twenty-sixth session of the ISA Legal and Technical Commission concludes remote meetings today](https://isa.org.jm/news/twenty-sixth-session-isa-legal-and-technical-commission-concludes-remote-meetings-today/) - The 26th 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. During the session, the LTC evaluated the work undertaken by exploration contractors in 2019 through a review of their annual reports and considered
- [Workshop on Marine Scientific Research in the Area: Establishing a collaborative platform to enhance biodiversity knowledge for environmental management in mid-ocean ridge ecosystems 15-17 December 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-marine-scientific-research-area-establishing-collaborative-platform-enhance/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA), and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, will convene a workshop on Marine Scientific Research in the Area, via an online platform from 15 to 17 December 2020. The workshop aims to: review existing efforts
- [ISA workshop on DeepData: focusing on data management strategy 21 – 25 September 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-workshop-deepdata-focusing-data-management-strategy-21-25-september-2020/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will convene a 5-day workshop on the ISA DeepData database focusing on data management strategy from 21 to 25 September 2020, via an online platform. The workshop will be conducted in three parts: Meeting for LTC members (2 days): Monday, 21 to Tuesday, 22 September. Meeting for contractors (2 days):
- [Workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-development-regional-environmental-management-plan-area-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge/) - Workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge 23 November – 4 December 2020 Virtual Workshop …………………….. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will convene a workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR)
- [Workshop for the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-development-regional-environmental-management-plan-area-northwest-pacific/) - Call for nomination of experts and submission of scientific information to support workshop objectives 26 October - 6 November 2020 Virtual Workshop ……………………… The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, will convene a workshop
- [Workshop on Deep Sea Taxonomic Standardization: Strategic Approaches for Collaboration 15-16 September 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-deep-sea-taxonomic-standardization-strategic-approaches-collaboration-15-16-september/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the National Marine Institute of the Republic of Korea (MABIK), will convene a virtual workshop on ‘Deep Sea Taxonomic Standardization: Strategic Approaches for Collaboration,’ via the WebEx online platform from 15 to 16 September 2020. The workshop aims to identify how to address taxonomic knowledge gaps in
- [ISA announces virtual workshops in 2020 on marine scientific research and regional environmental management plans](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-virtual-workshops-2020-marine-scientific-research-and-regional-environmental/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce that a series of virtual workshops will be organized for ISA members, as well as observers, contractors, relevant international and regional organizations, academic institutions, and scientific groups before the end of 2020. These workshops will be organized in collaboration with relevant members of
- [Activities under the ISA Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research Postponed until 2021](https://isa.org.jm/news/activities-under-isa-endowment-fund-marine-scientific-research-postponed-until-2021/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) today announced that all activities for the rest of 2020, under the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research in the international seabed area (the Area) will be postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, no new applications will be reviewed during 2020. During this time, ISA will take the opportunity to
- [ISA releases study on the potential impact of mineral production from the international seabed area on the economies of developing land-based producers of these minerals](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-releases-study-potential-impact-mineral-production-international-seabed-area-economies/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has commissioned a study to assesses the potential impact of polymetallic nodules production from the international deep seabed area (the Area) on the economies of developing land-based producer States of metals, which would be most seriously affected. The recently released study was requested by the ISA Council
- [Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd. Applies for Exploration Contract with ISA for Polymetallic Nodules in the Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/blue-minerals-jamaica-ltd-applies-exploration-contract-isa-polymetallic-nodules-pacific-ocean/) - Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ), a company sponsored by the Government of Jamaica, has applied for approval of a plan of work from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, located in the Pacific Ocean. Polymetallic nodules contain nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese, which are the subject
- [ISA celebrates World Oceans Day 2020 at global UN event:  ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean’](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-celebrates-world-oceans-day-2020-global-un-event-innovation-sustainable-ocean/) - Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) marked the occasion of World Oceans Day on 8 June at the United Nations virtual event ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean,’ where leading voices from around the globe convened to celebrate the role of the oceans in everyday life and inspire action to protect the ocean and the sustainable use of
- [The International Seabed Authority launches new website](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-launches-new-website/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) today launched its new website to provide its Member States and the wider ISA community with an improved user experience. The site has been redeveloped with a new look and feel, and helpful navigation features so users can easily find up to date information about ISA, along with its programmes
- [The International Seabed Authority contributes to Kingston Mayor’s homeless response amid COVID-19](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-contributes-kingston-mayors-homeless-response-amid-covid-19/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has donated $3,000 USD and furniture from its headquarters in downtown Kingston, to the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to help address the impact on human health and well-being, in particular for the most vulnerable groups of the society, namely the homeless population living in Kingston. ISA staff have also
- [Twenty-sixth session of the International Seabed Authority (Part 2) postponed to October 2020](https://isa.org.jm/news/twenty-sixth-session-international-seabed-authority-part-2-postponed-october-2020/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) today announced that the second part of the 26th session of ISA initially scheduled to be held in July 2020 will be postponed, due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The session will instead take place in a reduced format in Kingston, Jamaica from 7 to 16 October 2020, with meetings of some of
- [Ambassador of the Dominican Republic appointed Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-of-the-dominican-republic-appointed-permanent-representative-to-the-international-seabed-authority/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge welcomed H.E. Felix Ramon Garcia Tavera, as the Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to ISA, on 24 February 2020. Before joining the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica as Ambassador last year, H.E. Felix Garcia served in the Diplomatic Mission in
- [Statement on the passing of former ISA Secretary-General Satya N. Nandan](https://isa.org.jm/news/statement-on-the-passing-of-former-isa-secretary-general-satya-n-nandan/) - Statement by ISA Secretary-General Michael Lodge It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of H.E Satya N. Nandan who served for an unprecedented three terms as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Through his 12 years of leadership, he built the confidence of the international community in the institution, and
- [High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago appointed Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/high-commissioner-of-trinidad-and-tobago-appointed-permanent-representative-to-the-international-seabed-authority/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge welcomed H.E. Deryck Lance Murray, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to ISA, on 14 February 2020 Ambassador Murray was recently appointed as High Commissioner-designate of Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica. He has extensive experience in the financial
- [ISA international workshop reviews impact of capacity-building programmes and underscores need for a programmatic approach](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-international-workshop-reviews-impact-of-capacity-building-programmes-and-underscores-need-for-a-programmatic-approach/) - The first ever international workshop on 'Capacity development, resources and needs assessment,' organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica, concluded yesterday with a set of recommendations aimed at improving the delivery and implementation of ISA’s capacity development programmes and initiatives to meet the needs and priorities of developing States, particularly Small Island Developing
- [Urgent call for contributions to the Voluntary Trust Fund to meet the costs of participation of members of the Legal and Technical Commission from developing countries](https://isa.org.jm/news/urgent-call-for-contributions-to-the-voluntary-trust-fund-to-meet-the-costs-of-participation-of-members-of-the-legal-and-technical-commission-from-developing-countries/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge has announced with grave concern that, as of 29 January 2020, the Voluntary Trust Fund established to cover the cost of participation by members of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) and the Finance Committee from developing countries stands in negative balance. The
- [First African Experts to join ISA’s Secretariat for 2-month deployment as a part of ISA-Africa Union-NORAD ADSR Project](https://isa.org.jm/news/first-african-experts-to-join-isas-secretariat-for-2-month-deployment-as-a-part-of-isa-africa-union-norad-adsr-project/) - The first two national experts selected in the context of the Africa Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project joined the ISA Secretariat on 20 January 2020. A total of 10 experts, including 5 women, from different African States, members of ISA and the African Union, will be deployed with the ISA Secretariat in the course of
- [Evora workshop progresses discussions on the development of REMP for the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge](https://isa.org.jm/news/evora-workshop-progresses-discussions-on-the-development-of-remp-for-the-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge/) - International experts from member States, including developing counties and sponsoring States as well as from the scientific community, and contractors convened at a workshop held to discuss the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in Évora, Portugal, from 25 to 29 November Organized by the
- [Permanent Representative of the Republic of Nauru appointed to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-nauru-appointed-to-the-international-seabed-authority/) - Today, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge welcomed H.E. Margo Deiye, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Nauru to ISA. Ambassador Deiye has served as a member of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Nauru to the United Nations since 2012, where she has successfully championed
- [China and ISA sign MoU to establish first-ever joint training and research centre](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-and-isa-sign-mou-to-establish-first-ever-joint-training-and-research-centre/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, 18 October to establish the first ever joint training and research centre with Mr. Wang Hong, Administrator of State Oceanic Administration of China. Under the MoU, ISA and China will work together to promote knowledge
- [Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation and ISA sign exploration contract for polymetallic nodules in the western Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/beijing-pioneer-hi-tech-development-corporation-and-isa-sign-exploration-contract-for-polymetallic-nodules-in-the-western-pacific-ocean/) - The Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have signed a 15-year contract for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the international deep seabed area. This is the first exploration contract signed by ISA for polymetallic nodules in the western Pacific Ocean. Polymetallic nodules contain nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese, which
- [Our Ocean conference side-event in Norway highlights ISA’s role in supporting SIDS to achieve the 2030 Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/news/our-ocean-conference-side-event-in-norway-highlights-isas-role-in-supporting-sids-to-achieve-the-2030-agenda/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is committed to contributing to the delivery of the 2030 Agenda and supporting Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) to achieve the sustainable management of their marine resources, highlighted Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of ISA at an Our Oceans conference side-event held in Oslo today, hosted by the Norwegian Agency
- [Annual ISA deep-sea exploration contractors meeting concludes in China](https://isa.org.jm/news/annual-isa-deep-sea-exploration-contractors-meeting-concludes-in-china/) - The third annual meeting between the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretariat and the contractors with deep-sea exploration contracts in the international deep-seabed (the Area) concluded in Changsa, China on Sunday. Delegates gathered at the three-day meeting hosted by China Minmetals from 11 to 13 October to discuss areas of common interest, and the next steps
- [ISA Gallery receives landmark contribution of deep sea-exploration exhibition models from China](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-gallery-receives-landmark-contribution-of-deep-sea-exploration-exhibition-models-from-china/) - China this week presented the International Seabed Authority (ISA) with several pieces including models of research vessels and submersibles, for the Gallery established within the Secretariat of the Organization to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its existence. Ambassador Tian Qi, Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to ISA, handed the models over to
- [Official visit of ISA Secretary-General to Fiji](https://isa.org.jm/news/official-visit-of-isa-secretary-general-to-fiji/) - Initiating a series of visits in the Pacific region, the International Seabed Authority (ISA)’s Secretary-General Mr. Michael W. Lodge, met with the Prime Minister of Fiji, Mr. Frank Bainimarama, as well as other high-level officials to discuss the sustainable development of mineral resources in the international deep seabed area and the commitment of the Organization
- [Regional workshops held in Nauru and Kiribati to strengthen specific capacity-building needs of Pacific sponsoring States](https://isa.org.jm/news/regional-workshops-held-in-nauru-and-kiribati-to-strengthen-specific-capacity-building-needs-of-pacific-sponsoring-states/) - Senior governments officials and experts from Pacific Small Island Developing States (P-SIDS) of the four sponsoring States (Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and Tonga) convened at regional workshops held in Nauru and Kiribati, last week to boost the capacity of P-SIDS in marine scientific research and raise awareness of the legal aspects of deep seabed activities
- [Third IORA Ministerial Conference underscores crucial role of deep-sea exploration in advancing the Blue Economy in the Indian Ocean region](https://isa.org.jm/news/third-iora-ministerial-conference-underscores-crucial-role-of-deep-sea-exploration-in-advancing-the-blue-economy-in-the-indian-ocean-region/) - Effective international cooperation in collecting and sharing knowledge of ocean resources will be critical to realizing all aspects of the Blue Economy in the Indian Ocean region, particularly data on marine biodiversity, highlighted the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael W. Lodge, at the Third IORA Ministerial Conference held in Dhaka on
- [Workshop on deep-seabed resources and the Blue Economy organised by ISA and Myanmar with the support of KMI highlights regional capacity-building needs for ASEAN & BIMSTEC Members](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-on-deep-seabed-resources-and-the-blue-economy-organised-by-isa-and-myanmar-with-the-support-of-kmi-highlights-regional-capacity-building-needs-for-asean-bimstec-members/) - A high-level workshop on ‘Deep-seabed Resources and the Blue Economy,’ organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in partnership with the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, was held in Nay Pyi Taw, this week. Co-sponsored by the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), the 2-day workshop held from 9 to 10 September, was targeted at identifying the
- [UN Global Compact meeting on Oceans outlines rising demand for responsibly sourced deep-seabed minerals and related opportunities in delivering on the Global Goals](https://isa.org.jm/news/un-global-compact-meeting-on-oceans/) - Deep seabed mining has the potential to accelerate progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by increasing scientific knowledge of the deep ocean whilst at the same time providing opportunities for economic growth on the basis of fairness and equity , highlighted Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)
- [Jamaica celebrates World Oceans Day at the International Seabed Authority Open Day](https://isa.org.jm/news/jamaica-celebrates-world-oceans-day-at-the-international-seabed-authority-open-day/) - The 2019 edition of World Oceans Day 2019 (WOD) was launched in Kingston, Jamaica, on 7 June with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Open Day, held in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) of Jamaica and the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU). Almost 200 participants, including Permanent Representatives of ISA and
- [Promoting strengthened cooperation to support the sustainable development of African deep-seabed resources and Africa's Blue Economy](https://isa.org.jm/news/promoting-strengthened-cooperation-to-support-the-sustainable-development-of-african-deep-seabed-resources-and-africas-blue-economy/) - High-level representatives from African States, international organizations and experts on law of the sea, policy, mining, environment protection and geology convened at a regional workshop from 16 to 18 May, organized in Pretoria by the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Norwegian Agency for
- [China pledges extraordinary support to ISA for the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research, the Voluntary Trust Fund and 25th Anniversary](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-pledges-extraordinary-support-to-isa-for-the-endowment-fund-for-marine-scientific-research-the-voluntary-trust-fund-and-25th-anniversary/) - To mark the 25th Anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Government of the People’s Republic of China pledged extraordinary support to the programmes and initiatives of ISA that encourage increased participation of developing States, including in marine scientific research activities, and promote the sustainable development of mineral resources in the international deep seabed
- [Myanmar commemorates 25th Anniversary of the International Seabed Authority in New York](https://isa.org.jm/news/myanmar-commemorates-25th-anniversary-of-the-international-seabed-authority-in-new-york/) - The Republic of the Union of Myanmar offered a contribution to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at a ceremony led by Ambassador Hau Do Suan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations in New York, on 3 April. To mark the occasion, the
- [Proposal of draft exploitation regulations released by ISA Legal and Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/news/proposal-draft-exploitation-regulations-released-isa-legal-and-technical-commission/) - Today marks a major step forward towards the delivery of a comprehensive legal regime for deep-seabed mining beyond national jurisdiction with the release of draft regulations on exploitation of the mineral resources in the international seabed area by the Legal and Technical Commission, a 30-member expert advisory body of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). In
- [IISD Summary of the Twenty-fifth Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (First Part): 25 February – 1 March 2019](https://isa.org.jm/news/iisd-summary-twenty-fifth-annual-session-international-seabed-authority-first-part-25-february/) - The first part of the 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) began with the Council meeting, held from 25 February - 1 March 2019 in Kingston, Jamaica. It will be followed by a meeting of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) from 4-15 March 2019. The Council addressed the draft exploitation regulations on
- [1st Part of the 25th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Thursday, 28 February 2019](https://isa.org.jm/news/1st-part-25th-annual-session-international-seabed-authority-isa-highlights-thursday-28-february/) - On Thursday, the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) focused on issues related to the Enterprise, an organ foreseen in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as ISA’s own mining arm. Delegates discussed the operationalization of the Enterprise, a joint venture proposal with the Government of Poland, and a draft
- [1st Part of the 25th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Highlights for Wednesday, 27 February 2019](https://isa.org.jm/news/1st-part-25th-annual-session-international-seabed-authority-isa-highlights-wednesday-27/) - On Wednesday, the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) continued its deliberations, addressing cooperation with other relevant international organizations and further focusing on components of the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area, including: independent review of environmental plans and performance assessments; and an inspection mechanism. Highlights of the day include:
- [1st Part of the 25th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)| Highlights for Tuesday, 26 February 2019](https://isa.org.jm/news/1st-part-25th-annual-session-international-seabed-authority-isa-highlights-tuesday-26-february/) - On Tuesday, the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) continued its deliberations on components of the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area, focusing on: regulatory efficiency, including potential delegation of functions by the Council to the Secretariat; the relationship between the draft exploitation regulations and regional environmental management plans (REMPs);
- [1st Part of the 25th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)](https://isa.org.jm/news/1st-part-25th-annual-session-international-seabed-authority-isa/) - On Monday, the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened for the first part of the 25th annual session in Kingston, Jamaica. The Council elected its President and Vice-Presidents for 2019, addressed organizational matters, and heard reports on the status of exploration contracts, the implementation of the 2018 Council decision relating to the summary
- [Twenty-fifth Annual Session of ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/twenty-fifth-annual-session-isa/) - The first part of the 25th annual session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will consist of a meeting of the ISA Council convening from 25 February-1 March 2019 and a meeting of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) from 4-15 March 2019, in Kingston, Jamaica. The meeting arrangement follows the revised schedule, decided at
- [High-level regional workshop boosts participation of Pacific Island countries in deep sea activities to advance the Blue Economy](https://isa.org.jm/news/high-level-regional-workshop-boosts-participation-pacific-island-countries-deep-sea-activities/) - Governments officials and experts from Pacific Small Island Developing States (P-SIDS) convened at a regional workshop held in Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga this week, to strengthen national and regional capacities to access sustainably and benefit from seabed activities and therefore, from the Blue Economy. Organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in partnership with the
- [ISA’s Secretary-General visits Tonga to discuss progress undertaken for the sustainable development of deep seabed resources in the Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/news/isas-secretary-general-visits-tonga-discuss-progress-undertaken-sustainable-development-deep/) - International Seabed Authority (ISA)’s Secretary-General Mr Michael Lodge is in the Kingdom of Tonga this week to attend a regional workshop jointly organised by ISA and UNDESA with the support of the Kingdom of Tonga to discuss increased participation of P-SIDS in activities undertaken in the international seabed area as well as identifying the capacity-building
- [Message from Secretary-General Michael W. Lodge on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-secretary-general-michael-w-lodge-occasion-international-day-women-and-girls-science/) - Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In recent decades, the international community has made great strides in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Yet many challenges remain. According to UNESCO, women today account for only 38 per cent of the world’s researchers
- [WMU-ISA partnership strengthens marine science to advance Sustainable Development Goals](https://isa.org.jm/news/wmu-isa-partnership-strengthens-marine-science-advance-sustainable-development-goals/) - The World Maritime University (WMU) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation with a view, among other things, to advance achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14. The focus is on improving education and capacity-building initiatives in marine science. In signing the MoU, Mr. Michael
- [Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation Submits Plans for Exploration of Polymetallic Nodules in the Western Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/beijing-pioneer-hi-tech-development-corporation-submits-plans-exploration-polymetallic-nodules/) - The Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation (BPHDC) has applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for approval of a plan of work for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Western Pacific Ocean. Polymetallic nodules contain nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese, which are subject of increasing interest with the rise of green energy technologies required
- [Nominations open for International Seabed Authority Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/nominations-open-international-seabed-authority-secretary-generals-award-excellence-deep-sea/) - Nominations are now open for the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research. Launched at the ISA Assembly in July 2018, the Award recognizes and encourages the achievements of young researchers from developing countries who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the deep-sea environment, or
- [High Commissioner of South Africa to Jamaica appointed Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/high-commissioner-south-africa-jamaica-appointed-permanent-representative-international-seabed/) - Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael Lodge today welcomed H.E. Lumka Yengeni, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa to ISA. Ambassador Yengeni was recently appointed as High Commissioner-designate of South Africa to Jamaica, and has been a Member of Parliament of South Africa's National Assembly since 2004. She
- [ISA highlights sustainable development milestones at 73rd Session of UN General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-highlights-sustainable-development-milestones-73rd-session-un-general-assembly/) - At the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly in New York this week, Mr. Michael Lodge Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) highlighted the organization's efforts towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development over the last year, and welcomed the Assembly’s acknowledgement of ISA’s key role in advancing Goal 14 on sustainable
- [ANNOUNCEMENT](https://isa.org.jm/news/announcement-1/) - President of the ISA Council H.E Mr. Olav Myklebust announced that an open-ended working group will convene in Kingston from 21 to 22 February 2019 to discuss the financial model under consideration, as part of the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. Open to all stakeholders and chaired by the Council
- [Supporting Africa’s Blue Economy through the Sustainable Development of Deep Seabed Resources](https://isa.org.jm/news/supporting-africas-blue-economy-through-sustainable-development-deep-seabed-resources/) - 28 November 2018 Nairobi, Kenya (ISA News) -- The wealth of marine resources in the oceans and seas surrounding the African Continent has the potential to be a key driver for the development of Africa’s Blue Economy but greater investment and capacity building will be critical to advancing the sustainable development of Africa’s deep seabed
- [The International Seabed Authority Releases Stakeholder Submissions to Draft Exploitation Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-releases-stakeholder-submissions-draft-exploitation-0/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (27 November 2018) - - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority has released the submissions from member States and other stakeholders to the “Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area” (ISBA/24/LTC/WP.1/Rev.1) together with a Briefing Note (ISBA/25/C/2) to supplement the remarks made by the Council at its July 2018
- [Media Advisory](https://isa.org.jm/news/media-advisory/) - Sustainable Blue Economy Conference Nairobi, Kenya 26-28 November 2018 (23 November 2018) How can the sustainable development of deep seabed minerals contribute to the Blue Economy and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda? What can be done to ensure the protection and preservation of the marine environment as well as equitable sharing of financial and
- [Jihyun Lee of Korea appointed Director at the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/jihyun-lee-korea-appointed-director-international-seabed-authority/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Mr. Michael Lodge is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jihyun Lee, of the Republic of Korea as Director of the Office of Environmental Management and Mineral Resources (OEMMR). Ms. Lee is the first woman, and Korean national to be appointed as a Director at ISA.
- [Call for Applications:  Republic of Korea Contractor Training Opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-republic-korea-contractor-training-opportunities/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (1 November 2018) - - The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK) in accordance with the contract for the exploration for polymetallic nodules with the International Seabed Authority, is offering three (3) training places to candidates from developing states under its 2019 training programme: Two (2) At-Sea training places onboard
- [ISA To Hold Workshop on Fostering Cooperation to Promote Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources in Abidjan](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hold-workshop-fostering-cooperation-promote-sustainable-development-africas-deep-seabed/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (19 October 2018) - - The International Seabed Authority, African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) will co-host a workshop on Fostering cooperation to promote sustainable development of Africa’s deep seabed resources in support of Africa’s Blue Economy in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire from 22-25 October 2018.
- [ISA and ICPC to Hold Second Workshop on Deep Seabed Mining and Submarine Cables](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-icpc-hold-second-workshop-deep-seabed-mining-and-submarine-cables/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (11 October 2018) - The Government of Thailand, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) will hold a second workshop on Deep Seabed Mining and Submarine Cables in Bangkok, Thailand from 29-30 October 2018. On 10-11 March 2015, the ICPC and the ISA held a workshop on “Submarine
- [The Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization and the International Seabed Authority Sign Memorandum of Understanding](https://isa.org.jm/news/asian-african-legal-consultative-organization-and-international-seabed-authority-sign/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (9 October 2018) - - The International Seabed Authority and the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and strengthen their cooperation in matters of common interest to bring about better coordination and effective implementation of their respective objectives. The MoU was signed by Secretary-General Michael
- [ISA Exploration Contractors To Meet in Warsaw](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-exploration-contractors-meet-warsaw/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (8 October 2018) - - Technical, legal and scientific experts representing ISA exploration contractors will meet in Warsaw, Poland to begin a 2-day consultative meeting from 15-16 October 2018. The annual meeting will provide a forum to address issues of mutual concern between the Authority and Contractors. At the meeting, the Secretariat will
- [Permanent Representative of Germany Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-germany-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (2 October 2018) - - His Excellency Dr. Bernd von Münchow – Pohl, today presented his Credentials to Secretary-General Michael Lodge as the Permanent Representative of Germany to the International Seabed Authority. Prior to being posted to Jamaica, he was Ambassador of Germany to Niger. Ambassador Dr von Münchow – Pohl has been a
- [Secretary-General Michael Lodge Makes Deep Sea Mining Presentation at Hamburg Business Club](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-michael-lodge-makes-deep-sea-mining-presentation-hamburg-business-club/) - JAMAICA, Kingston ( 28 September 2018) - - “Over the next few years, I believe there will be significant opportunities for public and private industrial cooperation in many diverse fields, including exploration geology, environmental management, subsea technology, project development and financing.” Speaking to the Hamburg Business Club about new developments in deep seabed mining, ISA
- [Interests of Developing States at the Forefront of the Activities of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/interests-developing-states-forefront-activities-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (4 September 2018) - - “The Law of the Sea Convention not only guarantees the right of all States, rich and poor, to access the mineral resources of the deep seabed, but also assures equality of access to developing States, including the land-locked and geographically disadvantaged States, and small island developing States.” Speaking
- [Stakeholders Invited to Comment on Revised Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/stakeholders-invited-comment-revised-draft-regulations-exploitation-mineral-resources-area/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (30 August 2018) - - Members and Observers of the Authority as well as other Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments on the revised draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area (ISBA/24/LTC/WP.1/Rev.1 and ISBA/24/C/20) by 30 September 2018 to consultation@isa.org.jm. This follows general agreement at the 24th Session Council
- [Open for Applications: Training Opportunities Under ISA Contractor Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-training-opportunities-under-isa-contractor-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (24 August 2018) - - China Ocean Mineral Resources Research & Development Association (COMRA) and Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd (OMS) are offering training opportunities to candidates from developing States under their 2019 Training Programme. COMRA COMRA is offering six (6) at-sea training places. Four (4) candidates with geological/geophysical background and two (2)
- [ANNOUNCEMENT](https://isa.org.jm/news/announcement-0/) - The International Seabed Authority expresses its deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the United Nations community and the people and Government of Ghana for the passing of H.E. Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, on 18 August 2018. The International Seabed Authority extends its condolences to the family
- [ISA/IOM to Host Joint Workshop in Warsaw, Poland](https://isa.org.jm/news/isaiom-host-joint-workshop-warsaw-poland/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (2 August 2018) - - The International Seabed Authority, Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) and the Ministry of the Environment in Poland are jointly organizing a workshop on Processing Technologies, Metal Recoveries & Economic Feasibility of Deep Sea Mining at the Ministry of Environment in Warsaw, Poland 3-6 September, 2018. The workshop will focus on the following
- [ANNOUNCEMENT](https://isa.org.jm/news/announcement/) - The International Seabed Authority expresses its profound shock and sadness upon the death of Caitlyn L. Antrim of the United States. Caitlyn passed away suddenly in Kingston, Jamaica on 28 July 2018, after attending the twenty-fourth session of the Assembly of the Authority. As a founder member of the Rule of Law Committee for the
- [Legal & Technical Commission and Finance Committee Hold Joint Meeting at ISA 24th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/legal-technical-commission-and-finance-committee-hold-joint-meeting-isa-24th-session/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (13 July 2018) - - Two of the Authority's organs, the Legal and Technical Commission and the Finance Committee held an informal joint meeting for the first time today during the 24th Session. Members discussed the respective roles and responsibilities of the Commission and the Committee in the regulatory development, the development process of
- [OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: India Contractor Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-india-contractor-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (10 July 2018) - - In accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with the International Seabed Authority, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India, is offering five on-land training places in the field of deep-sea mineral exploration for candidates from developing States. The eight-week training will be
- [Mr Andrzej Przybycin Re-elected as Chair of ISA Finance Committee for the 24th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/mr-andrzej-przybycin-re-elected-chair-isa-finance-committee-24th-session/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (9 July 2018) - - On Monday 9 July 2018, Mr Andrzej Przybycin of Poland was re-elected Chair of the Authority's Finance Committee for the 24th Session. Mr Ye Minn Thein of Myanmar was re-elected Vice Chair. During its 9-12 July meeting, the Finance Committee will consider the Authority’s proposed budget for 2019-2020;
- [Permanent Representative of Mexico Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-mexico-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (5 July 2018) - - His Excellency Mr Juan José González Mijares, today presented his Credentials to Secretary-General Michael Lodge as the Permanent Representative of Mexico to the International Seabed Authority. He is also Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica and the Bahamas. Prior to being posted to Jamaica, he was Ambassador of Mexico to
- [Permanent Representative of Jamaica Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-jamaica-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (4 July 2018) - - Dr. Kathy-Ann Brown today, presented her Credentials to Secretary-General Michael Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the International Seabed Authority. Dr. Brown is the Deputy Solicitor, International Affairs Division in the Attorney General's Chambers. Her main areas of responsibility include the law of the sea, environmental
- [ISA Legal and Technical Commission Resume 24th Session Meetings in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-resume-24th-session-meetings-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (2 July 2018) - - The ISA Legal and Technical Commission today resumed the 2nd part of its 24th Session meetings under the chairmanship of Ms Michelle Walker of Jamaica. During the two week meeting which began today and ends 13 July 2018, the Commission will continue its consideration of the revised
- [ISA Secretary-General  Presents Revised Draft Strategic Plan to Permanent Missions to the United Nations](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-presents-revised-draft-strategic-plan-permanent-missions-united-nations/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (13 June 2018) - - On 12 June 2018, the International Seabed Authority organised a side-event on the margins of the 28th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to present the revised draft of the Strategic Plan for the Authority for the period 2019-2023. In
- [ISA Secretary-General Presents the Revised Draft Strategic Plan for the Period 2019-2023 to Permanent Representatives to the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-presents-revised-draft-strategic-plan-period-2019-2023-permanent/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (5 June 2018) - - On 5 June 2018, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority convened a consultation with the Permanent Representatives to the Authority in order to present the revised draft Strategic Plan of the Authority for the period 2019-2023. Following the open consultation for all stakeholders launched during the period
- [Global Sea Mineral Resources 2019 Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/global-sea-mineral-resources-2019-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (5 June 2018) - - Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) is offering two (2) Offshore Internship opportunities to candidates from developing States in accordance with its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules signed with the Authority on 14 January 2013. The offshore internships will be organised and supervised by GSR and will
- [Secretary-General Presents Work Progress of the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-presents-work-progress-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (31 May 2018) - - “As one of the institutions created by the Law of the Sea Convention, the International Seabed Authority has a critical role to play in international ocean governance.“ Speaking at the Sixth International Symposium on Scientific and Legal Aspects of the Regimes of the Continental Shelf and the Area
- [Open for Applications: China MinMetals Corporation (CMC) 2018/2019 Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-china-minmetals-corporation-cmc-20182019-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (31 May 2018) - - China Minmetals Corporation (CMC), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with the International Seabed Authority, is offering four (4) At-Sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2018/2019 training programme. Two candidates will undergo environmental exploration training onboard the HAIYANG LIUHAO or
- [ISA Secretariat Releases Revised Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretariat-releases-revised-draft-regulations-exploitation-mineral-resources-area/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (30 May 2018) - - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority has released the advance and unedited text (English only) of the Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area (ISBA/24/LTC/WP.1). The revised draft incorporates the consideration of a number of requests addressed to the Legal & Technical Commission by
- [ISA/COMRA Co-host Workshop on the Development of REMP for Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts in China](https://isa.org.jm/news/isacomra-co-host-workshop-development-remp-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-china/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (27 May 2018) - - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) are co-hosting a workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the northwest Pacific Ocean in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, from 26 to
- [Open for Applications: Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., (DORD) 2019 Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-deep-ocean-resources-development-co-dord-2019-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (23 May 2018) - - Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with the International Seabed Authority, is offering five (5) At-Sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2019 training programme. The objective of the training is to expose trainees
- [Message from Secretary-General Michael Lodge On the Occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2018](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-secretary-general-michael-lodge-occasion-international-day-biological-diversity-2018/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (22 May 2018) - - Fifty years ago, the international community took a decision to set aside the resources of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction as the common heritage of mankind and to place its administration in the hands of an international organization to be created for that specific purpose. As part of
- [Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority Announces Key Initiatives at World Maritime University Global Ocean Conference 2018](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-international-seabed-authority-announces-key-initiatives-world-maritime/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (15 May 2018) – - International Seabed Authority Secretary-General Michael Lodge announced various efforts undertaken by the Authority to develop Transformative Partnerships for Ocean Sustainability at the recent World Maritime University Global Ocean Conference 2018 that was held in Malmö, Sweden, between 8-9 May 2018. Recognizing the power of partnerships, and the role
- [Seabed Authority Exhibits at Offshore Technology Conference 2018](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-exhibits-offshore-technology-conference-2018/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (11 May 2018) - - The Authority participated recently in the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston which was held from 30 April to 3 May 2018. As an Invited Organisation, the Authority featured an exhibition booth on the work of the authority and hosted a panel discussion on the Progress and Prospects in Deep Sea Mining -
- [Seabed Authority to Host International Workshop on Developing REMPs](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-host-international-workshop-developing-remps/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (25 April 2018) - - The International Seabed Authority will be hosting a workshop on the Development of a Framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits in Mid-Ocean Ridges at the University of Szczecin-Geocentrum, in Szczecin, Poland, from 27-29 June 2018. This workshop follows discussions during the first part of the 24th
- [OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: 2018 JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-2018-jsc-yuzhmorgeologiya-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (23 April 2018) - - JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya is offering six places for candidates from developing States under its 2018 contractor training programme. The training programme will be broken down into two parts as follows: Part 1: All six trainees will participate in a theoretical course at St. Petersburg State University (SPSU) for approximately 2
- [Permanent Representative of Italy Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-italy-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (19 April 2018) - - His Excellency Mr. Sebastiano Cardi, today presented his credentials to Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Cardi is also Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations in New York and was formerly one of the Vice-Presidents of the
- [Permanent Representative of China Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-china-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (5 April 2018) - - His Excellency Mr. TIAN Qi, today presented his credentials to Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the International Seabed Authority. He is also Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Jamaica. Prior to being posted to Jamaica, he was Ambassador Extraordinary
- [ISA and COMRA to hold Workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the northwest Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-comra-hold-workshop-development-regional-environmental-management-plan-cobalt-rich/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (29 March 2018) - - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) will host a workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the northwest Pacific Ocean. The workshop will be held in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
- [The Republic of Korea and ISA Sign Exploration Contract](https://isa.org.jm/news/republic-korea-and-isa-sign-exploration-contract/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (27 March 2018) - - The Republic of Korea and the Authority have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts. The contract was signed by Secretary General Michael Lodge and Mr. Young-Choon Kim, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries on behalf of the Republic of Korea on the 27 March 2018
- [UN-OHRLLS and ISA Highlight Capacity Building Initiatives for Women in Marine Scientific Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/un-ohrlls-and-isa-highlight-capacity-building-initiatives-women-marine-scientific-research/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (23 March 2018) - - The Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) co-hosted a side event yesterday, 22 March 2018, on the margins of the 62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of
- [Michelle Walker of Jamaica Elected Chair of ISA Legal & Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/news/michelle-walker-jamaica-elected-chair-isa-legal-technical-commission/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (19 March 2018) - - On Monday 12 March 2018, Ms. Michelle Walker of Jamaica was elected as Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission. She succeeds Mr. Christian Reichert of Germany. Ms. Walker is currently Head of the Legal Unit of the Jamaica Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and has been a
- [ISA Draft Strategic Plan Open for Submissions](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-draft-strategic-plan-open-submissions/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (13 March 2018) - - The International Seabed Authority Draft Strategic Plan for 2019-2023 is now available for written comments by members of the Authority and all stakeholders. The Strategic Plan (English | French) is the Authority’s highest-level management roadmap that will guide its direction for the next five years and follows the request
- [The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority Launches Consultation for its New Strategic Plan](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-international-seabed-authority-launches-consultation-its-new-strategic-plan/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (1 March 2018) - - On Monday 26 February 2018, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority presented its Draft Strategic Plan for the period 2019-2023 on the organisation’s website, in English and French, the two working languages of the Authority. The Plan is the Authority’s highest-level document that will guide its direction
- [ISA Secretary-General Highlights the Process of Regulatory Development as well as the Need to Establish Additional Regional Environmental Management Plans](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-highlights-process-regulatory-development-well-need-establish-additional/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (18 February 2018) - - Fifty years ago, the international community took a decision to set aside the resources of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction as the common heritage of mankind and to place its administration in the hands of an international organization to be created for that specific purpose. Speaking at the
- [Message from Secretary-General Michael Lodge On the Occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science](https://isa.org.jm/news/message-secretary-general-michael-lodge-occasion-international-day-women-and-girls-science/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (11 February 2018) - - Science, technology and innovation are powerful and dynamic drivers of progress in our world, and are essential for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The role of Women and girls is central to this effort. Ensuring their ready and meaningful access to the possibilities it offers
- [The International Seabed Authority Releases Stakeholder Submissions to Draft Exploitation Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-releases-stakeholder-submissions-draft-exploitation-regulations/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (11 January 2018) - - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority has released the submissions from member States and other stakeholders to the “Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area” (ISBA/23/LTC/CRP.3*) issued by the Secretariat on 25 August 2017, including responses to the list of questions contained in document ISBA/23/C/12.
- [OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS :  2018 ISA/Contractor Training Programmes](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-2018-isacontractor-training-programmes/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (5 January 2018) - - The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK), L'Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer ( IFREMER), Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) and China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) are offering places for candidates from developing States under their 2018 contractor training programmes.
- [OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: 2018 GSR Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-2018-gsr-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (1 December 2017) - - Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR), is offering five places for candidates from developing States under its 2018 contractor training programme. The five training opportunities are for: One fellowship to attend the 2-year Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes) programme organized by the Faculty of
- [Ifremer and ISA Sign Extension Agreement of Exploration Contract for Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/news/ifremer-and-isa-sign-extension-agreement-exploration-contract-polymetallic-nodules/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (27 November 2017) - - The International Seabed Authority and l’Institut Français de Recherche pour l’Exploitation de la Mer (IFREMER ) have signed an Agreement on the extension of the exploration contract for polymetallic nodules in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. IFREMER entered into a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules with the Authority
- [ISA Secretary-General Talks Deep Seabed Mining at Ocean Board Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-talks-deep-seabed-mining-ocean-board-meeting/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (16 November 2017) - - The Authority has done a good job over its 24 years of existence of building its institutional capacity to manage deep seabed mining. Speaking at the special session on deep seabed mining at the 88th meeting of the Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies of Science in
- [International Seabed Authority and Pew Charitable Trusts](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-and-pew-charitable-trusts/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (14 November 2017) - - The International Seabed Authority has engaged with the Pew Seabed Mining Project in several areas including partnerships in relation to workshops in environmental matters held in Berlin and a workshop in Uganda earlier this year – the first to be held in a landlocked developing country. Speaking at
- [Call for Nominations: Secretary-General Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-nominations-secretary-general-award-excellence-deep-sea-research/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (13 November 2017) - - Secretary-General Michael Lodge today issued a Call for Nominations for the Secretary-General Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research. The Award is a first for the International Seabed Authority and is one of seven voluntary commitments made by the Authority at the 2017 UN Ocean Conference. The annual Award
- [International Seabed Authority Holds Briefing Session for Permanent Representatives](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-holds-briefing-session-permanent-representatives/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (9 November 2017) - - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, today hosted a briefing session for Kingston-based Permanent Representatives to the Authority. In his brief, Mr Lodge spoke about the Authority’s work in progress following the decisions adopted during the 23rd Session in August. At the briefing session, the Permanent Representatives
- [Permanent Representative of Cuba Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-cuba-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (7 November 2017) - - Her Excellency Mrs Inés Fors Fernández, today presented her credentials to Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cuba to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Fors Fernández is also Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica. Prior to joining the
- [Permanent Representative of Japan Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-japan-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (6 November 2017) - - HE Hiromasa Yamazaki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan, today presented his credentials to Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of Japan to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Yamazaki is also Ambassador to Jamaica and non-Resident Ambassador to Belize. During his meeting with the
- [ISA Delegation Visits Poland](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-delegation-visits-poland/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (27 October 2017) - - On the 15th October 2017, the ISA delegation arrived in Warsaw for a series of official meetings and discussions with the Polish Minister Mariusz Orion Jędrysek and the Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) in Szczecin. At the Ministry of Environment, talks with Minister Jędrysek focused on the next steps
- [ISA Holds Workshop on Impact Reference Zones in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-holds-workshop-impact-reference-zones-area/) - GERMANY, Berlin (28 September 2017) - - Secretary-General Michael Lodge, yesterday addressed participants attending the ISA Workshop on the Design and Monitoring of Impact Reference Zones (IRZ) and Preservation Reference Zones (PRZ) that is being held in Berlin from 27-29 September 2017. He told participants that the objective of the workshop was to help the ISA
- [Permanent Representative of Republic of Korea  Presents Credentials to ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-republic-korea-presents-credentials-isa/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 September 2017) - - Mr Lee Young-gyu, chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea presented his credentials to Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the International Seabed Authority on Wednesday, 20 September 2017. Prior to his appointment, Mr
- [Open for Applications: BGR Contractor Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-bgr-contractor-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (31 August 2017) - - The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), is offering two (2) At-Sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2018 training programme, in accordance with its exploration contracts for polymetallic nodules with the ISA. The training is divided into two
- [ISA to hold Workshop on the Design of Impact Reference Zones (IRZ) and Preservation Reference Zones in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hold-workshop-design-impact-reference-zones-irz-and-preservation-reference-zones-area/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (28 August 2017) - - The ISA will host a workshop on the design of impact reference zones (IRZ) and preservation reference zones (PRZ) in the Area. The workshop will be held in Germany from 27-29 September 2017. A requirement of Regulation 31, Part V of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic
- [Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/draft-regulations-exploitation-mineral-resources-area/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (25 August 2017) - - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority has made available a document entitled “Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area” (ISBA/23/LTC/CRP.3*) for comment by stakeholders, together with a list of questions contained in document ISBA/23/C/12. The deadline for submissions is 20 December 2017; however, stakeholders are
- [OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Contractor Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-contractor-training-programme-0/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (26 July 2017) - - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) of the Russian Federation is offering five (5) training places for candidates from developing States, under two separate training programmes, in accordance with its exploration contracts for polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts. The training opportunities were first advertised in March
- [ISA Secretary-General Hosts Briefing Meeting with Kingston Permanent Representatives](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-hosts-briefing-meeting-kingston-permanent-representatives/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (20 July 2017) - Secretary-General Michael Lodge today hosted a meeting with Permanent Representatives based in Kingston to brief them on the work of the Authority at its forthcoming twenty-third session scheduled to be held in Kingston, Jamaica, from 31 July to 18 August 2017. Secretary-General Lodge updated the Permanent Representatives on matters
- [Permanent Representative of Spain Presents Credentials to ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representative-spain-presents-credentials-isa/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (26 June 2017) - - Ambassador Jose Maria Bosch Bessa, of Spain presented his credentials to the Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of Spain to the International Seabed Authority on 26 June 2017. Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Bosch Bessa was Consul General of Spain based in Andorra la
- [ISA Holds First Public Forum in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-holds-first-public-forum-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (23 June 2017) - - The International Seabed Authority hosted its first public forum today at the University of West Indies campus in Kingston. The Authority convened the forum as part of its public outreach to engage with and inform local communities of the work of the Authority, headquartered in Jamaica since 1994;
- [ISA Exploration Contractors Meet in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-exploration-contractors-meet-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 June 2017) - - Twenty-seven technical, legal and scientific experts representing sixteen Exploration Contractors began a two-day workshop today, hosted by the International Seabed Authority in Kingston. The workshop was convened to inform contractors of the progress of the Authority's data management strategy, review its structure, enlist assistance to fill in gaps
- [Promoting Dissemination of Scientific Research Through the ISA Secretary-General Award for Deep Sea Research Excellence](https://isa.org.jm/news/promoting-dissemination-scientific-research-through-isa-secretary-general-award-deep-sea/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (10 June 2017) - - In a bid to encourage the dissemination of marine scientific research through one of its Voluntary Commitments, the ISA is promoting its Secretary-General Award for Deep Sea Research Excellence. This initiative is one of seven Voluntary Commitments that the ISA has announced at the opening of the UN Ocean
- [ISA Co-organizes Side Event to Raise Awareness of Potential Benefits Small Island Developing States could get from Deep Seabed Mining in their Quest for Blue Growth](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-co-organizes-side-event-raise-awareness-potential-benefits-small-island-developing-states/) - NEW YORK (8 June 2017) - - The ISA today, co-organized a Side Event the government of Mexico, the Kingdom of Tonga and UN-DESA with support from Tonga Mineral Resources Ltd and Nautilus during the Ocean Conference. The side event also saw the launching of the UN-DESA and ISA voluntary commitment partnership on Abyssal initiative
- [ISA Registers Seven Voluntary Commitments to Support the Implementation of SDG14  at the  2017 Ocean Conference](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-registers-seven-voluntary-commitments-support-implementation-sdg14-2017-ocean-conference/) - New York (5 June 2017) - - ISA has registered seven voluntary commitments for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources” as part of the United Nations Ocean Conference that opened today. This international conference co-organized by Fiji and Sweden aims to identify ways and
- [OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: 2017 BGR Contractor Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-2017-bgr-contractor-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (30 May 2017) - - The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with the International Seabed Authority, is offering four (4) at-sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2017 training programme. The training programme
- [China Minmetals Corporation Signs Exploration Contract with the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-minmetals-corporation-signs-exploration-contract-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (12 May 2017) - - The International Seabed Authority and China Minmetals Corporation have signed a 15-year exploration contract for polymetallic nodules. The exploration contract was signed on Friday, 12 May in Beijing, China by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Michael Lodge and the Chairman of China Minmetals Corporation, He Wenbo.
- [Workshop: Marine Mineral Resources of Africa](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-marine-mineral-resources-africa/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (02 May 2017) - - The workshop on Marine Mineral Resources of Africa’s Continental Shelf and Adjacent International Seabed Area – Prospects for Sustainable Development of Africa’s Maritime Domain, in support of Africa’s Blue Economy is being held in Kampala, Uganda from 2 to 4 May 2017. The workshop is jointly organized by
- [Open for Applications: 2018 JOGMEC At-Sea Exploration Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-2018-jogmec-sea-exploration-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (25 April 2017) - - The Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), in accordance with its exploration contract for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with the International Seabed Authority, is offering four (4) at-sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2018 training programme. The training programme aims to provide on-board
- [International Seabed Authority - Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Cooperation Agreement provides optimal opportunities for mutual consultation and cooperation](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-hydrographic-organization-iho-cooperation-agreement-provides/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (24 April 2017) - - Speaking at the First Session of the IHO Assembly, Secretary-General Michael Lodge said the ISA-IHO Cooperation Agreement provides optimal opportunities for mutual consultation, cross-sectoral cooperation, communication and exchange of information. "I am firmly convinced that the mandate, experience and field of current work of activities of the two
- [UN-OCEANS Holds 16th Meeting in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/un-oceans-holds-16th-meeting-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (10 April 2017)- - UN-Oceans is holding its 16th meeting at the International Seabed Authority headquarters in Kingston from 10-11 April 2017. The meeting was opened by Gabriele Goettsche-Wanli, Director, UN Division on Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea (and UN-Ocean Focal Point) and Secretary-General Michael Lodge of the Authority. The two-day meeting
- [Workshop: "Towards an ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area"](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-towards-isa-environmental-management-strategy-area/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (22 March 2017) - - Secretary-General Michael Lodge was opening speaker at the UBA/BGR/ISA International Workshop currently being held in Berlin, Germany. In his opening remarks, Secretary-General Lodge said the Authority’s mandate is limited to ‘activities in the Area’, which are defined as exploration for and exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. “The Authority’s main
- [ISA - Japan Cooperation](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-japan-cooperation/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (17 March 2017) - - Secretary-General Michael Lodge attended two meetings recently in Tokyo, Japan. He was keynote speaker at the EcoDeep - SIP Workshop (14-15 March) and speaker at the Ocean Mining Industry Promotion Round Table Meeting (15 March). He spoke about the activities of the International Seabed Authority; its mandate for
- [ISA at the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf Open Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-commission-limits-continental-shelf-open-meeting/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (10 March 2017) - - Secretary-General Michael Lodge today spoke at the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf open meeting held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its establishment. Secretary-General Lodge said the work of the Commission was highly relevant and extremely important to the work of the Authority. "Under the Convention,
- [OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Contractor Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-contractor-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (8 March 2017) - - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) of the Russian Federation is offering five (5) training places for candidates from developing States, under two separate training programmes, in accordance with its exploration contracts for polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts. Both programmes are divided into 2 parts:
- [OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Contractor Training Programmes](https://isa.org.jm/news/open-applications-contractor-training-programmes/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (2 March 2017) - - China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea (MOF) are offering training opportunities to candidates from developing States, in accordance with their respective exploration contracts for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts and polymetallic sulphides, with the International Seabed Authority.
- [Legal and Technical Commission Meets in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/legal-and-technical-commission-meets-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 February 2017) - - The Legal and Technical Commission officially opened its meeting session today following an informal workshop and training session held yesterday, 20 February 2017. The informal workshop was held to familiarize the new members with the working methods of the Commission, the work of the Authority, and also covered
- [ISA Secretary-General Hosts Permanent Representatives and Diplomatic Corps at Inaugural Reception](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-hosts-permanent-representatives-and-diplomatic-corps-inaugural-reception/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (6 February 2017) - - Secretary-General Michael Lodge hosted his first inaugural reception since taking up office at his residence in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday 3 February 2017. The reception was attended by Permanent Representatives and members of the diplomatic community as well as the members of the Article 154 Review Committee which
- [Poland Applies for Approval of Plan of Work for Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/news/poland-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-sulphides/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (31 January 2017) - - On 25 January 2017, the Secretary-General of the Authority received an application submitted by the Government of the Republic of Poland for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides. The application area is in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge located between Hayes, Atlantis and Kane transform
- [ISA Review Committee Meets in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-review-committee-meets-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (29 January 2017) - - The ISA Review Committee will meet in Kingston from Monday 30 January to Friday 3 February 2017 to discuss the status of its review report under Article 154 of UNCLOS. Article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea requires the Assembly of the
- [Organizational Changes at the Secretariat](https://isa.org.jm/news/organizational-changes-secretariat/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (20 January 2017) - - In an effort to better communicate with members and contractors of the Authority, Secretary-General Michael W Lodge recently announced the first phase of organizational changes at the Secretariat. These are: The appointment of Alfonso Ascencio-Herrera as Legal Counsel and Deputy to the Secretary-General. Mr Ascencio-Herrera was previously Deputy Head
- [The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria appoints Permanent Representative to the  International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/peoples-democratic-republic-algeria-appoints-permanent-representative-international-seabed/) - On Tuesday, 11 January 2017, Mrs. Taous Achab of the Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, presented her credentials as the Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority to the Secretary-General, Mr. Michael W. Lodge. Mrs. Taous Achab joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Algeria in 1976 and was appointed as Permanent Representative to
- [The Seabed Authority Ushers in New Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-ushers-new-secretary-general/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (3 January 2017) - - Mr. Michael Lodge began his tenure as the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on 1 January 2017. He was elected Secretary-General on 21 July 2016 at the Authority's 22nd Session for a 4-year term. Mr. Lodge has been the Deputy to the Secretary-General and Legal Counsel of
- [Workshop Announcement: Towards an ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/workshop-announcement-towards-isa-environmental-management-strategy-area/) - JAMAICA Kingston (9 December 2016) - - A workshop on the ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area will be held in Berlin, Germany from 19-24 March 2017. The workshop is jointly organized by the German Environment Agency (UBA) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), the
- [NOW ONLINE: Comments to Draft Exploitation Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/news/now-online-comments-draft-exploitation-regulations/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (3 December 2016) - - The Authority has received 43 submissions of comments from stakeholders on its working draft Regulations and Standard Contract Terms on Exploitation for Mineral Resources in the Area. Among them, eight were submitted by governments (seven members and one observer), ten by Contractors, one by an international organization and
- [Call for Applications:  Internships at Ifremer through its Contractor Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-internships-ifremer-through-its-contractor-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (18 November 2016) - - The French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) is offering two (2) internships for candidates from developing States in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with the International Seabed Authority. The two-month long internships will take place at Ifremer's deep­sea ecosystems studies laboratory in
- [Deadline for Comments to Working Draft Exploitation Regulations Extended](https://isa.org.jm/news/deadline-comments-working-draft-exploitation-regulations-extended/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (3 November 2016) - - The deadline for comments by members and all stakeholders to the initial working draft regulations and standard contract terms on exploitation for mineral resources in the Area has been extended to 25 November 2016. The zero draft is the first step toward consolidating the views of the Authority’s stakeholder
- [Head of EU Delegation to Jamaica Presents Credentials to ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/head-eu-delegation-jamaica-presents-credentials-isa/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (28 October 2016) - - Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, presented her credentials to the Secretary-General as the new Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority on 26 October 2016. She is also the Head of the Delegation to Belize, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos
- [Call for Applications: Ifremer Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-ifremer-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 October 2016) - - Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) is offering one (1) at-sea training place for candidates of developing states in accordance with its contract for polymetallic sulphides exploration with the International Seabed Authority. The at-sea training will take place on-board one of Ifremer’s research vessel for
- [Call for Applications: GSR Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-gsr-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (19 October 2016) - - Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR), is offering two training opportunities for candidates from developing States, in accordance with its contract with the Authority for exploration for polymetallic nodules dated 14 January 2013. The two training programmes are (1) for one candidate to attend the annual 2017 session
- [The Government of India Signs Exploration Contract with the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/government-india-signs-exploration-contract-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (26 September 2016) - - The International Seabed Authority and the Government of India have signed a 15-year exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides. The contract was signed today, Monday 26 September in New Delhi, India by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and Dr M Rajeevan, Secretary of the
- [Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith of Jamaica presents credentials to the Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-sheila-sealy-monteith-jamaica-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (24 August 2016) - - Her Excellency, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, presented her credentials to the Secretary-General on Tuesday, 23 August 2016 as the new Permanent Representative of Jamaica to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Monteith is currently the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston.
- [2016 Seabed Session Concludes After Extended Council Debate Over LTC Membership; Assembly Approves $17.1M Budget for 2017-2018](https://isa.org.jm/news/2016-seabed-session-concludes-after-extended-council-debate-over-ltc-membership-assembly/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (25 July 2016) - - The Council of the International Seabed Authority, in a rare night meeting in Kingston on Friday 22 July, completed the election of a new cadre of experts to serve on the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) for the next five years, after agreeing to increase the number of
- [ISA Secretary-General Addresses 26th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-addresses-26th-meeting-states-parties-unclos/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 June 2016) - - On 20 June 2016, Secretary-General Nii Odunton addressed the 26th meeting of States Parties to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in New York. In his statement, he referred to the Legal and Technical Commission's focus on priority items on its agenda at the
- [Ambassador of the Russian Federation presents credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-russian-federation-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (8 June 2016) - - On Wednesday, 8 June 2016, Ambassador Vladimir Vinokurov presented his credentials to Secretary-General Nii Allotey Odunton of the Authority as the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the Authority. Joining the diplomatic service in 1981, Ambassador Vinokurov has travelled widely on diplomatic postings within Russia and beyond. His most recent posting
- [International Seabed Authority Reporting Standard Highlighted in AMC Seafloor Mineral Resources Article](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-reporting-standard-highlighted-amc-seafloor-mineral-resources/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (1 June 2016) - - With a third of the world's seafloor area covered by the Economic Exclusive Zone and areas of the Continental Shelf, reporting requirements for mineral resources and mineral reserves are set by laws of nations within which the exploration companies operate. In an AMC Consultants newsletter article, (as quoted
- [The Republic of Korea Applies for Approval of Plan of Work for Exploration for Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts](https://isa.org.jm/news/republic-korea-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (12 May 2016) - - On 10 May 2016, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese Crusts submitted by the government of the Republic of Korea. The area under application is located east of the Northern Mariana
- [ISA Selects Five Candidates for Internships offered by Ifremer](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-selects-five-candidates-internships-offered-ifremer/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (9 May 2016) - - The ISA Legal and Technical Commission has selected five candidates for internships offered by Institut francais de Recherche pour I’Exploitation de la Mer (Ifremer). The candidates will participate in a 5-day taxonomy workshop that will be held in Brest, France, from 27 June to the 1 July 2016 as part
- [International Seabed Authority Prepares for 22nd Annual Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-prepares-22nd-annual-session/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (3 May 2016) - - The Authority's 22nd Annual Session will be held in Kingston, Jamaica from 11-22 July 2016. The Session will be preceded by meetings of the Legal and Technical Commission and the Finance Committee from 4-8 July. Legal and Technical Commission Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission will
- [Call for Applications: 2016 Xiamen University and Dalian Maritime University Summer Programs](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-2016-xiamen-university-and-dalian-maritime-university-summer-programs/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (27 April 2016) - - Interested students from developing countries with a first degree or above, interested in oceans law and policy are invited to apply for a scholarship to either attend the two-week 2016 Xiamen Summer Program at the Marco Polo - Zheng He Academy of International Oceans Law and Policy in Xiamen
- [Ambassador of Bangladesh Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-bangladesh-presents-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (14 April 2016) - - His Excellency, Mr. Mohammad Ziauddin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, presented his credentials to Secretary-General Nii Allotey Odunton on 13 April 2016 as the new Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Ziauddin began his career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
- [UKSRL Signs Second Exploration Contract with ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/uksrl-signs-second-exploration-contract-isa/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (29 March 2016) - - The International Seabed Authority and the UK Seabed Resources Limited (UKSRL) have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the eastern part of the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone. The Contract was signed Tuesday, 29 March 2016, in New York, by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton, and Linda Reiners, UKSRL Managing Director, on
- [ISA Selects Candidates for Contractor Training Programmes](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-selects-candidates-contractor-training-programmes/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (8 March 2016) - - On 3 March 2016, the ISA Legal and Technical Commission selected first-ranked and alternate candidates for the Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR), China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) training programmes. In the event that
- [Call for Applications:  2016 Internships at Meiofauna & Macrofauna Taxonomy Workshop in France](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-2016-internships-meiofauna-macrofauna-taxonomy-workshop-france/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (12 February 2016) - - The Institut français de Recherche pour I’Exploitation de le Mer (Ifremer) is offering five (5) internships for candidates from developing States to participate in a 5-day taxonomy workshop that will be held in Brest, France, from 27 June to the 1 July 2016 as part of the yearly
- [New Ambassador of China presents credentials to the Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-ambassador-china-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (8 February 2016) - - The newly appointed Ambassador of China to Jamaica, His Excellency, NIU Qingbao, presented his credentials to Secretary-General Nii Allotey Odunton of the Authority on Thursday, 4 February 2016, as the new Permanent Representative of China to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador NIU began his career in 1989 at the Ministry
- [ISA Commences First Periodic Review](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-commences-first-periodic-review/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (29 January 2016) - - The first periodic review of the manner in which the international regime for the Area has operated in practice has commenced. The review is being carried out pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Article 154 requires the Assembly of
- [ISA Calls for Nominations of Candidates to Legal and Technical Commission and Finance Committee](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-calls-nominations-candidates-legal-and-technical-commission-and-finance-committee/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (20 January 2016) - - The International Seabed Authority is calling for nominations by member States, of candidates for election to its Legal and Technical Commission and Finance Committee. Each nomination must be accompanied by a statement of qualification or curriculum vitae setting out the candidate's qualifications and expertise in fields relevant to
- [Chinese Delegation Visits ISA Headquarters](https://isa.org.jm/news/chinese-delegation-visits-isa-headquarters/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 November 2015) - - On 19 November 2015, a six-member Chinese delegation headed by Mr Lu Hao, Chairman of Environmental Protection and Resources Conservation Committee of National People’s Congress of China, visited the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority. During the meeting with the ISA Secretary-General Mr Nii Allotey Odunton, Mr Lu Hao briefed on the
- [Call for Applications: ISA Contractor Training Programmes](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-isa-contractor-training-programmes/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (14 November 2015) - - ISA continues its call for applications from candidates from developing countries to attend various ISA Contractor training programmes.The training programmes are pursuant to the terms of the contracts for exploration between the contractors and the International Seabed Authority. Member States are encouraged to ensure applications are received at
- [Director for Malaysia's KLRCA Pays Courtesy Call](https://isa.org.jm/news/director-malaysias-klrca-pays-courtesy-call/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (14 November 2015) - - Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo, Director of Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) paid a courtesy call on the Authority on Tuesday 10 November 2015. Professor Rajoo who is in Jamaica on the invitation of the University of the West Indies School of Law shared with the Authority, information
- [ISA and Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais of BRAZIL Sign Exploration Contract](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-companhia-de-pesquisa-de-recursos-minerais-brazil-sign-exploration-contract/) - KINGSTON, Jamaica (9 November 2015) - - The International Seabed Authority and Companhia De Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais of Brazil (CPRM) have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Rio Grande Rise in the South Atlantic Ocean. The Contract was signed today, 9 November 2015, in Brasília, by the Secretary-General of
- [Call for Applications : ISA/NORI Training Opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-isanori-training-opportunities/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (6 November 2015) - - Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) is offering two training places for candidates from developing States to attend an Environmental Planning Workshop in Gent, Belgium held by NORI on 11 and 12 December 2015. At the Workshop, NORI will review its plans for conducting environmental baseline studies within its nodule
- [Call for Applications: ISA/JOGMEC At-Sea Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-isajogmec-sea-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (2 November 2015) - - Japan Oil, Gas, and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) is offering five training places on board a research vessel for candidates from developing States, pursuant to the terms of the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts between JOGMEC and the International Seabed Authority. JOGMEC will pay for a round-trip
- [Call for Nominations to ISA/COMRA 2016 Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-nominations-isacomra-2016-training-programme/) - China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) is offering 5 opportunities for its At-Sea Training Programme to candidates from developing countries as part of its July-September 2016 training programme. The training programme is in accordance with the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts that COMRA has signed with the ISA in April 2014.
- [ISA and Chile to Co-Host Sensitization Seminar](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-chile-co-host-sensitization-seminar/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (7 October 2015) - - The ISA and the Government of Chile will jointly host a Sensitization Seminar in Santiago from 5-6 November 2015. The Seminar aims to bring together experts from the international legal and scientific community with national and regional government officials, scientists, researchers and academics to discuss scientific research and marine
- [Call for Applications: ISA/GSR Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-isagsr-training-programme/) - As part of its training programme, in its contract signed on 14 January 2013, Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR), is offering a training opportunity for one fellowship from a developing State. According to the GSR Training Programme, the two-year “Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management” programme will be organized by the Faculty of Science
- [Call for Expressions of Interest](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-expressions-interest/) - JAMAICA, Kingston, (14 September 2015) - - ISA is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified consultants or firms to conduct a general and systematic review of the manner in which the international regime of the Area has operated in practice. Pursuant to Article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the
- [Ambassador Alexis Eduardo Sandoval Cajar of Panama Presents Credentials to the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-alexis-eduardo-sandoval-cajar-panama-presents-credentials-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (7 August 2015) - - On 5 August 2015 His Excellency, Mr. Alexis Eduardo Sandoval Cajar presented his credentials to Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton, Secretary-General of the Authority, as the new Permanent Representative of Panama to the Authority. Ambassador Sandoval Cajar is an agronomist by profession and commenced his career as an
- [Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea Presents Credentials to the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/charge-daffaires-ad-interim-embassy-republic-korea-presents-credentials-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (3 July 2015) - - On Thursday, 2 July 2015 , Mr. Lim Jong Seon, Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the International
- [Ambassador Jean-Michel Despax of France Presents Credentials to the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-jean-michel-despax-france-presents-credentials-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (2 July 2015) - - On 30 June 2015, His Excellency, Mr. Jean-Michel Despax presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of France to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Despax is a trained engineer who joined the diplomatic service in
- [Ambassador Carlos Alberto Michaelsen Den Hartog presents credentials to the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-carlos-alberto-michaelsen-den-hartog-presents-credentials-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (29 June 2015) - - His Excellency, Mr. Carlos Alberto Michaelsen Den Hartog presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the Authority on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 as the new Permanent Representative of Brazil. Ambassador Den Hartog’s illustrious career spans over a period of some thirty years with appointments in Brazil and overseas
- [ISA and the Centre for International Law Hold Workshop on Mineral Exploitation in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-centre-international-law-hold-workshop-mineral-exploitation-area/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (24 June 2015) - - As part of on-going stakeholder consultation, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in partnership with the Centre for International Law (CIL) of the National University of Singapore, held a workshop on mineral exploitation in the Area in Singapore on 16-17 June 2015. The workshop focused on issues relating to the
- [ISA Announces BGR At-Sea 2015-2016 Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-bgr-sea-2015-2016-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (12 June 2015) As part of its training proposal and in line with its contract with the International Seabed Authority for the exploration for polymetallic sulphides, the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) is offering training opportunities in its 2015-2016 at-sea exploration training programme for
- [Ambassador Cecilia Jaber Presents Credentials to the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-cecilia-jaber-presents-credentials-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (28 May 2015) - - On Wednesday, 27 May 2015, Her Excellency, Cecilia Jaber presented her credentials to the Secretary-General, as the Permanent Representative of Mexico to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Jaber began her career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where she held many key positions – these include Director-General of
- [ISA Announces Open Briefing in New York](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-open-briefing-new-york/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (22 May 2015) - -The International Seabed Authority is inviting Member States, Permanent Missions and Observers to the United Nations to an Open Briefing on Friday 29 May 2015. The Open Briefing will be held in Conference Room 11, United Nations Headquarters, New York from 1:15 - 3:15pm. The briefing will cover upcoming issues
- [Ambassador Masanori Nakano of Japan Presents Credentials to the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-masanori-nakano-japan-presents-credentials-authority/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (21 May 2015) - - On Wednesday, 20 May 2015, His Excellency, Mr. Masanori Nakano, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Jamaica, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General, as the Permanent Representative of Japan to the Authority. Ambassador Nakano began his career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs serving in various divisions,
- [Ambassador Dwight Gardiner of Antigua and Barbuda presents credentials to the Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-dwight-gardiner-antigua-and-barbuda-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (20 May 2015) - - His Excellency, Mr. Dwight Gardiner, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General on 18 May 2015 as the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the International Seabed Authority. Ambassador Gardiner is an Attorney at Law, a Notary Public, a captain in the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force
- [ISA and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of Germany Sign Exploration Contract](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-federal-institute-geosciences-and-natural-resources-germany-sign-exploration-contract/) - KINGSTON, Jamaica (6 May 2015) - - The International Seabed Authority and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Central Indian Ocean in the presence of Matthias Machnig, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs
- [Call for Applications for ISA Endowment Fund Travel Bursaries](https://isa.org.jm/news/call-applications-isa-endowment-fund-travel-bursaries/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (4 May 2015) - - ISA/INDEEP is calling for applications from established scientists, students and researchers from developing States to attend the Deep-Sea Biology Symposium (DSBS) through the ISA Endowment Fund bursary scheme. The bursary scheme will fund six students/researchers to attend the DSBS which will be held from 31 August to 5 September
- [ISA Announces UKSRL Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-announces-uksrl-training-programme/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (30 April 2015) - - As part of its training proposal and in line with its Contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules with the ISA, the UK Seabed Resources Ltd (UKSRL) has contracted Plymouth University to provide training opportunities for two trainees from developing States in 2015. One trainee will receive on-land training in the analysis
- [Ambassador of Belgium presents credentials to the Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-belgium-presents-credentials-secretary-general-0/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (29 April 2015) -- His Excellency, Mr. Guy Sevrin, Ambassador of Belgium, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Belgium to the International Seabed Authority, to the Secretary-General of the Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton on Tuesday 28 April 2015. Ambassador Sevrin commenced his diplomatic career in 1991 and has spent most of his
- [Ambassador of Spain presents credentials to the Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-spain-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - His Excellency, Mr. Anibal Julio Jiménez Y Abascal, Ambassador of Spain, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Spain to the International Seabed Authority, to the Secretary-General of the Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton on Thursday, 23 April 2015. Ambassador Abascal began his diplomatic career in 1973 in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
- [African States Encouraged to Participate in all Aspects of the Work of the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/african-states-encouraged-to-participate-in-all-aspects-of-the-work-of-the-authority/)
- [Seabed Authority Issues Draft Framework for the Regulation of Exploitation Activities](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-issues-draft-framework-for-the-regulation-of-exploitation-activities/)
- [ISA and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation Sign Exploration Contract for Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-the-ministry-of-natural-resources-and-environment-of-the-russian-federation-sign-exploration-contract-for-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts/)
- [ISA Selects Candidates for COMRA Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-selects-candidates-comra-training-programme-0/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (6 March 2015) - - The ISA/China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) recently selected four candidates from developing countries for its contractor training programme. According to the programme, COMRA will provide on-land training opportunities for four trainees from developing countries in 2015, with two trainees for a Fellowship training programme, and
- [ISA and South Africa to Co-host Sensitization Seminar](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-south-africa-co-host-sensitization-seminar/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (February 26, 2015) -- The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the South African Government will co-host a Sensitization Seminar in Tshwane, South Africa from 17-19 March 2015. The Seminar is titled "Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Seabed Mineral Resources in the Area : Challenges for Africa and Opportunities for Collaborative Research in the Mid-Atlantic
- [ISA Legal & Technical Commission Meets in Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-technical-commission-meets-kingston/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (February 16, 2015) - The Legal & Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority commenced its first 2-week session of meetings in Kingston today. The LTC will review reports on the status of contracts for exploration and the implementation of the training programmes; consider applications for approvals of plans of work for
- [ISA and Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd. Sign Exploration Contract for Polymetallic Nodules in Reserved Areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-ocean-mineral-singapore-pte-ltd-sign-exploration-contract-polymetallic-nodules-reserved/) - JAMAICA, Kingston (February 2, 2015) - The International Seabed Authority and Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd. have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules.‎ The contract was signed in Kingston, Jamaica on 15 January 2015 by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and on 22 January 2015 in Singapore by the Director
- [ISA and MARAWA Research Exploration Ltd. Sign Exploration Contract for Polymetallic Nodules in Reserved Areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-marawa-research-exploration-ltd-sign-exploration-contract-polymetallic-nodules-reserved/) - The International Seabed Authority and MARAWA RESEARCH EXPLORATION LTD have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules, in the presence of Mr. Baraniko Baaro, First Secretary and Officer In Charge in the Mission of Kiribati to the United Nations. The contract was signed in New York on 19 January 2015 by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and Honourable, Tiriate Kwong, Director of MARAWA,
- [A new Advisory Panel for the Endowment Fund was appointed](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-advisory-panel-endowment-fund-was-appointed/) - The Secretary-General had appointed a new Advisory Panel for the ISA Endowment Fund. The appointments became effective 1 November 2014 and would extend for a period of three years. The members of the Advisory Panel are as follows: Dr. Georgy Cherkashov (reappointed) Deputy Director Institute for Geology and Mineral Resources of the Ocean, Russian Federation Dr. Gordon
- [ISA Calls For Applications For COMRA Training Programme in 2015](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-calls-applications-comra-training-programme-2015/) - The International Seabed Authority is calling for applications for the training programme to be provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) in 2015 pursuant to the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between the International Seabed Authority and COMRA. COMRA is scheduling to provide on-land training opportunities in 2015 for four
- [ISA and IFREMER Sign Exploration Contract for Poly metallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-ifremer-sign-exploration-contract-poly-metallic-sulphides/) - The International Seabed Authority and the Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (Ifremer) have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides. The contract was signed in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France on 18 November 2014 by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and the President-Managing Director of Ifremer, François Jacq. The exploration area
- [Chilean Delegation Visits the ISA Secretariat](https://isa.org.jm/news/chilean-delegation-visits-isa-secretariat-0/) - A Chilean Delegation led by His Excellency, Ambassador Eduardo Bonilla Menchaca, Chile’s Ambassador to Jamaica and Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority made a two-day visit to the ISA Secretariat on Wednesday and Thursday, 15th and 16th October 2014. Ambassador Bonilla Menchaca was accompanied by Captain Fernando J. Mingram of the Armada de Chile, Executive Secretary of
- [Resources Classification Workshop Opens in Goa, India](https://isa.org.jm/news/resources-classification-workshop-opens-goa-india/) - In his keynote address to participants attending the Polymetallic Nodules Resources Classification Workshop, ISA Secretary-General Nii Odunton stressed the importance of the workshop and its outcome. Secretary-General Odunton said he hoped that the outcome of the week-long workshop would form the basis of standards for resource classification, facilitate the provision of resources data and provide
- [ISA Secretary-General gets first look at Nautilus Minerals Polymetallic Sulphides Mining Technology](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-gets-first-look-nautilus-minerals-polymetallic-sulphides-mining/) - Secretary-General Nii Odunton accompanied by his Deputy and Legal Counsel, Michael Lodge, had the opportunity to visit the Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) facility in Newcastle upon Tyne on 4 September 2014, to get a look at Nautilus Minerals' Polymetallic Sulphides Mining Technology. The newly assembled Auxiliary Cutter (AC), is the third and final seafloor production
- [Chinese Legislation Delegation Visits the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/chinese-legislation-delegation-visits-international-seabed-authority/) - On 11 September 2014, a Chinese delegation headed by Mr. Jiancai Jin, Secretary General, China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association of the People’s Republic of China (COMRA), visited the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority. The delegation was composed of officials from the National People’s Congress of China and the China Institute for
- [Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Presents Credentials to the Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-federal-republic-germany-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Joachim Christoph Schmillen of the Federal Republic of Germany presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority as the new Permanent Representative to the Authority on 19 August 2014. Prior to taking up his position as ambassador of Germany to Jamaica, Ambassador Schmillen held many important assignments, both in the diplomatic
- [China Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-nodules/) - On 8 August 2014, the Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area submitted by China Minmetals Corporation, which is sponsored by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. The application area is in the reserved areas of the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone of
- [The Government of the Republic of Korea and ISA Sign Exploration Contract](https://isa.org.jm/news/government-republic-korea-and-isa-sign-exploration-contract/) - The International Seabed Authority and the Government of the Republic of Korea have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides.‎ The contract was signed in Kingston on 24 June 2014 by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and in Seoul on 15 June 2014 by the Honourable Minister of Oceans and
- [State Oceanic Administrator Of China Pays Visit To The International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/state-oceanic-administrator-china-pays-visit-international-seabed-authority/) - On 14 June 2014, Mr. Liu Cigui, Administrator of the State Oceanic Administration of the People’s Republic of China, visited the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority. He was accompanied by a five member delegation from China and Ambassador Dong Xiaojun, Permanent Representative of China to the International Seabed Authority in Kingston. Mr. Liu Cigui,
- [ISA Launches Its ISBA-HQ App For Mobile Devices](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-launches-its-isba-hq-app-mobile-devices/) - The ISA today launched its free mobile application for mobile devices using iOS and Android platforms. Android users can download the App from Google Play and iOS users can download the App from iTunes. Given the specific nature of ISA’s work in seabed mining, technology and environmental protection, the App will enable the Authority to promote its mandate
- [Conference Room Papers CRP1 And CRP2 For Council Election 2014](https://isa.org.jm/news/conference-room-papers-crp1-and-crp2-council-election-2014/) - Conference Room Papers CRP1 and CRP2 have been prepared by the Secretariat to facilitate the forthcoming election of one-half of the members of the Council for the period 2015 to 2018. In accordance with the Convention and the decisions of the Assembly, the terms of office of 17 of the members of the Council will
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources Research And Development Association(COMRA) And ISA Sign Exploration Contract](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-ocean-mineral-resources-research-and-development-associationcomra-and-isa-sign/) - The International Seabed Authority and China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) signed a 15-year contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in Beijing on 29‎ April 2014.‎ The contract was signed by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and the Secretary-General of COMRA, Jiancai Jin. Under the contract, COMRA will
- [ISA Calls For Nominations For JOGMEC At-Sea Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-calls-nominations-jogmec-sea-training-programme/) - The International Seabed Authority is calling for nominations for three short-term training opportunities in 2015 for suitable candidates from developing States provided by JOGMEC. The at-sea training programme is pursuant to the terms of the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts between JOGMEC and the Authority. Members of the Authority are invited to nominate candidates
- [Delegation Of Saudi Arabia Pay Field Visit To The Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/delegation-saudi-arabia-pay-field-visit-authority/) - ​On 7 April 2014, a group of 8 young Saudi Arabian Government Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Royal Court paid a field visit to the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority. The visit was part of a training programme in public international law offered by the Ministry and organized by
- [Seabed Authority Launchers "Stakeholder Survey" on Mineral Exploitation Code](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-launchers-stakeholder-survey-mineral-exploitation-code/) - The International Seabed Authority today launched a Stakeholder Survey Questionnaire aimed at soliciting relevant information for the development of a regulatory framework for the exploitation of minerals in the Area from members of the Authority and current and future stakeholders. The objective of the survey is to begin a process of stakeholder engagement and consultation as
- [ISA To Hold Sensitization Seminar In New York](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hold-sensitization-seminar-new-york/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority will be convening a Sensitization Seminar on Wednesday 16 April 2014, at the Headquarters of the United Nations (Room 2CB), New York. The aim of the seminar is to brief representatives and delegates of Permanent Missions and Observers of the United Nations, headquartered in New York. on current
- [Ambassador Maria Teresa Infante of Chile pays Courtesy Call on Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-maria-teresa-infante-chile-pays-courtesy-call-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Maria Teresa Infante, National Director, Division of Frontiers and Limits, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs paid a courtesy call on the Secretary-General on Friday, 7 March 2014. She was accompanied by Ambassador Eduardo Bonilla, Permanent Representative of Chile to the International Seabed Authority. Since 1997, Ambassador Infante has been on secondment to the
- [Minister of External Relations of Brazil pays Courtesy Call on Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/minister-external-relations-brazil-pays-courtesy-call-secretary-general/) - His Excellency, Mr. Luis Alberto Figueiredo Machado, Minister of External Relations of Brazil paid a courtesy call on the Secretary-General on Thursday, 13 February 2014. Minister Figueiredo is a Brazilian diplomat who assumed office as Minister of External Relations in August 2013. He was first assigned to New York in 1986 and thereafter continued his
- [ISA Endowment Fund Advisory Panel Meet In Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-endowment-fund-advisory-panel-meet-kingston/) - The Advisory Panel of the ISA Endowment Fund will hold its 11th meeting in Kingston today. The 7-member Panel, appointed by the Secretary-General includes permanent representatives of the Authority, educational institutions, international organisations and invidividuals closely associated with the work of the Authority evaluates all applications for assistance from the Fund. The Panel is expected to discuss the financial
- [ISA Continues Its Efforts To Standardize The Taxonomy Of Fauna Associated With Deep Sea Mineral Resources](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-continues-its-efforts-standardize-taxonomy-fauna-associated-deep-sea-mineral-resources/) - To facilitate data standardization, the Authority is pursuing efforts to standardize the taxonomy of three classes of fauna - megafauna, macrofauna and meiofauna. The three classes of fauna are associated with the three mineral resources (polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts) for which the Authority has adopted rules, regulations and procedures for prospecting
- [Japan Oil, Gas And Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) And ISA Sign Exploration Contract](https://isa.org.jm/news/japan-oil-gas-and-metals-national-corporation-jogmec-and-isa-sign-exploration-contract/) - The International Seabed Authority and JOGMEC of Japan signed a 15-year contract for prospecting and exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in Tokyo on 27‎ January 2014.‎ The contract was signed by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and the President of JOGMEC, Hirobumi Kawano in the presence of State Minister Midori Matsushima
- [ISA Prepares For Legal And Technical Commission Meetings In Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-prepares-legal-and-technical-commission-meetings-kingston/) - Two ISA Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) meetings have been scheduled to be held in Kingston in 2014. The first session of the ISA LTC meetings will be held in Kingston from 3-14 February and the second session will take place during the Authority's 20th Session from 7-25 July. In an attempt to balance the
- [Brazil Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crust](https://isa.org.jm/news/brazil-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crust/) - On 31 December 2013, the Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crust in the Area submitted by Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais (CPRM), which is a Brazilian State Enterprise. The application is sponsored by the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The application
- [The Cook Islands Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/news/cook-islands-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-nodules/) - On 27 December 2013, the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), which is a Cook Islands state enterprise, submitted an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in a reserved area. The application is sponsored by the Government of the Cook Islands, The area under application is the reserved area
- [Germany Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/news/germany-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-sulphides/) - On 17 December 2013, the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides submitted by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), on behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. The application area is in the Central Indian Ocean and
- [New Seamount Benthos Study Available Online](https://isa.org.jm/news/new-seamount-benthos-study-available-online/) - An ISA-funded workshop held in Vancouver in May 2011 has resulted in a study titled Seamount benthos in a cobalt-rich crust region of the central Pacific: conservation challenges for future seabed mining. The paper authored by scientists Thomas A. Schlacher, Amy R. Baco, Ashley A. Rowden, Timothy D. O’Hara, Malcolm R. Clark, Chris Kelley and John
- [Mexico Hosts Sensitization Seminar On Opportunities For Deep Seabed Mining](https://isa.org.jm/news/mexico-hosts-sensitization-seminar-opportunities-deep-seabed-mining/) - KINGSTON, Jamaica, 12 November 2013 - - The Sensitization Seminar on Mexico's Opportunities for Deep Seabed Mining was convened yesterday in Mexico City. The two-day Seminar which ends today is aimed at increasing public awareness of the nature of mineral resources in marine areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (“the Area”). The seminar was
- [Ambassador Of Cuba Presents Credentials To ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-cuba-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - His Excellency, Mr. Bernardo Guanche Hernández, the new Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the Authority as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cuba to the International Seabed Authority on Thursday, 7 November 2013. Ambassador Hernández succeeds Ambassador Gala López who completed his term of office in
- [Mexico To Host ISA Sensitization Seminar](https://isa.org.jm/news/mexico-host-isa-sensitization-seminar/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 1 November 2013 - - A sensitization seminar on Deep Sea Mining: Environmental, Legal and Technical Challenges will be held in Mexico from 11-12 November, 2013. The seminar is a joint collaboration between the International Seabed Authority and the Government of Mexico and will be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- [Ambassador Of China Presents Credentials To Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-china-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - His Excellency Dong Xiaojun, newly appointed Ambassador of China to Jamaica, presented his credentials as the new Permanent Representative of China to the International Seabed Authority to the Secretary-General on Wednesday, 23 October 2013. Whilst Ambassador Dong has served his country in the USA, Gambia, and Afghanistan, he is no stranger to the Caribbean. He
- [InterRidge/ISA Endowment Fund Awards Two Fellowships For 2013](https://isa.org.jm/news/interridgeisa-endowment-fund-awards-two-fellowships-2013/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 29 August 2013 - - The Interridge/ISA Endowment Fund Fellowship Programme recently awarded fellowships to two students from developing countries. The two successful applicants are Mr. Xinxu Zhang(China) and Mr. R. Rajasabapathy of India. Mr. Xinxu Zhang is currently a graduate student in Shanghai Jiaotong University, China. He will work with Prof. Katrina
- [ISA/INDEEP Taxonomic Exchange Workshop In Germany Identifies Potentials For Improving Biodiversity Knowledgebase](https://isa.org.jm/news/isaindeep-taxonomic-exchange-workshop-germany-identifies-potentials-improving-biodiversity/) - The recent June 2013 taxonomic workshop in Wilhelmshaven, Germany identified various potentials for tackling the taxonomic gap and improving the biodiversity knowledgebase of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ). The workshop was attended by representatives from nine contractors carrying out exploration work in the CCZ and was supported by an expert team of taxonomists from the International
- [ISA Issues Technical Study 12 - Available Online](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-issues-technical-study-12-available-online/) - ISA Technical Study 12: Implementation of Article 82 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is now available online. The Technical Study was prepared by the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority to provide a summary of the International Workshop on Further Consideration of the Implementation of Article 82 of the
- [SA Hosts Side Event At 23rd Meeting Of States Parties To The Convention](https://isa.org.jm/news/sa-hosts-side-event-23rd-meeting-states-parties-convention/) - The ISA hosted a side event at the UN Headquarters in New York on the 12 June 2013 to introduce issues placed for consideration before the Authority at its 19th Session, to be held in Kingston from 15-26 July 2013. In his opening statement, Secretary-General Nii A Odunton said that at each annual session,
- [ISA Calls For Nominations For BGR At-Sea Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-calls-nominations-bgr-sea-training-programme/) - The International Seabed Authority is calling for nominations for two short-term training opportunities in 2013-2014 for suitable candidates from developing States provided by the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR). The ISA training programme is pursuant to the terms of contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the BGR and the Authority
- [ISA To Convene Taxonomic Exchange Workshop In Germany](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-convene-taxonomic-exchange-workshop-germany/) - ISA will convene its first Taxonomic Exchange Workshop at the Senckenberg am Meer, Marine Research Department, Wilhelmshaven, Germany from June 10-15, 2013. The workshop is the first of three and will focus on megafauna with two other workshops to focus on macrofauna and meiofauna in contract areas. The proposal for the three taxonomic exchange workshops follow informal consultations
- [ISA Issues Technical Study 11 - Available Online](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-issues-technical-study-11-available-online/) - As the first step in the implementation of the work plan approved by the Council in 2012 to develop a code for exploitation of deep seabed minerals, the Secretariat commissioned a preliminary study to identify the major organizational, fiscal and research priorities that the Authority would need to address over the next three to five
- [ISA Endowment Fund : Call For Applications](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-endowment-fund-call-applications/) - The ISA Endowment Fund is calling for applications for two training fellowships for qualified scientists from developing countries. The two successful candidates will be funded to participate in the International Cooperative Study on the Hydrothermal System at Ultraslow Spreading Southwest Indian Ridge (SWIR) to be carried out by the Second Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic
- [ISA Calls For Nominations For 2013-2014 At-Sea Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-calls-nominations-2013-2014-sea-training-programme/) - The International Seabed Authority is calling for nominations for six short-term training opportunities in 2013-2014 for suitable candidates from developing States provided by two ISA Contractors. The ISA training programme is pursuant to the terms of contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between COMRA and the Authority and the terms of contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules
- [ISA 18th Session Compendium Goes Electronic](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-18th-session-compendium-goes-electronic/) - ISA's compendium of selected decisions and documents of the 18th session is now available online. The compendium will now be available in electronic format only. The Authority will be issuing e-copies of the annual compendium in the six (AR | CH | EN | ES | FR | RU) official languages of the United Nations in *.pdf format viewable through any browser and downloadable via a
- [ISA Endowment Fund Announces Funding For Candidates To Attend Rhodes Academy 18th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-endowment-fund-announces-funding-candidates-attend-rhodes-academy-18th-session/) - The ISA Endowment Fund is inviting applications from suitable candidates interested in being sponsored to attend the 18th Session of the Rhodes Academy of the Oceans Law and Policy meetings held June 30 - July 20, 2013 in Greece. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2013 For more details, candidates can download the Information Booklet, the 2013
- [Singapore Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/news/singapore-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-nodules/) - On 19 April 2013, Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd., a company sponsored by the Government of Singapore, submitted an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in a reserved area. The area under application is the reserved area portion of the UK Seabed Resources Ltd claim area in the
- [India Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/news/india-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-sulphides/) - On 26 March 2013, the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides submitted by the Government of India. The application area is in the Central Indian Ocean and that the applicant has elected to offer an equity interest in a joint venture arrangement with
- [ISA To Host 19th Annual Session In July 2013](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-host-19th-annual-session-july-2013/) - The Information Note and the Provisional Schedule of Meetings for the International Seabed Authority's 19th Session is now available online. The Information Note is prepared to facilitate the work of the Authority at its forthcoming session from 8-26 July 2013. In accordance with the revised pattern of meetings agreed by the Assembly at the eighteenth session, the first week of
- [Nautilus Minerals Propose Joint Venture with the Enterprise](https://isa.org.jm/news/nautilus-minerals-propose-joint-venture-enterprise/) - The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority has received a proposal from Nautilus Minerals Inc., (‘Nautilus’) a company incorporated in Canada, to enter into negotiations to form a joint venture with the Enterprise for the purpose of developing eight of the reserved area blocks in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ). The terms of the proposal
- [Ambassador Of Bangladesh Presents Credentials To ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-bangladesh-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr. Akramul Qader, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Secretary-General of the Authority on 3 April 2013. Ambassador Qader is a career diplomat in the rank of a state minister and currently serves as the Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United
- [ISA Secretary-General Welcomes Growing Interest In Deep Seabed Mining As Positive Development](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-welcomes-growing-interest-deep-seabed-mining-positive-development/) - The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Mr Nii A. Odunton says the level of interest in deep seabed mining has increased rapidly and significantly after decades of being 'on hold'. Speaking at a media event in London on Thursday, 14 March for the launch of UK Seabed Resources Ltd., the latest exploration contractor with the
- [UK Seabed Resources Ltd. Applies For Approval Of Second Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/news/uk-seabed-resources-ltd-applies-approval-second-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-nodules/) - On 8 February 2013, the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area from UK Seabed Resources Ltd., a private company. The application is sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The application covers
- [Ambassador Of Chile Presents Credentials To ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-chile-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr. Eduardo Bonilla presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Chile to the Secretary-General of the Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton on Tuesday, 5th March 2013. Ambassador Bonilla commenced his career in the Foreign Service in Chile in 1974. He held many positions within the Ministry, some of which were Chief of Cabinet
- [Russia Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts](https://isa.org.jm/news/russia-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts/) - On 6 February 2013, the International Seabed Authority received an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. The application covers an area which does not exceed 3,000 square kilometres and is located in
- [Ambassador Of Argentina Presents Credentials To ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-argentina-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr. Ariel Fernández, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Argentina to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton on Thursday, 28 February 2013. Ambassador Fernández began his diplomatic career in 1994 at the Bilateral Economic Negotiations Directorate for Argentina in charge of the desk for Germany, Austria, Switzerland
- [Legal & Technical Commission Meet At ISA Headquarters](https://isa.org.jm/news/legal-technical-commission-meet-isa-headquarters/) - The ISA Legal and Technical Commission began its week-long meeting on Monday 4 February 2013. Members of the Commission will consider the annual reports of contractors, consider draft recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area, and also consider draft recommendations
- [G-TEC Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) Of Belgium Signs Exploration Contract](https://isa.org.jm/news/g-tec-sea-mineral-resources-nv-gsr-belgium-signs-exploration-contract/) - The International Seabed Authority and G-TEC Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) of Belgium signed a 15-year contract for prospecting and exploration for polymetallic nodules on 14 January 2013.The contract was signed by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and the Managing Director of GSR, Jacques Paynjon. Under the contract, GSR will have exclusive
- [Ambassador Of Panama Presents Credentials To The ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-panama-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr Jorge Enrique Constantino Gonzalez presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Panama to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on Thursday 6 December 2012. Ambassador Constantino’s diplomatic career began in 1971 when he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama. He has travelled widely representing his country in various diplomatic
- [Ambassador Of Japan Presents Credentials To The ISA Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-japan-presents-credentials-isa-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr. Yasuo Takase presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Japan to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on Wednesday 5 December 2012. Ambassador Takase began his career in 1976 when he entered the Ministry of Foreign Service. Over the years he has held many overseas key postings in North America, Africa,
- [Ambassador Of Italy Presents Credentials To The Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-italy-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - HE Mr. Paolo Serpi, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Seabed Authority, to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on 14 November 2012. Ambassador Serpi has enjoyed a distinguished diplomatic career beginning in 1983 when he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Italy. He has served his
- [Russia Signs Exploration Contract With ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/russia-signs-exploration-contract-isa/) - The International Seabed Authority and Russia signed a 15-year contract for prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides located in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday 29 October 2012. The contract was signed by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Denis Khramov. The Authority has previously signed contracts
- [International Seabed Authority Receives Two New Applications For Seabed Exploration](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-receives-two-new-applications-seabed-exploration/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 31 August 2012 - - The International Seabed Authority has received two new applications for seabed exploration licences. The two new applications have been filed in respect of areas located in the West Pacific Ocean and are for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts. The application for approval of a plan of work for exploration
- [Ambassador Of Nigeria Presents Credentials To The Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-nigeria-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Otunba Olatokunboh Kamson presented his credentials as the new Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the International Seabed Authority on 8 August 2012. Ambassador Kamson has enjoyed a distringuished career in the public and private sectors in Lagos and arrived in Jamaica early July to take up his responsibilities as the
- [ISA/INDEEP Announce Endowment Fund Travel Bursary Winners](https://isa.org.jm/news/isaindeep-announce-endowment-fund-travel-bursary-winners/) - ISA/INDEEP recently announced five winners of the Endowment Fund Travel Bursary Award to attend the 13th Deep-Sea Biology Symposium in Wellington, New Zealand from 3-7 December 2012. They are Girish Beedessee of Mauritius; Angelo Fraga Bernardino of Brazil; Bronwen Currie of Namibia; Antonina Rogacheva of Russia and Ravail Singh of India. The applications were administered
- [ISA Legal And Technical Commission To Hear Presentations From Applicants For Seabed Exploration](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-legal-and-technical-commission-hear-presentations-applicants-seabed-exploration/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 10 July 2012 - -The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) will today begin to hear oral presentations by the five new applicants for seabed exploration. The five applicants are UK Seabed Resources Ltd. (sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd.(a state
- [Secretary-General Addresses Deep Seabed Mining Symposium In Germany](https://isa.org.jm/news/secretary-general-addresses-deep-seabed-mining-symposium-germany/) - Secretary-General Nii Odunton was one of two keynote speakers at the Symposium on Deep Seabed Mining – A Challenging Technological & Resource Potential for the German Economy held on 19 June at the Ministry of Federal Economics in Berlin. In his opening address, Secretary-General Odunton said he saw Germany as one of the first rank of States that
- [InterRidge/ISA Endowment Fund Awards Three Fellowships For 2012](https://isa.org.jm/news/interridgeisa-endowment-fund-awards-three-fellowships-2012/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 21 June 2012 - - The InterRidge/ISA Endowment Fund Fellowship Programme recently awarded fellowships to three students from developing countries. The three successful applicants are Hanchao Jian - a PhD student at Peking University, Beijing, China; Sanitha Sivadas - a postdoctoral researcher at NIO, India; and Andrew Thaler - a PhD student at
- [Five Applications For Exploration Contracts Filed With The International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/five-applications-exploration-contracts-filed-international-seabed-authority/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 5 June 2012 - - The Authority has received five new applications for seabed exploration licences; filed in respect of areas located in the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Speaking at the 22st Meeting of the States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [International Seabed Authority Receives Three New Applications For Seabed Exploration](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-receives-three-new-applications-seabed-exploration/) - The International Seabed Authority has received three new applications for seabed exploration licences. The three new applications have been filed in respect of areas located in the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Two of the applications are for exploration for polymetallic sulphides and one relates to polymetallic nodules. The first application
- [Ambassador Of Japan Presents Credentials To The Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-japan-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mr Hiroshi Yamaguchi, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on Tuesday 22 May 2012. Ambassador Yamaguchi has enjoyed a distinguished foreign-service career with many postings to Europe, South America, the USA and the Caribbean. He was the Head of Delegation of Japan for the Authority’s 16th and 17th annual
- [Ambassador Of France Presents Credentials To The Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-france-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - H.E. Mrs. Ginette de Matha presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on Tuesday, 15 May 2012. Ambassador de Matha is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale d’Administration and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1995. She was posted to the French Embassy in The Hague, the Permanent Mission of
- [ISA And The Government Of Jamaica Commemorates 30th Anniversary Of UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-and-government-jamaica-commemorates-30th-anniversary-unclos/) - Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable A.J. Nicholson and Secretary-General Odunton of the International Seabed Authority today launched the 30th Anniversary of the Opening for Signature of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in Kingston. In his opening remarks, the Minister said "the commemoration
- [ISA To Host Sensitization Seminar In New York](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-host-sensitization-seminar-new-york/) - The International Seabed Authority will host a sensitization seminar on its work and current issues relating to deep seabed mining in New York on 16 February 2012. The seminar will be held in Room 3, NLB, United Nations Headquarters from 10am-6pm. The seminar is aimed at sensitizing delegates of Members of the Authority, Permanent Missions
- [Head Of EU Delegations Presents Credentials To Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/head-eu-delegations-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - Ambassador Paola Amadei, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, presented her credentials as the Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority to the Secretary-General on 8 February 2012. Ambassador Amadei is also Head of the EU Delegation to Belize, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, with responsibility also for the Cayman Islands
- [Ambassador Of Mexico Presents Credentials To The Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/news/ambassador-mexico-presents-credentials-secretary-general/) - H.E. Gerardo Lozano Arredondo presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on 2 February 2012. Ambassador Arredondo has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the Mexican diplomatic service. Prior to taking up his current position in Jamaica, he was Ambassador of Mexico to St. Lucia. He has served, among others,
- [International Seabed Authority Announces New Training Opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-announces-new-training-opportunities/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 1 February 2012 --The ISA today announced the availability of training opportunities for suitable candidates from developing countries. The training falls into three broad categories: At-sea training onboard contractor vessels; Bursaries and fellowships to allow candidates to participate in scheduled or specific training programmes; and Engineering training. It is expected that over 15
- [Tonga Becomes Second Developing State To Sign Contract With ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/tonga-becomes-second-developing-state-sign-contract-isa/) - The International Seabed Authority and Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML) today signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules in an area covering 74,153 km2 in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. This marine area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction is one of a number of reserved areas earmarked for developing countries such
- [ISA Secretary-General Addresses UNGA 66th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-addresses-unga-66th-session/) - Two applications sponsored by China and the Russian Federation were the first to have been made under the Authority's regulations on polymetallic sulphides that was adopted in 2010. Speaking at the Oceans and the Law of the Sea Agenda Item 76(a) at the UN General Assembly's 66th Session, Secretary-General Odunton told the Assembly that following
- [International Seabed Authority Enters New Stage In The Development Of Marine Minerals](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-enters-new-stage-development-marine-minerals/) - 29 NOVEMBER 2011, NADI, FIJI -- Speaking at the opening of the Workshop on Environmental Management Needs for Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Seabed Minerals, Nii Allotey Odunton, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority told participants that ISA has taken steps to augment the international community's knowledge base in order to facilitate adequate environmental protection from
- [China Signs Exploration Contract With ISA](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-signs-exploration-contract-isa/) - The International Seabed Authority and China signed a 15-year contract for prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides located in the Southwest Indian Ridge. The contract was signed by Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton, Secretary-General of the Authority and Jin Jiancai, Secretary-General of China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Assoc., The Authority has previously signed contracts with nine
- [ISA To Hold November 2011 Workshop In Fiji](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hold-november-2011-workshop-fiji/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 4 October 2011 - The International Seabed Authority in collaboration with the Government of Fiji and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) SOPAC Division is organising an International Workshop on Environmental Management Needs for Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Sea Minerals, to be held at the Sofitel Fiji Resort in Nadi, Fiji Islands from 29
- [Seabed Authority And Nauru Ocean Resources Inc Sign Contract For Exploration](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-and-nauru-ocean-resources-inc-sign-contract-exploration/) - The International Seabed Authority and the Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. signed a 15-year contract for prospecting and exploration for polymetallic nodules by the corporation in a specified reserved area of the deep oceans outside the limits of national jurisdiction. Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton, Secretary-General of the Authority, signed for the organization, and David Heydon, Director
- [InterRidge/ISA Endowment Fund Awards Three Fellowships](https://isa.org.jm/news/interridgeisa-endowment-fund-awards-three-fellowships/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 16 June 2011 - - The Interridge/ISA Endowment Fund Fellowship Programme recently awarded fellowships to three students from developing countries. The three successful applicants are Mr. Girish Beedessee (Mauritius), Mr. Srinivas Rao (India) and Mr. Sabyasachi Sautya of India. Mr. Girish Beedessee is currently working at the Mauritius Oceanography Institute (MOI) under the
- [Four Pending Applications For Exploration Contracts Represent New Milestone For Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/four-pending-applications-exploration-contracts-represent-new-milestone-seabed-authority/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 13 June 2011 - - The most important substantive issue to be considered during the forthcoming Session will be the consideration of four pending applications for exploration contracts in the Area. Speaking at the 21st Meeting of the States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in New
- [ISA/Tongji Programme Awards Five Scholarships](https://isa.org.jm/news/isatongji-programme-awards-five-scholarships/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 8 June 2011 - - Five candidates from ISA member States have been awarded scholarships for Master and Doctorate Degrees under the ISA-Tongji Scholarship Programme at the Tongji University's School of Oceanic and Earth Sciences in China. The recipients for the Master Degree scholarships are Mr. Adolfo Jose Albino of the Republic of Mozambique
- [Permanent Representatives Present Credentials To The International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/news/permanent-representatives-present-credentials-international-seabed-authority/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 1 June 2011 - - Representatives of two member States presented their credentials to the Secretary‐General of the International Seabed Authority in May 2011. They were Ambassador Zheng Qingdian of the Chinese Embassy and Ambassador Antonio Francisco da Costa e Silva Neto of the Brazilian Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica. Ambassador Zhen Qingdian presented
- [Seabed Authority To Hold Elections For Finance Committee At 17th Session](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-hold-elections-finance-committee-17th-session/) - KINGSTON JAMAICA, 18 May 2011 - - The International Seabed Authority will hold elections for its Finance Committee during its 17th Session in July. Nominations have been received from 15 countries as follows: AUNG, Zaw Minn (Myanmar) ARMAS-PFIRTER, Frida Maria (Argentina) BAKANOV, Aleksey P. (Russian Federation) CHOUDHARY, Pradip K. (India) ELLIOT, Tricia (Jamaica) GRAZIANI, Francesca
- [Seabed Authority To Hold Legal And Technical Commission Elections In July 2011](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-hold-legal-and-technical-commission-elections-july-2011/) - KINGSTON JAMAICA, 27 April 2011 - -The election for members to the Legal and Technical Commission will be held in July during the Authority's 17th Annual Session. Nominations have been received from 23 countries and they are as follows: BILLET, David United Kingdom BREKKE, Harald Norway BROADBELT, Winifred M Netherlands ČIČEROV, Aleksander Slovenia DA
- [Jamaica To Host Sensitization Seminar For The Caribbean Region](https://isa.org.jm/news/jamaica-host-sensitization-seminar-caribbean-region/) - KINGSTON JAMAICA, 17 February 2011 - - A seminar on Prospecting, Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Seabed Mineral Resources in the Area : Challenges for the Caribbean and Opportunities for Collaborationwill be held in Kingston, Jamaica from 28-30 March 2011. The seminar is being jointly hosted by the International Seabed Authority and the Goverment of Jamaica and will be
- [InterRidge Calls For Proposals For 2011 Fellowship Programme In Partnership With ISA Endowment Fund](https://isa.org.jm/news/interridge-calls-proposals-2011-fellowship-programme-partnership-isa-endowment-fund/) - KINGSTON JAMAICA, 20 January 2011 - - InterRidge (IR) a non-profit organisation concerned with promoting all aspects of mid-ocean ridge research (their study, use and protection), today called for proposals for its 2011 Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme in partnership with theInternational Seabed Authority Endowment Fund. The mission of the Endowment Fund, a program for collaborative marine science research,
- [The Russian Federation Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/news/russian-federation-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-sulphides/) - KINGSTON JAMAICA, 10 January 2011 - - The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment of the Russian Federation submitted an application to the International Seabed Authority for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area. The general location of the application area is on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. In
- [Positive Commitment By Member States Enable ISA Achievements](https://isa.org.jm/news/positive-commitment-member-states-enable-isa-achievements/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA 11 December 2010 - - The adoption at the sixteenth session of the Authority of the regulations for prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides was an important achievement for the Authority made possible by the positive commitment shown by member States in concluding the negotiations on the draft regulations. In his speech at
- [ISA/Tongji University Extends Scholarships Deadline](https://isa.org.jm/news/isatongji-university-extends-scholarships-deadline/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA 15 November 2010 - - The International Seabed Authority/Tongji University scholarship application deadline has been extended to 31 January 2011. The Scholarships Programme will provide funding for 3 - 5 candidates from developing countries in the field of marine sciences to pursue Masters or Doctorate degrees in Marine Science at the Tongji University in Shanghai, China. Applicants
- [ISA Environmental Management Plan Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-environmental-management-plan-workshop/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA 8 November 2010 -- The Workshop to Develop an Environmental Management Plan for the Clarion Clipperton Zone gets underway in Kingston on Monday 8 November 2010 and will be webcast live on the ISA website The objectives of the workshop are to: Review further the proposal currently under consideration by the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISA Endowment Awards Four TAP-MAR II Fellowships](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-endowment-awards-four-tap-mar-ii-fellowships/) - The International Seabed Authority Endowment Fund recently awarded training fellowships to four qualified professionals to participate in a training course offered by the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Goa, India. The awardees are Suzan El-Gharapawy of Egypt, Wahiebah Hoosain of South Africa, Schery Umanzor of Costa Rica and William Saleu of Papua New Guinea.
- [Seabed Authority To Hold Environmental Management Workshop In November 2010](https://isa.org.jm/news/seabed-authority-hold-environmental-management-workshop-november-2010/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA 15th June 2010 -- The International Seabed Authority will be holding an International Workshop to Develop an Environmental Management Plan for the Clarion Clipperton Zone in Kingston, Jamaica, from 8-12 November, 2010. Consultants will create a proposal outlining an Environmental Management Plan for presentation at the workshop. The proposal will take into consideration how the
- [Public Hearings Of The Seabed Disputes Chamber Opens In Hamburg](https://isa.org.jm/news/public-hearings-seabed-disputes-chamber-opens-hamburg/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA 15th June 2010 -- The public hearings of the Seabed Disputes Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea regarding the Request for an Advisory Opinion on the responsibilities and obligations of States sponsoring persons and entities with respect to activities in the International Seabed Area opened on 14 September
- [InterRidge Announces 2010 Student And Postdoctoral Fellowships](https://isa.org.jm/news/interridge-announces-2010-student-and-postdoctoral-fellowships/) - InterRidge announced the recipients of its 2010 Fellowship Programme today. The three awards made this year included one from InterRidge and two provided from the International Seabed Authority Endowment Fund. The InterRidge fellowship will allow Shinsuke Kawagucci, a postdoctoral researcher at JAMSTEC, Japan to develop international links, as well as giving him opportunities to expand
- [COMRA Applies For Approval Of Plan Of Work For Exploration For Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/news/comra-applies-approval-plan-work-exploration-polymetallic-sulphides/) - KINGSTON JAMAICA, 25 May 2010 - - The China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) has submitted an application to the International Seabed Authority for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides. The general location of the application area is on the Southwest Indian Ocean Ridge. In accordance with
- [International Seabed Authority & Tongji University Announces Scholarship Programme](https://isa.org.jm/news/international-seabed-authority-tongji-university-announces-scholarship-programme/) - In a bid to further strengthen the existing cooperation with the International Seabed Authority, China has granted funding to support between 3 - 5 candidates from developing countries in the field of marine sciences to pursue Masters or Doctorate degrees in Marine Science at the Tongji University in Shanghai, China. Applicants for the ISA-Tongji University
- [ISA Receives Voluntary Trust Fund Contribution From China](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-receives-voluntary-trust-fund-contribution-china/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The International Seabed Authority today announced a contribution of US$20,000 to the ISA Voluntary Trust Fund. ISA Secretary-General, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton, accepted the donation, which was made on behalf of the Government of the People’s Republic of China by His Excellency Mr. Chen Jinghua, Permanent Representative to the ISA and Ambassador
- [ISA Secretary-General Addresses 64th Session Of The UN General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-secretary-general-addresses-64th-session-un-general-assembly/) - KINGSTON, JAMAICA - In his first address to the General Assembly since being elected ISA Secretary-General, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton spoke about matters relating to Oceans and the Law of the Sea . He said he felt extremely privileged to have been invested with the responsibility for guiding the work of the Authority over the next four
- [China Announces Funding Of Five Scholarships](https://isa.org.jm/news/china-announces-funding-five-scholarships/) - In a bid to further strengthen the existing cooperation with the International Seabed Authority, China has granted funding to support five candidates to pursue Masters or Doctorate degrees in Marine Science at the Tongji University. The Scholarship Program Announcement stresses that all applications must be submitted to either Professor Zhou Hyaiyang of the School of Ocean and Earth Sciences at Tongji University
- [ISA To Host Geological Workshop In December](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-host-geological-workshop-december/) - The workshop on the finalization of the Geological Model of the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone is scheduled for 14-17 December at the Authority's headquarters in Kingston. Experts from academic institutions, public and private enterprises, contractors and member states are expected to attend. The Geological Model will provide scientific information to prospectors on possible indicators for exploration
- [Geological Model Review Meeting Agrees On Modality Schedule](https://isa.org.jm/news/geological-model-review-meeting-agrees-modality-schedule/) - Experts attending the final review meeting of the geological model have agreed on a schedule of corrections/modifications to the model and the Prospector's Guide to be completed by the end of October 2009. The modification schedule includes the incorporation of reviewed changes followed by the necessary modifications to figures and tables of the geological model;
- [ISA Hosts Final Review Meeting Of Geological Model In The Clarion-Clipperton Region](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-hosts-final-review-meeting-geological-model-clarion-clipperton-region/) - Scientific experts began a 3-day final review meeting at ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica from 7-9 September to review the Geological Model of polymetallic nodule deposit formation in the Clarion Clipperton Region. The experts attending the meeting are Dr. Charles Morgan of Planning Solutions Inc., Hawaii USA, Professor Huaiyang Zhou of the School of Ocean
- [ISA Endowment Fund Awards Three TAP-MAR Fellowships](https://isa.org.jm/news/isa-endowment-fund-awards-three-tap-mar-fellowships/) - The ISA Endowment Fund has awarded Ms Alejandra Mariana Rocha of Argentina, Mr Olubunmi Nubi of Nigeria and Mr Niroshana Wickramaarachchi of Sri Lanka, fellowships under its Technical Assistance Program-Marine Scientific Research (TAP-MAR) to participate in a course being offered by the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Goa, India. The course will include interactive sessions

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- [Ifremer (PMN) Internship -Environmental Studies 2027](https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-pmn-internship-environmental-studies-2027/) - Issue Date: 6 July 2026 L’Institut Français de Recherche pour l’Exploitation de la Mer (Ifremer) in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules signed with the International Seabed Authority on 20 June 2016 is offering one (1) Environmental Studies internship opportunity for candidates from developing States within its 2027 training programme. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: The internship
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- [Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on ISA Engagements in India](https://isa.org.jm/msg-reflections/reflections-from-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-isa-engagements-in-india/) - Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on ISA Engagements in India My first official visit to India as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority was both significant and inspiring. From the signing of India’s new exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides in New Delhi to the Eighth Annual Contractors’ Meeting in Goa, the week underscored India’s
- [MNRE-PMS-theoretical-2026](https://isa.org.jm/mnre-pms-theoretical-2026/) - Issue date: 14 April 2026 UPDATED 16 June 2026. The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Karla May F Sayen F Philippines 2 Mst Rajia Sultana F Bangladesh LDC 3 Twinkle C. Kang F Philippines 4 Tomasi Mara M Fiji SIDS 5 Kazi Munsura Akther
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- [COMRA (CFC) 2026 x 2 Engineering Training Opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/comra-cfc-2026-x-2-engineering-training-opportunities/) - Issue date: 20 February 2026 (UPDATE) 19 May 2026. The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class First-ranked Candidates 1 Faith Itori Onyamasi F Kenya 2 Bertrand Anagonou M Benin LDC Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 MD. Nazmul Hasan M Bangladesh LDC R2 Ebikonboere Mary Tekeme F Nigeria China Ocean Mineral
- [BPC 2026 Fellowship Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/bpc-pmn-2026-fellowship-training-programme/) - Issue Date: 10 February 2026 UPDATE (13 May 2026) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Aidah Abdul Wahid F Pakistan 2 Swachsa Rahman M Bangladesh LDC 3 Arthur Cumplido M Brazil 4 Jabari E Aberdeen-Mc Kell M Trinidad and Tobago SIDS 5 Muhammad Dani M Indonesia
- [CMC PMN Engineering 2026](https://isa.org.jm/cmc-pmn-engineering-2026/) - Issue date: 14 May 2026 China Minmetals Corporation (CMC) in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules signed with the International Seabed Authority on 12 May 2017 is offering four (4) engineering training opportunities for candidates from developing States within its 2026 training programme. TRAINING PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The selected candidates will undergo an engineering training for approximately one (1)
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- [GSR PMN Internship (Deep-Sea Technology)](https://isa.org.jm/gsr_pmn_internship_dst/) - Issue date: 14 January 2026 UPDATED (1 May 2026) The following candidate has been selected: Rank Candidates Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Pasqua Raitra Ramiriarisoa F Madagascar LDC Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Oussama Amine Benrouibi M Algeria R2 Abdelmalek Benzohra M Algeria Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) is offering one (1) training opportunity for
- [BGR PMS At-sea 2027](https://isa.org.jm/bgr-pms-at-sea-2027/) - Issue Date: 4 May 2026 The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides signed with the International Seabed Authority on 6 May 2015, is offering two (2) at-sea training opportunities to candidates from developing States within its 2027 training programme. TRAINING PROGRAMME
- [BGR PMS At-sea 2026](https://isa.org.jm/bgr-pms-at-sea-2026/) - Issue Date: 4 May 2026 The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides signed with the International Seabed Authority on 6 May 2015, is offering two (2) at-sea training opportunities to candidates from developing States within its 2026 training programme. TRAINING
- [30th Anniversary Video Statements](https://isa.org.jm/sessions-30th-session-2025-video-statements/) - Back to main session page ISA 30th Anniversary Video Statements Video statements below were made by the International Seabed Authority’s Supporting States, including Country Ministers, Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, high-level delegates, and including ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission and Finance Commission Chairs to celebrate the Authority’s 30th Anniversary in July 2025. Antigua and
- [DORD-PMN-on-land-2026](https://isa.org.jm/dord-pmn-on-land-2026/) - Issue date: 21 April 2026 Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules signed with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on 20 June 2001, is offering two (2) on-land training opportunities to candidates from developing States within its 2026 training programme. OVERVIEW OF TRAINING PROGRAMME The training
- [Exploration Contracts](https://isa.org.jm/exploration-contracts/) - Exploration Contracts Exploration Contracts Polymetallic Nodules Polymetallic Sulphides Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts The Beginning Modern oceanography began as a field of science just about 150 years ago, in the late 19th century. The first scientific expedition to explore the world’s oceans and the seafloor was the Challenger Expedition, from 1872 to 1876, on board the British
- [ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre-2/) - ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre About the JTRC The ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) was launched in November 2020 during a virtual ceremony hosted by ISA Secretary-General and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources of China, Mr. Wang Hong. The JTRC was established as the first-ever joint training and
- [ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/isa-egypt-joint-training-and-research-centre/) - ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre About the JTRC ISA and the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries of Egypt are collaborating to establish a joint regional training and research centre, as approved by the Assembly of ISA at its 28th session (July 2023). This centre will focus on enhancing capacity development, marine scientific research,
- [LTC members - 2023-2027](https://isa.org.jm/organs/the-legal-and-technical-commission/ltc-members-2023-2027-2/) - Meet the members of the Legal and Technical Commission 2023-2027 Adoté Blim Blivi, Togo, has degrees in geography, geomorphology and coastal oceanography. This is his first time serving on the LTC, where he hopes to contribute with his practical and theoretical knowledge of geomorphology and oceanography. Prof. dr. Blivi was an IOC Vice-Chair,
- [TOML (PMN) 2026 At-Sea Training Opportunities](https://isa.org.jm/toml-pmn-2026-atseatraining/) - Issue date: 15 December 2025 UPDATED (20 April 2026) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidates Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Jane Ng'endo Kamau F Kenya 2 Md. Mizanur Rahman M Bangladesh LDC Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Arvien Terence D Cudilla M Philippines R2 Cesar Anthony Aben M Philippines R3 Brian E Emojong
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- [Call for nominations GSR – Professional Training  (Apec Dredging Seminar + DEME Field Activity)](https://isa.org.jm/gsr-pmn_professional_training/) - UPDATED: (30 March 2026). The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidates Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Rime Djellabi F Algeria 2 Michael Damilola Afolarin M Nigeria Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Thales C Felipe M Brazil R2 Joshua Trinidad Herras M Philippines Issue date: 14 January 2026 Global Sea Mineral Resources NV
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- [NORI (PMN) 2026 Master’s Scholarship](https://isa.org.jm/nori-pmn-2026-masters-scholarship/) - UPDATED: (30 March 2026). The following candidate has been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Shuceb Moalim Farah Barre M Somalia LDC Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Adiba Mosharraf F Bangladesh LDC R2 Swachsa Rahman M Bangladesh LDC Issue Date: 12 December 2025 Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI), pursuant to its
- [Observers](https://isa.org.jm/observers/) - 1st Session 1994-1995 26 Observer States 36 United Nations System and intergovernmental organizations 67 Non-governmental organizations As of March 2026, ISA has 129 observers, including 26 observer States, 36 intergovernmental organizations and 67 non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The ISA Assembly may grant observer status to entities in line with rule 82 of its Rules of Procedure
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- [Organs](https://isa.org.jm/organs/) - Organs of the International Seabed Authority Organs Secretariat Assembly Council Legal and Technical Commission Finance Committee The Enterprise Assembly 171 Member States + the European Union Supreme/political organ Power to establish general policies on any question or matter within the ISA competence Approves budget Approves regulations recommended by the Council Finance Committee 15 members including
- [Call for Nomination for Marawa 2026 IFLOS Summer Academy Scholarships](https://isa.org.jm/call-for-nomination-for-marawa-2026-iflos-summer-academy-scholarships/) - UPDATE (9 March 2026) The following candidate has been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Polina Khoreva F Serbia 2 Dian Puspitasari F Indonesia Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Vaishnavi Narayeni Peruvazhuthi F India R2 Wajahat Sharif M Pakistan R3 Lydia S Kadiri F Nigeria R4
- [Joint Appeals Board - Orders](https://isa.org.jm/joint-appeals-board-orders/) - Orders2026 Order (2026) Case Name Date Summary of order Order 22 Marie Bourrel-McKinnon v. Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority 09/02/2026 The Chair of the Joint Appeals Board hereby ORDERS: 16. The Appellant’s request for anonymity in publication of the judgments in the cases (Grievances 1 to 7) is dismissed. 17. The judgments shall
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- [Call for Nomination MOF-ROK (PMS) – At-sea on-board TP](https://isa.org.jm/call-for-nomination-mof-rok-pms-at-sea-on-board-tp/) - UPDATE(04 February 2026). The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Sophia Therese L Pamati-an F Philippines 2 Tahmina Anwar Tonny F Bangladesh LDC 3 Charles Atta Obikyenbi M Ghana Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Leonardo Junius C Santos M Brazil R2 Sharon Jerop
- [Part II [7-18 July 2025]](https://isa.org.jm/session-30-council-part-2-july-2025/) - 30th Session of the Council Part II 7– 18 July 2025 Back to main session page General List of informal working groups EN List of Friends of the President EN Proposal by the President of the Council on an additional modality of work, “Friends of the President” EN | ES President’s Briefing Paper for the
- [Call for Nominations 2026 training workshop of the ISA - China Joint Training and Research Center (ISA-China JTRC)](https://isa.org.jm/call-for-nominations-2026-training-workshop-of-the-isa-china-joint-training-and-research-center-isa-china-jtrc/) - Call for Nominations 2026 training workshop of the ISA - China Joint Training and Research Center (ISA-China JTRC) “The Whys and Hows of Cumulative Impact Assessment for Effective Protection of the Marine Environment: Methods, Case Studies, and Best Practices.” Dates: 19th to 29th of May 2026 Location: Qingdao, China Context The first ISA Joint Training and Research
- [Workshop on the development of the regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific Ocean, with a focus on management assessment](https://isa.org.jm/workshop-on-the-development-of-the-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific-ocean-with-a-focus-on-management-assessment/) - Workshop on the development of the regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific Ocean, with a focus on management assessment Dates: 18-21 May 2026 Location: Busan, the Republic of Korea The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and the
- [Ocean Mineral Singapore PMN 2026](https://isa.org.jm/ocean-mineral-singapore-pmn-2026/) - UPDATED: (11 December 2025). The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Audrey K. Asubonteng F Ghana 2 Darrell Ariel Saiman M Indonesia 3 Pandu Putri Pamungkas F Indonesia 4 Karla E Gallegos F Ecuador 5 Faith Aoko Ochieng F Kenya 6 Esther M. Okoe-Mensah F Ghana 7
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- [French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea PMN 2026](https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-pmn-2026-internship/) - UPDATE (22 September 2025) The following candidate has been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Mahmuda A. Popy F Bangladesh LDC Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Ariel E Dalrymple F Trinidad and Tobago SIDS R2 Venesa Utami F Indonesia R3 Jedidiah Koomson M Ghana Issue date: 28 May 2025 Ifremer
- [Ifremer Meioscool 2026](https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-pmn-2026/) - UPDATED: (19 December 2025). The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Eugenia C Thomas F Trinidad and Tobago SIDS 2 Sazi SFN Nzama M South Africa Reserve Candidates R1 Sanjeev Persad M Trinidad and Tobago SIDS R2 Jini Jacob F India R3 Yushma O Bhujun-Seenundun F Mauritius SIDS
- [Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on ISA Engagements in Japan](https://isa.org.jm/msg-reflections/reflections-from-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-isa-engagements-in-japan/) - Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on ISA Engagements in Japan 14 January 2026 - I recently undertook an official mission to Japan (24-28 November 2025) for a series of substantive engagements with government ministries, leading scientific institutions, philanthropic foundations and academic partners. The visit reaffirmed Japan’s long-standing and principled commitment to multilateral cooperation under
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- [MSG Reflections](https://isa.org.jm/msg-reflections/)
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- [Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on ISA Engagements in the Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/reflections-from-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-isa-engagements-in-the-republic-of-korea/) - Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on ISA Engagements in the Republic of Korea This week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Republic of Korea for a series of focused engagements with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST). The
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- [Part I [17-28 March 2025]](https://isa.org.jm/session-30-council-part-1-march-2025/) - 30th Session of the Council Part I 17– 28 March 2025 Back to main session page General Indicative Programme of Work EN Information on logistical and procedural aspects Information note on matters for consideration by the Council EN | | ES | FR President’s Briefing Note on the Revised Consolidated Text EN | ES | FR
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- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA)-PMN-Engineering](https://isa.org.jm/china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-pmn-engineering-2025/) - UPDATE (16 July 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Adolphus M.G.D Gleekia M Liberia LDC 2 Allake Yasminan Maguidi F Benin LDC 3 Denis Aryatwijuka M Uganda LDC/LLDC 4 Cyril Gachii Kariuki M Kenya 5 Safiyanu Yau Shafiu M Nigeria 6 Wowagbi Russell Komi
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA)-PMS-Fellowship](https://isa.org.jm/china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-pms-fellowship-2025/) - UPDATE (16 July 2025): The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Mohammad O. F. Khan M Bangladesh LDC 2 Hood Yassin Mallah M United Republic of Tanzania LDC Reserve or Alternate Candidate R1 Inyang Essien Inyang M Nigeria R2 Gideon E. Ovwuwonye M Nigeria Issue date:
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- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA)-CFC-Fellowship](https://isa.org.jm/china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-cfc-fellowship-2025/) - UPDATE (16 July 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Praise Ekponwen Orobosa F Nigeria 2 Bertha Tuvangapi Shifeta F Namibia 3 Cynthia Merab Ooko F Kenya 4 Stephanie I Otoabasi-Akpan F Nigeria 5 Gabriel Blamo Saydee JR M Liberia LDC 6 Abdirahman H Mohamed
- [Item 16](https://isa.org.jm/sessions-30th-session-2025-item16/) - Back to main session page Item 16 Draft Decision Draft decision on Agenda Item 16 “Need for a general policy of the Authority for the protection and preservation for the protection of the marine environment” Concept Note prepared by the Delegation of Chile Concept Note – Item 16 Draft decision proposal by the delegation
- [Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML)/PMN 2025](https://isa.org.jm/tonga-offshore-mining-ltd-pmn-2025-auv/) - UPDATE (4 July 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First Ranked 1 Solomon Mtengo Gona Male Kenya 2 Mohamed A. Shehata Mahran Male Egypt Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Eranda Virajith Iddamalgoda Male Sri Lanka R2 Nikolasi Fetaiaki Moeata Heni Male Tonga SIDS R3 Reuben Josephat
- [Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)/AUV](https://isa.org.jm/nauru-ocean-resources-inc-nori-2025-auv/) - UPDATE (4 July 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Atilade Adesina Popoola Male Nigeria 2 Sharon Jepkirui Female Kenya 3 Comfort Opoku Female Ghana 4 Chidinma Mirian Okoro Female Nigeria 5 Subhasinghe Arachchilage Subhasinghe Male Sri Lanka Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1
- [Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. (Marawa)](https://isa.org.jm/marawa-research-and-exploration-ltd-2/) - UPDATE (3 June 2025) The following candidate has been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidate 1 Samuel Obeng Boamah M Ghana Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Michael C Okere M Nigeria R2 Abdulhafeez A Hamza M Nigeria R3 Abraham Wokea Nnokam M Nigeria Issue date: 3 February 2025 Marawa Research and
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- [China Minmetals Corporation (CMC) – PMN](https://isa.org.jm/china-minmetals-corporation-pmn-2025/) - UPDATE (4 July 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First Ranked 1 Mehreen Ashraf Female Pakistan 2 Annie R. Sung Female Indonesia 3 Godwin E Ikwutah Male Nigeria Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Hood Yassin Mallah Male United Republic of Tanzania LDC R2 Aidah Abdul Wahid
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- [The Third UN Ocean Conference: Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on International Seabed Authority´s engagements](https://isa.org.jm/the-third-un-ocean-conference-reflections-from-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-international-seabed-authoritys-engagements/) - The Third Ocean Conference- Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on International Seabed Authority´s engagements Last week, I attended the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, together with a small team from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Office of Stewardship, Environment and Resources and Communications & Global Engagement Unit. From 7 to 13
- [Filming Protocols](https://isa.org.jm/media-accreditation/filming-protocols/) - Filming Protocols of the International Seabed Authority Filming protocols of the International Seabed Authority 1. General principles Accreditation Members of the media and persons wanting to film scenes at the annual session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) are required to apply for media accreditation. Media accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the press
- [ISBA/30/A/INF/1 - ISBA/30/A/INF/13](https://isa.org.jm/isba-30-a-inf-1-isba-30-a-inf-13/) - ISBA/30/A/INF/1 Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the International Manganese Institute AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU ISBA/30/A/INF/2 Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Cobalt Institute AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU ISBA/30/A/INF/3 Request
- [The Enterprise](https://isa.org.jm/organs/the-enterprise/) - The Enterprise Overview The Enterprise is an organ of the Authority established by Article 170 and Annex IV of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It is the organ of the Authority which is to carry out activities in the Area according to article 153 (2) (a) of the Convention, including
- [The Mining Code: Draft Exploitation Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/draft-exploitation-regulations-2/) - The Mining Code Draft exploitation regulations In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1994 Agreement, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has undertaken work since 2014 to develop regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. The process began with preliminary work in expert workshops, involving the
- [Marine Scientific Research](https://isa.org.jm/marine-scientific-research/) - Marine Scientific Research Promoting and encouraging marine scientific research in the Area and coordinating and disseminating the results of such research are and have always been at the core of ISA’s mission. ISA may also carry out marine scientific research concerning the Area and has a responsibility to encourage the design and implementation of appropriate
- [SSKI call for taxonomy projects to describe deep-sea species](https://isa.org.jm/sski/call-for-taxonomy-projects-2025/) - Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative Call for taxonomy projects to describe deep-sea species “One Thousand Reasons” – 2025 Edition The first “One Thousand Reasons” campaign was launched on in May 2023, the International Day for Biological Diversity. The primary objective of that call was to support taxonomic research projects aimed at describing new deep-sea species. The
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- [Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (IFREMER)/PMS at-sea training](https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-pms-at-sea-2/) - Issue date: 7 February 2025 UPDATE (21 March 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Michael Ngbede Oyaje Male Nigeria 2 Jose Cifuentes Male Chile Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Abraham Wokea Nnokam Male Nigeria R2 Henry Chukwuemeka Okonkwo Male Nigeria L’Institut Français de Recherche pour l’Exploitation
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- [Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK)/CFC](https://isa.org.jm/ministry-oceans-and-fisheries-republic-korea-pms-2cfc/) - Issue date: 11 February 2025 UPDATE (21 March 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates - At-sea on-board training - Marine geology 1 Malena P Palmieri F Brazil Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Morad Taher M Morocco R2 Hood Yassin Mallah M United Republic of Tanzania LDC R3
- [Internships](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/internships/) - Internships ISA accepts interns on a limited basis, depending on the specific needs of the respective offices in the Secretariat. The purpose of the Internship programme is twofold: (a) to provide a framework through which students and young government officials from diverse academic backgrounds can gain exposure to the work and functions of ISA to
- [Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK)/PMS](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/contractor-training-programme/ministry-oceans-and-fisheries-republic-korea-pms/) - Issue date: 17 January 2025 UPDATE (18 March 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class First-ranked Candidates - First leg of Cruise (Geophysics) 1 Moses U Ohwo M Nigeria 2 Doreen Bekoe F Ghana Reserves or alternates R1 Hood Yassin Mallah M United Republic of Tanzania LDC R2
- [Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML)/PMN 2025](https://isa.org.jm/tonga-offshore-mining-ltd-pmn-2025/) - Issue Date: 27 August 2024 UPDATED (1 November 2024) The following candidate has been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidate 1 Mohamed Salah Ibrahim Ismail Hassan M Egypt Reserve or Alternate Candidate R1 Lamjahao Sitlhou M India R2 Cyril Kariuki M Kenya R3
- [Government of India (MOES, India)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/government-of-india-pmn/) - Issue date: 17 January 2024 UPDATE (10 June 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Maureen Ngima Mbichi Female Kenya 2 Taekabu Tebwaraina Female Kiribati LDC/SIDS 3 Arnold Perkoh Male Ghana 4 Ng’Iro Joseph Ksang Male Kenya 5 John T Omondi Male Kenya N.B. Selections completed for
- [Government of India (MOES, India)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/government-of-india-moes-pms/) - Issue date: 11 October 2024 UPDATE (7 March 2025) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Olugbenga Bolupe Jesutowol M Nigeria 2 Nothando M Duma F South Africa 3 Abdulrahman Muhammad Yakura M Nigeria 4 Godwin Mzumbi Mnyika M Kenya 5 Ahmed Inal M Algeria Reserve or Alternate
- [Call for Nominations for BGR (PMS) At-sea & post cruise training programme (2024-2025)](https://isa.org.jm/call-for-nominations-for-bgr-pms-at-sea-post-cruise-training-programme-2024-2025/) - Issue date: 20 May 2024 UPDATE (23 July 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidate 1 Feo Mahasoa Rasamianoharana Female Madagascar LDC 2 Winnie M Gichuru Female Kenya Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Joshua Godwin Cuevas Male Philippines The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the
- [Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/beijing-pioneer-hi-tech-development-corporation-ltd-bpc-pmn/) - Issue date: 08 July 2024 UPDATE (27 August 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Abdirizak Mohamed Ali Male Somalia LDC 2 Feisal Dirgantara Male Indonesia 3 Idoko Ogbe Male Nigeria 4 Usman Abubakar Male Nigeria 5 Denis Mogusu Male Kenya Reserve or Alternate Candidate R1 Osakpolor
- [Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/sski/) - Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative ONE THOUSAND REASONS: Taxonomy project to describe deep-sea species OVERVIEW ACTIVITIES AND NEWS SSKI AND THE DECADE OF OCEAN SCIENCE SCOPE AND EXPECTED OUTPUTS PARTNERS Overview The Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) aims to transform our understanding of the planet’s largest ecosystem, the deep sea.
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/cook-islands-investment-corporation-ciic-pmn-5/) - Issue date: 10 June 2024 UPDATE (3 February 2025) The following candidate has been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidate 1 Aiyush Prasad M Fiji SIDS Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Senuri Siyathma Munasinghe Kodikara F Sri Lanka R2 Ebikonboere M Tekeme F Nigeria In accordance with its contract for exploration
- [DeepData How to Videos](https://isa.org.jm/deepdata-database/deepdata-how-to-videos/) - DeepData How to Videos DeepData Database About DeepData Contact Documents and Resources DeepData How to Videos (Under Construction) How to get to deep data Navigating DeepData Deep Data Map Discovery Pt. 1
- [LTC members - 2023-2027](https://isa.org.jm/organs/the-legal-and-technical-commission/ltc-members-2023-2027/) - Meet the members of the Legal and Technical Commission 2023-2027 Adoté Blim Blivi, Togo, has degrees in geography, geomorphology and coastal oceanography. This is his first time serving on the LTC, where he hopes to contribute with his practical and theoretical knowledge of geomorphology and oceanography. Prof. dr. Blivi was an IOC Vice-Chair,
- [WIDSR Project](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/widsr-project/) - WIDSR Project About the project The Women in Deep-Sea Research (WIDSR) project builds on Voluntary Commitment #OceanAction40786 towards “Enhancing the Role of Women in Marine Scientific Research,” one of the eight Voluntary Commitments registered by ISA at the 2017 and 2022 UN Ocean Conferences. According to the 2020 Global Ocean Science Report, women continue to remain underrepresented
- [ISA Secretary-General's Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/sgs-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research/) - ISA Secretary-General's Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research Overview ISA is explicitly mandated to promote and encourage the conduct of marine scientific research in the Area (UNCLOS, art.143) and the coordination and dissemination of the results of such research when available. Since 2017, ISA promotes and encourages excellence of young researchers from developing States by
- [Internal Justice System of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/internal-documents/internal-justice-system/) - Internal Justice System of the International Seabed Authority The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has a two-tier internal justice system available to all current and former staff members, in accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Authority. Disciplinary Matters & Administrative Review For the submission of documentation and filings on all matters relating to
- [Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC/CFC)](https://isa.org.jm/japan-organization-for-metals-and-energy-security-jogmec-cfc/) - Issue date: 30 May 2024 UPDATED: (17 January 2025). The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Joselline Quijada F Chile 2 Rachel Sabuni F United Republic of Tanzania LDC 3 Kritanol Naewboonnien M Thailand 4 Olusola Ashiru F Nigeria 5 Amarachi Onyena F Nigeria Reserve or
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/cook-islands-investment-corporation-ciic-pmn-6/) - Issue date: 10 June 2024 UPDATED: (17 January 2025). The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Alexis Marie C Malibong F Philippines 2 Cyril Kariuki M Kenya Reserve or Alternate Candidate R1 Michael Ngbede Oyaje M Nigeria R2 Abraham Wokea Nnokam M Nigeria In accordance with its
- [Women In Blue (WIB) initiative](https://isa.org.jm/women-in-blue-initiative/) - Women In Blue (WIB) initiative An initiative of the Women in Deep-Sea Research (WIDSR) project Women in Blue: training opportunities in ocean science, organized in partnership with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) within the framework of the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ISA. The training articulates in
- [Stakeholder Engagement](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder-engagement/) - Consultancy on Supporting the Development of Draft Standards and Guidelines on Environmental Thresholds ISA is committed to meaningful and informed engagement with all stakeholders in the work of its different organs and the advancement of its mandate. This commitment is reflected in the Strategic Plan and the High-Level Action Plan for the Authority for 2019-2023, adopted by
- [Secretary-General Annual Report 2024](https://isa.org.jm/secretary-general-annual-report-2024/) - SECRETARY-GENERAL ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FULL REPORT: EN / FR It is with great pleasure that I present the Annual Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for 2024. This year’s report presents an overview of the progress achieved in ISA’s ongoing efforts to ensure precautionary and responsible governance of the Area as
- [Multimedia resources](https://isa.org.jm/multimedia-resources/) - Multimedia resources Podcasts and audio interviews On 10 December 2022, the international community celebrate the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). UNCLOS40 provided a timely opportunity to celebrate the particular contribution of women to the progressive development of the law of the sea as
- [Advancing Caribbean Blue Economy through deep-sea research](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/advancing-caribbean-blue-economy-through-deep-sea-research/) - Advancing Caribbean Blue Economy through Deep Sea Research Background In 2021 Antigua and Barbuda, the University of the West Indies and the Commonwealth Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy in Antigua and Barbuda. The Centre aims to advance intellectual progress and strengthen institutional
- [National Expert Deployment Programme](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/national-expert-deployment-programme/) - National Expert Deployment Programme The ISA National Expert Deployment Programme aims to strengthen the technical capacity of national experts from ISA Member developing states in relation to activities undertaken in the Area. Such deployment, facilitated by ISA, provides the opportunity for officials from developing countries to be appointed on a special assignment in the ISA
- [World Oceans Day](https://isa.org.jm/world-oceans-day-2024/) - World Oceans Day 2024 World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June each year as a global celebration of the ocean, marine life and all ocean activities. World Oceans Day was first declared at the 1992 Global Forum in Rio de Janeiro, with the aim to bring the ocean to the center of global discussions and
- [Supporting ocean economies of LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/supporting-ocean-economies-of-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids/) - Supporting ocean economies of LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS Overview Least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) have a limited capacity to participate in ocean science due to restrictions to their technical, institutional and financial capacities. As a result, they cannot fully benefit from the ocean and its resources
- [Supporting Africa's Blue Economy](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/supporting-africas-blue-economy/) - Supporting Africa's blue economy Overview ISA and the the African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (since transferred to the African Union) first registered this Voluntary Commitment at the 2017 UN Ocean Conference. The commitment was renewed at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference as #OceanAction40945. It aims at promoting the
- [Enhancing the Role of Women in Marine Scientific Research](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/enhancing-the-role-of-women-in-msr/) - Advancing women's empowerment in marine scientific research Overview The enhanced inclusion of women in marine scientific research forms the core of this voluntary commitment which ISA registered 2017 and renewed in 2022 as #OceanAction40786. Science, technology and innovation are fundamental pillars for the eradication of poverty, economic and social development as well as the protection
- [Life Under Water – Activity book for children](https://isa.org.jm/life-under-water-activity-book-for-children/) - Life Under Water A bilingual activity book for children from three to six years old Learn about the ocean, while coloring, drawing, singing, cutting and pasting, and writing! Conserving and sustainably using the ocean and marine resources is at the core of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, “Life Below Water”. With the ocean
- [Area 2030](https://isa.org.jm/area-2030/) - AREA2030: Facilitating the high-resolution mapping of the international seabed area by 2030 The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) presents AREA2030, a new collective initiative implemented by ISA and the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) to foster partnerships and collaboration for the high-resolution mapping of the international seabed area (the Area) by 2030. Under the
- [Nii Allotey Odunton Museum](https://isa.org.jm/nii-allotey-odunton-museum/) - Nii Allotey Odunton Museum In 2019, ISA established a deep-sea exploration museum highlighting the history of deep-sea exploration voyages, milestone events, including UNCLOS (1956-1994), and important steps in the evolution of ISA and deep-sea exploration in the international seabed area. The collections, which include ship models, samples of deep-sea mining technology, scientific equipment, maps, images,
- [Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction](https://isa.org.jm/biological-diversity-of-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-bbnj/) - ISA and the 2023 Agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction A review of the contribution of ISA to the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdictions FULL REPORT : EN I
- [Call for action](https://isa.org.jm/call-for-action/) - Call for action for ensuring the stewardship of the Area and its resources for the benefit of all humanity through deep-sea science, technology and innovation In accordance with UNCLOS and the 1994 Agreement pertaining to the implementation of Part XI of UNCLOS, ISA is mandated to regulate and control activities in the Area, and to
- [Michael W. Lodge](https://isa.org.jm/the-secretary-general/michael-lodge/) - Michael W. Lodge Michael W. Lodge is a British national who occupied the position of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority between 2017 and 2024. He received his LL.B from the University of East Anglia and has an MSc in marine policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is a
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/ciic-deep-dive-2025/) - Issue date: 2 September 2024 UPDATED (2 December 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Rabiatu Abubakar F Ghana 2 Abraham Wokea Nnokam M Nigeria Reserve or Alternate Candidate R1 Chinenye O Aja-Nwachuku F Nigeria In accordance with its contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules, signed
- [Standardized approach to the development, approval and review of a REMP](https://isa.org.jm/protection-of-the-marine-environment/regional-environmental-management-plans/standardized-approach/) - Standardized approach to the development, approval and review of REMPs About REMPs Standardized approach Clarion-Clipperton Zone Northern MAR Other priority regions As requested by the Council, the Legal and Technical Commission is developing a standardized procedure for the development, establishment and review of regional environmental management plans (REMPs) in the Area. During the 29th Session
- [Standardized approach to the development, approval and review of a REMP](https://isa.org.jm/standardized-approach/) - Comments on the earlier version of the draft standardized procedure (ISBA/27/C/37) As requested by the Council in decision ISBA/26/C/10, the Legal and Technical Commission is developing a standardized approach to facilitate the development, implementation and review of regional environmental management plans (REMPs) in the Area. During the 27th Session of the Council held in November
- [Internal Documents](https://isa.org.jm/internal-documents/) - Internal Documents Index to Secretary-General’s Bulletins, Administrative Instructions and Information Circulars in effect Staff Regulations Staff Rules Joint Appeals Board Internal Justice Secretary-General’s Bulletin Symbol Subject Date of Issuance Remarks a ISBA/ST/SGB/2025/1 EN FR Organization of the secretariat of the International Seabed Authority 28 May 2025 In effect until further notice ISBA/ST/SGB/2023/4 EN FR Abolition of
- [ISA-UNTBLDC Partnership](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/untbldc/) - ISA-UNTBLDC Partnership BUILDING AND DEVELOPING CAPACITIES OF LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN DEEP-SEA RELATED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF BLUE EMERGING ECONOMIES The oceans cover almost 71% of the Earth’s surface and have always been vital in the development of humanity, providing food, minerals, oxygen, and facilitating trade and communication. Over
- [Part II [15-26 July 2024]](https://isa.org.jm/session-29-council-part-2-july-2024/) - COUNCIL – Part II (15– 26 July 2024) 29th Session Back to main session page General: Indicative Programme of Work Information on logistical and procedural aspects Information Note on matters for consideration The President’s Briefing note for the second part of the twenty-ninth session Schedule for the negotiations of the consolidated text Guidelines for organizers
- [SSKI Call for Taxonomy Projects](https://isa.org.jm/sski/call-for-taxonomy-projects/) - Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative Call for taxonomy projects to describe deep-sea species One Thousand Reasons The “One Thousand Reasons” campaign opens the door for collaboration on ISA’s commitment to generate a lasting legacy in deep ocean sciences – the description of at least 1000 species new to science in areas beyond national jurisdictions by 2030.
- [Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (IFREMER)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-pmn/) - Issue date: 25 March 2024 (UPDATED 24 October 2024) Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Chaitanya Katharoyan F South Africa 2 Angela Nyangwe F Kenya Reserve or Alternate Candidate R1 Md Saeduzzaman Faraji M Bangladesh LDC R2 Michael P Ebenyi
- [Capacity-development, training and technical assistance](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/) - Capacity-development, training and technical assistance Strategic framework The duty of ISA to design and implement mechanisms to build capacity for developing States, in accordance with its mandate under UNCLOS, is recognized in the ISA Strategic Plan for 2019-2023. Such mechanisms are designed and implemented to promote and encourage the transfer of technology to developing States (UNCLOS,
- [Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC)](https://isa.org.jm/beijing-pioneer-hi-tech-development-corporation-ltd-bpc/) - UPDATE (26 May 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First name Surname Sex Country Country Class. 2 x Environmental Survey 1 Lawrence T. Koteene M Kenya - 2 Elizabeth Nwamba F Nigeria - Reserve candidate for Environmental Survey R1 Peterlis Osamba M Kenya - 2 x Geological Survey 1 Lucia Cattana F Argentina
- [UK Seabed Resources Ltd.-UKSR II](https://isa.org.jm/uk-seabed-resources-ltd-uksr-ii/) - UPDATE (11 December 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Heidy Queenie Dias Female India 2 Ralph Carlo Evidente Male Philippines 3 Diana W Kamau Female Kenya 4 Sundi Kilugala Malomo Female United Republic of Tanzania LDC 5 Eric Awuah Yeboah Male
- [UK Seabed Resources Ltd.-UKSR I](https://isa.org.jm/uk-seabed-resources-ltd-uksr-i/) - UPDATE (11 December 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Peterlis Osamba Male Kenya 2 Urias Andy Taylor Male Liberia LDC 3 Anwar Zeb Male Pakistan 4 Dayalutchmee Kodye-Domah Female Mauritius SIDS 5 Alioune Faye Male Senegal LDC 6 Idoko Ogbe Male Nigeria 7
- [Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML)](https://isa.org.jm/tonga-offshore-mining-ltd/) - UPDATE (11 July 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First Ranked Candidates 1 Mahonilai Hakaumotu Male Tonga SIDS 2 Hazel Oatasia Female Solomon Islands LDC/SIDS Reserve or Alternate Candidate R1 Fatafehi'o Lapaha Mafi Female Tonga SIDS Issue Date: 17 March 2023 Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML),
- [Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS)](https://isa.org.jm/ocean-mineral-singapore-2/) - Issue Date: 30 March 2023 UPDATE (16 January 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidate 1 Hamisi Kipalo M United Republic of Tanzania LDC 2 Kelongo Haileka M Namibia 3 Omar Khaled Qasem Ahmed Al-Shaqdari M Yemen LDC 4 Usman Abubakar M Nigeria Reserves or
- [Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)](https://isa.org.jm/nauru-ocean-resources-inc-nori/) - UPDATE (10 July 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First Ranked Candidates 1 Billston Misi Male Solomon Islands LDC/SIDS 2 Caroline Tu'iha'angana Female Tonga SIDS Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Kalolaine Saipaia Female Tonga SIDS R2 Jolie Leone Female Tonga SIDS Issue Date: 17 March 2023
- [Government of the Russian Federation (MNRE)-CFC](https://isa.org.jm/government-of-the-russian-federation-mnre-cfc/) - Issue date: 22 December 2023 UPDATE (06 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Oussoumanou Aminou M Cameroon 2 Abegail Dalanao F Philippines 3 Joseph Ayikobua M Uganda LDC/LLDC 4 Salma Akter F Bangladesh LDC 5 Ahmed Mohamed M Somalia LDC Reserve or
- [Government of the Russian Federation (MNRE) - PMS](https://isa.org.jm/government-of-the-russian-federation-mnre-pms/) - Issue date: 22 December 2023 UPDATE (06 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: N.B.: Following the advertisement of the training opportunity, MNRE increased the number of placements from two (2) to four (4). Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Md. Abu Sayem M Bangladesh LDC 2 Joyce Mlay
- [MOF-ROK (PMS) At-sea Training Programme 2024](https://isa.org.jm/mof-rok-pms-at-sea-training-programme-2024/) - Issue Date: 26 October 2023 UPDATE (30 January 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Nisha Nair F India 2 Gayathra Charuka Bandara Aldeniyagoda Gedara M Sri Lanka Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Ana Vasquez Vargas F Costa Rica R2 Ahmed Yusuf M Somalia
- [Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK)/CFC](https://isa.org.jm/ministry-oceans-and-fisheries-republic-korea-cfc/) - Issue date: 2 December 2023 UPDATE (20 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Dina Hanifah Female Indonesia 2 Nur Sakinah Abdul Razak Female Malaysia Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Godwin Ikwutah Male Nigeria R2 Fahima Bellabad Female Algeria The Ministry of Oceans
- [Government of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/government-of-the-republic-of-korea-pmn/) - Issue date: 18 January 2024 UPDATE (13 May 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First Ranked Candidates 1 Ana C Vasquez Vargas F Costa Rica 2 Wanni Arachchige Damitha Nayananjani Monarawila F Sri Lanka 3 Noufal KN M India 4 Alvin Anto M India Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1
- [Government of India (MOES, India)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/government-of-india-moes-pmn/) - Issue date: 14 June 2024 UPDATE (26 July 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Gideon E Ovwuwonye M Nigeria 2 January Jocktan Wegoro M United Republic of Tanzania LDC 3 Mary Dolapo Obasa F Nigeria 4 Tharindu Dilshan Wijesinghe Liyanapathirannahalage M Sri Lanka 5 Safidy Ratolonandrasana
- [Government of India (MOES, India)/PMS](https://isa.org.jm/government-of-india-india-pms/) - Date of issue: 16 January 2024 UPDATE (03 June 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Samuel Kakra Boamah Male Ghana 2 Tojo Harilanto Mbolanirina Male Madagascar LDC 3 Abubakar Muhammad Tahir Male Nigeria 4 Fahima Bellabad Female Algeria 5 Oluwadunsin Samuel Olabode Male Nigeria Reserve
- [Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. (Marawa)](https://isa.org.jm/marawa-research-and-exploration-ltd/) - Issue date: 19 December 2023 UPDATE (02 May 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First Ranked Candidates 1 Samuel Kakra Boamah M Ghana 2 Abra Kadjogbe Olanlo Epouse Afanvi F Togo LDC 3 Jayamurugan K M India Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Sreeja K K F India R2 Princy
- [Yuzhmorgeologiya (Yuzh)-PMN](https://isa.org.jm/yuzhmorgeologiya-yuzh-pmn/) - Issue date: 22 December 2023 UPDATE (06 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. Training Type First-ranked Candidates 1 Richard Aidoo M Ghana Theoretical & at-sea training 2 Sunday Akinola M Nigeria Theoretical & at-sea training 3 Minhazul Shakik M Bangladesh LDC Theoretical training only 4
- [Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR)](https://isa.org.jm/global-sea-mineral-resources/) - Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) UPDATE (19 April 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First name Surname Gen Country County Class. APEC Seminar on Dredging Technologies 1 Teereta Kanoua F Kiribati LDC/ SIDS 2 Nishal Anuth M Mauritius SIDS R1 Abraham W. Nnokam M Nigeria R2 Augustine B. Ohas M Nigeria Master’s Fellowship
- [Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of Germany (BGR)](https://isa.org.jm/federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-of-germany/) - Issue Date: 20 November 2023 UPDATE (09 January 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidate 1 Sanjeet Ruhal Male India 2 Naima Islam Female Bangladesh LDC 3 Warsame Atteyeh Male Somalia LDC 4 Ezekiel Agberen Male Nigeria Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Abdishakur Ga'al Somalia
- [Ifremer Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-training-programme-2/) - French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) UPDATE (9 May 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First name Surname Sex Country Country Class. ONE (1) AT-SEA PLACEMENT 1 K.M. Imam Hossain M Bangladesh LDC R1 Michael M. Kangútu M Kenya R2 Turia Bokai F Kiribati LDC/ SIDS ONE (1) ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT
- [French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea/) - Issue date: 19 September 2023 UPDATE (29 November 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidate 1 Ann Wanjau Female Kenya Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Samantha Garcia Female Mexico R2 Miranda Ikfi Female Cameroon Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea), in accordance
- [French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea - PMS](https://isa.org.jm/french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-pms/) - Issue Date: 1 November 2023 UPDATE (8 January 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidate 1 Raz Shauqeena Batrisyea Razmi Shah Female Malaysia Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Ignacia Acevedo Romo Female Chile R2 Rena Hernawati Female Indonesia Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of
- [Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea)](https://isa.org.jm/french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-2/) - Issue Date: 31 October 2023 UPDATE (20 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Paula Fragueiro Female Argentina 2 Md Faraji Male Bangladesh LDC Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Nothando Duma Female South Africa R2 Nadia Abesamis Female Philippines Ifremer (French Research Institute
- [The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources](https://isa.org.jm/geosciences-natural-resources/) - UPDATE (06 July 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gender Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Faye Anne De Leon Female Philippines 2 Elisha Jane Maglalang Female Philippines Reserves or alternate candidates R1 Bijesh Cheriya Moothoor Male India R2 Joseph Aisabokhae Male Nigeria Issue date: 4 April 2023 The Federal
- [Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources](https://isa.org.jm/geosciences-and-natural-resources/) - UPDATE (06 July 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First Ranked Candidates 1 Chelsi Grace Mendoza Female Philippines 2 Kristine Joy Motol Female Philippines 3 Georges Kasay Male Congo 4 Alessandra Rivero Cortés Female Bolivia (Purinational State of) LLDC Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Sundi Malomo
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/cook-islands-investment-corporation-ciic-pmn/) - Issue date: 04 January 2024 UPDATE (04 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Nterei Bakoa F Kiribati LDC/SIDS Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Joy Asur F Nigeria R2 Mohamed Mohamed M Somalia LDC R3 Franklin Oketch M Kenya In accordance with its
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/cook-islands-investment-corporation-ciic-pmn-2/) - Issue date: 04 January 2024 UPDATE (20 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Fred Nderema Juma Barasa Male Uganda LDC/LLDC 2 Ndeenda Ekandjo Female Namibia Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Randa Mejri Female Tunisia R2 Omar Khlaed Qasem Ahmed Al-Shaqdari Male Yemen
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/cook-islands-investment-corporation-pmn/) - Issue date: 04 January 2024 UPDATE (08 May 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank Candidate Sex Country Country Class. First Ranked Candidates 1 Sophie F. Rahajarivelo F Madagascar LDC Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Lamjahao Sitlhou M India R2 Samuel Kakra Boamah M Ghana Pursuant to its contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules, signed
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/cook-islands-investment-corporation-ciic-pmn-4/) - Issue date: 28 February 2024 UPDATE (26 June 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First Ranked 1 Yuneeda Oozeeraully Female Mauritius SIDS Reserve or Alternate Candidate R1 Hussien Maiyza Male Egypt Pursuant to its contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules, signed with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/cook-islands-investment-corporation-ciic-pmn-3/) - Issue date: 28 February 2024 UPDATE (26 June 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First Ranked 1 Caio Ribeiro Male Brazil Pursuant to its contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules, signed with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on 15 April 2016, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is offering one
- [China Minmetals Corporation (CMC) – PMN](https://isa.org.jm/china-minmetals-corporation-pmn/) - Issue date: 12 December 2023 UPDATE (06 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Coffi Gerard Franck Zinzindohoue M Benin LDC 2 Md. Azahar Hossain M Bangladesh LDC 3 Enoch Badu M Ghana Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Brian Lynch M Jamaica
- [Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ)](https://isa.org.jm/blue-minerals-jamaica-limited/) - UPDATE (14 August 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. Geotechnical First Ranked 1 Sinead Jahoor Female Trinidad and Tobago SIDS 2 Enang V. Enang Male Nigeria 3 Theresa Kong Kong Female Malaysia LDC 4 Mohammed Masum Male Bangladesh LDC Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Moses Adeoye Male
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) - PMS](https://isa.org.jm/proposal-on-selection-of-candidates-for-at-sea-training-of-pms-in-2024/) - Issue date: 01 December 2023 UPDATE (23 January 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked Candidates 1 Sara Ilani F Tanzania LDC 2 Milly Koech F Kenya 3 Ezekiel Azuure M Ghana 4 Mohammad Khairul Islam M Bangladesh LDC 5 Donald Deda M Albania 6 Ivaldo
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA)/CFC](https://isa.org.jm/china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-cfc/) - Issue date: 03 January 2024 UPDATE (20 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Adam Purnomo Male Indonesia 2 Gabriela Alvarez Female Panama Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Henry Okonkwo Male Nigeria In accordance with its contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts,
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA)/PMN](https://isa.org.jm/china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-pmn/) - Issue date: 03 January 2024 UPDATE (20 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Aiyush Prasad Male Fiji SIDS 2 Feisal Dirgantara Male Indonesia 3 Hamisi Kipalo Male Tanzania LDC 4 Ahmad Muhammad Male Nigeria 5 Md Uddin Male Bangladesh LDC In accordance
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA)/PMS](https://isa.org.jm/china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-pms/) - Issue date: 03 January 2024 UPDATE (20 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Igede Felix Male Nigeria 2 Khadidja Abdallah Female Algeria 3 Mohammed Masum Male Bangladesh LDC 4 Zulkiflu Salisu Male Nigeria In accordance with its contract for exploration for polymetallic
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association (COMRA)-CFC-At Sea](https://isa.org.jm/china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-cfc-at-sea/) - Issue date: 03 January 2024 UPDATE (20 March 2024) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Last Name Sex Country Country Class. First-ranked candidates 1 Bharath Ammanabrolu Male India 2 Janice Angengo Female Kenya 3 Mpho Sehlabo Female South Africa 4 Abbie Allela Female Kenya Reserve or Alternate Candidates R1 Ana Vasquez Female Costa
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- [Rengaiyan Periasamy](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/sgs-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research/rengaiyan-periasamy/) - Dr. Rengaiyan Periasamy, India Recipient of the fifth Edition of the ISA Secretary-General Award for Excellence in Deep-sea Research Please tell us a little bit about yourself I am Periasamy Regaiyan, a deep-sea benthic biologist from India. I grew up in Nayaganaipiriyal, a small village in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. I have
- [National Legislation Database](https://isa.org.jm/national-legislation-database/) - National Legislation Database Database on National Legislation with Respect to Activities in the Area UNCLOS, Article 153(4) provides that the obligation of the sponsoring States under UNCLOS, Article 139 entails “taking all measures necessary to ensure” compliance by the sponsored contractor. UNCLOS, Annex III, Article 4(4) makes it clear that such sponsoring States’ “responsibility to
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- [ISA Fact-check 204/1 – The carbon cycle in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/isa-fact-check-2024-1/) - ISA Fact-check 2024/1 – The carbon cycle in the Area July 2024 This ISA Fact-check presents a collection of relevant information concerning factors involved in the complex interplay of potential deep-sea mining on carbon cycle processes. The oceans are facing numerous pressures, such as pollution and climate change mainly originating from land-based activities. Carbon dioxide
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- [Provisional agenda item 16](https://isa.org.jm/item-16/) - Item 15 of the Agenda: Proposal for a general policy (Item 16 of the provisional agenda) Note no. ISA/012/2024 dated 10 July 2024 from the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Chile to the International Seabed Authority; Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the establishment of a general policy of
- [ISA Fact-check 204/2 – Status of fishing activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/isa-fact-check-2024-2/) - ISA Fact-check 2024/2 – Status of fishing activities in the Area July 2024 The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provides a coherent and effective international legal regime for managing the ocean in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). The Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the UNCLOS of
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- [Newsletters](https://isa.org.jm/isa-newsletters/) - Newsletters ISA monthly newsletter ISA publications digest ISA session daily bulletin 29th Session - Part II - 15 July - 2 August 2024 29th Session – Part I – 18-29 March 2024 03/29/2024 – 29th Session Part I Bulletin – Council Day 10 03/28/2024 – 29th Session Part I Bulletin – Council Day 9 03/27/2024 – 29th Session
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- [Documents and Resources](https://isa.org.jm/deepdata-database/manual-2/) - Documents and Resources DeepData Database About DeepData Contact Documents and Resources DeepData How to Videos (Under Construction) User Manual
- [Contact](https://isa.org.jm/deepdata-database/contact/) - Contact DeepData Database About DeepData Contact Documents and Resources DeepData How to Videos (Under Construction) Name* Email* Subject* Message* Verify Code*
- [About DeepData](https://isa.org.jm/deepdata-database/about-deepdata/) - About DeepData DeepData Database About DeepData Contact Documents and Resources DeepData How to Videos (Under Construction) Background The mandate of ISA is to administer the mineral resources and control and organize current exploration activities and future mining activities in the Area for the benefit of humankind as a whole. Under UNCLOS, Article 143(2), ISA is
- [DeepData Database](https://isa.org.jm/deepdata-database-old/) - DeepData Database DeepData Database About DeepData Contact Documents and Resources DeepData How to Videos (Under Construction) The ISA Deep Seabed and Ocean Database – or DeepData – has been designed to serve as a spatial, internet-based data management system. Its main function is to host all data related to deep-seabed activities, particularly those collected by
- [29th Session Fast Facts](https://isa.org.jm/29th-session-fast-facts/) - Fast facts on ISA's 29th session! The ISA fast facts on the 29th session provides a recap on: the decisions adopted by the Council and Assembly of ISA progress made in the negotiations of the draft exploitation regulations Council President's text Reports Celebrations 29th Session Part I – Fast Facts on the meetings of the
- [The Mining Code](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/) - The Mining Code The fundamental rights of all States to carry out activities in the Area is set out in Part XI of UNCLOS and the 1994 Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of UNCLOS. ISA is mandated by the 1994 Agreement to adopt the necessary rules, regulations and procedures to facilitate activities
- [ISBA/29/A/INF/1 - ISBA/29/A/INF/16](https://isa.org.jm/isba-29-a-inf-1-isba-29-a-inf-16/) - ISBA/29/A/INF/1 Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Tetiaroa Society. AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU ISBA/29/A/INF/2 Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Gujarat National Law University. AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU ISBA/29/A/INF/3
- [The Mining Code: Studies, Reports and Workshop Reports](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/studies-reports-and-workshop-reports/) - The Mining Code Studies, Reports and Workshop Reports You will find below links to studies and reports prepared by or for the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority to support the development of the Mining Code. 2024 Note on rights and interests of coastal States Discussion Paper – Development of REMPs by ISA and their legal
- [Working groups](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/working-groups/) - The Mining Code Informal working groups of the Council to advance the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area Several informal working groups have been created since 2018 to advance the work on the draft exploitation regulations in an informal setting. Information on the establishment of the open ended working group
- [Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction](https://isa.org.jm/biological-diversity-of-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-bbnj-old/) - Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Intergovernmental Conference on an international legally binding instrument under UNCLOS on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) RESUMED FIFTH SESSION 20 February – 3 March 2023 Statement by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority at the Resumed Fifth
- [Part I [18-29 March 2024]](https://isa.org.jm/session-29-council-part-1-2-2/) - COUNCIL – Part I (18– 29 March 2024) 29th Session Back to main session page Guidelines for organizers of side events and request form Side Events Schedule General Indicative Programme of Work Information on logistical and procedural aspects Information Note on matters for consideration by the Council The Presidents Briefing note on the consolidated text
- [Part III [30 October – 8 November 2023]](https://isa.org.jm/session-28-council-part-3/) - 28th Session – 2023 Back to main session page COUNCIL – Part III [30 October – 8 November 2023] General Statement by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed authority, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge on the status of the situation in the Jamaica Conference Center post-earthquake Statement by the Government of Jamaica to ISA Council re:
- [The Mining Code](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/official-documents/) - The Mining Code Relevant official documents You will find below official documents that are relevant to the development of the Mining Code. These documents are also available under the sessions they relate to. 2024 Statement by the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the first part of the
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- [Fast facts on ISA's 28th session!](https://isa.org.jm/fast-facts-on-isa-28th-session/) - Fast facts on ISA's 28th session! The ISA fast facts on the 28th session provides a recap on: the decisions adopted by the Council and Assembly of ISA progress made in the negotiations of the draft exploitation regulations Council President's text Reports Celebrations It's available on LinkedIn in English and French.
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- [Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd](https://isa.org.jm/marawa-2/) - UPDATE (12 October 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First Ranked 1 Muthoni Kanyugo Female Kenya 2 Ralph Carlo Evidente Male Philippines 3 Shynuga Thirukeswaran Female Sri Lanka Reserves or Alternate Candidates R1 Digvijay Rewatkar Male India R2 Santhalingam Thanusanth Male Sri Lanka Issue date: 20 July
- [Junior Professional Programmes](https://isa.org.jm/career-opportunities/junior-professional-programmes-2/) - Junior Professional Officer Programme The Secretariat of ISA has established a Junior Professional Officer programme for young professionals to serve in the different offices of the Secretariat (Office of the Secretary-General; Legal Affairs; Environmental Management and Mineral Resources; Administrative Services) as necessary. The programme is governed by the ‘Secretary-General’s Bulletin on the Junior Professional Office
- [Part II [10 – 21 July 2023]](https://isa.org.jm/session-28-council-part-2/) - 28th Session – 2023 Back to main session page COUNCIL – Part II [10 – 21 July 2023] General Indicative programme of work Information on logistical and procedural aspects Information note on matters before the Council (Part II) The President’s briefing paper on the work on the draft regulations Informal intersessional dialogue (ISBA/28/C/9) Follow up
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- [ISA Fact-check 2023/1 – Availability, content and accessibility of data and information of DeepData](https://isa.org.jm/isa-fact-check-2023-1/) - ISA Fact-check 2023/1 – Availability, content and accessibility of data and information of DeepData July 2023 The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) tasks ISA with a responsibility to promote scientific research in the international seabed area (the Area) and coordinate the sharing of the results and learnings that emerge from
- [Part I  [16-31 March 2023]](https://isa.org.jm/session-28-council-part_1/) - 28th Session – 2023 Back to main session page COUNCIL – Part I [16-31 March 2023] General Indicative Programme of Work Information on logistical and procedural aspects Information note on matters for consideration Informal intersessional dialogue established by Council decision ISBA/27/C/45 Co-Facilitators’ Briefing Note to the Council Webinar information and submissions Side events Guidelines for
- [Secretary-General Annual Report 2023](https://isa.org.jm/secretary-general-annual-report-2023/) - SECRETARY-GENERAL ANNUAL REPORT 2023 FULL REPORT : EN / FR The report provides an overview of the progress made by ISA since July 2022 to implement its unique and multifaceted mandate to manage marine mineral resources sustainably, on the basis of equality between States and for the benefit of all humanity. The report also presents
- [Rima Browne](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/sgs-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research/rima-browne/) - Ms. Rima Browne, Cook Islands Recipient of the fourth Edition of the ISA Secretary-General Award for Excellence in Deep-sea Research Please tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Rima Browne, and I am a geographer from Cook Islands, a large ocean State in the South Pacific, made of 15 small islands. I
- [Promoting deep-sea literacy](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/promoting-deep-sea-literacy/) - Promoting deep-sea literacy Overview This Voluntary Commitment was registered at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference as #OceanAction48514. It puts the promotion of deep-sea literacy for people of all ages at the heart of a series of cooperations with international and regional scientific communities. A duty of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) under the United Nations
- [Tonga at-sea Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/tonga-at-sea-training-programme/) - 2015 On 12 May 2015, ISA/TOML elected the following candidats for at-sea training commencing 15 June 2015. First-ranked candidates Andriharizafy Rantosoa (Madagascar) Victor Lopes (Brazil) Alternate Chinedu Okweze (Nigeria 2013 At-Sea training programme from June to August or from September to November 2013. The training will be for a duration of six weeks and will
- [Exploration areas](https://isa.org.jm/exploration-contracts/exploration-areas/) - Exploration areas UNCLOS outlines the areas of national jurisdiction as a 12 nautical-mile territorial sea, an exclusive economic zone of up to 200 nautical miles and a continental shelf. The international seabed area – the part under ISA jurisdiction – is defined as “the seabed and ocean floor and the subsoil thereof, beyond the limits
- [FAQ](https://isa.org.jm/faq/) - Consultancy on Supporting the Development of Draft Standards and Guidelines on Environmental Thresholds JPOs are usually nationals of Donor countries, however some Donors also finance nationals of developing countries. Candidates are young professionals usually with an advanced university degree and minimum two years of professional experience. Who is eligible to apply to this programme? The
- [Advancing deep-sea taxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/advancing-deep-sea-taxonomy/) - Advancing deep-sea taxonomy Overview This voluntary commitment #OceanAction41239 was registered at 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference building on a previous commitment registered in 2017. It reflects ISA’s responsibilities to protect the marine environment and promote marine scientific research in the Area. Non-destructive, cost-effective, and easily replicable methodologies for studying marine biodiversity, including environmental DNA and
- [Abyssal Initiative for Blue Growth](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/abyssal-initiative-for-blue-growth/) - Abyssal Initiative for Blue Growth Overview This joint Voluntary Commitment #OceanAction40974 was registered at the 2017 United Nations Ocean Conference and renewed at the 2022 Conference by ISA and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) to strengthen the capacity of Pacific small island States (Pacific SIDS) to sustainably develop and
- [Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD)](https://isa.org.jm/deep-ocean-resources-development-co-ltd-dord/) - UPDATE (03 July 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First Name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. First ranked candidates 1 Md. Jahangir Alam Male Bangladesh LDC 2 Ijeoma Orji Female Nigeria 3 Camila Stempels Bautista Female Argentina 4 Patience Makungu Female Kenya 5 Sapolu Tetoa Male Tuvalu LDC/SIDS Reserve candidates R1 Neema Masinde
- [Voluntary Commitments](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/) - ISA Voluntary Commitments to support the implementation of SDG 14 At the 2017 United Nations Ocean Conference in New York, ISA announced seven Voluntary Commitments to advance Sustainable Development Goal 14: conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. At the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference in Portugal, ISA reaffirmed
- [Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM)](https://isa.org.jm/interoceanmetal-joint-organization/) - UPDATE (08 June 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First name Surname Sex Country Country Class. First ranked candidates 1 Madiha H Moustafa F Egypt 2 Brian L. Lynch M Jamaica SIDS 3 Shahrin Azmee F Bangladesh LDC 4 Mereseini A. Radidi F Fiji SIDS 5 Richard O. Anginya M Kenya Reserve candidate R1
- [Publications](https://isa.org.jm/publications/) - Publications ISA’s publications are classified into the following categories: General: This category includes books, such as The Law of the Sea: Compendium of Basic Documents, Legislative History of the “Enterprise,” and other publications that are intended to add to the published literature on a particular topic. The audience for these publications tends to be a
- [Long-term oceanographic observation in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/long-term-oceanographic-observation-in-the-area/) - Long-term oceanographic observation in the Area Overview The assessment of essential ocean variables on the long term is crucial to discriminate natural variation from potential anthropogenic impacts in marine ecosystems. Long-term oceanographic observations are therefore an important corner stone for the protection and sustainable management of the deep-sea environment in light of the potential exploitation
- [JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya](https://isa.org.jm/jsc-yuzhmorgeologiya/) - UPDATE (13 September 2022) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. 1 Edwin N. Nyachomba M Kenya 2 George G. Ombewa M Kenya 3 Misbahu Abdullahi M Nigeria 4 Mohammad H. Shahariar M Bangladesh LDC 5 Mohammad Abdul Aziz Patwary M Bangladesh LDC 6 Bamidele S. Oresajo M
- [The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK)](https://isa.org.jm/mof-rok-cfc-at-sea/) - Issue Date: 26 April 2023 UPDATE (19 June 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. Marine Geology Placement 1 Md. Harun Or Rashid M Bangladesh LDC R1 Hoang V. Nguyen M Viet Nam Marine science / Marine Biology Placement 1 Evangeline S. Sapul F Philippines R1 Laureana T.
- [DR 48bis- Test Mining- Belgium/Germany](https://isa.org.jm/dr-48bis-test-mining-belgium-germany/) - Written contributions New Zealand ACOPS BPC GSR LokeMM NORI and TOML Questionnaire and responses Belgium Canada Germany Japan Norway Russia UK ACOPS BPC GSR Pew Charitable Trust NORI and TOML Questionnaire
- [List of intersessional working groups](https://isa.org.jm/list-of-intersessional-working-groups-3/) - IWG on Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment DR 45, 1(a) Germany DR 46- 46.bis (alt) and Annex IV DR 48bis DR 59-61
- [Textual Proposals](https://isa.org.jm/textual-proposals/) - President's Text: DR 18 Germany Spain DR 20 Germany Spain DR 24 Germany DR 30 Norway Russia DR 31 Australia Germany Norway Russia PEW DR 33 Norway Russia DR34 Australia Russia DR 35 Russia DR 36 Germany DR 37 Russia DR 40 Russia DR 41 Russia PEW DR 42 Russia DR 43 Russia PEW DR
- [The Mining Code: Standards and Guidelines](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/standards-and-guidelines/) - The Mining Code Standards and Guidelines The draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area (ISBA/25/C/WP.1) require that the organs of ISA develop certain standards and guidelines to support the implementation of the regulations. The standards will be legally binding on contractors and ISA, whereas the guidelines will be recommendatory in nature.
- [OEWG - Part 3-0](https://isa.org.jm/oewg-part-3-0/) - OEWG – Part 3 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY 1 September 2022 Regulation 27 PEW Regulation 38 Portugal and Canada PEW Regulation 39 Japan PEW Regulation 62 China Cota Rica PEW Regulation 63 China PEW Regulation 64 Costa Rica PEW Regulation 65 Costa Rica PEW Regulation 66 Costa Rica PEW Regulation 67 Costa Rica Regulation 70
- [TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022](https://isa.org.jm/textual-proposals-submitted-by-september-1-2022/) - TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 Regulation 18bis Mexico Regulation 20 Chile Regulation 24 Chile Regulation 41 Chile Preamble Chile Schedule Australia and Canada
- [ISBA/26/A/10-ISBA/26/C/21 - Annex III](https://isa.org.jm/isba-26-a-10-isba-26-c-21-annex-iii/) - ISBA/26/A/10-ISBA/26/C/21 - Annex III Status of implementation by the Committee of the relevant high-level actions and associated outputs for the reporting period 2019-2020 EN
- [World Oceans Day 2022](https://isa.org.jm/world-oceans-day-2022/) - World Oceans Day 2022 World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June each year as a global celebration of the ocean, marine life and all ocean activities. World Oceans Day was first declared at the 1992 Global Forum in Rio de Janeiro, with the aim to bring the ocean to the center of global discussions and
- [Environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/environmental-management-plan-for-the-clarion-clipperton-zone/) - Shapefile - CCZ Management Areas.zip Source: International Seabed Authority (2023). “The geographical limits of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone management area, exploration areas, reserved areas and areas of particular environmental interest (APEIs)” (ISBA/17/LTC/7, ISBA/18/C/22, ISBA/26/C/58, ISBA/26/C/43). Disclaimer: This information contained is created for specific use and the application of the ISA/WoRMS/Marine Regions collaboration.
- [Kirsty McQuaid](https://isa.org.jm/isa-voluntary-commitments/sgs-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research/kirsty-mcquaid/) - Dr. Kirsty McQuaid, South Africa Recipient of the third Edition of the ISA Secretary-General Award for Excellence in Deep-sea Research Please tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Kirsty McQuaid and I am a deep-sea benthic ecologist from South Africa. I grew up in a small town on the south coast, where
- [French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)](https://isa.org.jm/french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-ifremer-2/) - IFREMER PMS CTP 2023 UPDATE (15 March 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. Environmental Studies Internship 1 Rashida Graham F Jamaica SIDS R1 Omar Ali M Somalia LDC R2 Idoko Ogbe M Nigeria Workshop Internships (MeioScool 2023 – meiofauna taxonomy) 1 Kris Angeli Sanchez F Philippines
- [Rules of Procedure](https://isa.org.jm/rules-of-procedure/) - ISBA/C/12 Rules of Procedure of the Council of the International Seabed Authority Attachment: AR CH EN ES FR RU
- [Draft REMP for the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge](https://isa.org.jm/protection-of-the-marine-environment/regional-environmental-management-plans/northern-mar/) - Draft REMP for the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge About REMPs Standardized approach Clarion-Clipperton Zone Northern MAR Other priority regions In May 2021, drawing on the outcomes from three expert workshops for this region, the Legal and Technical Commission completed its work on the draft regional environmental management plan REMP for the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (nMAR). The
- [Environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/protection-of-the-marine-environment/regional-environmental-management-plans/ccz/) - Environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone About REMPs Standardized approach Clarion-Clipperton Zone Northern MAR Other priority regions Based on the recommendation of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) (ISBA/17/LTC/7), the Council of ISA adopted the first environmental management plan (EMP) for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) (ISBA/18/C/22) in 2012. The CCZ-EMP also included the designation of
- [Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR)](https://isa.org.jm/geosciences-and-natural-resources-bgr/) - Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) UPDATE (28 February 2023) The following candidates have been selected: Rank First name Surname Gen. Country Country Class. 1 Tanga Morris F Cook Islands SIDS 2 Laura Florez F Argentina 3 Walter Obuya M Kenya 4 Roshaun Brown M Jamaica SIDS R1
- [Contributions](https://isa.org.jm/contributions/) - Contributions of Members Country 2023 Contributions 2023 Outstanding Contributions Arrears (prior years) Total Outstanding Contributions Albania 887.40 – – – Algeria 12,084.70 – – – Angola 1,116.24 1,116.24 20.00 1,136.24 Antigua and Barbuda 831.25 Argentina 80,395.81 80,395.81 90,498.04 170,893.85 Armenia 831.25 Australia 234,035.25 Austria 75,276.68 Azerbaijan 3,326.00 3,326.00 3,326.00 Bahamas 2,106.70 2,106.70 2,106.70 Bahrain
- [UNCLOS at 40](https://isa.org.jm/unclos-at-40/) - The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea at 40 The making of UNCLOS Ever since humankind managed to venture out on the seas, the freedom of this seemingly limitless space has been challenged by domination from land, often leading to conflict among seafaring nations. During the twentieth century, the situation called for
- [Secretary-General Annual Report 2022](https://isa.org.jm/secretary-general-annual-report-2022/) - SECRETARY-GENERAL ANNUAL REPORT 2022 FULL REPORT : EN I am delighted to present to you the Annual Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for 2022. The report provides an overview of the activities of the Authority since July 2021 and an update on the status of implementation of the strategic directions of
- [President’s text](https://isa.org.jm/presidents-text-2/)
- [Side Events](https://isa.org.jm/side-events/)
- [IWG Institutional Matters](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-institutional-matters-2/)
- [IWG Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-inspection-compliance-and-enforcement-2/)
- [IWG ENVIRONMENT](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-environment-2/)
- [OEWG](https://isa.org.jm/oewg-2/)
- [Practical information (indicative programme of work, logistics etc.)](https://isa.org.jm/practical-information-indicative-programme-of-work-logistics-etc/) - Practical information (indicative programme of work, logistics etc.) Indicative programme of work
- [French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)](https://isa.org.jm/french-research-institute-for-exploitation-of-the-sea-ifremer/) - Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides signed with ISA in 2014, is offering three (3) training opportunities for candidates from developing States within its 2023 training programme. The three programmes are divided as follows: One (1) internship (Environmental Studies) Two (2) internships (Meioscool
- [Presentation ASEAN & BIMSTEC Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/presentation-asean-bimstec-workshop/) - Presentation ASEAN & BIMSTEC Workshop DAY 1 | Session I Presentation | Contents and achievements of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and its significance for South and South East Asia; Young Kil Park, Korea Maritime Institute Presentation | The International Seabed Authority: Role, Functions and Structure; Gwenaelle Le Gurun, ISA Secretariat DAY 1
- [Presentation P-SIDs Regional Training & Capacity Building Workshop, Nauru](https://isa.org.jm/presentation-p-sids-regional-training-capacity-building-workshop-nauru/) - Presentation P-SIDs Regional Training & Capacity Building Workshop, Nauru PRESENTATIONS DAY 1 Presentation | Role and responsibilities of Sponsoring States : General overview; Mr Yongsheng Cai, Senior Legal Officer, ISA Presentation | Contractual arrangement between States and contractor; Mr Chilenye Nwapi, Legal Adviser, Commonwealth Secretariat Presentation | What practical steps a sponsoring State needs to take to
- [Presentations: P-Sids Regional Training and Capacity Building Workshop : Marine Scientific Research, Kiribati](https://isa.org.jm/presentations-p-sids-regional-training-and-capacity-building-workshop-marine-scientific-research/) - Presentations: P-Sids Regional Training and Capacity Building Workshop : Marine Scientific Research, Kiribati Day 1 Presentation | Legal Regime Governing the Conduct of MSR in the Area; Marie Bourrel-McKinnon, ISA Secretariat Presentation | Obligations of a Contractor under the Exploration Contract; Yongsheng Cai, ISA Secretariat Presentation | Exploration and Environmental Programme Update; Corey McLachlan, DeepGreen Presentation | Exploration overview in the
- [Presentations : Workshop on Fostering Cooperation to Promote the Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources](https://isa.org.jm/presentations-workshop-fostering-cooperation-promote-sustainable-development-africas-deep-seabed/) - Presentations : Workshop on Fostering Cooperation to Promote the Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources Day 1 – Session I The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1994 Agreement Presentation | Legal regime governing the exploitation of resources and preservation of the marine environment; Mr Michael Shewchuk, Legal Officer, United Nations Division for
- [DeepData Workshop - Public Session Videos](https://isa.org.jm/deepdata-workshop-public-session-videos/) - DeepData Workshop – Public Session Videos
- [REMP Workshop - Videos](https://isa.org.jm/remp-workshop-videos/) - REMP Workshop – Videos
- [Presentations](https://isa.org.jm/presentations/) - Presentations Opening Remarks: H.E Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General, ISA H.E Denys Wibeaux, Permanent representative of France to ISA and President of the 26th session of the Assembly Panel 1: Importance of marine science for the sustainable development of the ocean and its resources and the effective implementation of international law H.E Miguel de Serpa Soares, UN
- [nMAR REMP workshop - Public Session Videos](https://isa.org.jm/nmar-remp-workshop-public-session-videos/) - nMAR REMP workshop – Public Session Videos
- [MSR workshop - Public Session Videos](https://isa.org.jm/msr-workshop-public-session-videos/) - MSR workshop – Public Session Videos
- [Webinar Videos | MSR Information Series for Africa | Topic 1. Deep-sea Mineral Resources and Technologies](https://isa.org.jm/webinar-videos-msr-information-series-africa-topic-1-deep-sea-mineral-resources-and-technologies/) - Webinar Videos | MSR Information Series for Africa | Topic 1. Deep-sea Mineral Resources and Technologies
- [Enhancing Image-based Biodiversity Assessments to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy Workshop - Technical and Public Recordings](https://isa.org.jm/enhancing-image-based-biodiversity-assessments-advance-deep-sea-taxonomy-workshop-technical-and/) - Enhancing Image-based Biodiversity Assessments to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy Workshop – Technical and Public Recordings Part I: Technical session (12-13 October 2021)
- [Deep Sea Taxonomic Workshop - Videos](https://isa.org.jm/deep-sea-taxonomic-workshop-videos/) - Deep Sea Taxonomic Workshop – Videos
- [Presentations: Capacity Development Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/presentations-capacity-development-workshop/) - Presentations: Capacity Development Workshop SESSION I Presentation | Objectives of the workshop and expected outcomes; HE Mathu Joyini, Director, Diplomatic Training and Support (DIRCO), South African Presentation | Key findings of the assessment of the capacity building programmes and initiatives implemented by the ISA; Marie Bourrel-Mckinnon, Senior Policy Officer-Special Assistant to the Secretary-General, ISA SESSION II Presentation | Key
- [Registration: Capacity Development Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/registration-capacity-development-workshop/) - Registration: Capacity Development Workshop Nominations are now open to delegates from members of ISA, in particular from developing States, as well as observers, contractors, competent international and regional organizations, and relevant academic institutions and scientific groups with interest in the scope of the workshop. Pursuant to the objectives of the workshop, nominated experts are expected
- [The KAPLAN Project: Biodiversity, species ranges, and gene flow in the abyssal Pacific nodule province, predicting and managing the impacts of deep seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/kaplan-project-biodiversity-species-ranges-and-gene-flow-abyssal-pacific-nodule/) - The KAPLAN Project: Biodiversity, species ranges, and gene flow in the abyssal Pacific nodule province, predicting and managing the impacts of deep seabed mining 01 January 2012 abstract_kaplan.pdf Executive Summary Abyssal Pacific sediments in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) harbour abundant mineral resources, in the form of nickel- and copper-rich manganese nodules, that are of
- [Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS)](https://isa.org.jm/ocean-mineral-singapore/) - Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Ltd. (OMS) The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental programme, degree/certificate
- [ISA and the 2030 Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/isa-and-the-2030-agenda/) - ISA's contributions to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda ISA is committed to supporting the timely and effective achievement of the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations through the implementation of the economic, social and environmental mandates assigned to it by UNCLOS and the 1994 Agreement. Such
- [Submissions received with respect to the stakeholder comments on draft REMP](https://isa.org.jm/submissions-received-respect-stakeholder-comments-draft-remp/) - Submissions received with respect to the stakeholder comments on draft REMP 2022 COUNCIL MEMBERS Canada France Germany Italy Morocco Norway United Kingdom OTHER ISA MEMBERS Ecuador New Zealand Portugal Spain OBSERVER STATES United States of America OBSERVER ORGANISATIONS Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) PEW Charitable Trusts
- [March 2015 Draft Exploitation Framework](https://isa.org.jm/march-2015-draft-exploitation-framework/) - March 2015 Draft Exploitation Framework Stakeholder Responses Name Entity 2015 Exploitation Framework Survey German Insurance Association (GDV) Private Dr Christopher Kelley Individual Government of India Government Dr Craig Smith Individual Mr Li Yuwei Individual Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd Contractor International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) International Organisation Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea (ACOPS)
- [2015 Payment Mechanism](https://isa.org.jm/2015-payment-mechanism/) - 2015 Payment Mechanism Stakeholder Responses Name Entity 2015 Payment Mechanism Survey Joint Nature Conservation Committee NGO Government of the United Kingdom Government Managing Impacts of Deep Sea Resource Exploitation NGO Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) Contractor Global Sea Mineral Resources NV Contractor Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd Contractor UK Seabed Resources Contractor International Union for
- [March 2014](https://isa.org.jm/march-2014/) - March 2014 Stakeholder Responses Name Entity Peter Jamieson (Chairman) on behalf of Subsea Cable UK Private Danish Cable Protection Committee (DKCPC) Private Prof. Hjalmar Thiel and Dr. Gerd Schriever on behalf of BioLab Forschungsinstitut Private Dr. Vincent Escaravage on behalf of the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research Private Dr. Eva Ramirez-Llodra (deep sea ecologist) Norwegian
- [2015 Exploitation Framework Survey](https://isa.org.jm/2015-exploitation-framework-survey/) - 2015 Exploitation Framework Survey Revised Draft Framework for Deep Sea Mineral Exploitation in the Area (16 July 2015) ​On March 13, 2015, the International Seabed Authority issued a Report on Developing a Regulatory Framework for Mineral Exploitation in the Area by the Legal and Technical Commission to members of the Authority and all stakeholders in response to the Council’s request
- [Stakeholder Survey of March 2014](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder-survey-march-2014/) - Stakeholder Survey of March 2014 In March 2014, The International Seabed Authority launched a Stakeholder Survey Questionnaire aimed at soliciting relevant information for the development of a regulatory framework for the exploitation of minerals in the Area from members of the Authority and current and future stakeholders. The objective of the survey is to begin a process
- [2015 Payment Mechanism Survey](https://isa.org.jm/2015-payment-mechanism-survey/) - 2015 Payment Mechanism Survey Discussion Paper The International Seabed Authority issued a Discussion Paper aimed at the development and implementation of a payment mechanism for exploitation activities in the Area in March 2015. The Paper sets out the main objectives and principles relevant to the development of rules, regulations and procedures in connection with a
- [The Mining Code: Recommendations](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/recommendations/)
- [The Mining Code: Exploration Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/exploration-regulations/)
- [Draft Exploitation Regulations: Discussion Papers](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/discussion-papers/) - Draft Exploitation Regulations: Discussion Papers The Secretariat has also issued the following Discussion Papers: DISCUSSION PAPERS Discussion Paper 1 April 2016: Dispute Resolution Considerations Arising Under the Proposed New Exploitation Regulations Discussion Paper 2 April 2016: Data and Information Management Considerations Arising Under the Proposed New Exploration Regulations Discussion Paper 3 April 2016: Developing a
- [Draft Exploitation Regulations: Workshops](https://isa.org.jm/the-mining-code/workshops/) - Draft Exploitation Regulations: Workshops WORKSHOPS The following workshops directly related to the development of specific areas of the Exploitation Code were also held: ISA Briefing Paper 4 Workshop on Mineral Exploitation in the Area (Singapore 16-17 June 2015). Conference Report Workshop on the Deep Seabed Mining Payment Regime Workshop (San Diego, 17-18 May 2016) Technical
- [Submissions received with respect to the stakeholder consultations on Standards and Guidelines](https://isa.org.jm/submissions-received-respect-stakeholder-consultations-standards-and-guidelines/) - Submissions received with respect to the stakeholder consultations on Standards and Guidelines 2020-2021 COUNCIL MEMBERS Australia Application for a Plan of Work | Environmental Management Systems | Environmental Performance Guarantee Environmental baseline data Environmental impact assessments Environmental impact statement Environmental management and monitoring plans Tools and techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment Safe management and operation
- [Mauritius](https://isa.org.jm/deposit-charts/mauritius/) - Mauritius Joint Letter from the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles on the Treaty Concerning the Joint Exercise of Sovereign Rights over the Continental Shelf in the Mascarene Plateau and the Treaty Concerning the Joint Management of the Continental Shelf in the Mascarene Plateau Region Treaties between the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles regarding the Mascarene
- [France](https://isa.org.jm/deposit-charts/france/) - France Document(s) Guyana Kerguelen Islands Martinique and Guadeloupe New Caledonia Saint-Paul et Amsterdam (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises La Réunion
- [Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/ministry_oceans_and-fisheries-republic-korea/) - Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental
- [Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.](https://isa.org.jm/tonga_offshore_mining_ltd-2/) - Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental programme, degree/certificate and résumé.
- [Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML)](https://isa.org.jm/tonga_offshore_mining_ltd/) - Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML) The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental programme, degree/certificate and
- [Presentations: Workshop for The Promotion of Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources in Support of Africa’s Blue Economy](https://isa.org.jm/presentations-workshop-for-the-promotion-of-sustainable-development-of-africas-deep-seabed-resources/) - DAY 1 - Session I: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the 1994 Agreement Presentation | Legal regime governing the exploitation of resources and preservation of the marine environment Ms. Alice Hicuburundi, Director, United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) (remote) Presentation | Content
- [The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea at 40](https://isa.org.jm/unclos-at-40-2/) - The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea at 40 The making of UNCLOS Ever since humankind managed to venture out on the seas, the freedom of this seemingly limitless space has been challenged by domination from land, often leading to conflict among seafaring nations. During the twentieth century, the situation called for
- [For Part 1 Meetings in March](https://isa.org.jm/part-1-meetings-march/) - For Part 1 Meetings in March President’s Briefing Note on the Draft Regulations OEWG IWG ENVIRONMENT IWG INSPECTION, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT IWG INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS Indicative Programme of Work Regulation-by-Regulation Compilation Information on logistical and procedural aspects Information Note on matters for consideration
- [IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-inspection-compliance-and-enforcement-1/) - IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement Informal Working Group on Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement – IWG ICE Facilitator’s Briefing Note Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. Prepared by the Legal and Technical Commission (ISBA/25/C/WP.1) (EN Word) Download the template to submit proposals TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED DURING THE 27TH SESSION, PART I OF
- [IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-inspection-compliance-and-enforcement/) - Policy Brief 01/2025 Informal Working Group on Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement – IWG ICE Facilitator’s text ———————————————————————————– Download the template to submit proposals ———————————————————————————– TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED IN September 2022 Regulation 92 UK, Norway, USA and Canada Regulation 92bis UK, Norway, USA and Canada Regulation 93 Chile Regulation 94 Chile Regulation 95 Chile Regulation 96 Germany Mexico
- [IWG ENVIRONMENT](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-environment-20859/) - IWG ENVIRONMENT Informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment – IWG ENV Facilitator’s text (ISBA/27/C/IWG/ENV/CRP.1), 8 February 2022 | Word – PDF Summary of general comments and initial reactions made by representatives of Members and of Observers to the facilitator’s text at the webinar on 28 February 2022 Regulation-by-Regulation Compilation
- [OEWG](https://isa.org.jm/oewg/) - OEWG Provisional agenda Briefing Note Joint summary MIT report MIT Presentation to Council Additional background information
- [TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY 1 September 2022 - Part 2](https://isa.org.jm/textual-proposals-submitted-1-september-2022-part-2/) - TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY 1 September 2022 – Part 2 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY 1 September 2022 Regulation 62 Cota Rica PEW Regulation 63 PEW Regulation 64 Costa Rica PEW Regulation 65 Costa Rica PEW Regulation 66 Costa Rica PEW Regulation 67 Costa Rica Regulation 70 PEW Regulation 71 Costa Rica PEW Regulation 74 PEW
- [TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-plenary/) - TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 Regulation 18bis Mexico Regulation 20 Chile Regulation 24 Chile Regulation 27 PEW Regulation 38 Portugal and Canada PEW Regulation 39 Japan PEW Regulation 41 Chile Preamble Chile Schedule Australia and Canada
- [IWG Institutional Matters - Part 2](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-institutional-matters-part-2/) - IWG Institutional Matters – Part 2 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY 15 September 2022 Regulation 1 Italy Germany Spain Regulation 2 China Germany Italy Mexico Spain Regulation 3 Germany Italy Spain PEW Regulation 4 Germany Italy UK Regulation 5 Germany Italy Regulation 92 UK, Norway, USA and Canada Regulation 92bis UK, Norway, USA and Canada
- [IWG Institutional Matters](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-institutional-matters-0/) - IWG Institutional Matters IWG INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS Co-Facilitators’ Text Compilation prepared by the Co-Facilitators: Part 1 & Part 2 Mapping of the mandates of ISA Organs prepared by the Co-Facilitators Briefing Paper for the Informal Working Group on Institutional Matters: PDF | DOC Functions of the organs of the Authority (ISBA/24/C/10) Analysis of effective control (ISBA/20/LTC/10)
- [IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement - Part 2](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-inspection-compliance-and-enforcement-part-2/) - IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement – Part 2 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED IN September 2022 Regulation 92 UK, Norway, USA and Canada Regulation 92bis UK, Norway, USA and Canada Regulation 93 Chile Regulation 94 Chile Regulation 95 Chile Regulation 96 China Germany Mexico Micronesia UK PEW Regulation 97 China Germany Mexico UK PEW Regulation 98 UK
- [IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-inspection-compliance-and-enforcement-0/) - IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement Informal Working Group on Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement – IWG ICE Facilitator’s text ———————————————————————————– Download the template to submit proposals ———————————————————————————– Proposals submitted after July 2022
- [IWG ENV - Part 2](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-env-part-2/) - IWG ENV – Part 2 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED IN SEPTEMBER 2022 Regulation 44 African Group China Finland Germany Italy Mexico Micronesia Portugal Spain USA DOSI PEW WODA Regulation 44bis African Group, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Italy,New Zealand, Micronesia, Norway, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Portugal, Republic of Korea,Spain and Trinidad and
- [For Part 2 Meetings in July](https://isa.org.jm/part-2-meetings-july/) - For Part 2 Meetings in July OEWG IWG ENVIRONMENT IWG INSPECTION, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT IWG INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS Plenary Indicative Programme of Work Information Note on matters for consideration Information on logistical and procedural aspects Supplementary information on logistical and procedural aspects Proposals submitted after July 2022
- [IWG ENVIRONMENT](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-environment/) - IWG ENVIRONMENT Informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment – IWG ENV Facilitator’s revised text: PDF | DOC Webinar on Environmental Compensation Fund Download the template to submit proposals TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED DURING THE 27TH SESSION, PART II OF THE COUNCIL 21 July Regulation 48bis Germany 25 July Regulation 48bis
- [OEWG](https://isa.org.jm/oewg-0/) - OEWG Briefing Note with Chair’s text: PDF | Word Note Verbale EC1/1 of 27 June 2022 from the Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations – submission to the Council of the African Group’s position on the Payment Regime for Deep Seabed Mining in the Area Download the template to submit proposals Financial Payment
- [President’s text](https://isa.org.jm/presidents-text/) - President’s text Proposals submitted after July 2022 President’s text, 11 October 22 (Word) African Group Submission Suggesting Amended Text for the Payment Regime Provided for in the Draft Regulations on the Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area
- [Proposals submitted in October/November 2022 - IWG IM Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/proposals-submitted-octobernovember-2022-iwg-im-part-3/) - Proposals submitted in October/November 2022 – IWG IM Part 3 Regulation 1.6 Italy Regulation 4.3 Italy Regulation 5 Netherlands ————————————————– Draft agenda for workshop on Effective Control
- [Co-Facilitators’ compilation](https://isa.org.jm/co-facilitators-compilation/) - Co-Facilitators’ compilation Part I (Regulations 1 to 4) Part II (Regulation 5 and regulation 16) Part V (Regulations 57 and 58) Part VIII (Regulations 85 and 88)
- [Proposals submitted after July 2022 - IWG INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/proposals-submitted-after-july-2022-iwg-institutional-matters-part-3/) - Proposals submitted after July 2022 – IWG INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS Part 3 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY 15 September 2022 Regulation 1 Italy Germany Spain Regulation 2 China Germany Italy Mexico Spain Regulation 3 Germany Italy Spain PEW Regulation 4 Germany Italy UK Regulation 5 Germany Italy Regulation 92 UK, Norway, USA and Canada Regulation 92bis UK,
- [IWG Institutional Matters - Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-institutional-matters-part-3/) - IWG Institutional Matters – Part 3 IWG INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS Proposals submitted after July 2022 Mapping of the mandates of ISA Organs prepared by the Co-Facilitators Co-facilitators’ revised text (Word) Co-Facilitators’ compilation Proposals submitted in October/November 2022 Draft agenda for workshop on Effective Control
- [Proposals submitted in October/November 2022](https://isa.org.jm/proposals-submitted-octobernovember-2022/) - Proposals submitted in October/November 2022 31 October 2022 Submission of Brazil, Chile and Costa Rica, cosponsored by Federal States of Micronesia, New Zealand and Panamá, for the establishment of a Compliance Committee. Submission by Costa Rica for New Regulation 102bis: Compliance Committee. TEXTUAL PROPOSALS DURING THE 27TH SESSION: COUNCIL – PART III: 31 October 2022
- [Proposals submitted after July 2022 - IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement - Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/proposals-submitted-after-july-2022-iwg-inspection-compliance-and-enforcement-part-3/) - Proposals submitted after July 2022 – IWG Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement – Part 3 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED IN September 2022 Regulation 93 Chile Regulation 94 Chile Regulation 95 Chile Regulation 96 China Germany Mexico Micronesia UK PEW Regulation 97 China Germany Mexico UK PEW Regulation 98 UK PEW Regulation 99 Germany UK PEW Regulation 100
- [IWG Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement - Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-inspection-compliance-and-enforcement-part-3/) - IWG Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement – Part 3 Informal Working Group on Inspection, Compliance and Enforcement – IWG ICE Proposals submitted after July 2022 Proposals submitted in October/November 2022 Facilitator’s revised text (Word)
- [Proposals submitted in October/November 2022](https://isa.org.jm/proposals-submitted-octobernovember-2022-0/) - Proposals submitted in October/November 2022 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS DURING THE 27TH SESSION: COUNCIL – PART III 1 November 2022 DR 44 Italy DR 59 Italy
- [Proposals submitted after July 2022 - IWG Environment - Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/proposals-submitted-after-july-2022-iwg-environment-part-3/) - Proposals submitted after July 2022 – IWG Environment – Part 3 TEXTUAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED IN SEPTEMBER 2022 Regulation 44 African Group China Finland Germany Italy Mexico Micronesia Portugal Spain USA DOSI PEW WODA Regulation 44bis African Group, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Italy,New Zealand, Micronesia, Norway, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Portugal,
- [IWG Environment - Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/iwg-environment-part-3/) - IWG Environment – Part 3 Informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment – IWG ENV Facilitator’s Briefing note Proposals submitted after July 2022 Proposals submitted in October/November 2022
- [OEWG - Part 2-0](https://isa.org.jm/oewg-part-2-0/) - OEWG – Part 2 Briefing Note with Chair’s text: PDF | Word
- [For Part 3 meetings in Oct/Nov](https://isa.org.jm/part-3-meetings-octnov/) - For Part 3 meetings in Oct/Nov Indicative programme of work Information Note on matters for consideration Information on logistical and procedural aspects for the third part of the twenty-seventh session of the Council (21102022) Side Events OEWG IWG ENVIRONMENT IWG INSPECTION, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT IWG INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS President’s text Matrix of Rights and Obligations (prepared by
- [OEWG - Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/oewg-part-3/) - OEWG – Part 3 Proposals submitted after July 2022 Chair’s Briefing note The Chair’s text of 13 June 2022 Financial Payment System Modeling for Polymetallic Nodules by MIT IGF presentation Proposals submitted during and after the October/November 2022
- [Proposals submitted during and after the October/November 2022 - OEWG Part 3](https://isa.org.jm/proposals-submitted-during-and-after-the-october-november-2022-oewg-part-3/) - Proposals submitted during and after the October/November 2022 – OEWG Part 3 African Group
- [Side Events Part III](https://isa.org.jm/side-events-part-iii/) - Side Events Part III Side Events Schedule Guidelines for organizers of Side Events and Request Form
- [Part II Archive](https://isa.org.jm/part-ii-archive/) - Part II Archive Information on logistical and procedural aspects for the twenty-seventh session of the Council (Part II) and the Assembly (18 July-5 August 2022) Supplementary information on logistical and procedural aspects Council (Part II) Supplementary information on logistical and procedural aspects (Assembly-27th session) ————————————————————————————————————- Administrative Services – 27th Session of The International Seabed Authority | 4 July to 5
- [World Oceans Day 2020](https://isa.org.jm/world-oceans-day-2020/) - World Oceans Day 2020 Press Release Secretary-General Statement World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June each year as a global celebration of the ocean, its marine life and all ocean activities. Oceans Day was first declared at the 1992 Global Forum in Rio de Janeiro, with the aim to bring the oceans to the center
- [World Oceans Day 2021](https://isa.org.jm/world-oceans-day-2021/) - World Oceans Day 2021 World Oceans Day Virtual Event Click here to access event information. World Oceans Day 2021 Art Competition The International Seabed Authority is pleased to announce the winners of its art competition organized for World Oceans Day 2021 in two categories, local and international. In the international competition, open to everyone over the age
- [World Oceans Day 2019](https://isa.org.jm/world-oceans-day-2019/) - World Oceans Day 2019 Press Release Programme Flyer Photos World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June each year as a global celebration of the ocean, its marine life and all ocean activities. Oceans Day was first declared at the 1992 Global Forum in Rio de Janeiro, with the aim to bring the oceans to the
- [Secretary-General Opinion Pieces](https://isa.org.jm/the-secretary-general/secretary-general-opinion-pieces/) - Policy Brief 01/2025 The deep sea needs rules, says the head of the body that governs it | 10 June 2025 Leticia Carvalho on why the world will be worse off if America goes its own way. Read the full article published by The Economist magazine on 10 June 2025. Read More We Must Advance
- [Nii Allotey Odunton](https://isa.org.jm/the-secretary-general/nii-allotey-odunton/) - Nii Allotey Odunton Nii Allotey Odunton (Ghana) occupied the position of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority between 2009 and 2016. Mr. Odunton was born and raised in Ghana. He obtained a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering and an M.Sc. degree in Mineral Economics and Mine Finance from the Henry Krumb School of Mines, Columbia University.
- [Satya N. Nandan](https://isa.org.jm/the-secretary-general/satya-n-nandan/) - Satya N. Nandan Satya N. Nandan (Fiji) was the first Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority. He occupied that position between 1996 and 2008. Mr. Nandan was born and raised in Fiji. He received his law degree from the University of London and became a barrister at Lincoln’s Inn. He returned to Fiji to practice
- [Statements & Speeches](https://isa.org.jm/the-secretary-general/statements-speeches/) - Regulation is key to the sustainable development of deep seabed mining | 4 March 2019 29 June 2026 Madam Secretary-General Opening Remarks to the Legal and Technical Commission, Part II of the 31st Session 15 June 2026 Statement Delivered to the Thirty-sixth Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS 12 June 2026 Madam Secretary-General Remarks for
- [Protection of the Marine Environment](https://isa.org.jm/protection-of-the-marine-environment/) - Protection of the Marine Environment Biodiversity in the deep-sea The past decade saw a significant increase in the knowledge about biodiversity in the deep sea. According to a recent workshop report, in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, there are at least 500 species collected/observed in many of the major faunal groupings, including metazoan meiofauna (~500 species), macrofauna
- [Career Opportunities: FAQs](https://isa.org.jm/career-opportunities/career-opportunities-faqs/) - Career Opportunities: Frequently Asked Questions 1. Does ISA charge any application fees? ISA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within ISA are advertised on
- [Secretary General Annual Report 2020](https://isa.org.jm/secretary-general-annual-report-2020/) - SECRETARY-GENERAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020 FULL REPORT : EN | FR For the first time in 25 years, the Secretary-General Annual Report is presented in a completely new format comprising two parts. A first part ( ISBA/26/A/2) has been published as an official document of the Assembly and reports on the status of UNCLOS and related
- [Consultation Process](https://isa.org.jm/consultation-process/) - Consultation Process In developing its Strategic Plan and High-Level Action Plan for 2019-2023, ISA undertook an extensive and comprehensive consultation process to ensure that both final documents embody the views, priorities and ownership of all its Members. Consultation held in the context of the development of the Strategic Plan Following the presentation of the Draft Strategic Plan
- [Strategic Plan](https://isa.org.jm/strategic-plan/) - Madam Secretary-General’s Statement at the Geneva Environment Network’s Geneva Dialogues on Minerals and Metals The Strategic Plan reflects ISA’s mandate and responsibilities as set out in UNCLOS and the 1994 Agreement. It was developed in consultation with ISA Members, observers and other relevant stakeholders through an extensive public consultation process. The Assembly of ISA eventually
- [Benefits of the Endowment Fund](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/endowment-fund-2/benefits-of-the-endowment-fund/) - Benefits of the Endowment Fund Application Guidelines Brochure Fact Sheet Brochure ISA Endowment Fund is guided by the common heritage principle that requires activities within the international seabed area to benefit all humankind. Accordingly, activities and programmes encouraged and promoted through the Fund need to fulfill social, scientific, developmental and environmental criteria intended to benefit
- [Un Ocean Science Decade](https://isa.org.jm/un-ocean-science-decade/) - ISA and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development In 2017, the UN General Assembly proclaimed the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 to foster scientific research and technological innovation to support a healthier and more sustainable ocean. This initiative is coordinated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic
- [Reserved Areas](https://isa.org.jm/exploration-contracts/reserved-areas/) - Reserved Areas Clarion-Clipperton Zone Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean The so-called “reserved areas” mechanism is a key component of the system of access to the international seabed area (the Area) and its mineral resources under UNCLOS. It is one of the means by which UNCLOS ensures that developing countries can access deep-sea mineral resources. Reserved areas
- [Privacy Notice](https://isa.org.jm/privacy-notice/) - Madam Secretary-General’s Statement at the Geneva Environment Network’s Geneva Dialogues on Minerals and Metals ISA PRIVACY POLICY By accessing this site, information about the User, such as Internet protocol (IP) address, navigation through the Site, the software used and the time spent, and other similar information, will be stored on ISA servers. These will not
- [Term and Conditions of Use of the International Seabed Authority Website](https://isa.org.jm/term-and-conditions-of-use-of-the-international-seabed-authority-website/) - Madam Secretary-General’s Statement at the Geneva Environment Network’s Geneva Dialogues on Minerals and Metals Disclaimers | Preservation of Immunities | General | Notification of Amendments The user of this website constitutes agreement with the following terms and conditions: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) maintains this website (the “Site”) as a courtesy to those who may choose to access the Site (“Users”).
- [Structure and Mandate of the Council](https://isa.org.jm/structure-and-mandate/) - Structure and Mandate of the Council In accordance with paragraph 15, section 3, of the annex to the 1994 Agreement, the Council shall consist of 36 members elected by the Assembly in the following order: Four members from among those States Parties which, during the last five years for which statistics are available, have either
- [Documents](https://isa.org.jm/documents/)
- [Responses to the HLAP public consultation](https://isa.org.jm/responses-to-the-hlap-public-consultation/) - Responses to the HLAP public consultation Responses to the HLAP public consultation were as follows: 1 30 May 2019 Pacific Community 2 30 May 2019 Republic of Korea 3 30 May 2019 Cuba 4 31 May 2019 Jamaica 5 31 May 2019 Guatemala 6 31 May 2019 Argentina 7 31 May 2019 Tonga 8 31
- [Government Republic Poland](https://isa.org.jm/government-republic-poland/) - Government of the Republic of Poland The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental programme, degree/certificate
- [Ifremer PMS Programme](https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-pms-programme/) - Ifremer 2022 - PMS Training Programme The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental programme, degree/certificate
- [Ifremer Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-training-programme/) - Ifremer 2022 - PMN Training Programme The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental programme, degree/certificate
- [Special Session](https://isa.org.jm/special-session/) - Madam Secretary-General’s Statement at the Geneva Environment Network’s Geneva Dialogues on Minerals and Metals Agenda | Statements On Tuesday, 22 July 2014, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority met in a special session to commemorate its twentieth anniversary of its entry into force on 16 November 1994 of the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention
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- [Events](https://isa.org.jm/events/)
- [Workshops and webinars](https://isa.org.jm/workshops-and-webinars/) - Workshops and webinars 27 May 2026 - 5 June 2026 ISA-China JTRC Training Workshop on Cumulative Impact Assessment for Effective Protection of the Marine Environment in the Area: Methods, Case Studies, and Best Practices 19 May 2026 - 21 May 2026 Pacific Small Island Developing States Regional Workshop on Deep Seabed Sustainable Blue Growth Initiative
- [Application Guidelines](https://isa.org.jm/capacity-development-training-and-technical-assistance/endowment-fund-2/application-guidelines/) - Application Guidelines Are you a marine geologist or marine biologist interested in working with your colleagues on a deep-sea research initiative? Are you interested in training programmes to build upon your skills and expertise? We invite scientists and technical personnel from developing countries to apply for assistance through the Fund. To be eligible for assistance,
- [Events Archive](https://isa.org.jm/events-archive/)
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## Announcements

- [2026 Delegates Flipbook now available in English!](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/2026-delegates-flipbook-now-available-in-english/)
- [Follow the meetings of the 31st Session](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/follow-the-meetings-of-the-31st-session/)
- [Call for applications for the upcoming ISA-Egypt JTRC training course](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/call-for-applications-for-the-upcoming-isa-egypt-jtrc-training-course/)
- [Call for 2026-2027 project proposals under the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/call-for-2026-2027-project-proposals-under-the-isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) are 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
- [Open call for experts for developing standard operating procedures on sampling, processing and sharing of biological samples and genetic data from the Area](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/open-call-for-experts-for-developing-standard-operating-procedures-on-sampling-processing-and-sharing-of-biological-samples-and-genetic-data-from-the-area/) - Open call for experts for developing standard operating procedures on sampling, processing and sharing of biological samples and genetic data from the Area The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking experts to participate in a Group of Experts (GoE) on the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) on sampling, processing and sharing
- [Call for Applications ISA Deep Dive E-Learning Platform's Ninth Cohort, May to July 2026](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/call-for-applications-isa-deep-dive-e-learning-platforms-ninth-cohort-may-to-july-2026/) - Call for Applications: ISA Deep Dive E-Learning Platform Ninth Cohort May to July 2026 General presentation The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested individuals to apply to the first, the second and third levels of the Deep Dive programme, Dive 1 and Dive 2, Dive ,3 until 31 March 2026. Developed within the framework
- [Call for Nominations 2026 training workshop of the ISA - China Joint Training and Research Center (ISA-China JTRC)](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/call-for-nominations-2026-training-workshop-of-the-isa-china-joint-training-and-research-center-isa-china-jtrc/) - Call for Nominations 2026 training workshop of the ISA - China Joint Training and Research Center (ISA-China JTRC) “The Whys and Hows of Cumulative Impact Assessment for Effective Protection of the Marine Environment: Methods, Case Studies, and Best Practices.” Dates: 27 May to 5 June 2026 Location: Sanya, Hainan Province - China Context The first ISA
- [Announcement of workshop on the development of the regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific Ocean, with a focus on management assessment](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/workshop-on-the-development-of-the-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific-ocean-with-a-focus-on-management-assessment/) - Dates: 18-21 May 2026 Location: Busan, the Republic of Korea The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, will convene a workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Area of
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Apply now:</span> ISA Contractor Training Programme](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/apply-for-training-opportunities-with-isas-contractors-2/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Provisional agenda for Part I of the 30th session of the ISA Council](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-council-agenda-30th-session/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Provisional agenda for Part I of the 30th session of the ISA Legal and Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-ltc-agenda-30th-session/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Policy brief 06/2024: ISA’s contribution to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-advancing-womens-empowerment-and-leadership-in-deep-sea-related-disciplines-and-research-from-commitment-to-action-2-3/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Policy brief 05/2024: Participation of Member States in meetings of ISA organs](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-advancing-womens-empowerment-and-leadership-in-deep-sea-related-disciplines-and-research-from-commitment-to-action-2-3-2/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> DSM Fact-check 2024/1 - The carbon cycle in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-advancing-womens-empowerment-and-leadership-in-deep-sea-related-disciplines-and-research-from-commitment-to-action-2-2/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Status of exploration contracts in the Area - June 2024](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-advancing-womens-empowerment-and-leadership-in-deep-sea-related-disciplines-and-research-from-commitment-to-action-2/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Advancing women’s empowerment and leadership in Deep-Sea-Related disciplines and research: from commitment to action](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-advancing-womens-empowerment-and-leadership-in-deep-sea-related-disciplines-and-research-from-commitment-to-action/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Development of REMPs by ISA and their legal status Discussion Paper](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/effective-control-discussion-paper-2-3/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> CARMU Inspection Report - Contractor: UK Seabed Resources II](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-carmu-inspection-report-contractor-uk-seabed-resources-ii/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> The International Seabed Authority and the Big Ocean States: Charting the future for resilient prosperity](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/policy-brief-01-2024/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Report on the value of ecosystem services and natural capital of the Area](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-report-on-the-value-of-ecosystem-services-and-natural-capital-of-the-area-31-may-2023/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Effective Control Discussion Paper](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/effective-control-discussion-paper/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Rights and Obligations Discussion Paper](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/effective-control-discussion-paper-2/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> DeepData Brochure](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/effective-control-discussion-paper-2-2/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Inspection report of the implementation of the Government of the Republic of Poland's plan of work](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-inspection-report-poland/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Investigation report – NORI overflow event](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-investigation-report-nori-overflow-event-apr-2023/)
- [<span style="color: #ffb905;">Now available:</span> Inspection Report of NORI collector system component test](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/now-available-inspection-report-of-nori-collector-system-component-test/)
- [Report Launch | The Contribution of the International Seabed Authority  to the 2030 Agenda for  Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/report-launch-the-contribution-of-the-international-seabed-authority-to-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development-2/)
- [Empowering Women from LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in Deep-Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/widsr-report/)
- [Report Launch | The Law of the Sea: An Ocean of Opportunity for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/law-of-the-sea-an-ocean-of-opportunity-for-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids/)
- [Internship opportunities | Deadline 31 December 2023](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/internship-opportunities/) - Internship opportunities: Communications Intern | Legal Affairs Intern | Library Intern (students residing in Jamaica only)
- [Career opportunity: Learning and Development Assistant [G6]](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/career-opportunity-learning-and-development-assistant-g6/)
- [Career opportunity: Programme Management Officer (Capacity Development) [P3]](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/career-opportunity-programme-management-officer-capacity-development-p3/)
- [Career opportunity: Human Resources Officer [P4]](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/career-opportunity-human-resources-officer-p4/)
- [Career opportunity: Director, Office for Administrative Services [D1]](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/career-opportunity-director-office-for-administrative-services-d1/)
- [Applications for four at-sea training opportunities with MOF-KOREA (PMS)](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/mof-rok-pms-may-2022/) - Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental
- [Applications for two at-sea training opportunities with MOF-KOREA (CFC)](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/report-launch-the-contribution-of-the-international-seabed-authority-to-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/) - Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Republic of Korea The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental
- [Applications for five at-sea training opportunities with DORD](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/internship-public-information-intern/) - The manual application forms for training have been phased out. All applications should be completed using the web form. Applicants are required to use the online portal to submit applications together with a copy of your passport photo, the signed nomination form indicating preference for either the geological or environmental programme, degree/certificate and résumé. Issue Date: 2
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to assist in the management of scientific projects](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/applications-for-training-opportunities-with-the-interoceanmetal-joint-organization/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy in environmental management](https://isa.org.jm/announcements/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-in-environmental-management/)

## Events

- [Workshop on the development of the regional environmental management plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific Ocean, with a focus on management assessment](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-the-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific-ocean-with-a-focus-on-management-assessment/) - Information note | List of participants | Workshop Programme The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, will convene a workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Area of the
- [ISA-China JTRC Training Workshop on Cumulative Impact Assessment for Effective Protection of the Marine Environment in the Area: Methods, Case Studies, and Best Practices](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-china-jtrc-training-workshop-on-cumulative-impact-assessment-for-effective-protection-of-the-marine-environment-in-the-area-methods-case-studies-and-best-practices/) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources of China will host the Fourth Training Workshop of the ISA–China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC). The workshop will focus on strengthening scientific and technical capacity related to cumulative impact assessment (CIA) in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) and will address the growing
- [ISA - Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre (ISA - Egypt JTRC)  Training Programme on the scientific and technical aspects related to regional environmental management planning in the Area for the Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-egypt-joint-training-and-research-centre-isa-egypt-jtrc-training-programme-on-the-scientific-and-technical-aspects-related-to-regional-environmental-management-planning-in-the-area-for-the/) - Background Pursuant to its mandate under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in particular article 145 on the protection of the marine environment, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has been progressively developing Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) as key instruments for ensuring the effective protection of the marine environment from
- [Pacific Small Island Developing States Regional Workshop on Deep Seabed Sustainable Blue Growth Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/events/pacific-small-island-developing-states-regional-workshop-on-deep-seabed-sustainable-blue-growth-initiative/) - The Pacific Small Island Developing States Regional Workshop on Deep Seabed Sustainable Blue Growth Initiative will be held at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji, from 19 to 21 May 2026 building on the achievements of the Abyssal Initiative for Blue Growth. Hosted by the International Seabed Authority in collaboration with the Pacific
- [African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy](https://isa.org.jm/events/african-academy-for-deep-sea-diplomacy/) - A Hybrid Training Programme for African Diplomats, Government Officials, and Policy Makers Organized by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) In collaboration with the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC) Overview The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC), is pleased to invite applications for the inaugural African Academy for
- [S.H.E Webinar: Celebrating Women in Deep-Sea Science and Technological Innovation: Creating Lasting Impact through Knowledge Transfer](https://isa.org.jm/events/s-h-e-webinar-celebrating-women-in-deep-sea-science-and-technological-innovation-creating-lasting-impact-through-knowledge-transfer/) - Celebrating Women in Deep-Sea Science and Technological Innovation: Creating Lasting Impact through Knowledge Transfer Date: 3 December 2025 Duration: 90 minutes Format: Virtual (Zoom) Co-organized by: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Republic of France Register here: SHE Webinar Context This high-level webinar, co-organized by the International Seabed Authority and the Republic of France, marks the culmination of
- [Workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific-2/) - TERMS OF REFERENCE | CALL FOR NOMINATION AND INFORMATION | INFORMATION NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS | BACKGROUND DOCUMENT | PARTICIPANT LIST | MEETING RECORDING | MEETING REPORT | The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with Japan, will convene a workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the
- [iCAN Meets - Second Edition](https://isa.org.jm/events/ican-meets-second-edition/) - The ISA Capacity Development Alumni Network (iCAN) will convene its next learning-series session on 22nd October 2025 to update former beneficiaries on the latest initiatives and progress of activities related to the Area while fostering deeper engagement across the network. This interactive meeting will spotlight two expert-led segments: “Exploration for Polymetallic Massive Sulphides in the
- [Workshop on Taxonomic Methods and Standardization of Macrofauna in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-taxonomic-methods-and-standardization-of-macrofauna-in-the-clarion-clipperton-fracture-zone/) - Agenda | Background Document | Participants | Presentations | Recommendations Following informal consultations between the Secretary-General and exploration contractors for polymetallic nodules in January 2012 on the biological component of environmental baseline data in exploration areas, the International Seabed Authority convened its first taxonomic exchange workshop on the megafauna in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone (CCFZ) in June 2013 in
- [ISA-IFREMER Meioscool Workshop 2026](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-ifremer-meioscool-workshop-2026/) - Call for Registrations ISA-IFREMER Meioscool Workshop 2026 April 13 - 17, 2026 | IUEM – Technopole Brest Iroise, rue Dumont d’Urville, 29280 Plouzané, France The International Seabed Authority (ISA) in partnership with IFREMER is pleased to announce the upcoming ISA-IFREMER Meioscool Workshop 2026, a unique opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in marine meiofauna
- [2nd Expert Scoping Workshop: Charting future horizons - Harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area: "Monitoring"](https://isa.org.jm/events/2nd-expert-scoping-workshop-charting-future-horizons-harnessing-advanced-technologies-for-the-protection-and-sustainable-use-of-the-international-seabed-area/) - Hybrid format | Background document | Information note | Draft agenda The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is conducting Expert Scoping Workshops on innovation and advanced technologies to support the protection and responsible use of the Area[1]. These activities build on the Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research approved by the ISA Assembly in 2020, and
- [Workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Indian Ocean, with a focus on the Mid-Ocean Ridges and Central Indian Ocean Basin](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-remp-for-the-area-of-the-indian-ocean/) - TERMS OF REFERENCE | CALL FOR NOMINATION AND INFORMATION | LIST OF PARTICIPANTS The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the China Deep Ocean Affairs Administration, will convene an expert workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Area of the Indian Ocean, from 27 April to
- [Advancing marine spatial planning in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction for sustainable deep-sea stewardship: best practices and key insights from the REMP process](https://isa.org.jm/events/advancing-marine-spatial-planning-in-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-for-sustainable-deep-sea-stewardship-best-practices-and-key-insights-from-the-remp-process/) - Concept note | Call for nominations | Nomination form The third training workshop on the title “Advancing marine spatial planning in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction for sustainable deep-sea stewardship: best practices and key insights from the REMP process” will take place in Qingdao, China. The workshop will focus on the scientific and technical needs of developing States, members of
- [ISA side event at UNOC2022 | Global launch of SSKI: Advancing scientific understanding of deep-sea ecosystems in the Area for the benefit of all humanity](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-unoc2022-sski-launch-advancing-scientific-understanding-deepsea-ecosystems-in-the-area/) - 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Altice Arena, Side Event Room 2Event ID: IBZW2911 CONTEXT | OBJECTIVES | PROGRAMME | STATEMENTS | FLYER | PHOTOS OF THE EVENT Context With the progress of negotiations on the International Seabed Authority (ISA)’s mining code and on the legally binding instrument for biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ), the demands for enhanced understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and its uptake in
- [Workshop on the development of a scientific approach to identifying key deep-sea taxa in support of the protection of the marine environment in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-scientific-approach-to-identifying-key-deep-sea-taxa-in-support-of-the-protection-of-the-marine-environment-in-the-area/) - TERMS OF REFERENCE | INFORMATION NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is convening an in-person workshop on the development of a scientific approach to identifying key deep-sea taxa in support of the protection of the marine environment in the Area from 3-6 June 2024 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the
- [SYMPOSIUM | Blue economy and the role of critical raw materials in the development of sustainable ocean economies: challenges, opportunities and innovations](https://isa.org.jm/events/symposium-blue-economy-and-the-role-of-critical-raw-materials-in-the-development-of-sustainable-ocean-economies-challenges-opportunities-and-innovations/) - PROGAMME | REPORT Objectives The Government of Italy, through the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, and ISA consider it important to promote science, technology and innovation as well as capacity development through collaboration and partnerships at national, regional and global levels inclusive of all stakeholders in the implementation of blue economy strategies for
- [Advancing Caribbean Blue Economy through Deep Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/events/advancing-caribbean-blue-economy-through-deep-sea-research/) - AGENDA | Background In 2021 Antigua and Barbuda, the University of the West Indies and the Commonwealth Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy in Antigua and Barbuda. The Centre aims to advance intellectual progress and strengthen institutional capacity in the areas of marine
- [Technical workshop | Scientific and legal aspects of Test Mining](https://isa.org.jm/events/technical-workshop-scientific-and-legal-aspects-of-test-mining/) - AGENDA | In continuance of the ongoing discussions and intersessional work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the topic of test mining. the Governments of Germany and Belgium would like to extend a formal invitation to all delegates and stakeholders to a technical workshop on the "Scientific and legal aspects of
- [Workshop on the development of a REMP for the Area of the Indian Ocean, with a focus on the mid-ocean ridges and central Indian Ocean basin](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-remp-for-the-area-of-the-indian-ocean-with-a-focus-on-the-mid-ocean-ridges-and-central-indian-ocean-basin/) - TERMS OF REFERENCE | CALL FOR NOMINATION AND INFORMATION | INFORMATION NOTE | PARTICIPANTS | PROVISIONAL AGENDA | BACKGROUND DOCUMENT | WORKSHOP REPORT The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the National Institute of Ocean Technology of India, will convene a workshop on the development of a regional environmental
- [Inception workshop of the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/events/inception-workshop-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative/) - REGISTRATION LINK | TERMS OF REFERENCE | INFO NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS | REPORT The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is convening an inception workshop of the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI) at the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon, Republic of Korea, from 29 November to 01 December 2022, in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans
- [Workshop on Deep Sea Taxonomic Standardization: Strategic Approaches for Collaboration](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-deep-sea-taxonomic-standardization-strategic-approaches-for-collaboration/) - | Background Documents | Terms of Reference | Provisional Agenda | Annotations to Provisional Agenda | Info Note | Videos | Report The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOMAF) and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), will convene a virtual workshop
- [Workshop on Enhancing Image-based Biodiversity Assessments to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-enhancing-image-based-biodiversity-assessments-oct2021/) - REGISTRATION LINK | BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS | TERMS OF REFERENCE | INFO NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS | Provisional agenda | Annotations to the Provisional Agenda | VIDEOS | REPORT The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOMAF) and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), will convene an
- [Workshop on Enhancing Genetic Approaches to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-enhancing-genetic-approaches-to-advance-deep-sea-taxonomy/) - REGISTRATION LINK | TERMS OF REFERENCE | INFO NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS | REPORT The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is convening a workshop on Enhancing Genetic Approaches to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy at the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Seocheon, Republic of Korea, from 23-25 November 2022, in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of
- [ISA Side Event: 4th International Conference on SIDS | Leveraging partnerships and transformative actions to advance women empowerment and leadership in deep-sea research to support inclusive and sustainable ocean governance](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-4th-international-conference-on-sids-leveraging-partnerships-and-transformative-actions-to-advance-women-empowerment-and-leadership-in-deep-sea-research-to-support-inclusive-and-sust/) - CONTEXT | OBJECTIVES | PROGRAMME | FLYER Context A fundamental responsibility assigned by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is to promote and encourage the conduct of marine scientific research as well as build the capacity of developing States as a means to enable
- [ISA Side Event: 4th International Conference on SIDS | Leveraging SIDS knowledge, technology, innovation and capacity to advance deep-sea research for the benefit of humanity](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-4th-international-conference-on-sids-leveraging-sids-knowledge-technology-innovation-and-capacity-to-advance-deep-sea-research-for-the-benefit-of-humanity/) - CONTEXT | OBJECTIVES | PROGRAMME | FLYER | PRESS RELEASE Context The role of marine scientific research in support of the sustainable co-management of the ocean and its resources is central to an effective peaceful and legal order, particularly in areas beyond national jurisdictions (ABNJ). Small Island Developing States (SIDS) depend heavily on ocean-based industries
- [ISA Side Event: 4th International Conference on SIDS | Ocean action to support resilient prosperity in SIDS](https://isa.org.jm/events/ocean-action-to-support-resilient-prosperity-in-sids/) - PROGRAMME The vital role of oceans and seas in achieving sustainable development is widely recognized, including through their contribution to poverty eradication, economic growth, food security, sustainable livelihoods and decent work. Small island developing States (SIDS) face unique challenges due to their vulnerability, in particular to climate change, but also stand to benefit from the
- [ISA at the 2024 SIDS Conference](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-at-the-2024-sids-conference/) - Join us at the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) ____________________________________________________________________ 27 May | 4:00PM - 5:30PM | Room 10, American University of Antigua Leveraging SIDS knowledge, technology, innovation and capacity to advance deep-sea research for the benefit of humanity READ MORE | FLYER ____________________________________________________________________ 29 May | 8:00AM - 9:30AM | Overflow ID
- [Workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific/) - TERMS OF REFERENCE | CALL FOR NOMINATION AND INFORMATION | INFORMATION NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS | BACKGROUND DOCUMENT | PARTICIPANT LIST | MEETING RECORDING The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with Japan, will convene a workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northwest Pacific in Tokyo,
- [ISA at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-at-the-2024-ocean-decade-conference/) - 11 April 2024 | 1:15 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 122-123 - Baltic Ocean, Level P1 of the International Barcelona Convention Centre How to harness private sector data to boost ocean science and drive a sustainable ocean economy - guidelines and benefits READ MORE | FLYER | PROGRAMME __________________________________________________________________ 12 April 2024
- [ISA side event at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference | Leveraging knowledge, innovation and empowerment in deep-sea research in support of the stewardship of the Area for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-at-unoc2024-leveraging-knowledge-innovation-and-empowerment/) - PROGRAMME The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is participating in the UN Ocean Decade Conference between 10 and 12 April 2024 in Barcelona. In partnership with the governments of Argentina, Bangladesh and the Cook Islands, as well as the National Oceanography Centre from the United Kingdom and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute from Korea, ISA is leading the
- [ISA side event at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference | How to harness private sector data to boost ocean science and drive a sustainable ocean economy: guidelines and benefits](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-at-unoc2024-how-to-harness-private-sector-data/) - ISA is one of the co-organizing entities of the satellite event “How to harness private sector data to boost ocean science and drive a sustainable ocean economy: guidelines and benefits.” The lead organizers are the IOC-UNESCO, Corporate Data group and UN Global Compact. Co-organizers include ISA, Fugro and HUB Ocean. The event will take
- [ISA side event at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference | Empowering women for the ocean decade: achieving gender equality in ocean sciences and policymaking](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-at-unoc2024-empowering-women-for-the-ocean-decade/) - In partnership with the World Maritime University, Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute and the International Hydrographic Organization, ISA is co-organizing the satellite event “Empowering women for the ocean decade: achieving gender equality in ocean sciences and policymaking.” The event will take place on Friday, 12 April, from 13:15 to 14:45 in the meeting room Arctic
- [Expert scoping workshop on charting future horizons: harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/events/expert-scoping-workshop-on-charting-future-horizons-harnessing-advanced-technologies-for-the-protection-and-sustainable-use-of-the-international-seabed-area/) - ANOTATED AGENDA | INFORMATION NOTE The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is convening an expert scoping workshop on charting future horizons: harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area, from 3-5 April 2024 in Porto, Portugal, in collaboration with the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC
- [ISA side event at UNOC2022 | Ensuring the stewardship of seabed mineral resources and the protection of the marine environment of the Area for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-at-unoc2022/) - 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM Altice Arena, Interactive Dialogue RoomEvent ID: IBZW298 CONTEXT | OBJECTIVES | PROGRAMME | FLYER | | UN Web TV Recording | PHOTOS OF THE EVENT Context The seabed and subsoil beyond the limits of national jurisdiction (the Area) and its mineral resources are designated as the “common heritage of mankind” under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) which
- [Workshop on the Development of Standards and Guidelines for the Mining Code](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-standards-and-guidelines-for-the-mining-code/) - ToR | INFORMATION NOTE | BACKGROUND NOTE | PROVISIONAL AGENDA | ACCOMMODATION | PRESENTATIONS | REFERENCE SOURCES | REPORT | PHOTOS The International Seabed Authority in partnership with the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom is organising a multi-stakeholder workshop on the “Development of Standards and Guidelines for the mining code”
- [ISA-Philippines National Capacity Development Workshop on deep-sea related matters](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-philippines-national-capacity-development-workshop-on-deep-sea-related-matters/) - AGENDA | Background and rational The upcoming ISA-Philippines National Capacity Development Workshop on deep-sea related matters, scheduled from 9-11 October 2023 in Manila, Philippines, builds on a series of workshops and consultations organized in the last decade. Stemming from the Pioneering Workshop for Development of Sustainable Seabed Policy held with the International Seabed Authority (ISA)
- [Workshop on Enhancing Biological Data Sharing to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-enhancing-biological-data-sharing-to-advance-deep-sea-taxonomy/) - REGISTRATION LINK | TERMS OF REFERENCE The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is convening a workshop on Enhancing Biological Data Sharing to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 3-6 October 2023, in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF) and the National Marine Biodiversity Institute
- [WEBINAR | Informal Working Group on Institutional Matters | Effective Control](https://isa.org.jm/events/webinar-informal-working-group-on-institutional-matters-effective-control/) - The Co-Facilitators of the Informal Working Group on Institutional Matters will host a webinar on effective control on 1 September 2023 which will be held from 7 am to 10 am Jamaica time (GMT-5) via Microsoft Teams platform. The webinar will be open to all Members and Observers of ISA and their designated experts. ———————————————————————————
- [SIDE EVENT AT CBD COP-15 | SSKI: Innovating Global Scientific Collaboration to Advance our Understanding of Deep-Sea Biodiversity](https://isa.org.jm/events/side-event-cbd15-sski-innovating-global-scientific-collaboration/) - Background The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and its partners launched its new flagship initiative, the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI), at the UN Ocean Conference in June 2022. SSKI is conceived as a model example of concerted global efforts to advance scientific knowledge on deep-sea ecosystems and biodiversity. SSKI aims to promote global scientific collaboration
- [WEBINAR | Informal intersessional dialogue](https://isa.org.jm/events/webinar-informal-intersessional-dialogue/) - On 8 March 2023, H.E. Mr. Hugo Verbist (Belgium) and Mr. Soo Tet Tan (Singapore) will be co-facilitating an online dialogue, as established by the Council of ISA to facilitate further discussion on the possible scenarios foreseen in section 1, paragraph 15, of the Annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI
- [Follow-up WEBINAR | Informal intersessional dialogue](https://isa.org.jm/events/follow-up-webinar-informal-intersessional-dialogue/) - In accordance with the modalities for the continuation of the informal intersessional dialogue as set out in Council decision ISBA/28/C/9, and as notified in the Secretariat’s Note No. ISA/OLA/2023/107 dated 28 April 2023, the Co-Facilitators of the Dialogue will co-host a follow-up Webinar on 30 May 2023 which will be held from 9am to 12pm
- [World Oceans Day Celebrations](https://isa.org.jm/events/world-oceans-day-celebrations/) - REGISTER NOW! On World Oceans Day this year, ISA celebrates deep-sea research and women scientists contributing to advancing global knowledge and understanding of the deep sea and its ecosystems. As one of the three institutions established under UNCLOS, ISA is assigned with the exclusive and unique mandate to organize, regulate and control all activities related
- [STI FORUM SIDE EVENT | Leveraging the power of ocean science, technology and innovation to support the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development](https://isa.org.jm/events/sti-forum-side-event-leveraging-the-power-of-ocean-science-technology-and-innovation/) - Watch event recording https://youtu.be/qtjFhb8hSDc Event partners International Seabed Authority (ISA) UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UNTBLDC) The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTBLDC) have launched a joint project, “Building and developing capacities of least developed countries in deep-seabed related science, technology and innovation
- [LDC5 Conference SIDE EVENT | Leveraging the power of science, technology and innovation in the deep-seabed to build prosperous and resilient LDC economies through the Doha Programme of Action](https://isa.org.jm/events/ldc5-conference-side-event-leveraging-the-power-of-science-technology-and-innovation-in-the-deep-seabed-to-build-prosperous-and-resilient-ldc-economies-through-the-doha-programme-of-action/) - AGENDA | PRESS RELEASE | PHOTOS Background The world’s least developed countries (LDCs) are in a race to deliver crucial global development goals by 2030. The Istanbul Programme of Action for the LDCs implementation period has been completed (2011-2020). Therefore, a new conference is being held in two parts: the adoption of the new
- [Women in the Law of the Sea Conference](https://isa.org.jm/events/women-in-the-law-of-the-sea-conference/) - PROGRAMME | ISA CONVERSATIONS PODCASTS | CONFERENCE BOOKLET | PRESS RELEASE On 10 December 2022, the international community will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This provides a timely opportunity to take stock of the numerous contributions of UNCLOS to peace and order in the
- [Workshop on the Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific/) - | Background Documents | Provisional Agenda | Annotations to Provisional Agenda | Terms of Reference | Call for Nominations and Information | Participants | Information Note | Videos | Report The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Institute of Ocean
- [Workshop on the Regional Environmental Plan for the Area of the Northern Mid Atlantic Ridge](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-regional-environmental-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge/) - Call for submission of nominations of experts to participate in the workshop (Action required by 31 August 2019); and Call for submission of relevant scientific information that can contribute to the workshop objectives (Action required by 30 September 2019) ToR | INFORMATION NOTE | AGENDA | PARTICIPANTS | PRESENTATIONS | BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS | REPORT The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in
- [Workshop on the Development of  a REMP for Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts  in the Northwest Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-remp-for-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-in-the-northwest-pacific-ocean/) - Workshop Participants Workshop Booklet | Agenda | Participants | Presentations | Photos The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) recently co-hosted a workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the northwest Pacific Ocean in Qingdao,
- [Workshop for Developing a Framework for REMPs for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits in Mid-Ocean Ridges](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-for-developing-a-framework-for-remps-for-polymetallic-sulphide-deposits-in-mid-ocean-ridges/) - Photo by @Filip Kacalski/Uniwersytet Szczecinski The International Seabed Authority and the University of Szczecin co-hosted a 3-day workshop on the Development of a Framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits in Mid-Ocean Ridges in Szczecin, Poland from 27-29 June 2018. The workshop follows discussions during the first part of the Authority’s
- [ASSEMBLY: 24th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/assembly-24th-session/) - Meeting of the Assembly ISA Headquarters, Kingston 23-27 July 2018
- [COUNCIL: Part II of 24th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/council-part-ii-of-24th-session/) - Meeting of Council ISA Headquarters, Kingston 16-20 July 2018
- [Deep CCZ Biodiversity Synthesis Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/events/deep-ccz-biodiversity-synthesis-workshop/) - Call for submission of nominations of experts to participate in the workshop (Action required by 15 June 2019); and Call for submission of relevant scientific information that can contribute to the workshop objectives (Action required by 31 June 2019) ToR | AGENDA | BACKGROUND | PARTICIPANTS | REPORT The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Deep Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) Project (University of Hawaii)
- [ASEAN & BIMSTEC Workshop on deep-seabed resources and the Blue Economy](https://isa.org.jm/events/asean-bimstec-workshop-on-deep-seabed-resources-and-the-blue-economy/) - AGENDA | PARTICIPANTS | PRESENTATIONS | MEDIA 1. Rationale In previous discussions between Ambassador Suan, Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations and the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Myanmar expressed an interest in an informational workshop to be organised at Yangon in partnership with ISA. The overall objective of such workshop would be to raise awareness among
- [Legal & Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/events/legal-technical-commission/) - Legal & Technical Commission Meeting - 25th Session ISA Headquarters, Kingston 4-15 March 2019
- [Finance Committee](https://isa.org.jm/events/finance-committee/) - Finance Committee Meeting 25th Session ISA Headquarters, Kingston 8-10 July 2019
- [Council: Part I of 25th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/council-part-i-of-25th-session/) - Meeting of Council ISA Headquarters, Kingston 25 February-1 March 2019
- [Council: Part II of 25th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/council-part-ii-of-25th-session/) - Meeting of Council ISA Headquarters, Kingston 15-19 July 2019
- [Assembly: 25th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/assembly-25th-session/) - Meeting of the Assembly
- [Legal and Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/events/legal-and-technical-commission/) - Legal and Technical Commission ISA Headquarters, Kingston 1-12 July 2019
- [Workshop on Fostering Cooperation to Promote the Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-fostering-cooperation-promote-sustainable-development-africas-deep-seabed/) - INFORMATION NOTE | AGENDA | PARTICIPANTS | PRESENTATIONS | PHOTOS | WORKSHOP REPORT The International Seabed Authority (ISA) co-hosted a second workshop in the context of the Africa’s Deep-Seabed Resources (ADSR) project, in partnership with the Government of the Republic of South Africa at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, in Pretoria from 16 to 18
- [P-SIDs Regional Training & Capacity Building Workshop, Nauru](https://isa.org.jm/events/p-sids-regional-training-capacity-building-workshop-nauru/) - AGENDA | PARTICIPANTS | PRESENTATIONS BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE In February 2019, the Pacific Regional Training and Capacity-Building workshop was held in Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga. Organized by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) with the support of the Kingdom of Tonga, this workshop had two objectives.
- [Regional Environmental Planning of the ISA with a Focus on PMS Deposits in Mid-Ocean Ridges](https://isa.org.jm/events/regional-environmental-planning-of-the-isa-with-a-focus-on-pms-deposits-in-mid-ocean-ridges/) - Workshop Report Representatives from academic institutions, maritime industries, contractors of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), NGOs, national agencies, international and regional organizations, and Legal and Technical Commission gathered at an expert meeting in Paris, France, from 28 to 30 May 2019, organized by the Atlantic REMP Project, with financial support from the European Commission, in
- [P-Sids Regional Training and Capacity Building Workshop : Marine Scientific Research, Kiribati](https://isa.org.jm/events/p-sids-regional-training-and-capacity-building-workshop-marine-scientific-research-kiribati/) - Agenda | Information Note | Participants | Presentations BACKGROUND In February 2019, the Pacific Regional Training and Capacity-Building workshop was held in Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga. Organized by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) with the support of the Kingdom of Tonga. This workshop had two objectives. First, to enable
- [3rd Meeting of the Open-Ended Ad Hoc Working Group](https://isa.org.jm/events/3rd-meeting-of-the-open-ended-ad-hoc-working-group/)
- [Legal and Technical Commission: Part II of 26th Session [Remotely]](https://isa.org.jm/events/legal-and-technical-commission-part-ii-of-26th-session-remotely/) - Part II of 26th Session
- [Finance Committee: 26th Session [Remotely]](https://isa.org.jm/events/finance-committee-26th-session-remotely/) - Part II of 26th Session
- [Council: Part II of 26th Session [Postponed]](https://isa.org.jm/events/council-part-ii-of-26th-session-postponed/) - Part II of 26th Session
- [Assembly: 26th Session [Postponed]](https://isa.org.jm/events/assembly-26th-session-postponed/) - Part II of 26th Session
- [Council: Part I of 26th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/council-part-i-of-26th-session/)
- [Legal and Technical Commission: Part I of 26th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/legal-and-technical-commission-part-i-of-26th-session/)
- [Report Launch | The Law of the Sea: An Ocean of Opportunity for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS](https://isa.org.jm/events/report-launch-the-law-of-the-sea-an-ocean-of-opportunity-for-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids/) - AGENDA | READ THE STUDIES | EVENT RECORDING | WATCH THE TEASERS | PRESS RELEASE The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching on 16 November 2021 a series of studies on the relevance of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to the least developed countries (LDCs), the landlocked developing countries (LLDCs)
- [Report Launch | The Contribution of the International Seabed Authority  to the 2030 Agenda for  Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/events/report-launch-the-contribution-of-the-international-seabed-authority-to-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/) - AGENDA | READ THE REPORT | LAUNCH EVENT RECORDING | REPORT VIDEO TEASERS | PRESS RELEASE Background ISA is committed to timely and effective achievement of the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda through implementing the economic, social and environmental mandates assigned to it by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [WEBINAR | MSR Information Series for Africa | Topic 2. Data Management](https://isa.org.jm/events/webinar-msr-information-series-for-africa-topic-2-data-management/) - REGISTRATION LINK |BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS | INFORMATION NOTE | PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME Registration Representatives of African States Members of ISA and their nominated experts/practitioners with an interest in contributing to the objectives of this webinar are invited to register as soon as possible and no later than 3 June 2022. The maximum number of representatives from each Member States will be
- [ISA at the UN Ocean Conference 2022](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-at-the-un-ocean-conference-2022/) - Join us at the UN Ocean Conference 28 June | 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Hybrid event (virtual and at Hotel Olissipo Oriente, Room Pequim B) Enhancing scientific cooperation in support of regional environmental management planning in the international seabed area READ MORE | FLYER 29 June | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Hotel Olissipo Oriente, Room Pequim
- [WEBINAR | Environmental Compensation Fund for activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/events/webinar-environmental-compensation-fund-for-activities-in-the-area/) - PRESENTATIONS | On 21 June 2022, Dr. Raijeli L. Taga (Fiji), facilitator of the informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment established by the ISA Council, will host a webinar to discuss the Environmental Compensation Fund for activities in the Area. The webinar will take place from 8:00 to 9:30 AM,
- [ISA side event at UNOC2022 | Advancing women empowerment and leadership in marine scientific research to support inclusive sustainable ocean governance](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-at-unoc2022-advancing-women-empowerment-and-leadership-in-marine-scientific-research-to-support-inclusive-sustainable-ocean-governance/) - 08:00 AM – 09:30 AM Hotel Olissipo Oriente, Room Pequim B Event ID: OBZB142 CONTEXT | OBJECTIVES | PROGRAMME | FLYER | PHOTOS OF THE EVENT Context Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a key responsibility of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is to promote and encourage the conduct of marine scientific
- [ISA side event at UNOC2022 | Fostering international and regional cooperation in support of the sustainable development of the blue economy in LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-at-unoc2022-fostering-international-and-regional-cooperation-in-support-of-the-sustainable-development-of-the-blue-economy-in-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids/) - 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Hotel Olissipo Oriente, Room Pequim BEvent ID: OBZB141 CONTEXT | OBJECTIVES | PROGRAMME | FLYER | PRESS RELEASE | PHOTOS OF THE EVENT Context The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is the organization through which States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) organize and control all mineral resources related activities in the international seabed
- [ISA side event at UNOC2022 | Enhancing scientific cooperation in support of regional environmental management planning in the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-side-event-at-unoc2022-enhancing-scientific-cooperation-in-support-of-regional-environmental-management-planning-in-the-international-seabed-area/) - 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Hybrid event (virtual + Hotel Olissipo Oriente, Room Pequim B) Event ID: V12 CONTEXT | OBJECTIVES | PROGRAMME | FLYER | STATEMENTS | PHOTOS Context The development and implementation of regional environmental management plans (REMPs) is an essential element of ISA’s strategy to ensure effective protection of the marine environment in
- [Workshop on Fostering Cooperation to Promote Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-fostering-cooperation-promote-sustainable-development-africas-deep-seabed-0/) - Agenda | Presentations | Documents | Photos The International Seabed Authority, African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) will co-host a workshop on Fostering cooperation to promote sustainable development of Africa’s deep seabed resources in support of Africa’s Blue Economy in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire from 22-25 October 2018.
- [Processing Technologies, Metal Recoveries & Economic Feasibility of Deep Sea Mining](https://isa.org.jm/events/processing-technologies-metal-recoveries-economic-feasibility-of-deep-sea-mining/) - Terms of Reference | Announcement | Agenda | Photos FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT The International Seabed Authority, Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) and the Ministry of the Environment in Poland are jointly organizing a workshop on Processing Technologies, Metal Recoveries & Economic Feasibility of Deep Sea Mining at the Ministry of Environment in Warsaw, Poland 3-6 September, 2018. The workshop will be focused on the following core
- [COUNCIL: Part I of 24th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/council-part-i-of-24th-session/) - Meeting of Council ISA Headquarters, Kingston 5-9 March 2018
- [Workshop on Development of a Framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-development-of-a-framework-for-regional-environmental-management-plans-remps-for-polymetallic-sulphide-deposits/) - Workshop on Development of a Framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits Szczecin, Poland 27-29 June 2018 Contact: smulsow@isa.org.jm sgregory@isa.org.jm
- [6th International Symposium on Scientific & Legal Aspects of the Regimes of the Continental Shelf and the Area](https://isa.org.jm/events/6th-international-symposium-on-scientific-legal-aspects-of-the-regimes-of-the-continental-shelf-and-the-area/) - 6th International Symposium on Scientific & Legal Aspects of the Regimes Wuzhen,Zhejiang Province, China 29 May - 1 June 2018
- [42nd Annual Conference of the Center for Oceans Law & Policy](https://isa.org.jm/events/42nd-annual-conference-of-the-center-for-oceans-law-policy/) - 42nd Annual Conference of the Center for Oceans Law & Policy Cooperation and Engagement in the Asia Pacific Region Beijing, China 23-26 May 2018
- [ISA/COMRA Workshop on the Development of REMP for Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-comra-workshop-on-the-development-of-remp-for-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts/) - Workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the Northwest Pacific Ocean Qingdao, Shandong Province, China 26-29 May 2018
- [Workshop: Design of Impact Reference Zones and Preservation Reference Zones in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-design-of-impact-reference-zones-and-preservation-reference-zones-in-the-area/) - Agenda | Participants List | Background Document | Presentations | Briefing Paper 02/2018 | The ISA hosted a workshop on the design of impact reference zones (IRZ) and preservation reference zones (PRZ) in the Area in Berlin, Germany from 27-29 September 2017. The workshop will be a forum for the ISA, its contractors, and scientific and technical
- [Workshop: Marine Mineral Resources of Africa](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-marine-mineral-resources-of-africa/) - Agenda | Presentations | Photos | Press A workshop on Marine Mineral Resources of Africa’s Continental Shelf and Adjacent International Seabed Area – Prospects for Sustainable Development of Africa’s Maritime Domain, in support of Africa’s Blue Economy, will be held in Kampala, Uganda from 2 to 4 May 2017. The workshop is jointly organized by the Republic of Uganda and
- [Workshop: Towards an ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-towards-an-isa-environmental-management-strategy-for-the-area/) - Presentations | Photos | ISA Technical Study No: 17 A workshop on the ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area was held in Berlin, Germany from 20-24 March 2017. The workshop was jointly organized by the German Environment Agency (UBA) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB),
- [ISA  Public Forum](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-public-forum/) - ISA Public Forum Lecture Room 2, Faculty of Law, University of West Indies, Kingston 10:00am - 2:00pm FLYER
- [ISA 21st Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-21st-session/) - Kingston, Jamaica Indicative Programme | Information Note
- [Workshop on Taxonomic Methods and Standardization of Meiofauna in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-taxonomic-methods-and-standardization-of-meiofauna-in-the-clarion-clipperton-zone/) - Agenda | Background | Participants The workshop on Taxonomic Methods and Standardization of Meiofauna in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) is the third in the series of taxonomic exchange workshops convened by the ISA to address potentially varying taxonomic standards aimed at fostering environmentally sustainable management of deep sea resources. The first workshop on the Taxonomic Standardization of Megafauna was
- [Sensitization Seminar, 5-6 November 2015,  Chile](https://isa.org.jm/events/sensitization-seminar-5-6-november-2015-chile/) - Agenda | Presentations | Photos The ISA and the Government of Chile jointly hosted a Sensitization Seminar in Santiago from 5-6 November 2015. The Seminar brought together experts from the international legal and scientific community with national and regional government officials, scientists, researchers and academics to discuss scientific research and marine mineral development. It also highlighted the 1982 UN
- [Workshop on Polymetallic Nodule Resources Classification](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-polymetallic-nodule-resources-classification/) - Agenda | Background Document | Photos SPEECHES Dr. S. Rajan, Director, National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, (NCAOR), Goa; Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES), Government of India Speech Dr. Shyamal Kanti Das, Advisor/Scientific Secretary ESSO Ministry of Earth Sciences (MOES), Government of India Speech H.E. Mr. N.A. Odunton, Secretary-General, International Seabed Authority (ISA) Speech PRESENTATIONS Mining Technology for the
- [Sensitization Seminar, 17-19 March 2015, South Africa](https://isa.org.jm/events/sensitization-seminar-17-19-march-2015-south-africa/) - Information Note | Agenda | Presentations | Participants List | In 2007, ISA began a new programme of regional sensitization seminars on issues associated with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the work of the Authority and on marine mineral resources. The Seminars were to bring together experts from the
- [Joint CIL-ISA Workshop on Mineral Exploitation in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/events/joint-cil-isa-workshop-on-mineral-exploitation-in-the-area/) - Mandarin Orchard, Singapore Agenda | Flyer
- [Finance Committee Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/events/finance-committee-meeting/) - 22nd Session 4-8 July 2016 Kingston, Jamaica
- [Preparatory Committee established by UNGA resolution 69/292](https://isa.org.jm/events/preparatory-committee-established-by-unga-resolution-69-292/) - Preparatory Committee established by General Assembly resolution 69/292: Development of international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Second session August 26 - Sept 9, 2016; New York
- [ISA Annual Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-annual-session/) - 22nd Session 11-22 July, 2016 Kingston, Jamaica
- [ISA Contractors Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-contractors-workshop/) - ISA Contractors Workshop Ramson Meeting Room, University of West Indies, Kingston 21-22 June, 2017
- [ISA 23rd Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-23rd-session/) - ISA 23rd Annual Session ISA Headquarters, Kingston August 7 - August 18, 2017
- [ISA Review Committee Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-review-committee-meeting/) - ISA Review Committee Meeting ISA Headquarters, Kingston 30 January - 3 February 2017
- [Legal & Technical Commission Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/events/legal-technical-commission-meeting-2/) - LTC Meeting 22 Feb - 4 March, 2016 Kingston, Jamaica
- [Legal & Technical Commission Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/events/legal-technical-commission-meeting-0/) - 22nd Session 4-12 July 2016 Kingston, Jamaica
- [Legal & Technical Commission Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/events/legal-technical-commission-meeting-1/) - Legal and Technical Commission Meeting ISA Headquarters, Kingston February 20 - March 3, 2017
- [Legal & Technical Commission Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/events/legal-technical-commission-meeting/) - Legal and Technical Commission Meeting ISA Headquarters, Kingston July 31 - August 4, 2017
- [Meeting of ISA Contractors](https://isa.org.jm/events/meeting-of-isa-contractors/) - Meeting of ISA Contractors Warsaw, Poland 15-16 October, 2018
- [First Session of the Intergovernmental Conference on BBNJ](https://isa.org.jm/events/first-session-of-the-intergovernmental-conference-on-bbnj/) - Intergovernmental Conference on an international legally binding instrument under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) UNHQ 4-17 September 2018
- [Conference on Sustainable Blue Economy](https://isa.org.jm/events/conference-on-sustainable-blue-economy/) - Nairobi Conference on Sustainable Blue Economy Nairobi, Kenya 26-28 November 2018
- [2nd Workshop on Deep Seabed Mining & Submarine Cables](https://isa.org.jm/events/2nd-workshop-on-deep-seabed-mining-submarine-cables/) - 2nd Workshop on Deep Seabed Mining and Submarine Cables [ ISA | International Cable Protection Committee | The Government of Thailand] Bangkok, Thailand 29-30 October 2018
- [Sensitization Seminar, 16 April 2014, New York](https://isa.org.jm/events/sensitization-seminar-16-april-2014-new-york/) - Where: Room 2CB, United Nations Headquarters, New York Date: 16 April 2014 Time: 10am - 6pm Agenda The aim of the seminar was to brief representatives and delegates of Permanent Missions and Observers of the United Nations, headquartered in New York. on current issues relating to the work of the Authority including inter alia the status
- [Workshop to Standardise Megafaunal Taxonomy for Exploration Contract Areas in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-to-standardise-megafaunal-taxonomy-for-exploration-contract-areas-in-the-clarion-clipperton-fracture-zone/) - Agenda | Participants Following informal consultations between the Secretary-General and exploration contractors for polymetallic nodules in January 2012 on the biological component of environmental baseline data in exploration areas, it was decided, inter alia, to convene taxonomic exchange workshops on the megafauna, macrofauna, and meiofauna in contract areas. This workshop is the first of
- [International Workshop on Further Consideration of the Implementation of Article 82 of UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/events/international-workshop-on-further-consideration-of-the-implementation-of-article-82-of-unclos/) - Agenda | Participants | Technical Study 12 The International Seabed Authority in collaboration with the China Institute for Marine Affairs of the State Oceanic Administration of China (CIMA) organised an International Workshop on Further Consideration of the Implementation of Article 82 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, held in Beijing,
- [Sensitisation Seminar On The Work Of The International Seabed Authority And Current Issues Relating To Deep Seabed Mining](https://isa.org.jm/events/sensitisation-seminar-on-the-work-of-the-international-seabed-authority-and-current-issues-relating-to-deep-seabed-mining/) - Where: Room 3 NLB United Nations Headquarters, New York Date: 16 February, 2012 Time: 10am-6pm Agenda The Sensitization Seminar is aimed at informing and sensitizing delegates of Members of the Authority, of the Permanent Missions and Observers to the United Nations in New York on current issues relating to deep seabed mining and on the
- [International Workshop On Environmental Management Needs For Exploration And Exploitation Of Deep Seabed Minerals](https://isa.org.jm/events/international-workshop-on-environmental-management-needs-for-exploration-and-exploitation-of-deep-seabed-minerals/) - Agenda | Participant List | Presenters | Technical Study 10 The International Seabed Authority in collaboration with the Government of Fiji and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) SOPAC Division is organising an International Workshop on Environmental Management Needs for Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Sea Minerals, to be held in Fiji Islands from
- [Prospecting, Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Seabed Mineral Resources in the Area : Challenges for the Caribbean and Opportunities for Collaboration](https://isa.org.jm/events/prospecting-exploration-and-exploitation-of-deep-seabed-mineral-resources-in-the-area-challenges-for-the-caribbean-and-opportunities-for-collaboration/) - | Agenda | Participants | Speakers | Recommendations | The seminar is being jointly hosted by the International Seabed Authority and the Government of Jamaica and will be held in Conference Room 3 of the Jamaica Conference Centre from 28-30 March 2011. It will highlight the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the 1994 Implementation Agreement, the institutions created
- [International Workshop for the Establishment of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the CCZ in the Central Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/events/international-workshop-for-the-establishment-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-ccz-in-the-central-pacific/) - Agenda | Participants/Presentations The International Seabed Authority is holding the International Workshop to Develop an Environmental Management Plan for the Clarion Clipperton Zone in Kingston, Jamaica, from November 8-12, 2010. Consultants will create a proposal outlining an Environmental Management Plan for presentation at the workshop. The proposal will take into consideration how the nine areas of particular
- [Geological Model Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/events/geological-model-workshop/) - Abstracts | Background | Agenda | Summary The workshop on the finalization of the Geological Model of the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone (CCZ) is scheduled for 14-17 December 2009 at the Authority's headquarters in Kingston. More... PRESENTATIONS (pdf format) Monday 14 December 2009 Project Implementation. Dr Charles Morgan, Planning Solutions Inc., Hawaii Review of Data used for the Models. Dr Vijay Kodagali, Senior Scientific Affairs Officer,
- [Workshop on Polymetallic Nodule Mining Technology - Current Status and Challenges Ahead](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-polymetallic-nodule-mining-technology-current-status-and-challenges-ahead/) - Agenda | Background | Information Note | Workshop Summary | Proceedings The workshop is jointly organised by the International Seabed Authority and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in India and will be held at the National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, India from 18-22 February 2008. All participants require letters of invitation from the Government of
- [Sensitization seminar on the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the work of the Authority and on marine mineral resources of the South and Equatorial Atlantic Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/events/sensitization-seminar-on-the-1982-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea-the-work-of-the-authority-and-on-marine-mineral-resources-of-the-south-and-equatorial-atlantic-ocean/) - Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Date: 26-28 November 2008 Agenda | Participants | General Information | A sensitization seminar on the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the work of the Authority and on marine mineral resources of the South and Equatorial Atlantic Ocean, was convened by the Government of the
- [Seminar On Minerals And Other Resources Found In Marine Area Beyond The Limits Of National Jurisdiction (The Area)](https://isa.org.jm/events/seminar-on-minerals-and-other-resources-found-in-marine-area-beyond-the-limits-of-national-jurisdiction-the-area/) - Welcoming Remarks and Seminar Outline -Dr Ir. Sugiarta Wirasantosa, Chairman, Indonesian Organization Committee, Agency for Marine and Fisheries Contents/Achievements of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea -Ambassador Satya N Nandan, Secretary-General of the ISA Indonesia and the Convention -Ambassador Hasjim Djalal, Senior Adviser to the Minister of Maritime Affairs and
- [Workshop on Mining of CRFCs and PSDs - Technological and Economic Considerations](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-mining-of-crfcs-and-psds-technological-and-economic-considerations/) - Agenda | Participants | Summary | Proceedings The International Seabed Authority has scheduled a workshop on technical and economic considerations for mining cobalt rich ferromanganese crusts (CRFCs) and polymetallic sulphides (PSDs) resources of the international seabed area (“the Area”) in Kingston, Jamaica, from 31 July to 4 August 2006. The background document incorporates relevant excerpts from
- [Workshop on Cobalt-Rich Crusts and the Diversity and Distribution Patterns of Seamount Fauna](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-cobalt-rich-crusts-and-the-diversity-and-distribution-patterns-of-seamount-fauna/) - Agenda | Participants In March 2006 the International Seabed Authority held the 8th of its series of workshops at its headquarters entitled “Cobalt-crusts and the diversity and distribution patterns of seamount fauna” The current workshop is being held in order to determine the impact that exploration and mining activities related to cobalt-rich crusts will have
- [Workshop for the Establishment of Environmental Baselines at Deep Seafloor CFC and Deep Seabed PMS Mine Sites in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-for-the-establishment-of-environmental-baselines-at-deep-seafloor-cfc-and-deep-seabed-pms-mine-sites-in-the-area/) - Agenda | Participants | Summary | Proceedings The International Seabed Authority will convene a workshop to determine the likely effects of exploration and mining of seafloor cobalt-rich crusts and polymetallic sulphides deposits on the marine environment. This workshop is to assist the Legal and Technical Commission, which recently submitted a draft exploration code for these
- [ISA/UN-OHRLLS High-level Webinar | Enhancing the role and participation of women in deep-sea scientific research](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-un-ohrlls-high-level-webinar-enhancing-the-role-and-participation-of-women-in-deep-sea-scientific-research/) - Women in Science Leaflet | WIDSR project information brief | Webinar recording | Q&A | Event summary (PDF) The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has a vision of a world in which women scientists from developing States particularly those from the least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS), play a central role
- [ADSR project / Mauritius workshop](https://isa.org.jm/events/adsr-project-mauritius-workshop/) - AGENDA | PRESENTATIONS | PARTICIPANTS | STATEMENTS | PRESS RELEASE | WORKSHOP REPORT The third workshop of the Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project will take place virtually from 1 to 3 June 2021. This workshop is hosted jointly by ISA and Mauritius with the support of the African Union and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.
- [World Oceans Day 2021: Promoting global knowledge of deep-sea biodiversity for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/events/world-oceans-day-2021-promoting-global-knowledge-of-deep-sea-biodiversity-for-the-benefit-of-humankind/) - PRESS RELEASE | ART COMPETITION WINNERS Join us for this year’s UN World Oceans Day webinar organized by the International Seabed Authority to celebrate deep-sea marine life and promote the sharing of knowledge about deep-sea biodiversity, for the benefit of humankind.World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June each year as a global celebration of the
- [High-level event at HLPF 2021 | Ensuring the sustainable management of deep-seabed resources for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/events/high-level-event-at-hlpf-2021-ensuring-the-sustainable-management-of-deep-seabed-resources-for-the-benefit-of-humankind/) - FLYER & AGENDA | STATEMENTS | INTRODUCTORY VIDEO | PRESS RELEASE | EVENT RECORDING The HLPF is the core UN platform for follow-up and review of the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2021 session of the HLPF is taking place on 6-15 July 2021, under the auspices of the Economic and Social
- [P-SIDS Regional Training and Capacity-Building Workshop: Deep seabed environmental management and monitoring](https://isa.org.jm/events/p-sids-regional-training-and-capacity-building-workshop-deep-seabed-environmental-management-and-monitoring/) - AGENDA | STATEMENTS | PRESS RELEASE ISA and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) officially announced at the UN Ocean Conference held in New York in June 2017 the launch of their joint Voluntary Commitment to strengthen the capacity of Pacific Small Island Developing States (P-SIDS) to sustainably access and benefit from their blue
- [MSR Information Series for Africa | Topic 1. Deep-sea Mineral Resources and Technologies](https://isa.org.jm/events/msr-information-series-for-africa-topic-1-deep-sea-mineral-resources-and-technologies/) - BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS | PROGRAMME | INFORMATION NOTE | VIDEOS About the Marine Scientific Research Information Webinar Series for Africa Building on the activities of the Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project and the identification of specific capacity-building and development needs by African country members of ISA, the ISA Secretariat is convening a series of webinars on marine scientific
- [Workshop on DeepData: Focusing on Data Management Strategy](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-deepdata-focusing-on-data-management-strategy/) - Terms of Reference | ISA DeepData Video | Background Documents | Provisional Agenda | Annotations to the Provisional Agenda | Information Note | Videos The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will convene a 5-day workshop on the ISA DeepData database focusing on data management strategy from 21 to 25 September 2020, via an online platform. The workshop will be
- [Webinar on the comparative analysis of seabed mining and land-based mining](https://isa.org.jm/events/webinar-on-the-comparative-analysis-of-seabed-mining-and-land-based-mining/) - Terms of reference | Studies Requested by Council | Presentations The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will organize a follow-up webinar to present the findings of the comparative analysis of the financial aspects of seabed mining and land-based mining, as well as the developments on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) financial model,
- [High-level Webinar | Presentation of ISA Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science](https://isa.org.jm/events/high-level-webinar-presentation-of-isa-action-plan-in-support-of-the-un-decade-of-ocean-science/) - Agenda | Presentations The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will organize a High-Level webinar to present the draft ISA Marine Scientific Research (MSR) Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (ISBA/26/A/4) which will formally begin in 2021. The webinar will be held from 8:00AM to
- [Workshop on the Development of a REMP for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a Focus on Polymetallic Sulphides Deposits](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-remp-for-the-area-of-the-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge-with-a-focus-on-polymetallic-sulphides-deposits/) - Terms of Reference | Call for Nominations and Information | Provisional Agenda | Annotations to Provisional Agenda | Background Documents | Participants | Information Note | Videos | Report The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will convene a workshop on the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
- [Workshop | Towards a Collaborative Platform for Biodiversity Knowledge for Environmental Management in Mid-ocean Ridges](https://isa.org.jm/events/workshop-towards-a-collaborative-platform-for-biodiversity-knowledge-for-environmental-management-in-mid-ocean-ridges/) - Provisional Agenda | Background Documents | Annotations to Provisional Agenda | Information Note | Videos | Report The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA), and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, will convene a workshop on Marine Scientific Research in the
- [WEBINAR | Equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits from deep-seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/events/webinar-equitable-sharing-of-financial-and-other-economic-benefits-from-deep-seabed-mining/) - The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) establishes the principle that all activities in the Area, including recovery of minerals, must be carried out for the benefit of all humanity, irrespective of the geographic location of States. In pursuance of this principle, UNCLOS requires the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to provide
- [ISA celebrates World Oceans Day](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-celebrates-world-oceans-day/) - PRESS RELEASE | WINNERS OF THE ART COMPETITION | Join us for this year’s UN World Oceans Day event organized by the International Seabed Authority to celebrate deep-sea exploration and the benefits it brings to humankind. In collaboration with: 8:00-8:05 Opening remarks | On World Oceans Day 2022 ISA celebrates deep-sea exploration for the benefit
- [WEBINAR | Informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment](https://isa.org.jm/events/webinar-informal-working-group-on-the-protection-and-preservation-of-the-marine-environment/) - On 28 February 2022, Dr. Raijeli L. Taga (Fiji), facilitator of the informal working group on the protection and preservation of the marine environment, will host a webinar to present her suggested revised text for Parts IV and VI and Annexes IV, VII and VIII of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in
- [ADSR project / Nigeria Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/events/adsr-project-nigeria-workshop/) - AGENDA | PRESENTATIONS | STATEMENTS | PRESS RELEASE | PHOTOS The fourth workshop of the Africa's Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project was held in Abuja, Nigeria from 5 to 7 October 2022. This workshop is hosted jointly by ISA and the Federal Republic of Nigeria with the support of the African Union and the Norwegian Agency for
- [ISA-NIOF side event at UNFCCC COP27: Technological and scientific knowledge in support of prospecting marine mineral resources in the deep waters, including of the African countries](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-niof-side-event-unfccc-cop27/) - Organising partners International Seabed Authority (ISA) National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) of Egypt Background An assessment by the International Energy Agency from March 2021 indicates that mineral demand for clean energy technologies would rise at least four times by 2040 to meet climate goals set in the Paris Agreement. An even faster transition
- [International Workshop on Capacity Development Resources & Needs Assessment](https://isa.org.jm/events/international-workshop-on-capacity-development-resources-needs-assessment/) - Concept No | Advisory Committee | Registration | Agenda | Information Note | Participants | Assessment Review | Presentations| Summary of Outcomes | Photos The ISA Secretariat will organize an international workshop on “Capacity development, resources and needs assessment” in Kingston, Jamaica, from 10-12 February 2020. Held over three-days, the workshop will be designed and structured with the intention to achieve the
- [International Conference on Legal, Scientific and Economic Aspects of Deep Seabed Mining](https://isa.org.jm/events/international-conference-on-legal-scientific-and-economic-aspects-of-deep-seabed-mining/) - Kingston, Jamaica | 14-16 November 2019 AGENDA | ACCOMMODATION| HANDBOOK | PRESENTATIONS | Introduction 2019 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of the International Seabed Authority and the entry into force of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. To commemorate these events, the ISA is preparing a year-long calendar
- [Exploration And Exploitation Of Deep Seabed Mineral Resources In The Area: Challenges For Africa And Opportunities For Collaborative Research In The South Atlantic Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/events/exploration-and-exploitation-of-deep-seabed-mineral-resources-in-the-area-challenges-for-africa-and-opportunities-for-collaborative-research-in-the-south-atlantic-ocean/) - Where: Abuja Nigeria Date: 24-26 March, 2009 This sensitization seminar follows a similar seminar held in Brazil in November 2008, where participants developed a proposal for collaborations by the States bordering the South and Equatorial Atlantic Ocean for increased research on the mineral resources in that part of the Area. The seminar in Nigeria discussed proposal and
- [ISA 20th Session](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-20th-session/)
- [Finance Committee Meetings](https://isa.org.jm/events/finance-committee-meetings/)
- [ISA Special Session marking its 20th Anniversary](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-special-session-marking-its-20th-anniversary/)
- [ISA Open Briefing](https://isa.org.jm/events/isa-open-briefing/) - Conference Room 11, UN Headquarters, New York 1:15pm - 3:15pm Information
- [Seminar](https://isa.org.jm/events/seminar/) - Environmental, Legal and Technical Challenges for Deep Sea Mining 5-6 November, 2015 Santiago, Chile

## Publications

- [Guidelines for Negotiations and Contractual Dealings with Sponsored Entities](https://isa.org.jm/publications/guidelines-for-negotiations-and-contractual-dealings-with-sponsored-entities/) - These Guidelines incorporate guidance to officials of current or potential Sponsoring States with responsibility for negotiations and contractual dealings with potential or existing sponsored entities relating to the sponsorship of exploration in the Area.
- [Toolkit: Roles and Responsibilities of States Sponsoring Activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/toolkit-roles-and-responsibilities-of-states-sponsoring-activities-in-the-area/) - A set of five modules to guide Pacific Small Island Developing States (P-SIDS) Sponsoring States in understanding their international obligations and to advance the operationalisation of their national policy and legal frameworks as seabed exploration and exploitation activities progress.
- [ISA-China JTRC Annual Report 2025](https://isa.org.jm/publications/isa-china-jtrc-annual-report-2025/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Thirtieth Session (2025)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-thirtieth-session-2025/)
- [Policy Brief 01/2025](https://isa.org.jm/publications/policy-brief-01-2025/)
- [Progress in marine scientific research and innovation (2020–2024): an expert analysis by the International Seabed Authority’s  See Her Exceed Global Mentoring Programme](https://isa.org.jm/publications/progress-in-marine-scientific-research-and-innovation-2020-2024-an-expert-analysis-by-the-s-h-e-community-isas-global-mentoring-programme-see-her-exceed/)
- [Advancing gender equity in deep-sea research activities: addressing the barriers to women’s participation in at-sea missions](https://isa.org.jm/publications/advancing-gender-equity-in-deep-sea-research-activities-addressing-the-barriers-to-womens-participation-in-at-sea-missions/)
- [Consolidation of Part XI of the Convention and the Implementation Agreement](https://isa.org.jm/publications/consolidation-of-part-xi-of-the-convention-and-the-implementation-agreement/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty Ninth Session (2024)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-ninth-session-2024/)
- [Technical Study 1: Global Non-Living Resources on the Extended Continental Shelf: Prospects at the Year 2000](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-1-global-non-living-resources-on-the-extended-continental-shelf-prospects-at-the-year-2000/) - Technical Study: No. 1
- [The contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the scientific objectives of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/publications/the-contribution-of-the-international-seabed-authority-to-the-scientific-objectives-of-the-un-decade-of-ocean-science-for-sustainable-development/)
- [ISA-China JTRC annual report 2023-2024](https://isa.org.jm/publications/isa-china-jtrc-annual-report-2023/)
- [DEEP DIVE One year of Deep Dive – an immersive journey into the multidisciplinary knowledge of the deep sea](https://isa.org.jm/publications/deep-dive-one-year-of-deep-dive-an-immersive-journey-into-the-multidisciplinary-knowledge-of-the-deep-sea/)
- [Secretary-General Annual Report 2024 - Leading precautionary and responsible governance of the ocean global commons based on science, solidarity and transparency](https://isa.org.jm/publications/secretary-general-annual-report-2024-leading-precautionary-and-responsible-governance-of-the-ocean-global-commons-based-on-science-solidarity-and-transparency/)
- [Report of the inception workshop of the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/publications/report-of-the-inception-workshop-of-the-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative/)
- [A review of the contribution of ISA to the objectives of the 2023 Agreement under UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdictions](https://isa.org.jm/publications/a-review-of-the-contribution-of-isa-to-the-objectives-of-the-2023-agreement-under-unclos/)
- [Enhancing genetic approaches to advance deep-sea taxonomy workshop report](https://isa.org.jm/publications/enhancing-genetic-approaches-to-advance-deep-sea-taxonomy-workshop-report/)
- [Discussion Paper on Development of Regional Environmental Management Plans in ISA and their legal status](https://isa.org.jm/publications/discussion-paper-on-development-of-regional-environmental-management-plans-in-isa-and-their-legal-status/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty Eighth Session (2023)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-eighth-session-2023/)
- [Secretary-General Annual Report 2023 - Just and equitable management of the common heritage of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/publications/secretary-general-annual-report-2023-just-and-equitable-management-of-the-common-heritage-of-humankind/)
- [Technical Study 33: Potential interactions between fishing and mineral resource-related activities in areas beyond national jurisdiction: a spatial analysis](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-33-potential-interactions-between-fishing-and-mineral-resource-related-activities-in-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction-a-spatial-analysis/)
- [ISA-China JTRC annual report 2022](https://isa.org.jm/publications/isa-china-jtrc-annual-report-2022/)
- [ISA-China JTRC annual report 2021](https://isa.org.jm/publications/isa-china-jtrc-annual-report-2021/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty Seventh Session (2022)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-seventh-session-2022/)
- [Discussion Paper on the rights and obligations of ISA and the Sponsoring State with respect to activities in the Area 02/2023](https://isa.org.jm/publications/rights_and_obligations/)
- [Discussion Paper on Effective Control 01/2023](https://isa.org.jm/publications/effective-control-1-2023/)
- [Discussion paper on the Development of “environmental regulations” for exploitation in the Area 01/2017](https://isa.org.jm/publications/discussion-paper-on-the-development-of-environmental-regulations-for-exploitation-in-the-area/)
- [The Implementation of the Precautionary Approach by the International Seabed Authority 02/2017](https://isa.org.jm/publications/the-implementation-of-the-precautionary-approach-by-the-international-seabed-authority-02-2017/)
- [Development and implementation of a payment mechanism for exploitation activities in the Area 01/2015](https://isa.org.jm/publications/development-and-implementation-of-a-payment-mechanism-for-exploitation-activities-in-the-area-01-2015/)
- [Enforcement and Liability Challenges for Environmental Regulation of Deep Seabed Mining 04/2016](https://isa.org.jm/publications/enforcement-and-liability-challenges-for-environmental-regulation-of-deep-seabed-mining-04-2016/)
- [Data and Information Management Considerations Arising Under the Proposed New Exploration Regulations 02/2016](https://isa.org.jm/publications/data-and-information-management-considerations-arising-under-the-proposed-new-exploration-regulations-02-2016/)
- [Dispute Resolution Considerations Arising Under the Proposed New Exploitation Regulations 01/2016](https://isa.org.jm/publications/01-2016-dispute-resolution-considerations-arising-under-the-proposed-new-exploitation-regulations/)
- [Technical Study 26: Competencies of the International Seabed Authority and the International Labour Organization in the context of activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-26-competencies-of-the-international-seabed-authority-and-the-international-labour-organization-in-the-context-of-activities-in-the-area/) - Technical Study 26
- [Technical Study 32: Study of the potential impact of polymetallic nodules production in the Area on the economies of developing land-based producers of those metals which are likely to be most seriously affected](https://isa.org.jm/publications/21773/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty Fifth Session (2019)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-fifth-session-2019/)
- [Capacity Development Strategy](https://isa.org.jm/publications/capacity-development-strategy/)
- [Technical Study 28: Regional environmental assessment of the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-28-regional-environmental-assessment-of-the-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge/)
- [Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources Project: Third Workshop Report](https://isa.org.jm/publications/africas-deep-seabed-resources-project-third-workshop-report/)
- [Technical Study 30: Marine mineral resources: scientific and technological advances](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-30-marine-mineral-resources-scientific-and-technological-advances/)
- [The Contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the Achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/publications/the-contribution-of-the-international-seabed-authority-to-the-achievement-of-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/)
- [Report of the workshop on enhancing image-based biodiversity assessments to advance deep-sea taxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/publications/report-of-the-workshop-on-enhancing-image-based-biodiversity-assessments-to-advance-deep-sea-taxonomy/)
- [Landlocked Developing Countries and the Law of the Sea: An Ocean of Opportunity](https://isa.org.jm/publications/landlocked-developing-countries-and-the-law-of-the-sea-an-ocean-of-opportunity/)
- [Small Island Developing States and the Law of the Sea: An Ocean Of Opportunity](https://isa.org.jm/publications/small-island-developing-states-and-the-law-of-the-sea-an-ocean-of-opportunity/)
- [Least Developed Countries and the Law of the Sea: An Ocean Of Opportunity](https://isa.org.jm/publications/least-developed-countries-and-the-law-of-the-sea-an-ocean-of-opportunity/)
- [Technical Study 31: Equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits from deep-seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-31-equitable-sharing-of-financial-and-other-economic-benefits-from-deep-seabed-mining/)
- [Technical Study 29: Remote monitoring systems in support of inspection and compliance in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-29-remote-monitoring-systems-in-support-of-inspection-and-compliance-in-the-area/)
- [Enhancing the Role and Participation of Women in Deep-Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/publications/enhancing-the-role-and-participation-of-women-in-deep-sea-research/)
- [Technical Study 27: Study on an Environmental Compensation Fund for Activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-27-study-on-an-environmental-compensation-fund-for-activities-in-the-area/)
- [Report of the workshop on Deep-Sea Taxonomic Standardization: Strategic Approaches for collaboration](https://isa.org.jm/publications/report-of-the-workshop-on-deep-sea-taxonomic-standardization-strategic-approaches-for-collaboration/)
- [Women In Science Leaflet](https://isa.org.jm/publications/women-in-science-leaflet/)
- [Technical Study 25: Competencies of the International Seabed Authority and the International Maritime Organization in the context of activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-25-competencies-of-the-international-seabed-authority-and-the-international-maritime-organization-in-the-context-of-activities-in-the-area/)
- [Review Of Capacity-Building Programmes And Initiatives Implemented By The International Seabed Authority 1994-2019](https://isa.org.jm/publications/review-of-capacity-building-programmes-and-initiatives-implemented-by-the-international-seabed-authority-1994-2019/)
- [International workshop on capacity development, resources and needs assessment](https://isa.org.jm/publications/international-workshop-on-capacity-development-resources-and-needs-assessment/)
- [Deep CCZ Biodiversity Synthesis Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/publications/deep-ccz-biodiversity-synthesis-workshop/)
- [Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources Project: Second Workshop Report](https://isa.org.jm/publications/africas-deep-seabed-resources-project-second-workshop-report/)
- [Report of the workshop on the regional environmental management plan for the Area of the northern mid-Atlantic ridge](https://isa.org.jm/publications/report-of-the-workshop-on-the-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge/)
- [Polymetallic Nodules Resource Classification: Proceedings](https://isa.org.jm/publications/polymetallic-nodules-resource-classification-proceedings/) - Polymetallic Nodules Resource Classification: Proceedings of the International Seabed Authority and Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India Workshop held in Goa, India, 13‐17 October, 2014
- [A Study Related to Issues on the Operationalisation of the  Enterprise](https://isa.org.jm/publications/a-study-related-to-issues-on-the-operationalisation-of-the-enterprise/)
- [Deep-Seabed Polymetallic Nodule Exploration: Development of Environmental Guidelines](https://isa.org.jm/publications/deep-seabed-polymetallic-nodule-exploration-development-of-environmental-guidelines/) - Deep Seabed Polymetallic Nodule Exploration: Development of Environmental Guidelines; Proceedings of the International Seabed Authority's Workshop on Deep Seabed Exploration of Polymetallic Nodules: Development of Environmental Guidelines; workshop held from 1 to 5 June 1998, in Sanya [Hainan, People's Republic of China] (ISA / 99/02).
- [Technical Study 23: Towards the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the Northwest Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-23-towards-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-in-the-northwest-pacific-ocean/)
- [Technical Study 21: Report of ISA Workshop on the Design of "Impact Reference Zones" and "Preservation Reference Zones" In Deep-Sea Mining Contract Areas](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-21-report-of-isa-workshop-on-the-design-of-impact-reference-zones-and-preservation-reference-zones-in-deep-sea-mining-contract-areas/)
- [International Seabed Authority Handbook 2019](https://isa.org.jm/publications/international-seabed-authority-handbook-2019/)
- [Technical Study 22: Developing a Framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits on Mid-Ocean Ridges](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-22-developing-a-framework-for-regional-environmental-management-plans-for-polymetallic-sulphide-deposits-on-mid-ocean-ridges/)
- [Technical Study 24: Deep Seabed Mining and Submarine Cables](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-24-deep-seabed-mining-and-submarine-cables/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty Fourth Session (2018)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-fourth-session-2018/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty Third Session (2017)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-third-session-2017/)
- [Technical Study 19: Polymetallic Nodules Resource Classification](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-19-polymetallic-nodules-resource-classification/) - ISA Technical Study: No. 19 Report of an international workshop hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India and the International Seabed Authority Goa, India, 13-17 October 2014
- [Technical Study 20: Marine Mineral Resources of Africa's Continental Shelf and Adjacent International Seabed Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-20-marine-mineral-resources-of-africas-continental-shelf-and-adjacent-international-seabed-area/) - ISA Technical Study No. 20 Prospects for Sustainable Development of the African Maritime Domain in Support of Africa's Blue Economy
- [Technical Study 18: EcoDeep-SIP Workshop II](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-18-ecodeep-sip-workshop-ii/) - ISA Technical Study No:18 Dialogue on practical utility of EIA technology - Proponent, potential users, administrator and independent organization JAMSTEC Tokyo Office, Uchisaiwaicho, Tokyo, Japan, 14-15 March 2017,
- [Technical Study 17: Towards an ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-17-towards-an-isa-environmental-management-strategy-for-the-area/) - ISA Technical Study No. 17: Report of an International Workshop convened by the German Environment Agency (UBA), the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), and the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Berlin, Germany, 20-24 March 2017
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty Second Session  (2016)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-second-session-2016/)
- [Technical Study 16: Environmental Assessment and Management for Exploitation of Minerals in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-16-environmental-assessment-and-management-for-exploitation-of-minerals-in-the-area/) - ISA Technical Study No. 16 : Environmental Assessment and Management for Exploitation of Minerals in the Area Report of an International Workshop convened by the Griffith University Law School in collaboration with the International Seabed Authority in Queensland, Australia, 23-26 May 2016.
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty-First Session (2015)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-first-session-2015/)
- [Technical Study 15: A Study of Key Terms in Article 82 of UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-15-a-study-of-key-terms-in-article-82-of-unclos/) - ISA Technical Study No.15 : A Study of Key Terms in Article 82 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [Technical Study 14: Submarine Cables and Deep Seabed Mining](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-14-submarine-cables-and-deep-seabed-mining/) - ISA Technical Study No 14 : Submarine Cables and Deep Seabed Mining. Advancing Common Interests and Addressing UNCLOS "Due Regard" Obligations
- [Technical Study 13: Deep Sea Macrofauna of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-13-deep-sea-macrofauna-of-the-clarion-clipperton-zone/) - ISA Technical Study No. 13 : Deep Sea Macrofauna of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
- [International Seabed Authority: Basic Texts](https://isa.org.jm/publications/international-seabed-authority-basic-texts/) - This revised Compendium of Basic Texts of the International Seabed Authority contains the full text of relevant organizational decisions of the various organs and bodies of the Authority as well as a number of decisions and documents relating to the external relations of the Authority. Each section of this Compendium includes a short factual commentary
- [Consolidated Regulations and Recommendations on Prospecting and Exploration](https://isa.org.jm/publications/consolidated-regulations-and-recommendations-on-prospecting-and-exploration/) - This volume contains the regulations on prospecting and exploration that the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority has approved to date, and the recommendations on technical and administrative matters issued for the guidance of contractors to assist them in the implementation of the rules, regulations and procedures of the Authority. Revised Edition.
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twentieth Session (2014)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twentieth-session-2014/)
- [The Development of the Regime for Deep Seabed Mining](https://isa.org.jm/publications/the-development-of-the-regime-for-deep-seabed-mining/) - Part XI of the Convention (articles 133 to 191) sets out the regime of "the Area" and provides the legal framework governing activities in the Area. In accordance with article 1, paragraph 1(1), of the Convention, "the Area" is "the seabed and the ocean floor and subsoil thereof, beyond the limits of national jurisdiction". Therefore,
- [Legislative history of the “Enterprise” under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the Convention;](https://isa.org.jm/publications/legislative-history-of-the-enterprise-under-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea-and-the-agreement-relating-to-the-implementation-of-part-xi-of-the-convention/)
- [Secretary-General's Informal Consultations on Outstanding Issues relating to the Deep Seabed Mining Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: Collected Documents](https://isa.org.jm/publications/secretary-generals-informal-consultations-on-outstanding-issues-relating-to-the-deep-seabed-mining-provisions-of-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea-collected-documents/)
- [Proceedings of the 20th Anniversary Commemoration of the opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (A joint UN-DOALOS/ISA Publication)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/proceedings-of-the-20th-anniversary-commemoration-of-the-opening-for-signature-of-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea-a-joint-un-doalos-isa-publication/)
- [Technical Study 2: Polymetallic massive sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts: status and prospects](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-2-polymetallic-massive-sulphides-and-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-status-and-prospects/) - Technical Study: No. 2
- [Marine Mineral Resources: Scientific Advances and Economic Perspectives](https://isa.org.jm/publications/marine-mineral-resources-scientific-advances-and-economic-perspectives/) - Marine Mineral Resources: Scientific Advances and Economic Perspectives (A joint UN-DAOLOS/ISA Publication)
- [Technical Study 3: Biodiversity, Species Ranges and Gene Flow in the Abyssal Pacific Nodule Province: Predicting and Managing the Impacts of Deep Seabed Mining](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-3-biodiversity-species-ranges-and-gene-flow-in-the-abyssal-pacific-nodule-province-predicting-and-managing-the-impacts-of-deep-seabed-mining/) - Technical Study: No. 3
- [Technical Study 4: Issues associated with the Implementation of Article 82 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-4-issues-associated-with-the-implementation-of-article-82-of-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea/) - Technical Study: No. 4
- [Technical Study 5: Non-Living Resources of the Continental Shelf Beyond 200 Nautical Miles: Speculations on the Implementation of Article 82 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-5-non-living-resources-of-the-continental-shelf-beyond-200-nautical-miles-speculations-on-the-implementation-of-article-82-of-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea/) - Technical Study: No. 5
- [Technical Study 6: A Geological Model of Polymetallic Nodule Deposits in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-6-a-geological-model-of-polymetallic-nodule-deposits-in-the-clarion-clipperton-fracture-zone/) - Technical Study: No. 6
- [Technical Study 7: Marine Benthic Nematode Molecular Protocol Handbook (Nematode Barcoding)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-7-marine-benthic-nematode-molecular-protocol-handbook-nematode-barcoding/) - Technical Study: No. 7
- [Technical Study 8: Fauna of Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crust Seamounts](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-8-fauna-of-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crust-seamounts/) - Technical Study: No. 8
- [Technical Study 9: Environmental Management of Deep-Sea Chemosynthetic Ecosystems: Justification of and Considerations for a Spatially-Based Approach](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-9-environmental-management-of-deep-sea-chemosynthetic-ecosystems-justification-of-and-considerations-for-a-spatially-based-approach/) - Technical Study: No. 9
- [Technical Study 10: Environmental Management Needs for Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Sea Minerals](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-10-environmental-management-needs-for-exploration-and-exploitation-of-deep-sea-minerals/) - Technical Study: No. 10
- [Technical Study 11: Towards the Development of a Regulatory Framework for Polymetallic Nodule Exploitation in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-11-towards-the-development-of-a-regulatory-framework-for-polymetallic-nodule-exploitation-in-the-area/) - Technical Study: No. 11
- [Technical Study 12: Implementation of Article 82 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/publications/technical-study-12-implementation-of-article-82-of-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea/) - Technical Study No. 12 : Report of an International workshop convened by the International Seabed Authority in collaboration with the China Institute for Marine Affairs in Beijing, the People's Republic of China, 25-30 November 2012.
- [Mining of Cobalt Rich Ferromanganese Crusts and Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/publications/mining-of-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-and-polymetallic-sulphides/) - Workshop on Mining of Cobalt Rich Ferromanganese Crusts and Polymetallic Sulphides - Technological and Economic Considerations: Las actas del seminario de la Autoridad Internacional de los Fondos Marinos, Kingston, Jamaica, 31 de julio - 4 de agosto de 2006
- [Establishment of a Geological Model of Polymetallic Nodule Deposits in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone of the Equatorial North Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/publications/establishment-of-a-geological-model-of-polymetallic-nodule-deposits-in-the-clarion-clipperton-fracture-zone-of-the-equatorial-north-pacific-ocean/) - Development of a geological model of the polymetallic nodule resources in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone : Proceedings of the 13-20 May 2003 workshop held in Nadi, Fiji
- [Polymetallic Sulphides and Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts Deposits: Establishment of Environmental Baselines and An Associated Monitoring Programme During Exploration](https://isa.org.jm/publications/polymetallic-sulphides-and-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-deposits-establishment-of-environmental-baselines-and-an-associated-monitoring-programme-during-exploration/) - Polymetallic Sulphides and Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts Deposits: Establishment of Environmental Baselines and an Associated Monitoring Programme during Exploration. Proceedings of the 6-10 September 2004 Workshop held in Kingston, Jamaica.
- [Standardization of Environmental Data and Information - Development of Guidelines](https://isa.org.jm/publications/standardization-of-environmental-data-and-information-development-of-guidelines/) - Standardization of Environmental Data and Information: Development of Guidelines; Proceedings of the International Seabed Authority's Workshop, Kingston, Jamaica, June 25-29, 2001.
- [Prospects for International Collaboration in Marine Environmental Research To Enhance Understanding OF the Deep Sea Environment](https://isa.org.jm/publications/prospects-for-international-collaboration-in-marine-environmental-research-to-enhance-understanding-of-the-deep-sea-environment/) - Prospects for international collaboration in marine environmental research to enhance understanding of the deep-sea environment: Proceedings of the 29 July - 2 August 2002 Workshop held in Kingston, Jamaica.
- [Proposed Technologies for Mining Deep-Seabed Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/publications/proposed-technologies-for-mining-deep-seabed-polymetallic-nodules/) - Standardization of Environmental Data and Information: Development of Guidelines; Proceedings of the International Seabed Authority's Workshop, Kingston, Jamaica, June 25-29, 2001.
- [Workshop on Minerals Other than Polymetallic Nodules Of the International Seabed Area](https://isa.org.jm/publications/workshop-on-minerals-other-than-polymetallic-nodules-of-the-international-seabed-area/) - Minerals other than Polymetallic Nodules of the International Seabed Area; Proceedings of the International Seabed Authority's Workshop, Kingston, Jamaica, June 26-30, 2000.
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Sixth Session (2000)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-sixth-session-2000/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Seventh Session (2001)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-seventh-session-2001/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Eighth Session (2002)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-eighth-session-2002/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Ninth Session (2003)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-ninth-session-2003/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Tenth Session (2004)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-tenth-session-2004/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Eleventh Session (2005)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-eleventh-session-2005/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twelfth Session (2006)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twelfth-session-2006/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Thirteenth Session (2007)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-thirteenth-session-2007/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Fourteenth Session (2008)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-fourteenth-session-2008/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Fifteenth Session (2009)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-fifteenth-session-2009/)
- [Secretary-General Annual Report 2020 - Achieving the sustainable use of deep-sea minerals for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/publications/secretary-general-annual-report-2020-achieving-the-sustainable-use-of-deep-sea-minerals-for-the-benefit-of-humankind/)
- [Proceedings of the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of the establishment of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/publications/proceedings-of-the-tenth-anniversary-commemoration-of-the-establishment-of-the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [Celebrating 20 years](https://isa.org.jm/publications/celebrating-20-years/) - Twenty years ago on 16 November 1994, Kingston was jubilant as it commemorated the entry into for of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ("theConvention"), adopted in 1982, and consequently, the inauguration of the International Seabed Authority ("The Authority"), as the country had been chosen almost a quarter century earlier to
- [ISA: Celebrating Twenty Years](https://isa.org.jm/publications/isa-celebrating-twenty-years/) - Proceedings of the Commemoration of the International Seabed Authority's Twentieth Anniversary
- [The International Seabed Authority at 25](https://isa.org.jm/publications/the-international-seabed-authority-at-25/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Sixteenth Session (2010)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-sixteenth-session-2010/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Seventeenth Session (2011)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-seventeenth-session-2011/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Eighteenth Session (2012)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-eighteenth-session-2012/)
- [Polymetallic Nodule Mining Technology: Current Trends and Challenges Ahead](https://isa.org.jm/publications/polymetallic-nodule-mining-technology-current-trends-and-challenges-ahead/) - Proceedings of the Workshop jointly organized by The International Seabed Authority and the National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, [Ministry of Earth Sciences], Government of India 18 to 22 February 2008
- [Empowering women from LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in deep-sea research – Executive Summary](https://isa.org.jm/publications/empowering-women-from-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids-in-deep-sea-research-executive-summary/)
- [Workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/publications/workshop-on-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific/)
- [Empowering women from LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in deep-sea research](https://isa.org.jm/publications/empowering-women-from-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids-in-deep-sea-research/)
- [Secretary-General Annual Report 2022 - Ensuring the sustainable management of the deep seabed and its resources for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/publications/secretary-general-annual-report-2022-ensuring-the-sustainable-management-of-the-deep-seabed-and-its-resources-for-the-benefit-of-humankind/)
- [Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/publications/isa-action-plan-for-marine-scientific-research/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Twenty Sixth Session (2020-1)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-twenty-sixth-session-2020-1/)
- [Selected Decisions and Documents of the Nineteenth Session (2013)](https://isa.org.jm/publications/selected-decisions-and-documents-of-the-nineteenth-session-2013/)

## Opinion Pieces

- [The deep sea needs rules, says the head of the body that governs it | 10 June 2025](https://isa.org.jm/opinion_pieces/the-deep-sea-needs-rules-says-the-head-of-the-body-that-governs-it-10-june-2025/) - Leticia Carvalho on why the world will be worse off if America goes its own way. Read the full article published by The Economist magazine on 10 June 2025.
- [The Decade of Deep-Sea Exploration Has Begun | May 2020](https://isa.org.jm/opinion_pieces/the-decade-of-deep-sea-exploration-has-begun-may-2020/) - We are entering an unparalleled decade of deep-sea exploration where advancing scientific knowledge for the benefit of all humanity through renewed international collaboration, technology development, capacity building, and information transfer will be key. With the global population expected to swell to 8.6 billion by 2030, the world is looking to the deep ocean for renewable
- [Deep-sea Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean | 11 August 2020](https://isa.org.jm/opinion_pieces/deep-sea-innovation-for-a-sustainable-ocean-11-august-2020/) - Our ocean holds the key to some of our world’s greatest challenges, such as combating climate change and ensuring affordable and clean energy for all. One of those challenges will be to satisfy the increasing global demand for critical minerals to support a future society based on renewable energy and technology. As the world’s population
- [Strengthening the participation of women and girls in ocean science to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals | 10 February 2020](https://isa.org.jm/opinion_pieces/strengthening-the-participation-of-women-and-girls-in-ocean-science-to-achieve-the-sustainable-development-goals-10-february-2020/) - As we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2020, we are reminded of the need to renew our commitments to improve access for women from developing States to education and training, and ensure their increased participation in the field of ocean science, particularly in deep-sea scientific research. Science,
- [Deep sea marine science is key to unlocking the potential of our oceans | 17 May 2019](https://isa.org.jm/opinion_pieces/deep-sea-marine-science-is-key-to-unlocking-the-potential-of-our-oceans-17-may-2019/) - There has never been a time of greater promise or greater challenge for the future of our oceans. This is the topic on everyone’s minds as the international community gathers in Copenhagen this week for the first Global Planning Meeting for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). From transforming the scientific
- [Regulation is key to the sustainable development of deep seabed mining | 4 March 2019](https://isa.org.jm/opinion_pieces/regulation-is-key-to-the-sustainable-development-of-deep-seabed-mining-4-march-2019/) - Mining and metals are essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As the world’s population continues to grow, from 7 billion today to 9.6 billion in 2050, the demand for critical metals will continue to increase. The European Commission estimates for example, that demand for copper – one of the key minerals of
- [Regulation is key to the sustainable development of deep seabed mining | 2 April 2019](https://isa.org.jm/opinion_pieces/regulation-is-key-to-the-sustainable-development-of-deep-seabed-mining-2-april-2019/) - Deep sea mineral exploration is one of the most tightly regulated activities in the ocean. Under international law, exploration, as distinct from marine scientific research (which is open to all States), may only be undertaken under a contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA), an intergovernmental organization based in Jamaica and established by the 1982
- [We Must Advance Deep-Sea Science for the Benefit of Humankind | 5 January 2021](https://isa.org.jm/opinion_pieces/we-must-advance-deep-sea-science-for-the-benefit-of-humankind-5-january-2021/) - On 1 January 2021, the world will herald the start of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). A new decade filled with the promise and potential to achieve a more sustainable future for our oceans. The data collected through deep-sea marine research and exploration will play a critical part in

## Statements & speeches

- [Madam Secretary-General Opening Remarks to the Legal and Technical Commission, Part II of the 31st Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-opening-remarks-to-the-legal-and-technical-commission-part-ii-of-the-31st-session/)
- [Statement Delivered to the Thirty-sixth Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-delivered-to-the-thirty-sixth-meeting-of-states-parties-to-unclos/)
- [Madam Secretary-General Remarks for Meeting with Permanent Representatives of the ISA ahead of Part II of the 31st Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-remarks-for-meeting-with-permanent-representatives-of-the-isa-ahead-of-part-ii-of-the-31st-session/)
- [Madam Secretary-General delivers statement at IX Ministerial Meeting of the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic (ZOPACAS)](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-delivers-statement-at-ix-ministerial-meeting-of-the-zone-of-peace-and-cooperation-of-the-south-atlantic-zopacas/)
- [Madam Secretary-General´s Statement at the Third Session of the Preparatory Commission for the BBNJ Agreement](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-generals-statement-at-the-third-session-of-the-preparatory-commission-for-the-bbnj-agreement/)
- [Madam Secretary-General closing remarks for Part I of the 31st Council session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-closing-remarks-for-part-i-of-the-31st-council-session/)
- [Report of the Secretary-General on the Mission to the Republic of Cameroon, February 2026](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/report-of-the-secretary-general-on-the-mission-to-the-republic-of-cameroon-february-2026/)
- [Madam Secretary-General presents Agenda Item 11: Further Revised Consolidated Text of the Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area at the 31st Council Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-presents-agenda-item-11-further-revised-consolidated-text-of-the-draft-regulations-on-exploitation-of-mineral-resources-in-the-area-at-the-31st-council-session/)
- [Madam Secretary-General opening remarks for Part I of the 31st Council session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-opening-remarks-for-part-i-of-the-31st-council-session/)
- [Madam Secretary-General opening remarks for the Legal and Technical Commission of the 31st Session Part I](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-opening-remarks-for-the-legal-and-technical-commission-31st-session-pt-i/)
- [Madam Secretary-General opening remarks at African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy workshop in Cameroon](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-opening-remarks-african-academy-for-deep-sea-diplomacy/)
- [Madam Secretary-General's Statement at the Geneva Environment Network's Geneva Dialogues on Minerals and Metals](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-generals-statement-at-the-geneva-environment-networks-geneva-dialogues-on-minerals-and-metals/)
- [Deputy Secretary-General and Chef de Cabinet of the International Seabed Authority delivers opening remarks for “Race to the Bottom? Fostering Evidence-Based Dialogue and Action on Deep-Sea Minerals and Metals” UNEA side event](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/deputy-secretary-general-and-chef-de-cabinet-of-the-international-seabed-authority-delivers-opening-remarks-for-race-to-the-bottom-fostering-evidence-based-dialogue-and-action-on-deep-sea-mi/)
- [Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority Calls for Rules for the Deep Seabed at the UN General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-address-to-the-general-assembly-of-the-united-nations-on-agenda-item-75-oceans-and-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Madam Secretary-General opening remarks: Celebrating women in deep-sea science and technological innovation](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-general-opening-remarks-celebrating-women-in-deep-sea-science-and-technological-innovation/)
- [Speech by Madam Secretary-General on the ISA and the Ocean of Opportunities for the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/speech-by-madam-secretary-general-on-the-isa-and-the-ocean-of-opportunities-for-the-landlocked-developing-countries-lldcs/)
- [Keynote remarks at the Workshop on Interactions between the International Seabed Authority and BBNJ Agreement bodies and processes](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-remarks-at-the-workshop-on-interactions-between-the-international-seabed-authority-and-bbnj-agreement-bodies-and-processes/)
- [Madam Secretary-General's message to ISA staff on Hurricane Melissa](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-generals-message-to-isa-staff-on-hurricane-melissa/)
- [Madam Secretary General’s International Day of the Deep Seabed Message: Upholding the Common Heritage of Humankind: a call for global stewardship of the deep seabed.](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/madam-secretary-generals-international-day-of-the-deep-seabed-message-upholding-the-common-heritage-of-humankind-a-call-for-global-stewardship-of-the-deep-seabed/)
- [Remarks at the Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/remarks-at-the-commemoration-of-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [Statement at the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority – Assembly, Part II](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-thirtieth-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-assembly-part-ii/)
- [Statement on Finance Committee at the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority – Council, Part II](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-finance-committee-at-the-thirtieth-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-council-part-ii/)
- [Statement at the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority - Council, Part II](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-thirtieth-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority-council-part-ii/)
- [Statement to the Thirty-Fifth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-thirty-fifth-meeting-of-states-parties-to-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Statement at the Third UN Ocean Conference – Ocean Action Panel 10](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-third-un-ocean-conference-ocean-action-panel-10/)
- [Statement at the Second Expert Scoping Workshop: Charting future horizons – Harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area: “Monitoring”](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-second-expert-scoping-workshop-charting-future-horizons-harnessing-advanced-technologies-for-the-protection-and-sustainable-use-of-the-international-seabed-area-m/)
- [Statement at the third United Nations Ocean Conference](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-third-united-nations-ocean-conference/)
- [Statement on the US Executive Order: “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources”](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-the-us-executive-order-unleashing-americas-offshore-critical-minerals-and-resources/)
- [Keynote speech at SAFE Summit 2025](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-speech-safe-summit-2025/)
- [Statement on the announcement by The Metals Company](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-the-announcement-by-the-metals-company/)
- [Statement during a lunch dialogue with delegations of observers to the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-during-a-lunch-dialogue-with-delegations-of-observers-to-the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [Statement at a reception during part I of the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-a-reception-during-part-i-of-the-thirtieth-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [Statement during a meeting with the representatives of sponsoring States of exploration contracts with the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-during-a-breakfast-meeting-with-the-contractors-of-the-international-seabed-authority-2/)
- [Statement during a breakfast meeting with the contractors of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-during-a-breakfast-meeting-with-the-contractors-of-the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [Statement at the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-thirtieth-session-of-the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [Keynote address at the 12th Annual World Ocean Summit & Expo](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-address-at-the-12th-annual-world-ocean-summit-expo/)
- [Statement on International Women’s Day 2025](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-international-womens-day-2025/)
- [Keynote Speech during Meet & Greet Cocktail Reception for Permanent Representatives of the International Seabed Authority based in New York](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-speech-during-meet-greet-cocktail-reception-for-permanent-representatives-of-the-international-seabed-authority-based-in-new-york/)
- [Statement on the passing of Professor Hasjim Djalal](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-the-passing-of-professor-hasjim-djalal/)
- [Inaugural speech by Secretary-General Carvalho](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/inaugural-speech-by-secretary-general-carvalho/)
- [Statement at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Agenda Item 75 (a) Oceans and the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement_sg_-79th_session_h-e-mr-michael-w-lodge_agenda-item-75-a/)
- [Report of Secretary-General Lodge on the status of  implementation of the recommendations of the first periodic review of ISA and advancement of the ISA Strategic Plan ](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/report-of-secretary-general-lodge-on-the-status-of-implementation-of-the-recommendations-of-the-first-periodic-review-of-isa-and-advancement-of-the-isa-strategic-plan/) - NV ISA.EOSG.2024.330
- [Statement at the 5th Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-5th-symposium-on-global-maritime-cooperation-and-ocean-governance/)
- [Statement in celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-in-celebration-of-the-thirtieth-anniversary-of-the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [Satement at the Academic Symposium of Engineering, Science, and Technology of the Chinese Academy of Engineering Development of Science and Technology Frontiers of the Continental Shelf and Area Regimes](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/satement-at-the-academic-symposium-of-engineering-science-and-technology-of-the-chinese-academy-of-engineering-development-of-science-and-technology-frontiers-of-the-continental-shelf-and-area-regim/)
- [Statement at the Seventh Annual Contractors’ Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-seventh-annual-contractors-meeting/)
- [Statement at the Marine Spatial Planning Cooperation Workshop of Maritime Silk Road Partner Countries](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-marine-spatial-planning-cooperation-workshop-of-maritime-silk-road-partner-countries/)
- [Statement at the Preparatory Commission for the entry into force of the Agreement under UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction and the Convening of the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-preparatory-commission-for-the-entry-into-force-of-the-agreement-under-unclos-on-the-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of-marine-biological-diversity-of-areas-beyond-national-jurisdict/)
- [Statement at the 4th International Conference on SIDS side event on “Leveraging partnerships and transformative actions to advance women empowerment and leadership in deep-sea research to support inclusive and sustainable ocean governance”](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-4th-international-conference-on-sids-side-event-on-leveraging-partnerships-and-transformative-actions-to-advance-women-empowerment-and-leadership-in-deep-sea-research-to-supp/)
- [Statement during the Thirty-fourth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (agenda item 9)](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-during-the-thirty-fourth-meeting-of-states-parties-to-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea-agenda-item-9/)
- [Statement on World Oceans Day](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-world-oceans-day-2/)
- [Statement on World Environment Day](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-world-environment-day/)
- [Statement at the 4th International Conference on SIDS side event on “Ocean Action to support resilient prosperity in SIDS”](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-4th-international-conference-on-sids-side-event-on-ocean-action-to-support-resilient-prosperity-in-sids/)
- [Statement on the International Day of Biological Diversity](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-international-day-of-biological-diversity-2/)
- [Statement at the workshop on the development of a REMP for the Area of the Northwest Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-workshop-on-the-development-of-a-remp-for-the-area-of-the-northwest-pacific/)
- [Statement on International Women's Day](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-international-womens-day/)
- [Statement on International Day of Women and Girls in Science](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/)
- [Statement at the workshop on Charting future horizons: harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-workshop-on-charting-future-horizons-harnessing-advanced-technologies-for-the-protection-and-sustainable-use-of-the-international-seabed-area/)
- [Statement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference satellite event on "Empowering women for the ocean decade: achieving gender equality in ocean sciences and policymaking"](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2024-ocean-decade-conference-side-event-on-leveraging-knowledge-innovation-and-empowerment-in-deep-sea-research-in-support-of-the-stewardship-of-the-area-for-the-benefit-of-humanki-2/)
- [Statement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference side event on "Leveraging knowledge, innovation and empowerment in deep-sea research in support of the stewardship of the Area for the benefit of humankind"](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2024-ocean-decade-conference-side-event-on-leveraging-knowledge-innovation-and-empowerment-in-deep-sea-research-in-support-of-the-stewardship-of-the-area-for-the-benefit-of-humanki/)
- [Statement at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Agenda Item 75 (a) Oceans and the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-78th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly-agenda-item-75-a-oceans-and-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Statement at the ISA-Philippines national capacity development workshop on deep-sea related matters](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-isa-philippines-national-capacity-development-workshop-on-deep-sea-related-matters/)
- [Opening remarks at the workshop on enhancing biological data sharing to advance deep-sea taxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-workshop-on-enhancing-biological-data-sharing-to-advance-deep-sea-taxonomy/)
- [Statement on the celebration of KIOST's 50th anniversary](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-the-celebration-of-kiosts-50th-anniversary/)
- [Statement on the Fourth Edition of the Secretary-General Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-the-fourth-edition-of-the-secretary-general-award-for-excellence-in-deep-sea-research/)
- [Statement on International Day of Biological Diversity](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-international-day-of-biological-diversity/)
- [Statement at the Thirty-third Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-thirty-third-meeting-of-states-parties-to-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Statement at the Symposium on the Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: Achievements and Expectations](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-symposium-on-the-agreement-on-marine-biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdiction-achievements-and-expectations/)
- [Statement on World Oceans Day](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-world-oceans-day/)
- [Statement at the Ninth Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Regional Committee for the Central Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-ninth-intergovernmental-session-of-the-ioc-regional-committee-for-the-central-indian-ocean/)
- [Statement at the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries: Side event "Leveraging the power of science, technology and innovation in the deep-seabed to build prosperous and resilient LDC economies through the Doha Programme of Action"](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-5th-united-nations-conference-on-the-least-developed-countries-side-event-leveraging-the-power-of-science-technology-and-innovation-in-the-deep-seabed-to-build-prosperous-and-resi/)
- [Statement on International Women's Day 2023](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-international-womens-day-2023/)
- [Statement at the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries: High-level Thematic Round Table 2](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-5th-united-nations-conference-on-the-least-developed-countries/)
- [Statement at the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries: High-level Thematic Round Table 1](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-5th-united-nations-conference-on-the-least-developed-countries-high-level-thematic-round-table-1/)
- [Statement at the Resumed Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Conference on BBNJ](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-resumed-fifth-session-of-the-intergovernmental-conference-on-bbnj/)
- [Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (Part Two)](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/fifteenth-meeting-of-the-conference-of-the-parties-to-the-convention-on-biological-diversity-part-two/)
- [2022 United Nations Biodiversity Conference High-Level Segment on “Ecological Civilization - Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth”](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/2022-united-nations-biodiversity-conference-high-level-segment-on-ecological-civilization-building-a-shared-future-for-all-life-on-earth/)
- [Statement at the CBD COP-15 side event on the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-cbd-cop-15-side-event-on-the-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative/)
- [Statement at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-77th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly/)
- [Statement at the Commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the adoption and opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-commemoration-of-the-fortieth-anniversary-of-the-adoption-and-opening-for-signature-of-unclos/)
- [Statement at the 2022 ISA Contractors' Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-isa-contractors-meeting/)
- [Statement at Inception Workshop of the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-inception-workshop-of-the-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative/)
- [Statement at ASEAN Regional Conference on the 40th Anniversary of the 1982 UNCLOS: Promoting Legal Order for the Seas and Oceans](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-asean-regional-conference-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-1982-unclos-promoting-legal-order-for-the-seas-and-oceans/)
- [Statement at COP27 side event on technologies and scientific knowledge in support of exploration for marine mineral resources](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-cop27-side-event-on-technologies-and-scientific-knowledge-in-support-of-exploration-for-marine-mineral-resources/)
- [Statement at World Ocean Week 2022](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-world-ocean-week-2022/)
- [Statement at the Symposium on Global Maritime Cooperation & Ocean Governance 2022](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-symposium-on-global-maritime-cooperation-ocean-governance-2022/)
- [Statement at the fourth workshop of the Africa Deep Seabed Resources Project](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-fourth-workshop-of-the-africa-deep-seabed-resources-project/)
- [Statement at the Challenger Society 150 Conference 2022](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-challenger-society-150-conference-2022/)
- [Statement to the 20th Meeting of the States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-20th-meeting-of-the-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 20th Meeting of the States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 14-18 June, 2010
- [Statement to the 26th Meeting of States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-26th-meeting-of-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 26th Meeting of States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 20-24 June, 2016
- [UBA/BGR/ISA International Workshop, Berlin, 19 March 2017](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/uba-bgr-isa-international-workshop-berlin-19-march-2017/) - Introductory Remarks : "Towards an ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area" Workshop; 19-24 March 2017, Berlin
- [Statement to Pew Charitable Trusts](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-pew-charitable-trusts/) - Address by the Secretary-General Michael Lodge on Deep Seabed Mining and the Environment at Pew Charitable Trusts 13 November 2017 Washington USA Podcast
- [Keynote Address at 88th Meeting of Ocean Studies Board](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-address-at-88th-meeting-of-ocean-studies-board/) - Keynote Address by Secretary-General Michael Lodge 14 November 2017 Washington DC
- [Statement at the Qingdao Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-qingdao-workshop/) - Workshop on the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan Qingdao, Shandong Province, China 26-29 May, 2018
- [Statement at the 29th Meeting of States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-29th-meeting-of-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 29th Meeting of States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 17-19 June 2019 UN, New York
- [Opening Remarks at the Deep-Sea Taxonomic Standardization Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-deep-sea-taxonomic-standardization-workshop/)
- [Statement on the United Nations at 75](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-the-united-nations-at-75/)
- [Opening Remarks at the DeepData: Focusing on Data Management Strategy Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-deepdata-focusing-on-data-management-strategy-workshop/)
- [Statement at ISO/TC8's Seminar on new directions of standards and marine technology](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-iso-tc8s-seminar-on-new-directions-of-standards-and-marine-technology/)
- [Statement at the Annual Ministerial Meeting of LLDCs' Foreign Ministers](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-annual-ministerial-meeting-of-lldcs-foreign-ministers/)
- [Statement at the Global Ocean Regime Conference](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-global-ocean-regime-conference/)
- [Statement at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Agenda Item 76(a) Oceans and the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-75th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly-agenda-item-76a-oceans-and-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Statement by Secretary-General on the occasion of World Hydrography Day and the 100th Anniversary of the International Hydrographic Organization](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-secretary-general-on-the-occasion-of-world-hydrography-day-and-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-international-hydrographic-organization/)
- [Statement to the 61st Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-61st-session/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 61st Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 7 December 2006
- [Keynote at the Advisory Board on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-at-the-advisory-board-on-the-law-of-the-sea/) - Keynote Address by the Secretary-General at the Advisory Board on the Law of the Sea (ABLOS) Conference, Monaco, 15-17 October 2008.
- [Statement to the Nineteenth Meeting of State Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-nineteenth-meeting-of-state-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the Nineteenth Meeting of State Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [Ocean Mining Industry Promotion Round Table](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/ocean-mining-industry-promotion-round-table/) - Ocean Mining Industry Promotion Round Table, Tokyo, Japan. 15 March 2017
- [Keynote Address at EcoDeep-SIP Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-address-at-ecodeep-sip-workshop/) - Keynote Address at EcoDeep-SIP Workshop, Tokyo, Japan (14-15 March 2017)
- [Secretary-General message for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/secretary-general-message-for-the-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/)
- [Opening Remarks at the Workshop on Marine Scientific Research in the Area: Establishing collaborative platform to enhance biodiversity knowledge for environmental management in mid ocean ridge ecosystem focusing on the Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-workshop-on-marine-scientific-research-in-the-area-establishing-collaborative-platform-to-enhance-biodiversity-knowledge-for-environmental-management-in-mid-ocean-ridge-ecosyst/)
- [Opening Remarks at the Development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) deposits workshop](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-development-of-a-regional-environmental-management-plan-for-the-area-of-the-northern-mid-atlantic-ridge-with-a-focus-on-polymetallic-sulphides-pms-deposits-workshop/)
- [Opening Remarks at the High-level webinar to present ISA’s draft Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-high-level-webinar-to-present-isas-draft-action-plan-in-support-of-the-un-decade-of-ocean-science-for-sustainable-development/)
- [Tenth Inter-Agency Consultative Group Meeting on the Follow-up and Implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for LLDCs](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/tenth-inter-agency-consultative-group-meeting-on-the-follow-up-and-implementation-of-the-vienna-programme-of-action-for-lldcs/)
- [Remarks at High Level Side Event : Securing the future of our Blue Pacific](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/remarks-at-high-level-side-event-securing-the-future-of-our-blue-pacific/) - High Level Side-event by the Permanent Missions of the Republic of Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat: Securing the future of our Blue Pacific 27 September 2019 UN Headquarters, New York
- [Norwegian-German Seminar on Deep Sea Mineral Resources](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/norwegian-german-seminar-on-deep-sea-mineral-resources/) - Oslo, Norway 30 May, 2017
- [Statement by the Secretary-General](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general/) - Sixth International Symposium on Scientific and Legal Aspects of the Regimes of the Continental Shelf and the Area Wuzhen, China 30-31 May 2018​​​​​​​
- [Statement at the Max Planck Institute](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-max-planck-institute/) - Statement by the Secretary-General on "The ISA and Deep Seabed Disputes" Max Planck Institute 27 September 2017, Luxembourg
- [International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/international-hydrographic-organization-iho-assembly/) - First Session of the IHO Assembly Monaco 24-28 April 2017
- [Statement by the Secretary-General at the Special Commemorative Session of the Assembly of the ISA to mark the 25th Annniversary of the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-at-the-special-commemorative-session-of-the-assembly-of-the-isa-to-mark-the-25th-annniversary-of-the-authority/) - Statement by the Secretary-General at the Special Commemorative Session of the Assembly of the ISA to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Authority 25 July 2019 Kingston, Jamaica
- [Statement at Hamburg Business Club](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-hamburg-business-club/) - Statement at Hamburg Business Club Event Presentation 25 September 2018 Hamburg, Germany
- [Visit to Ifremer](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/visit-to-ifremer/) - Issy-Les-Moulineaux, 27 November 2017
- [United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/united-nations-open-ended-informal-consultative-process-on-oceans-and-law-of-the-sea/) - Statement at the Twentieth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and Law of the Sea 10-13 June 2019, New York Item 3: General Exchange of Views
- [Opening Remarks at Third Annual Consultative Meeting between Contractors](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-third-annual-consultative-meeting-between-contractors/) - Opening Remarks at the Third Annual Consultative Meeting between Contractors 10 October 2019 Changsha, Hunan Province, China
- [ISA/China Minmetal Corporation Exploration Contract Signing](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/isa-china-minmetal-corporation-exploration-contract-signing/) - Beijing, China 12 May, 2017
- [Secretary-General Statement](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/secretary-general-statement/) - Statement at the Workshop on the draft regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area: policy, legal and institutional considerations London, 12-13 February 2018
- [Statement by the Secretary-General at the Launch of AREA2030](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-at-the-launch-of-area2030/)
- [Statement on World Science Day for Peace and Development](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-world-science-day-for-peace-and-development/)
- [International Workshop on Capacity development, resources and needs assesment](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/international-workshop-on-capacity-development-resources-and-needs-assesment/)
- [International Women’s Day](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/international-womens-day/)
- [Statement at the 3rd IORA Blue Economy Conference](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-3rd-iora-blue-economy-conference/) - Statement by the Secretary-General at the Inaugural Ceremony of 3rd IORA Blue Economy Ministerial Conference 5 September 2019 Dhaka, Bangladesh
- [Opening Remarks at the ASEAN & BIMSTEC Workshop of Deep Seabed Resources and the Blue Economy](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-asean-bimstec-workshop-of-deep-seabed-resources-and-the-blue-economy/) - Opening Remarks at the ASEAN & BIMSTEC Workshop of Deep Seabed Resources and the Blue Economy 9 September 2019
- [Opening Statement: IRZ/PRZ Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-statement-irz-prz-workshop/) - Welcome Address by the Secretary-General at the workshop on the design of impact reference zones (IRZ) and preservation reference zones (PRZ) in the Area 27-29 September 2017 Berlin
- [UN Global Compact Action Platform for Sustainable Ocean Business High Level Meeting on Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/un-global-compact-action-platform-for-sustainable-ocean-business-high-level-meeting-on-ocean/) - UN Global Compact Action Platform for Sustainable Ocean Business High Level Meeting on Ocean 3 June 2019 Oslo, Norway
- [ITLOS at 20 Symposium](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/itlos-at-20-symposium/) - Statement at ITLOS Symposium, 18 March 2017
- [Statement at the COMRA Contract Extension Signing](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-comra-contract-extension-signing/) - Beijing, China 11 May, 2017
- [Statement at Harare Blue Talks: Access to Maritime Benefits for Land-locked States](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-harare-blue-talks-access-to-maritime-benefits-for-land-locked-states/)
- [Statement at the Informal Thematic Consultation held at the UNJ Hall](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-informal-thematic-consultation-held-at-the-unj-hall/)
- [Secretary-General Keynote Speech at the Conference on Ocean Law and Policy: Peaceful Maritime Engagement in East Asia and the Pacific Region](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/secretary-general-keynote-speech-at-the-conference-on-ocean-law-and-policy-peaceful-maritime-engagement-in-east-asia-and-the-pacific-region/)
- [Contribution of ISA to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/contribution-of-isa-to-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/)
- [Statement at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Agenda Item 76(a) Oceans and the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-76th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly-agenda-item-76a-oceans-and-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [ISA launch event for the series of publications on “The Law of the Sea: An Ocean of Opportunity for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/isa-launch-event-for-the-series-of-publications-on-the-law-of-the-sea-an-ocean-of-opportunity-for-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids/)
- [Intervention of the Secretary-General as Ministerial Respondent during the Interactive Panel on “Restoring the Conditions for SDG Progress in African Countries, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries” – 2021 HLPF](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/intervention-of-the-secretary-general-as-ministerial-respondent-during-the-interactive-panel-on-restoring-the-conditions-for-sdg-progress-in-african-countries-least-developed-countries-and-l/)
- [STATEMENT Opening Remarks by Secretary-General: Workshop for the promotion of the sustainable development of Africa’s deep-seabed resources in support of Africa’s blue economy strategy](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-opening-remarks-by-secretary-general-workshop-for-the-promotion-of-the-sustainable-development-of-africas-deep-seabed-resources-in-support-of-africas-blue-economy-strategy/)
- [STATEMENT Opening Remarks by Secretary-General: World Oceans Day 2021](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-opening-remarks-by-secretary-general-world-oceans-day-2021/)
- [STATEMENT by Secretary-General: Xiamen University Centenary Celebration](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-secretary-general-xiamen-university-centenary-celebration/)
- [Opening Remarks at the High-level webinar organized by the International Seabed Authority and the Office of the High Representative of Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States of the United Nations](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-high-level-webinar-organized-by-the-international-seabed-authority-and-the-office-of-the-high-representative-of-least-developed-countries-landlocked-developing-countries-and-sm/)
- [Intervention of the Secretary-General on the Annual Ministerial Meeting of Landlocked Developing Countries’ Foreign Ministers](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/intervention-of-the-secretary-general-on-the-annual-ministerial-meeting-of-landlocked-developing-countries-foreign-ministers/)
- [Statement at the Thirtieth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-thirtieth-meeting-of-states-parties-to-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Statement on ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre Launching Ceremony](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-isa-china-joint-training-and-research-centre-launching-ceremony/)
- [Statement on UN World Oceans Day Blue Economy Panel](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-un-world-oceans-day-blue-economy-panel/)
- [UN Global Compact Online High-Level Meeting on Sustainable Ocean Business Platform](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/un-global-compact-online-high-level-meeting-on-sustainable-ocean-business-platform/)
- [Statement at the Inaugural Symposium on Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-inaugural-symposium-on-maritime-cooperation-and-ocean-governance/)
- [Statement on the launch of the Cook Islands exploration licensing process](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-the-launch-of-the-cook-islands-exploration-licensing-process/)
- [Statement on the updates and overview of recent progress in the work of ISA](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-on-the-updates-and-overview-of-recent-progress-in-the-work-of-isa/)
- [Statement at the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-74th-session-of-the-un-general-assembly/) - Statement at the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly 10 December 2019 New York
- [Opening Remarks at the P-SIDS Regional Training and Capacity Building Workshop on Deep Seabed Mining](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-p-sids-regional-training-and-capacity-building-workshop-on-deep-seabed-mining/) - Opening Remarks at the P-SIDS Regional Training and Capacity Building Workshop on Deep Seabed Mining 12 February 2019 Nuku'alofa, Tonga
- [Keynote Speech at Plenary Session of the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-speech-at-plenary-session-of-the-sustainable-blue-economy-conference/) - Keynote Speech at Plenary Session of the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference Sustainable energy, mineral resources and innovative industries 27 November 2018 Nairobi, Kenya
- [Statement at WMU Global Ocean Conference 2018](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-wmu-global-ocean-conference-2018/) - Statement at the World Maritime University Global Ocean Conference 2018 Building Transformative Partnerships for Ocean Sustainability Malmö, Sweden, 8 May 2018
- [Statement at the 28th Meeting of States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-28th-meeting-of-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 28th Meeting of States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 11-14 June, 2018 New York
- [Statement at IGC1 BBNJ](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-igc1-bbnj/) - Statement on Measures such as Area-based Management Tools at the Intergovernmental Conference on an international legally binding instrument under the United biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Section III (4) of the President’s aid to discussions (A/CONF.232/2018/3) 7 September 2018, New York
- [Statement at Deep Sea Mining Side Event, Nauru 2018](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-deep-sea-mining-side-event-nauru-2018/) - Statement by the Secretary-General at Deep-sea Mining Side Event Forty-Ninth Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting 3 September 2018 Nauru
- [Statement at the 27th Meeting of States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-27th-meeting-of-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 27th Meeting of States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 12-16 June, 2017 New York
- [Statement to the eighteenth Meeting of State Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-eighteenth-meeting-of-state-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the eighteenth Meeting of State Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [Statement to the Thirteenth Meeting of State Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-thirteenth-meeting-of-state-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the Thirteenth Meeting of State Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [Statement to the 21st Meeting of the States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-21st-meeting-of-the-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 21st Meeting of the States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 13 June 2011
- [Statement at the 57th session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-57th-session/) - Statement by the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority at the 57th session of the General Assembly in New York commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the opening for signature of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 2002.
- [Statement to the 65th Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-65th-session/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 65th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nation, 7 December 2010
- [Statement to the 66th Session of the General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-66th-session-of-the-general-assembly/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 66th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 8 December 2011
- [Statement to the Ad-Hoc Open ended Informal Working Group Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-ad-hoc-open-ended-informal-working-group-meeting/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the Ad-Hoc Open ended Informal Working Group Meeting, 31 May - 3 June 2011
- [Statement to the 64th Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-64th-session/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 64th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 7 December 2009
- [Statement to the 63rd Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-63rd-session/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 63rd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 4 December 2008.
- [Statement to the 60th Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-60th-session/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 60th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 28 November 2005
- [Statement to the 59th Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-59th-session/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 59th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 17 November 2004
- [Statement to the 58th Session](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-58th-session/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 58th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 24 November 2003
- [Statement to the Fourth Meeting of the Informal Consultative Process](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-fourth-meeting-of-the-informal-consultative-process/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the Fourth Meeting of the Informal Consultative Process
- [Statement to the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-ad-hoc-open-ended-informal-working-group/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction, 1 April 2014
- [Statement to the 68th Session of the General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-68th-session-of-the-general-assembly/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 68th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 9 December 2013
- [Statement to the 23rd Meeting of the States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-23rd-meeting-of-the-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 23rd Meeting of the States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 10 June 2013
- [Statement to the 22nd Meeting of the States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-22nd-meeting-of-the-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 22nd Meeting of the States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 4 June 2012
- [Statement to the 67th Session of the General Assembly](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-67th-session-of-the-general-assembly/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 67th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, 11 December 2012
- [Statement to the 69th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-69th-session-of-the-general-assembly-of-the-united-nations/) - Statement by the General-Secretary to the 69th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations
- [Statement to the 25th Meeting of the States Parties](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-25th-meeting-of-the-states-parties/) - Statement by the Secretary-General to the 25th Meeting of the States Parties to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 8 June 2015
- [Statement to the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-70th-session-of-the-general-assembly-of-the-united-nations/) - Statement by the General-Secretary to the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations
- [Workshop: Marine Mineral Resources of Africa](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/workshop-marine-mineral-resources-of-africa/) - Kampala, Uganda 2-4 May 2017
- [Remarks at Inaugural Reception, Kingston](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/remarks-at-inaugural-reception-kingston/) - Remarks by Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority at his inaugural reception for Permanent Representatives and the Diplomatic Community
- [Statement at UN-Oceans Side Event](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-un-oceans-side-event/) - "Oceans in the 2030 Agenda: UN-Oceans harbouring SDG 14" Side Event at Oceans Conference, New York 5 June 2017
- [Statement at the Oceans Conference Plenary](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-oceans-conference-plenary/) - Thursday, 8 June 2017 New York
- [Statement to the 72nd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-to-the-72nd-session-of-the-general-assembly-of-the-united-nations/) - Statement by the General-Secretary to the 72nd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations New York, 5 December 2017
- [Statement at Partnership Dialogue 5](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-partnership-dialogue-5/) - Increasing economic benefits to small islands developing States and least developed countries and providing access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets Oceans Conference, 7 June 2017 New York
- [Statement at Partnership Dialogue 6](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-partnership-dialogue-6/) - Increasing scientific knowledge, and developing research capacity and transfer of marine technology Ocean Conference, June 2017 New York
- [Statement at CLCS Open Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-clcs-open-meeting/) - Statement by Secretary-General Michael Lodge at the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) open meeting
- [Statement at the side event on promoting sustainable development: A perspective from the modern law of the sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-side-event-on-promoting-sustainable-development-a-perspective-from-the-modern-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Statement at the 2022 UNOC Interactive Dialogue on leveraging interlinkages between SDG 14 and other Goals towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-unoc-interactive-dialogue-on-leveraging-interlinkages-between-sdg-14-and-other-goals-towards-the-implementation-of-the-2030-agenda/)
- [Statement at the UNOC 2022 Interactive Dialogue on increasing scientific knowledge and developing research capacity and transfer of marine technology](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-unoc-2022-interactive-dialogue-on-increasing-scientific-knowledge-and-developing-research-capacity-and-transfer-of-marine-technology/)
- [Statement at the 2022 UNOC Interactive Dialogue on enhancing the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in UNCLOS](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-unoc-interactive-dialogue-on-enhancing-the-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of-oceans-and-their-resources-by-implementing-international-law-as-reflected-in-unclos/)
- [Statement at the 2022 UNOC side event on advancing women empowerment and leadership in marine scientific research to support inclusive sustainable ocean governance](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-unoc-side-event-on-advancing-women-empowerment-and-leadership-in-marine-scientific-research-to-support-inclusive-sustainable-ocean-governance/)
- [Statement at the 2022 UNOC side event on fostering international and regional cooperation in support of the sustainable development of the blue economy in LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-unoc-side-event-on-fostering-international-and-regional-cooperation-in-support-of-the-sustainable-development-of-the-blue-economy-in-ldcs-lldcs-and-sids/)
- [Statement at the 2022 UNOC side event on ensuring the stewardship of seabed mineral resources and the protection of the marine environment of the Area for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-unoc-side-event-on-ensuring-the-stewardship-of-seabed-mineral-resources-and-the-protection-of-the-marine-environment-of-the-area-for-the-benefit-of-humankind/)
- [Statement at the 2022UNOC Interactive Dialogue on promoting and strengthening sustainable ocean-based economies, in particular for small island developing States and least developed countries](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022unoc-interactive-dialogue-on-promoting-and-strengthening-sustainable-ocean-based-economies-in-particular-for-small-island-developing-states-and-least-developed-countries/)
- [Statement at the 2022 UNOC global launch of the Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative: Advancing scientific understanding of deep-sea ecosystems in the international seabed area for the benefit of all humanity](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-unoc-global-launch-of-the-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative-advancing-scientific-understanding-of-deep-sea-ecosystems-in-the-international-seabed-area-for-the-benefit-of-a/)
- [Opening Remarks at the 2022 UNOC side event on enhancing scientific cooperation in support of regional environmental management planning in the international seabed area](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-at-the-2022-unoc-side-event-on-enhancing-scientific-cooperation-in-support-of-regional-environmental-management-planning-in-the-international-seabed-area/)
- [Statement at the 2022 UNOC side event on empowering women: an ocean of opportunities in science, policy and blue economy](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-unoc-side-event-on-empowering-women-an-ocean-of-opportunities-in-science-policy-and-blue-economy/)
- [Statement at the 2022 UNOC High-Level Meeting of the Ocean Decade Alliance](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-2022-unoc-high-level-meeting-of-the-ocean-decade-alliance/)
- [Statement by the Secretary-General: Thirty-First Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-thirty-first-meeting-of-states-parties-to-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Statement by the Secretary-General: Inaugural Hydrography Day in the Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-inaugural-hydrography-day-in-the-republic-of-korea/)
- [Secretary-General intervention at Twelfth Inter-Agency Consultative Group Meeting on the Follow-up and Implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for LLDCs](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/secretary-general-intervention-at-twelfth-inter-agency-consultative-group-meeting-on-the-follow-up-and-implementation-of-the-vienna-programme-of-action-for-lldcs/)
- [Keynote Address by the Secretary-General: Centre for International Law, International Law Year in Review](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/keynote-address-by-the-secretary-general-centre-for-international-law-international-law-year-in-review/)
- [Opening Remarks by the Secretary-General at the NCS Exploration Deep Sea Minerals Conference - Technology, Potential Resources and Critical Challenges - Bergen, Norway](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-by-the-secretary-general-at-the-ncs-exploration-deep-sea-minerals-conference-technology-potential-resources-and-critical-challenges-bergen-norway/)
- [Statement by the Secretary-General: High Level Political Forum On Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development/)
- [Opening Remarks by the Secretary-General: Workshop on Enhancing Image-based Biodiversity Assessments to Advance Deep-Sea Taxonomy](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/opening-remarks-by-the-secretary-general-workshop-on-enhancing-image-based-biodiversity-assessments-to-advance-deep-sea-taxonomy/)
- [Statement by the Secretary-General: P-SIDS Regional Training and Capacity Building Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-p-sids-regional-training-and-capacity-building-workshop/)
- [Statement by the Secretary-General: Webinar | Marine Scientific Research Information Series for Africa](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-webinar-marine-scientific-research-information-series-for-africa/)
- [Statement at the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-adoption-of-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea-unclos/)
- [Statement at the Thirty-Second Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-thirty-second-meeting-of-states-parties-to-the-united-nations-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea/)
- [Statement by the Secretary-General at One Ocean Summit](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-at-one-ocean-summit/)
- [Statement at the Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Conference on BBNJ (BBNJ IGC-4)](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-fourth-session-of-the-intergovernmental-conference-on-bbnj-bbnj-igc-4/)
- [Statement by the Secretary-General at ISA - China JTRC Training Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-at-isa-china-jtrc-training-workshop/)
- [Statement at the 45th Annual Conference on Oceans Law and Policy](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-45th-annual-conference-on-oceans-law-and-policy/)
- [Statement by the Secretary-General at the Launch of the Impact Group “Research and Oceans for Women”](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-by-the-secretary-general-at-the-launch-of-the-impact-group-research-and-oceans-for-women/)
- [Statement at the Inter-Agency Consultative Group Meeting on the Follow-up and Implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for LLDCs](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches/statement-at-the-inter-agency-consultative-group-meeting-on-the-follow-up-and-implementation-of-the-vienna-programme-of-action-for-lldcs/)

## Mining Code

- [ISBA/21/LTC/15/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-21-ltc-15-rev-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the content, format and structure of annual reports*
- [ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.3](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/39977/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area. (replace ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.2 (2023), AR/CH/EN/ES/FR/RU and ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.1/Corr.1 (2020), AR/CH/EN/ES/FR/RU and ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.1 (2020), AR/CH/EN/ES/FR/RU )
- [ISBA/21/LTC/11](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-21-ltc-11/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the reporting of actual and direct exploration expenditure
- [ISBA/21/LTC/15/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-21-ltc-15-corr-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the content, format and structure of annual reports
- [ISBA/21/LTC/15](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-21-ltc-15/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the content, format and structure of annual reports
- [ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.1/Corr.1 - (Replaced by ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.2)](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-25-ltc-6-rev-1-corr-1-replaced-by-isba-25-6-rev-2/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area.
- [ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-25-ltc-6-rev-2/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area.
- [ISBA/25/LTC/8](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-25-ltc-8/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the relinquishment of areas under the exploration contracts for polymetallic sulphides or cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts
- [ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-25-ltc-6-rev-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area
- [2010 ISBA/16/A/12/Rev. 1](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/2010-isba-16-a-12-rev-1/) - Decision of the Assemby of the International Seabed Authority relating to the regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area.
- [ISBA/5/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-5-fc-1/) - Rules of Procedure of the Finance Committee. Adopted by the Finance Committee on 20 August 1999
- [ISBA/19/LTC/14](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-19-ltc-14/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors and sponsoring States relating to training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [2012 ISBA/18/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/2012-isba-18-a-11/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the Area
- [ISBA/21/C/19*](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-21-c-19/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the procedures and criteria for the extension of an approved plan of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 9, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/24/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/isba-24-a-11/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2019–2020
- [2013 ISBA/19/A/12](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/2013-isba-19-a-12/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning overhead charges for the administration and supervision of exploration contracts.
- [2013 ISBA/19/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/2013-isba-19-a-9/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority regarding the amendments to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area
- [2013 ISBA/19/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/mining_code/2013-isba-19-c-17/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area and related matters

## Briefing Papers

- [Technical Highlight 01/2025 Marine Metalliferous Sediments](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/technical-highlight-01-2025-marine-metalliferous-sediments/)
- [Policy Brief 01/2025](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-01-2025/) - Building robust deep-sea environmental baselines: a foundation for sustainable mineral resource management
- [Deep Sea Dialogues Recap](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/deep-sea-dialogues-recap/) - The inaugural Deep Sea Dialogues, considers critical questions concerning the future of the deep seabed ensuring that decisions related to deep sea activities are grounded in robust science, sound economics, and principled governance.
- [Policy brief 06/2024](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/isas-contribution-to-the-conservation-and-sustainable-use-of-marine-biodiversity-beyond-national-jurisdictions/) - ISA’s contribution to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions
- [Policy Brief 05/2024](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-05-2024/) - Participation of Member States in meetings of ISA organs
- [Policy brief 04/2024](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-04-2024/) - Environmental DNA studies have the potential to advance deep-sea biodiversity knowledge.
- [Policy Brief 03/2024](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-02-2024-2/) - Current status of the reserved areas with the International Seabed Authority.
- [Policy Brief 02/2024](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-02-2024/) - Advancing women's empowerment and leadership in Deep-Sea-Related disciplines and research: from commitment to action.
- [Policy Brief 01/2024](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-01-2024/) - The International Seabed Authority and the Big Ocean States: Charting the future for resilient prosperity.
- [Policy Brief 02/2022](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-02-2022/) - The The environmental compensation fund
- [Policy Brief 01/2023](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-01-2023/) - How to apply for an exploration contract for mineral resources in the area
- [Policy Brief 01/2022](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-01-2022/) - Equitable Sharing of Financial and Other Economic Benefits From Deep-Sea Mining
- [Policy Brief 01/2021](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-01-2021/) - National Capacity Development Priorities Identified by Members of the International Seabed Authority in 2020
- [Policy Brief 01/2019](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/policy-brief-01-2019/) - Current Status of the Reserved Areas with the International Seabed Authority
- [Briefing Paper 01/2018](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-01-2018/) - Deep Seabed Mining Liability: Potential Legal Pathways
- [Briefing Paper 02/2018](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-02-2018/) - Design of IRZs and PRZs in Deep-sea Mining Contract Areas
- [Briefing Paper 01/2017](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-01-2017/) - Towards an ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area
- [Briefing Paper 02/2017](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-02-2017/) - Dialogue on Practical Utility of EIA Technology (EcoDeep-SIP Workshop II)
- [Briefing Paper 03/2017](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-03-2017/) - Contribution of the International Seabed Authority to the UN Ocean Conference
- [Briefing Paper 04/2017](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-04-2017/) - Marine Minerals Resources of Africa's Continental Shelf and Adjacent International Seabed Area
- [Briefing Paper 01/2016](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-01-2016/) - Polymetallic Nodule Resource Classification Workshop
- [Briefing Paper 02/2016](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-02-2016/) - Environmental, Legal and Technical Challenges for Deep Sea Mining
- [Briefing Paper 01/2015](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-01-2015/) - Taxonomic Standardization Workshop: Deep Sea Macrofauna of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
- [Briefing Paper 02/2015](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-02-2015/) - Deep Sea Mining: Challenges and Opportunities for Africa
- [Briefing Paper 03/2015](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-03-2015/) - Submarine Cables and Deep Seabed Activities in the Area.
- [Briefing Paper 04/2015](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-04-2015/) - Mineral Exploitation in the Area. Joint CIL-ISA Workshop
- [Briefing Paper 02/14](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-02-14/) - Taxonomic Standardization Workshop Series 1: Deep Sea Megafauna on the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone
- [Briefing Paper 01/14](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-01-14/) - Deep Sea Mining: Environmental, Legal and Technical Challenges for Developing Countries.
- [Briefing Paper 01/12](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-01-12/) - A Geological Model of Polymetallic Nodule Deposits in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone.
- [Briefing Paper 02/12](https://isa.org.jm/briefing_papers/briefing-paper-02-12/) - Prospects for Rate Earth Elements from Marine Minerals [Briefing Paper 02/12]

## Brochures

- [International Day of the Deep Seabed Wrap-Up Report](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/international-day-of-the-deep-seabed-wrap-up-report/)
- [Status of exploration activities in the Area – December 2024](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/status-of-exploration-activities-in-the-area-december-2024/)
- [Status of exploration activities in the Area - July 2024](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/status-of-exploration-activities-in-the-area-2/)
- [Status of exploration activities in the Area - Feb 2024](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/status-of-exploration-activities-in-the-area/)
- [DeepData Brochure](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/deepdata-brochure/)
- [The Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative - 2023](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/the-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative-2023/)
- [The International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [The Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/the-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative/)
- [Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/polymetallic-sulphides/)
- [Cobalt-Rich Crusts](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/cobalt-rich-crusts/)
- [Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/polymetallic-nodules/)
- [Seabed Technology](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/seabed-technology/)
- [Marine Mineral Resources](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/marine-mineral-resources/)
- [Protection of the Seabed Environment](https://isa.org.jm/brochures/protection-of-the-seabed-environment/)

## Sessions

- [31st session 2026](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/31st-session-2026/) - The 31st Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [30th session 2025](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/30th-session-2025/) - The 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [29th session 2024](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/29th-session-2024/) - The 29th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [5th Session 1999](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/5th-session-1999/) - The 5th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [4th Session 1998](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/4th-session-1998/) - The 4th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [3rd Session 1997](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/3rd-session-1997/) - The 3rd Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [27th Session 2022](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/27th-session-2022/) - The 27th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [28th session 2023](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/28th-session-2023/) - The 28th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [1st Session 1994-1995](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/1st-session-1994-1995/) - The 1st Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [25th Session 2019](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/25th-session-2019/) - The 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [2nd Session 1996](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/2nd-session-1996/) - The 2nd Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [26th Session 2020](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/26th-session-2020/) - The 26th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [8th Session 2002](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/8th-session-2002/) - The 8th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [10th Session 2004](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/10th-session-2004/) - The 10th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [12th Session 2006](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/12th-session-2006/) - The 12th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [18th Session 2012](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/18th-session-2012/) - The 18th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [24th Session 2018](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/24th-session-2018/) - The 24th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [20th Session 2014](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/20th-session-2014/) - The 20th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [6th Session 2000](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/6th-session-2000/) - The 6th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [7th Session 2001](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/7th-session-2001/) - The 7th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [9th Session 2003](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/9th-session-2003/) - The 9th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [11th Session 2005](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/11th-session-2005/) - The 11th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [13th Session 2007](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/13th-session-2007/) - The 13th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [14th Session 2008](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/14th-session-2008/) - The 14th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [15th Session 2009](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/15th-session-2009/) - The 15th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [16th Session 2010](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/16th-session-2010/) - The 16th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [17th Session 2011](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/17th-session-2011/) - The 17th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [19th Session 2013](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/19th-session-2013/) - The 19th Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [21st Session 2015](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/21st-session-2015/) - The 21st Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [22nd Session 2016](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/22nd-session-2016/) - The 22nd Session of the International Seabed Authority
- [23rd Session 2017](https://isa.org.jm/sessions/23rd-session-2017/) - The 23rd Session of the International Seabed Authority

## Newsletters

- [Issue 32: May 2022](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-32-may-2022/)
- [Issue 31: April 2022](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-31-april-2022/)
- [Issue 30: March 2022](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-30-march-2022/)
- [Issue 29: February 2022](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-29-february-2022/)
- [Issue 28: January 2022](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-28-january-2022/)
- [Issue 27: December 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-27-december-2021/)
- [Issue 26: November 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-26-november-2021/)
- [Issue 25: October 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-25-october-2021/)
- [Issue 24: September 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-24-september-2021/)
- [Issue 23: August 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-23-august-2021/)
- [Issue 22: July 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-22-july-2021/)
- [Issue 21: June 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-21-june-2021/)
- [Issue 20: May 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-20-may-2021/)
- [Issue 19 : April 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-19-april-2021/)
- [Issue 18 : March 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-18-march-2021/)
- [Issue 17 : February 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-17-february-2021/)
- [Issue 16 : January 2021](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-16-january-2021/)
- [Issue 15: December 2020](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-15-december-2020/)
- [Issue 14: September 2019](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-14-september-2019/)
- [Issue 13: May 2019](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-13-may-2019/)
- [Issue 12: March 2018](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-12-march-2018/)
- [Issue 11: December 2017](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-11-december-2017/)
- [Issue 10: September 2017](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-10-september-2017/)
- [Issue 9: June 2017](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-9-june-2017/)
- [Issue 8: March 2017](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-8-march-2017/)
- [Issue 7: December 2016](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-7-december-2016/)
- [Issue 6: September 2016](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-6-september-2016/)
- [Issue 5: June 2016](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-5-june-2016/)
- [Issue 4: March 2016](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-4-march-2016/)
- [Issue 3: December 2015](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-3-december-2015/)
- [Issue 2: September 2015](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-2-september-2015/)
- [Issue 1: July 2015](https://isa.org.jm/newsletter/issue-1-july-2015/)

## All Documents

- [Abshir Oma Jama - LDC5 side event](https://isa.org.jm/all_documents/abshir-oma-jama-ldc5-side-event/)
- [Henry Puna - LDC side event](https://isa.org.jm/all_documents/henry-puna-ldc-side-event/)
- [Vanessa Frazier - LDC5 - side event](https://isa.org.jm/all_documents/vanessa-frazier-ldc5-side-event/)
- [Hon._Minister_Fekita_‘Utoikamanu_LDC5_side_event](https://isa.org.jm/all_documents/hon-_minister_fekita_utoikamanu_ldc5_side_event/)
- [ISBA 28 - Council - Information Note](https://isa.org.jm/all_documents/isba-28-council-information-note/)
- [IWG ENVIRONMENT](https://isa.org.jm/all_documents/iwg-environment/) - Webinar on Environmental Compensation Fund
- [Textual Proposals Submitted before 15 January 2023](https://isa.org.jm/all_documents/textual-proposals-submitted-before-15-january-2023/) - ICPC_DR31_2_PRES-TEXT ICPC_DR48bis_IWG_ENV KOREA_DR2_IWG_INSTIT KOREA_DR96_IWG_ICE POLAND_DR46_bis_4d_IWG_ENV POLAND_DR48_Alt1_3ter_IWG_ENV POLAND_DR48_bis_IWG_ENV PORTUGAL_DR_24_PRES-TEXT PORTUGAL_DR_35_PRES-TEXT PORTUGAL_DR24_1_PRES-TEXT PORTUGAL_DR27_PRES-TEXT PORTUGAL_DR31_PRES-TEXT PORTUGAL_DR35_PRES-TEXT PORTUGAL_DR99_IWG_ICE PORTUGAL_REG33_PRES-TEXT Costa_Rica_DR98_IWG_ICE Costa_Rica_DR99_IWG_ICE GERMANY_Annex Xter_IWG_ENV GERMANY_Annex_III_bis_IWG_ENV GERMANY_Annex_IV_IWG_ENV GERMANY_AnnexVII_IWG_ENV GERMANY_AnnexVIII_IWG_ENV GERMANY_DR1_IWG_INSTIT GERMANY_DR2_IWG_INSTIT GERMANY_DR4_IWG_INSTIT GERMANY_DR56_IWG_ENV GERMANY_DR59_IWG_ENV GERMANY_DR60_IWG_ENV GERMANY_DR61_IWG_ENV GERMANY_DR96_IWG_ICE GERMANY_DR97_IWG_ICE GERMANY_DR99_IWG_ICE GERMANY_DR100_IWG_ICE GERMANY_DR101_IWG_ICE GERMANY_DR102_IWG_ICE GERMANY_DR103_IWG_ICE GERMANY_DR104_IWG_ICE ICPC_15.1_IWG_INSTIT ICPC_Appendix_I_PRES-TEXT ICPC_DR13_1_IWG_INSTIT ICPC_DR13_4_IWGINSTIT ICPC_DR31_1_PRES-TEXT AUSTRALIA_ANNEX_IV_IWG_ENV Australia_Canada_Appendix_IV_OEWG AUSTRALIA_DR_100_IWG_ICE AUSTRALIA_DR_103_IWG_ICE AUSTRALIA_DR2_4_IWG_INSTIT AUSTRALIA_DR2_6_IWG_INSTIT AUSTRALIA_DR18bis_PRES-TEXT AUSTRALIA_DR23_PRES-TEXT AUSTRALIA_DR59_IWG_ENV AUSTRALIA_DR61_IWG_ENV Costa_Rica_DR_102_IWG_ICE. Costa_Rica_DR57_IWG_INSTIT

## Documents

- [ISBA/31/A/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-crp-1/) - Election to fill vacancies in the Council for the period 2027 To 2030 in accordance with Article 161, Paragraph 3, of the Convention
- [ISBA/31/A/CRP.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-crp-2/) - Indicative list of Member States of the International Seabed Authority which would fulfil the criteria for membership in the various groups of States in the Council in accordance with Section 3, Paragraph 15, of the Annex to the agreement for the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the
- [ISBA/31/C/24](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-24/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2025 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/31/A/L.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-l-1-rev-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/31/C/22 - ISBA/31/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-22-isba-31-a-4-copy/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2027–2028
- [ISBA/31/A/4 - ISBA/31/C/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-4-isba-31-c-22/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2027–2028
- [ISBA/31/FC/6/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-fc-6-corr-1/) - Financial implications of establishing the Economic Planning Commission
- [ISBA/31/FC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-fc-5-copy/) - Financial implications of establishing the Economic Planning Commission
- [ISBA/31/C/3/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-3-copy/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/31/C/19/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-19-copy/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the first part of the thirty-first session
- [ISBA/31/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-5/) - Letter dated 15 May 2026 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Assembly
- [ISBA/31/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/31/LTC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-8/) - Development of Standards and Guidelines for activities in the Area (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/31/LTC/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-9/) - Review of the environmental impact statement submitted by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/31/LTC/3/Rev.1/ Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-3-rev-1-add-1/) - Applications for the extension of approved plans of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 9, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/31/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-8/) - Consideration of a request for an advisory opinion from the Seabed Disputes Chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea pursuant to article 191 of the Convention on matters relating to the legal implications for the International Seabed Authority of activities in the Area undertaken by non-States Parties (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/31/FC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-fc-3/) - Indicative scale of assessed contributions to the administrative budget for the financial period 2027–2028
- [ISBA/31/A/6 - ISBA/31/C/23](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-6-isba-31-c-23/) - Report on activities related to the Enterprise
- [ISBA/31/C/23 - ISBA/31/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-23-isba-31-a-6/) - Report on activities related to the Enterprise
- [ISBA/31/C/INF/1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-inf-copy/) - List of Delegations
- [ISBA/31/C/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-20/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/31/A/INF/1 - ISBA/31/A/INF/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-inf-1-isba-31-a-inf-16/) - Requests for observer status in accordance with rule 82 of the rules of procedure of the Assembly
- [ISBA/31/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-7/) - Guidelines for observer status of contractors with the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-3/) - Implementation of the action plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
- [ISBA/31/LTC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-7/) - Relinquishment of 75 per cent of the area allocated to the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources under the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides signed with the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/LTC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-6/) - Relinquishment of one-third of the area allocated to the Government of the Republic of Korea under the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts signed with the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/FC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-fc-5/) - Report on the process and criteria for the implementation of article 184 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/31/C/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-19-2/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the first part of the thirty-first session
- [ISBA/31/A/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-a-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/31/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-fc-l-1-copy-copy/) - Standards of accommodation for air travel
- [ISBA/31/FC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-fc-l-1-copy/) - New members of the Authority
- [ISBA/31/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda
- [ISBA/29/LTC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-8/) - Recommendations on technical guidance for the development of regional environmental management plans in support of the standardized procedure and template
- [ISBA/31/C/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-4/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its thirty-first session
- [ISBA/30/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-3-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/31/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-11/) - Election mechanisms of the members of the Economic Planning Commission
- [ISBA/31/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-14-copy-2/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-13/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-12/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the Authority
- [ISBA/31/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-5/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/31/C/2/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-2-rev-1/) - Potential implications and opportunities for the work of the International Seabed Authority of the operation of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction
- [ISBA/31/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-18/) - Decision of the Council relating to the report of the Legal and Technical Commission on the implementation of the Council’s decision relating to a request of additional information from contractors at risk of non-compliance with their contractual obligations (ISBA/30/C/19) (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/31/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-17/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the Authority (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/31/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-16/) - Decision of the Council relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the Authority (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/31/C/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-15/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the Authority (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/31/C/CRP.6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-crp-6/) - Draft decision of the Council on the Election mechanisms of the members of the Economic Planning Commission
- [ISBA/31/C/L.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-l-2-copy-2-copy/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-l-2-copy-3/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/4/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-4-add-1/) - Report of the Legal and Technical Commission on the implementation of the Council’s decision relating to a request of additional information from contractors at risk of non-compliance with their contractual obligations
- [ISBA/31/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-5-2-copy-4/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-5-2-copy/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-5-2-copy-5/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/L.6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-l-2-copy-2/) - Draft decision of the Council relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-5-2-copy-2/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-5-2/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-5-2-copy-3/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/L.7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-l-2-copy/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-4/) - Election mechanisms for members of the Economic Planning Commission
- [ISBA/31/C/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-l-2-copy-4/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/31/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-l-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/31/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-3/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/31/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-2/) - Potential implications and opportunities for the work of the International Seabed Authority of the operation of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction
- [ISBA/31/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-1/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/31/LTC/3/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-3-rev-1/) - Applications for the extension of approved plans of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 9, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/31/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-c-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/21/LTC/15/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-15-rev-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the content, format and structure of annual reports*
- [ISBA/30/C/L.1/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-l-1-rev-2/) - Provisional agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/31/LTC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-31-ltc-2/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by Impossible Metals Bahrain W.L.L.
- [ISBA/30/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-7/) - Restructuring of the secretariat of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/30/A/7/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-7-rev1/) - Restructuring of the secretariat of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/30/A/INF/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-inf-14/) - List of Delegations
- [ISBA/30/A/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-14/) - Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its thirtieth session
- [ISBA/30/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-11-2-2/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area, and related matters
- [ISBA/30/C/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-20-2-2/) - Standardized procedure for the development, establishment and review of regional environmental management plans
- [ISBA/30/C/5/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-5-add1/) - Statement by the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the second part of the thirtieth session
- [ISBA/30/A/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-13/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the designation of 1 November as the International Day of the Deep Seabed
- [ISBA/30/C/3/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-3-rev-1/) - Draft revised standardized procedure for the development, establishment and review of regional environmental management plans
- [ISBA/30/C/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-inf-2/) - List of Delegations. Council Part 2
- [ISBA/30/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-17/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the operationalization of the Economic Planning Commission
- [ISBA/30/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-18/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on a thematic approach to the continuation of the elaboration of rules, regulations and procedures relating to exploitation to resolve key outstanding matters that remain
- [ISBA/30/C/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-15/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the deferral of the schedule of relinquishment upon request by the Government of Poland.
- [ISBA/30/C/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-19/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/30/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-14/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the deferral of the schedule of relinquishment upon request by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer
- [ISBA/30/C/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-20-2/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the standardized procedure for the development, establishment and review of regional environmental management plans
- [ISBA/30/A/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-3-12/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives at the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/30/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-7-2/) - Report on the relinquishment of two thirds of the area allocated to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation under the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts signed between the Ministry and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/30/C/4/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-4-add-1/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the second part of its thirtieth session
- [ISBA/30/C/2/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-2-add-2/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/30/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-10/) - Credentials of representatives at the thirtieth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/30/LTC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-ltc-8/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/30/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-11/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/30/A/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/30/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-1/) - Agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/30/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-16/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/30/C/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority for the adoption of the Revised Standardized Procedure for the Development, Establishment and Review of Regional Environmental Management Plans.
- [ISBA/30/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/30/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-9/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/30/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-11/) - Operationalization of the Economic Planning Commission
- [ISBA/30/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-13-2/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/30/A/L.2*](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the second periodic review of the international regime of the Area pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/30/C/L.3/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-l-3-rev-1/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority for the adoption of the Revised Standardized Procedure for the Development, Establishment and Review of Regional Environmental Management Plans (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/19/LTC/14/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-ltc-14-rev-1-2/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors and sponsoring States relating to training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/30/C/L.2/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-l-2-2/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/30/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-11-2/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2024 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/30/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-6/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/30/C/CRP.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-crp-5/) - Updated draft list of Standards and/or Guidelines associated with the draft regulations on exploitation of Mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/30/A/8-ISBA/30/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-8/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/30/C/12-ISBA/30/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-12/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/30/C/2/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-2-add-1-2/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/30/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-fc-1/) - Agenda of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/30/LTC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-ltc-7/) - Request by the Government of Poland to defer relinquishment of part of its contract area
- [ISBA/30/A/L.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-l-1-2/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/30/C/8-ISBA/30/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-5-isba-30-c-8-2/) - Report on activities related to the Enterprise
- [ISBA/30/A/5-ISBA/30/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-5-isba-30-c-8/) - Report on activities related to the Enterprise
- [ISBA/30/FC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-fc-3/) - Status of overhead charges for the administration and supervision of contracts for exploration and their reflection of costs actually and reasonably incurred
- [ISBA/30/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-fc-4/) - Assessed contribution of San Marino as a new member of the Authority
- [ISBA/30/FC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-fc-5/) - Indicative scale of assessed contributions to the administrative budget for the second year of the financial period 2025–2026
- [ISBA/30/A/INF/1 - ISBA/30/A/INF/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-inf-1-isba-29-a-inf-16-2/) - Requests for observer status in accordance with rule 82 of the rules of procedure of the Assembly
- [ISBA/30/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-4/) - Implementation of the action plan for marine scientific research of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
- [ISBA/30/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-a-3/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/30/C/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-inf-1/) - List of Delegations. Council Part 1
- [ISBA/30/FC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-fc-2/) - Standards of accommodation for air travel
- [ISBA/30/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/30/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-5/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the first part of the thirtieth session
- [ISBA/30/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-6/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the deferral of the schedule of relinquishment upon request by the Government of India
- [ISBA/30/LTC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-ltc-6/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/30/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/30/C/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-4/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its thirtieth session
- [ISBA/30/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-2/) - Report on the status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/30/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-3/) - Draft revised standardized procedure for the development, establishment and review of regional environmental management plans (Advance Unedited Version)
- [ISBA/30/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/agenda-of-the-legal-and-technical-commission/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/30/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-ltc-4-2/) - Review of the environmental impact statement submitted by Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation
- [ISBA/30/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-ltc-5-2/) - Review of the environmental impact statement submitted by China Minmetals Corporation
- [ISBA/30/C/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-crp-1/) - Revised Consolidated Text
- [ISBA/30/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-ltc-3/) - Request by the Government of India to defer relinquishment of part of its contract area
- [ISBA/30/LTC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-ltc-2/) - Request by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer to defer relinquishment of part of its contract area
- [ISBA/30/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-ltc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/30/C/CRP.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-30-c-crp-2/) - Revised suspense document
- [ISBA/A/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-13/) - Decision of the Assembly concerning the Observer Status of the International Seabed Authority at the United Nations
- [ISBA/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-c-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/9/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-9-ltc-3/) - Status of the International Seabed Authority’s central data repository on marine mineral resources
- [ISBA/9/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-9-c-3/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with Part XI, section 4, subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/9/C/5 - ISBA/9/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-9-a-5-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/9/A/5 - ISBA/9/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-9-a-5/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/8/C/3 - ISBA/8/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-8-a-7-isba-8-c-3-2/) - Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004. Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/8/A/7 - ISBA/8/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-8-a-7-isba-8-c-3/) - Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004. Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/8/C/3 - ISBA/8/A/7/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-8-a-7-isba-8-c-3-rev-1-2/) - Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004. Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/8/A/7 – ISBA/8/C/3/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-8-a-7-isba-8-c-3-rev-1/) - Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004. Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/8/C/2 - ISBA/8/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-8-a-6-isba-8-c-2-2/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for the Financial Period 2003-2004
- [ISBA/8/A/1/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-8-a-1-corrigendum/) - Summary presentations on polymetallic massive sulphide deposits and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts
- [ISBA/8/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-8-a-1-corrigendum-2/) - Summary presentations on polymetallic massive sulphide deposits and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts
- [ISBA/7/LTC/1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-ltc-1-rev-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of the contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area
- [ISBA/7/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-ltc-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of the contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area
- [ISBA/7/C/3/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-c-3-add-1-add-2/) - Election of the members of the Legal and Technical Committee
- [ISBA/7/C/3/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-c-3-add-1-add-2-2/) - Election of the members of the Legal and Technical Committee
- [ISBA/7/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-c-2/) - Considerations relating to the regulations for prospecting and exploration for hydrothermal polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the area
- [ISBA/7/A/3/Add.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-a-3-add-1-add-2-add-3/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/7/A/3/Add.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-a-3-add-1-add-2-add-3-5/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/7/A/3/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-a-3-add-1-add-2-add-3-4/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/7/A/3/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-a-3-add-1-add-2-add-3-3/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/7/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-a-3-add-1-add-2-add-3-2/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/6/C/6 - ISBA/6/A/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-a-13-isba-6-c-6-2/) - Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2001 to 2002. Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/6/C/4 - ISBA/6/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-a-7-isba-6-c-4-2/) - Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2001-2002. Report of the Secretary-General
- [ISBA/6/A/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-a-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/5/C/4/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-c-4-rev-1/) - Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area. Revision of ISBA/4/C/4/Rev.1 of 29 April 1998 prepared by the Secretariat together with the President of the Council
- [ISBA/5/C/2/Rev.1 - ISBA/5/A/2/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-a-2-isba-5-c-2-add-1-rev-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for 2000. Report of the Secretary-General. Addendum
- [ISBA/5/C/2 - ISBA/5/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-a-2-isba-5-c-2-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for 2000. Report of the Secretary-General
- [ISBA/5/C/L.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-c-l-1-rev-1/) - LTC Rules of procedure
- [ISBA/5/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-c-l-1/) - Draft rules of procedure of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/4/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-14/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council during the resumed Fourth Session
- [ISBA/4/C/11/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-11-corr-1/) - Decision of the Council relating to the Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1999. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/4/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-9/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/4/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-8/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/4/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-7/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/4/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-6/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/4/C/6/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-6-add-1/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1999
- [ISBA/4/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-5/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council during the first part of the Fourth Session
- [ISBA/4/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-3/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Extension of the membership on a provisional basis of the Authority to Canada and Ukraine
- [ISBA/4/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-2/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/4/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-5/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the duration of terms of office of members of the Council
- [ISBA/4/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-4/) - Credentials of Representatives to the Fourth Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/4/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-3/) - Agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/4/C/10 - ISBA/4/A/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-13-isba-4-c-10-2/) - Proposed Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1999 and related matters
- [ISBA/4/A/13 - ISBA/4/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-13-isba-4-c-10/) - Proposed Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1999 and related matters
- [ISBA/4/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-1/) - Requests for Extension of Provisional Membership
- [ISBA/4/A/23](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-23/) - Scale of Assessment for the contributions of members to the Adminstrative Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1999
- [ISBA/4/A/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-22/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Assembly during the third part of the Fourth Session
- [ISBA/4/A/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-21/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the scale of assessment for the contributions of members to the Administrative Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1999
- [ISBA/4/A/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-20/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Credentials of Representatives to the third part of the Fourth Session
- [ISBA/4/A/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-19/) - Credentials of Representatives to the third part of the Fourth Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/4/A/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-17/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1999
- [ISBA/4/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-11/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/4/A/10 - ISBA/4/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-10/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1999
- [ISBA/4/A/10/Add.1 - ISBA/4/C/6/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-10-add-1/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1999
- [ISBA/4/C/6/Add.1 - ISBA/4/A/10/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-10-add-1-2/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1999
- [ISBA/4/C/6 - ISBA/4/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-10-2/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1999
- [ISBA/4/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-9/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Assembly during the Fourth Session
- [ISBA/4/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-8/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/4/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-7/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Credentials of Representatives to the first part of the Fourth Session of the Authority
- [ISBA/4/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-6/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council in accordance with Article 161, Paragraph 3 of the Convention
- [ISBA/4/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-2/) - Election to fill a Vacancy on the Finance Committee in accordance with Section 9, paragraph 5, of the Annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/4/A/1/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-1-rev-2/) - Plans of work for exploration of the Government of India, Institut Francaise de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (IFREMER)/ Association Francaise pour l’edutde et la recherche des nodules (AFERNOD) (FRANCE), Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. (DORD) (JAPAN), Yuzhmorgeologiya (Russian Federation), China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) (CHINA), Interoceanmetal Joint Organization
- [ISBA/4/A/1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-1-rev-1/) - Plans of work for exploration of the Government of India, Institut Francaise de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (IFREMER)/ Association Francaise pour l’edutde et la recherche des nodules (AFERNOD) (FRANCE), Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. (DORD) (JAPAN), Yuzhmorgeologiya (Russian Federation), China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) (CHINA), Interoceanmetal Joint Organization
- [ISBA/4/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-1/) - Plans of work for exploration of the Government of India, Institut Francaise de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (IFREMER)/ Association Francaise pour l’edutde et la recherche des nodules (AFERNOD) (FRANCE), Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. (DORD) (JAPAN), Yuzhmorgeologiya (Russian Federation), China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) (CHINA), Interoceanmetal Joint Organization
- [ISBA/3/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-c-1/) - Requests for Extension of Provisional Membership
- [ISBA/3/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-11/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Assembly during the resumed Third Session
- [ISBA/3/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-9/) - Resolution relating to the Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1998 and the establishment of a working capital fund, adopted by the Assembly of the Authority on 29 August 1997
- [ISBA/3/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-8/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the Credentials of Representatives to the resumed third session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/3/C/5/Add.1 - ISBA/3/A/5/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-5-add-1-isba-3-c-5-add-2/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1998
- [ISBA/3/A/5/Add.1 – ISBA/3/C/5/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-5-add-1-isba-3-c-5-add/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1998
- [ISBA/3/A/5*- ISBA/3/C/5*](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-5-isba-3-c-5/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1998
- [ISBA/3/C/5* - ISBA/3/A/5*](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-5-isba-3-c-5-2/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1998
- [ISBA/3/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-4/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, Paragraph 4 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-c-12-2/) - Rules of procedure of the Council of the International Seabed Authority, adopted at its 10th meeting on 16 August 1996
- [ISBA/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-c-11/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the headquarter agreement between the International Seabed Authority and the Government of Jamaica
- [ISBA/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-c-9/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the extension of the membership, on a provisional basis, of the Authority of Bangladesh, Canada, Nepal, Poland and the United States of America
- [ISBA/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-c-8/) - Decision of the Council relating to Participation of the International Seabed Authority in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
- [ISBA/A/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-15/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the participation of the International Seabed Authority in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
- [ISBA/A/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-14/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1997
- [ISBA/A/13/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-13-corr-1/) - Decision of the Assembly concerning the observer status of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-10/) - Functions of the International Seabed Authority in the first year of its full functional phase, including matters pending from the work of the Preparatory Commission for the International Seabed Authority and for the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-9/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-6/) - Rules of Procedure of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-3/) - Letter dated 6 February 1995 from the Representative of Belgium to the United Nations addressed to the Secretariat of the United Nations
- [ISBA/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-2/) - Draft rules of procedure of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-1/) - Provisional Agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/A/L.7/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-l-7-rev-1/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Assembly during the third part of its First Session
- [ISBA/A/L.1/Rev.1/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-l-1-rev-1-corr-1/) - Statement of the President of the Assembly on the Work of the Assembly during the second part of its First Session. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/A/L.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-l-1-rev-1/) - Statement of the President of the Assembly on the Work of the Assembly during the second part of its First Session
- [ISBA/6/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-a-8/) - Decision of the Assembly concerning the appointment of the Secretary-General of the Authority
- [ISBA/29/A/INF/1 - ISBA/29/A/INF/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-inf-1-isba-29-a-inf-16/) - Requests for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly
- [ISBA/29/A/INF/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-inf-17-2/) - List Of Delegations
- [ISBA/29/A/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-15/) - Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its twenty-ninth session.
- [ISBA/29/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-11/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2025–2026.
- [ISBA/29/C/9/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-9-add-1/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the second part of the twenty-ninth session.
- [ISBA/29/LTC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-7/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors in the preparation of a five-year periodic review report for exploration contracts.
- [ISBA/29/C/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-19/) - Report of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt rich-ferromanganese crusts by Earth System Science Organization-Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India.
- [ISBA/29/C/7/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-7-add-1/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the second part of its twenty-ninth session.
- [ISBA/29/A/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-14/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/29/A/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-13/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the election of the Secretary-General.
- [ISBA/29/A/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-12/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the credentials of representatives at the twenty-ninth session of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/29/C/23](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-23/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Earth System Science Organization-Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India.
- [ISBA/29/C/24](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-24/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/29/A/10/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-10-rev-1/) - Credentials of representatives at the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/29/C/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-inf-2/) - List of Delegations. Council Part II
- [ISBA/29/A/CRP.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-crp-3/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/29/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-10/) - Credentials of representatives at the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/29/A/7/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-7-rev-1/) - Letter dated 31 July 2024 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Assembly.
- [ISBA/29/C/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-21/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2025–2026.
- [ISBA/29/A/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2025–2026.
- [ISBA/29/C/L.3/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-l-3-corr-1/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the candidates for the election of the Secretary-General.
- [ISBA/29/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-1/) - Agenda of the Assembly.
- [ISBA/29/C/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-l-4/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Earth System Science Organization-Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India.
- [ISBA/29/C/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-22/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the candidates for the election of the Secretary-General.
- [ISBA/29/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-18/) - Report on the relinquishment of two thirds of the area allocated to the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security under the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts signed with the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/29/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-14/) - Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO)-Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
- [ISBA/29/LTC/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-9/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration.
- [ISBA/29/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-17/) - Report on the relinquishment of two thirds of the area allocated to the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association under the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts signed with the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/29/C/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-15/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2023 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/29/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2025-2026.
- [ISBA/29/C/20-ISBA/29/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-20-isba-29-a-9-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/29/A/9-ISBA/29/C/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-9-isba-29-c-20-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/29/C/11/Add.1-ISBA/29/A/3/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-11-add-1-isba-29-a-3-add-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2025–2026.
- [ISBA/29/A/3/Add.1-ISBA/29/C/11/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-3-add-1-isba-29-c-11-add-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2025–2026.
- [ISBA/29/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-16/) - Report on the relinquishment of 50 per cent of the area allocated to the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources under the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides signed with the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/29/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-10/) - Draft revised standardized procedure for the development, establishment and review of regional environmental management plans
- [ISBA/29/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The official documents will need to be read together with the 2024 Secretary-General Annual Report publication in English and French.
- [ISBA/29/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-fc-1/) - Agenda of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/29/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-8/) - Consideration, with a view to adoption, of the extended high-level action plan for the Authority for the period 2019-2025.
- [ISBA/29/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/29/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-9/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the first part of the twenty-ninth session.
- [ISBA/29/C/12-ISBA/29/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-12-isba-29-a-6/) - Report on activities related to the Enterprise.
- [ISBA/29/A/6–ISBA/29/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-6-isba-29-c-12/) - Report on activities related to the Enterprise.
- [ISBA/29/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/45665/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area, and related matters.
- [ISBA/29/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-7/) - Letter dated 31 May 2024 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Assembly.
- [ISBA/29/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-5/) - Implementation of the action plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
- [ISBA/29/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-fc-4/) - Status of the Working Capital Fund.
- [ISBA/29/C/11–ISBA/29/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-11-isba-29-a-3/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2025–2026.
- [ISBA/29/A/3-ISBA/29/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-3-isba-29-c-11/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2025–2026.
- [ISBA/29/FC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-fc-2/) - Development of rules, regulations and procedures on the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits derived from activities in the Area pursuant to section 9, paragraph 7 (f), of the annex to the 1994 Agreement.
- [ISBA/29/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-4/) - Note verbale dated 19 April 2024 from the Permanent Mission of Chile to the International Seabed Authority addressed to the secretariat of the Authority.
- [ISBA/A/L.9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-l-9/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Assembly during the first part of the second session.
- [ISBA/29/FC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-fc-3/) - Budgetary implications of a second periodic review of the international regime of the Area pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/29/LTC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-6/) - Modalities for facilitating an exchange of views between contractors and members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/29/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-5/) - Criteria for identifying contractors that have responded insufficiently or incompletely, or failed to respond, to the calls from the Council to address issues identified by the Commission in relation to their contractual obligations.
- [ISBA/29/A/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-l-1-3/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly.
- [ISBA/29/A/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-crp-1/) - Election to fill vacancies in the Council for the period 2025 to 2028 in accordance with Article 161, Paragraph 3, of the Convention.
- [ISBA/19/LTC/14/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-ltc-14-rev-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors and sponsoring States relating to training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/29/C/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-inf-1/) - List of Delegations. Council Part 1
- [ISBA/29/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-4/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration.
- [ISBA/29/A/CRP.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-a-crp-2/) - Indicative list of member states of the International Seabed Authority which would fulfil the criteria for membership in the various groups of states in the Council in accordance with section 3, paragraph 15, of the annex to the Agreement for the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the
- [ISBA/29/C/1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-1-rev-1/) - Revised agenda of the Council.
- [ISBA/29/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-7/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its twenty-ninth session.
- [ISBA/29/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-6/) - Status of consultations between the International Seabed Authority and the OSPAR Commission.
- [ISBA/29/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-8/) - Report on the relinquishment of 50 per cent of the area allocated to the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (Ifremer) under the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (Ifremer) and the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/29/C/4/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-4-rev-1/) - Incidents in the NORI-D contract area, 23 November to 4 December 2023.
- [ISBA/29/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-5/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration.
- [ISBA/29/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/29/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-2/) - Memorandum of understanding between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/29/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-1/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/29/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-3/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/29/LTC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-2/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic massive sulphides by Earth System Science Organization – Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
- [ISBA/29/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-3/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by Earth System Science Organization – Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
- [ISBA/29/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-ltc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/29/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-29-c-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Council.
- [ISBA/21/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-c-16/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission during the twenty-first session of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/5/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-c-6/) - Report of the legal and technical commission on the work of the commission during the fifth session.
- [ISBA/A/L.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-l-5/) - Draft decision by the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/3/A/7/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-7-corr-1/) - Reports of the Credentials Committee.
- [ISBA/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-5/) - Reports of the Credentials Committee.
- [ISBA/A/L.8/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-l-8-corr-1-2/) - Composition of the 1st Council of the International Seabed Authority: corrigendum
- [ISBA/A/L.8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-l-8-2/) - Composition of the 1st Council of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/5/A/2/Rev.1 – ISBA/5/C/2/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-a-2-isba-5-c-2-add-1-rev/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for 2000. Report of the Secretary-General. Addendum
- [ISBA/28/C/11/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-11-add-2/) - Statement by the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the third part of the twenty-eighth session.
- [ISBA/28/C/27](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-27/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/28/C/INF/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-inf-3/) - List of delegations. Part III
- [ISBA/28/A/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters.
- [ISBA/28/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the appointment of an interim director general of the Enterprise
- [ISBA/28/C/26](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-26/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/28/C/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-inf-2/) - Status of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and index of relevant documentation.
- [ISBA/28/C/25](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-25/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the understanding and application of section 1, paragraph 15, of the Annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/28/A/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-18/) - Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its twenty-eighth session.
- [ISBA/28/C/5/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-5-add-1/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the second part of its twenty-eighth session.
- [ISBA/28/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-6/) - Report on the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023 by the Council.
- [ISBA/28/C/11/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-11-add-1/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the second part of the twenty-eighth session.
- [ISBA/28/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-ltc-5/) - Decision making by consensus and the use of ‘silence procedure’ by the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/28/C/24](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-24/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on a timeline following the expiration of the two-year period pursuant to section 1, paragraph 15, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/28/C/23](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-23/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the establishment of the position of an interim director general of the Enterprise.
- [ISBA/28/C/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-22/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the deferral of the schedule of relinquishment upon request by the Government of India.
- [ISBA/28/C/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-21/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters.
- [ISBA/28/A/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-17/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives at the twenty-eighth session of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/28/A/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-16/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the second periodic review of the International regime of the Area pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/28/A/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-15/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters.
- [ISBA/28/A/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-14/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning amendments to the statute of the International Civil Service Commission.
- [ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-6-rev-3/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area
- [ISBA/28/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-10/) - Credentials of representatives at the twenty-eighth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-10/) - List of Delegations
- [ISBA/28/A/2/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-2-corr-1/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-9/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Environmental Justice Foundation Charitable Trust
- [ISBA/28/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-1/) - Agenda of the Assembly.
- [ISBA/28/LTC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-ltc-6/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration.
- [ISBA/28/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-7/) - Consideration for adoption of the Strategic Plan of the Authority for the Period 2024-2028.
- [ISBA/28/C/13-ISBA/28/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-13-isba-28-a-4-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/28/A/4-ISBA/28/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-4-isba-28-c-13-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/28/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The official documents will need to be read together with the 2023 Secretary-General Annual Report publication in English and French.
- [ISBA/28/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-11/) - Report on the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023 by the Assembly.
- [ISBA/28/C/12/Add.1-ISBA/28/A/3/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-12-add-1-isba-28-a-3-add-1/) - Revised supplementary budget proposal for the financial period 2023–2024.
- [ISBA/28/A/3/Add.1-ISBA/28/C/12/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-3-add-1-isba-28-c-12-add-1/) - Revised supplementary budget proposal for the financial period 2023–2024.
- [ISBA/28/FC/2/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-fc-2-corr-1/) - Financing of the International Seabed Authority and forecast budgetary requirements 2025–2030.
- [ISBA/28/C/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters.
- [ISBA/28/C/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-19-2/) - Report on the relinquishment of one third of the area allocated to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation under the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts between the Ministry and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/28/C/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-19/) - Recommendation of the Legal and Technical Commission on a request by the Government of India to defer relinquishment of part of its contract area
- [ISBA/28/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-8-2/) - Implementation of the action plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
- [ISBA/28/FC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-fc-2-2/) - Financing of the International Seabed Authority and forecast budgetary requirements 2025–2030.
- [ISBA/28/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-fc-1/) - Agenda of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/28/A/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-13/) - Memorandum of understanding between the International Seabed Authority and the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries of Egypt concerning the establishment of a joint regional training and research centre.
- [ISBA/28/A/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-12/) - Memorandum of understanding between the International Seabed Authority and the International Relations Institute of Cameroon concerning the establishment of a curricula on the law of the sea and Part XI of UNCLOS.
- [ISBA/27/C/40](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-40/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters.
- [ISBA/28/C/12-ISBA/28/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-12-isba-28-a-3-3/) - Supplementary budget proposal for the financial period 2023–2024.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/8/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-8-corr-1/) - Supplementary list of agenda items for the twenty-eighth session of the Assembly
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-8/) - Supplementary list of agenda items for the twenty-eighth session of the Assembly
- [ISBA/28/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-16/) - Agreement of cooperation between the International Labour Organization and the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Te Ipukarea Society.
- [ISBA/28/C/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-15/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2022 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/4/A/13/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-a-13-rev-1/) - Proposed Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1999 and related matters
- [ISBA/4/C/12/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-12-corr-1/) - Selection of Candidates for the Training Programme of the Government of the Republic of Korea. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/4/C/10/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-10-rev-1/) - Proposed Budget of the International Seabed Authority for 1999 and related matters
- [ISBA/4/C/4/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-4-c-4-rev-1/) - Draft regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area. Proposed by the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/5/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status to the Assembly from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/5/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status to the Assembly from the International Association of Drilling Contractors. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/5/A/4/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-a-4-add-1/) - Considerations relating to the offer by the Government of Jamaica concerning the location of the permanent headquarters of the Authority. Report of the Secretary-General. Addendum
- [ISBA/6/A/L.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-a-l-1-rev-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/6/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-a-inf-1/) - Delegations to the first part of the sixth session of the Assembly
- [ISBA/6/A/4/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-a-4-add-1/) - Credentials of representatives to the sixth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority. Report of the Credentials Committee. Addendum.
- [ISBA/6/C/8/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-c-8-corr-1/) - Draft Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area. Proposal by the President of the Council. Corrigendum.
- [ISBA/6/C/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-6-c-inf-1/) - Outstanding issues with respect to the draft regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area (ISBA/5/C/4/Rev.1)
- [ISBA/7/A/4/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-a-4-corr-1/) - Credentials of Representatives to the seventh session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/7/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-7-a-inf-1/) - Request for Observer Status to the Assembly
- [ISBA/8/A/5/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-8-a-5-add-1/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea – Addendum
- [ISBA/9/LTC/4/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-9-ltc-4-add-1/) - Status of annual reports received from contractors
- [ISBA/15/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-15-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in the Assembly
- [ISBA/15/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-15-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in the Assembly
- [ISBA15/C/WP.1/Rev. 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba15-c-wp-1-rev-1/) - Draft regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area
- [ISBA/15/C/WP.1/Corr. 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-15-c-wp-1-corr-1/) - Draft Regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area
- [ISBA/16/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-16-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1(e) of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the International Cable Protection Committee
- [ISBA/16/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-16-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (d) of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the OSPAR Commission. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/16/A/12/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-16-a-12-rev-1/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area
- [ISBA/17/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-17-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Center for Oceans Law and Policy — University of Virginia School of Law. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/17/C/4/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-17-c-4-add-1/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission. List of candidates submitted by States parties. Note by the Secretary-General
- [ISBA/17/LTC/L.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-17-ltc-l-1-rev-1/) - Provisional Agenda for the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/18/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of Conservation International. Note by the secretariat
- [ISBA/18/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of InterRidge. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/18/A/L.1/Rev 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-a-l-1-rev-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/18/C/8/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-c-8-add-1/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General. Addendum
- [ISBA/18/FC/2/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-fc-2-rev-1/) - Financial implications of subscribing to the statute of the International Civil Service Commission. Report of the Secretary-General
- [ISBA/18/LTC/9/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-9-add-1/) - Selection of candidates, with a view to the implementation of training programmes. Note by the Secretariat. Addendum
- [ISBA/18/LTC/8/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-8-rev-1/) - Evaluation by the Legal and Technical Commission of applications for plans of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/18/LTC/7/Rev. 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-7-rev-1-2/) - Evaluation by the Legal and Technical Commission of applications for plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/19/C/9/Rev. 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-c-9-rev-1/) - Periodic review of the implementation of the plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area
- [ISBA/19/LTC/2/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-ltc-2-rev-2/) - Status of contracts for exploration
- [ISBA/20/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the A ssembly on behalf of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards
- [ISBA/20/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
- [ISBA/20/C/12/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-12-add-1/) - Status of prospecting and of contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area
- [ISBA/20/C/11/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-11-corr-1/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted bysponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area
- [ISBA/20/C/11/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-11-add-1/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area
- [ISBA/20/C/5/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-5-rev-1/) - Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by UK Seabed Resources Ltd.
- [ISBA/20/LTC/9/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-ltc-9-add-1/) - Status of prospecting and of contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area
- [ISBA/21/A/INF/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-a-inf-6/) - List of Participants
- [ISBA/21/A/INF/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-a-inf-5/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the International Dialogue on Underwater Munitions
- [ISBA/21/A/INF/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-a-inf-4/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (d), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Pacific Community
- [ISBA/21/A/INF/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-a-inf-3/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Fish Reef Project
- [ISBA/21/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Sargasso Sea Commission
- [ISBA/21/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the World Ocean Council
- [ISBA/21/LTC/9/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-9-rev-1/) - Implementation of the environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone and development of other environmental management plans in the Area
- [ISBA/21/LTC/8/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-8-rev-1/) - Status of contracts for exploration in the Area
- [ISBA/22/A/12/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-12-rev-1/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/22/A/7/Rev.1 – ISBA/22/C/19/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-7-rev-1-isba-22-c-19/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/22/A/3/Add.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-3-add-5/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties. Addendum
- [ISBA/22/A/3/Add.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-3-add-4/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties
- [ISBA/22/A/3/Add.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-3-add-3/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties. Addendum
- [ISBA/22/A/3/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-3-add-2/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties. Addendum
- [ISBA/22/A/3/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-3-add-1/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee. Addendum
- [ISBA/22/A/INF/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-inf-7/) - List of Delegations to the 22nd Session
- [ISBA/22/A/INF/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-inf-6/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative
- [ISBA/22/A/INF/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-inf-5/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)
- [ISBA/22/A/INF/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-inf-4/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of RESOLVE
- [ISBA/22/A/INF/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-inf-3/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Durham University’s Centre for Borders Research
- [ISBA/22/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the African Minerals Development Centre.
- [ISBA/22/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary
- [ISBA/22/C/19/Rev.1 - ISBA/22/A/7/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-7-rev-1-isba-22-c-19-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/22/C/2/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-c-2-add-1/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission. List of candidates submitted by States parties
- [ISBA/22/FC/L.1/Rev. 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-fc-l-1-rev-1/) - Provisional agenda for the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/22/LTC/4/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-ltc-4-rev-1/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/22/LTC/3/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-ltc-3-rev-1/) - Review of training proposals submitted in the context of applications for extensions of plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/23/A/5/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-5-rev-1/) - Comments by the Secretary-General on the recommendations contained in the final report on the periodic review of the International Seabed Authority pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/23/A/INF/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-inf-7/) - List of Delegations to the 23rd Session
- [ISBA/23/A/INF/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-inf-6/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
- [ISBA/23/A/INF/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-inf-5/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the International Marine Minerals Society
- [ISBA/23/A/INF/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-inf-4/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Center for Polar and Deep Ocean Development
- [ISBA/23/A/INF/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-inf-3/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the International Policy Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- [ISBA/23/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of Earthworks
- [ISBA/23/A/INF/1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-inf-1-rev-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (d), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
- [ISBA/24/A/INF/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-inf-3/) - Request submitted by Mining Standards International for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly
- [ISBA/24/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-inf-2/) - Request submitted by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly
- [ISBA/24/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-inf-1/) - Request submitted by Earthworks for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly
- [ISBA/25/A/INF/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-inf-4/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of Opes Oceani
- [ISBA/25/A/INF/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-inf-3/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Ocean Society of India
- [ISBA/25/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Institute for Sustainable Development and Research
- [ISBA/25/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-inf-1/) - Request submitted by the Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly
- [ISBA/5/C/L.1/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-c-l-1-rev-2/) - Revised draft rules of procedure of the Legal and Technical Commission. Proposed by the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/11/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-11-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status to the Assembly
- [ISBA/28/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-18/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/28/C/14-ISBA/28/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-14-isba-28-a-5/) - Report on proposed amendments to the statute of the International Civil Service Commission.
- [ISBA/28/A/5–ISBA/28/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-5-isba-28-c-14/) - Report on proposed amendments to the statute of the International Civil Service Commission.
- [ISBA/28/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-9/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/28/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/37059/) - Development of rules, regulations and procedures on the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits derived from activities in the Area pursuant to section 9, paragraph 7 (f), of the annex to the 1994 Agreement.
- [ISBA/A/L.3/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-l-3-corr-1/) - Statement of the President at the opening meeting of the third part of the First Session. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/3/A/4/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-3-a-4-corr-1/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, Paragraph 4 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/A/9/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-9-corr-1/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/A/9/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-9-add-1/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority. Addendum
- [ISBA/A/10/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-a-10-corr-1/) - Functions of the International Seabed Authority in the first year of its full functional phase, including matters pending from the work of the Preparatory Commission for the International Seabed Authority and for the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/C/5/Add. 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-c-5-add-1/) - Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for 1997. Report of the Secretary-General. Addendum
- [ISBA/28/A/3–ISBA/28/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-3-isba-28-c-12/) - Supplementary budget proposal for the financial period 2023–2024.
- [ISBA/28/LTC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-ltc-7/) - Request by the Government of India to defer relinquishment of part of its contract area.
- [ISBA/28/FC/L.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-fc-l-1-rev-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-3/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Norwegian Forum for Marine Minerals.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-4/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Arayara International Institute.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-5/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Minderoo Foundation.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-6/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the Sustainable Ocean Alliance.
- [ISBA/28/A/INF/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-inf-7/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by the International Council on Mining and Metals.
- [ISBA/28/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-17/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area, and related matters.
- [ISBA/28/A/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-a-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly.
- [ISBA/28/FC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-fc-3/) - Development of rules, regulations and procedures on the equitable sharing of payments or contributions pursuant to article 82, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/27/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The official documents will need to be read together with the 2022 Secretary-General Annual Report publication in the English version.
- [ISBA/27/A/2/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-a-2-add-1/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of theUnited Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. ISBA/27/A/2/Add.1 – Annex II: Status of implementation by the Secretariat of the relevant high-level actions and associated outputs for the reporting period 2021-2022.
- [ISBA/26/A/10/Add.1–ISBA/26/C/21/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-10-add-1-isba-26-c-21-add-1/) - Report of the Finance Committee. ISBA/26/A/10-ISBA/26/C/21 - Annex III: Status of implementation by the Committee of the relevant high-level actions and associated outputs for the reporting period 2019-2020
- [ISBA/26/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. ISBA/26/A/2 - Annex II: Status of implementation by the Secretariat of the relevant high-level actions and associated outputs for the reporting period 2019-2020. The official documents will need to be
- [ToR photographer](https://isa.org.jm/documents/tor-photographer/)
- [ISBA/17/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/sba-17-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda for the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/18/A/3-ISBA/18/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-c-7-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2013-2014
- [ISBA/18/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/2012-isba-18-a-11/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the Area
- [ISBA/18/C/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba18c22/) - Decision of the Council relating to an environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
- [ISBA/18/C/7-ISBA/18/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-c-7/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2013-2014
- [ISBA/18/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-c-11/) - Status of the environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Note by the Secretariat
- [ISBA/18/C/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-c-l-3/) - Draft regulations on prospecting and exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area
- [ISBA/18/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-c-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Council relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2013-2014
- [ISBA/18/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-c-9/) - Periodic review of the implementation of the plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General
- [ISBA/18/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-fc-l1/) - Provisional agenda for the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/18/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-l1/) - Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/18/LTC/L.6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-l6/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd.
- [ISBA/18/LTC/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-l4/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules
- [ISBA/18/LTC/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-l3/) - Application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer. Summary submitted by the applicant
- [ISBA/18/LTC/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-l2/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Korea
- [ISBA/18/LTC/L.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-18-ltc-l5/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules
- [ISBA/19/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba19c18/) - Statement of the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the work of the Council during the nineteenth session
- [ISBA/11/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-11-ltc-3/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/11/LTC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-11-ltc-2/) - Recommendations of the workshop on polymetallic sulphides and cobalt crusts: their environment and considerations for the establishment of environmental baselines and an associated monitoring programme for exploration
- [ISBA/11/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-11-ltc-1/) - Establishment of a geological model of the polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Summary prepared by the secretariat of the International Seabed Authority of a meeting held in Kingston from 25 to 27 May 2005
- [ISBA/10/C/6/Rev.1 - ISBA/10/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-10-a-4-isba-10-c-6-rev-1-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2005-2006
- [ISBA/10/A/6 – ISBA/10/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-10-a-6-isba-10-c-7/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/10/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-10-a-11/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Supplementary Agreement between the International Seabed Authority and the Government of Jamaica regarding the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority and the use of the Jamaica Conference Centre complex
- [ISBA/10/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-10-a-10/) - Draft resolution submitted by Japan on the modalities for financing participation in the meetings of the Legal and Technical Commission and the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/10/A/4 – ISBA/10/C/6/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-10-a-4-isba-10-c-6-rev-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2005-2006
- [ISBA/10/A/7/Rev. 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-10-a-7-rev-1/) - Credentials of representatives to the tenth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority: Report of the Credentials Committee
- [ISBA/11/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-11-a-4/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/11/A/4/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-11-a-4-corr-1/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/22/LTC/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-ltc-15/) - Data management strategy of the international Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/A/8-ISBA/26/C/23](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-8-isba-26-c-23/) - Report on the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023 by the Council.
- [ISBA/26/C/23-ISBA/26/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-23-isba-26-a-8/) - Report on the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023 by the Council.
- [ISBA/22/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-c-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Council relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2017-2018
- [ISBA/22/A/6-ISBA/22/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-6-isba-22-c-9/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2017-2018. Report of the Secretary-General.
- [ISBA/22/C/9-ISBA/22/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-6-isba-22-c-9-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2017-2018. Report of the Secretary-General.
- [ISBA/19/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-a-10/) - Credentials of representatives to the nineteenth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/19/C/11-ISBA/19/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-a-7-isba-19-c-11-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/19/C/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-c-l-4/) - Draft decision of the Council relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association
- [ISBA/19/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/2013-isba-19-a-9/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority regarding the amendments to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area
- [ISBA/19/A/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/2013-isba-19-a-12/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning overhead charges for the administration and supervision of exploration contracts
- [ISBA/19/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/2013-isba-19-c-17/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area and related matters
- [ISBA/19/C/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-c-l-1/) - Regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area
- [ISBA/19/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-c-l-1-2/) - Provisional agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/19/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-ltc-l-1-2/) - Provisional Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/12/C/9 - ISBA/12/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-12-a-7-isba-12-c-9-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/19/LTC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-19-ltc-8/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area
- [ISBA/12/C/5/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-12-c-5-add-1/) - Election of the members of the Legal and Technical Commission. List of candidates submitted by States parties
- [ISBA/12/C/5/Add.2*](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-12-c-5-add-2/) - Election of the members of the Legal and Technical Commission. List of candidates submitted by States parties
- [ISBA/12/A/3- ISBA/C/4/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-12-a-3-isb2-c-4-rev-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2007-2008
- [ISBA/12/A/6/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-12-a-6-add-2/) - Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties
- [ISBA/12/A/2/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-12-a-2-corr-1/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/20/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-7/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives to the twentieth session of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/20/A/3 – ISBA/20/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-3-isba-20-c-10/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2015-2016
- [ISBA/20/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/20/A/L.6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-l-6/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/20/A/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-l-4/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area
- [ISBA/20/A/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides in the Area
- [ISBA/20/A/L.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-l-5/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the establishment of a Consultative Group of Representatives to the Authority
- [ISBA/28/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-11/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council of the International Seabed Authority during the first part of the twenty-eighth session.
- [ISBA/20/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-8/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/20/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-a-4/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee in accordance with section 9 of the annex to the Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/20/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-9/) - Proposed amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides in the Area
- [ISBA/20/C/10 – ISBA/20/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-10-isba-20-a-3/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2015-2016
- [ISBA/20/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-6/) - Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of India for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides
- [ISBA/20/C/31](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-31/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/20/C/19 – ISBA/20/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba20-c-19-isba-20-a-5/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/20/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isa-20-c-17/) - Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais
- [ISBA/20/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-7/) - Report and recommendations to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration by Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd
- [ISBA/20/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-fc-1/)
- [ISBA/20/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-ltc-l1/) - Provisional Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/20/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-ltc-5/) - Status of prospecting and contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area
- [ISBA/20/LTC/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-ltc-11/) - Monopolization of activities in the Area
- [ISBA/20/LTC/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-ltc-13/) - Recommendations on selection of candidates for the training programmes
- [ISBA/13/C/5 - ISBA/13/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-13-a-3-isba-13-c-5-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/21/LTC/8/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-8-rev-2/) - Status of contracts for exploration in the Area
- [ISBA/21/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-c-18/) - Decision of the Council relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/21/C/15* – ISBA/21/A/6*](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-c-15-isba-21-a-6/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/21/C/WP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-c-wp-1/) - Procedures and criteria for the extension of an approved plan of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 9, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/22/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-c-17/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at its session in 2016
- [ISBA/22/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-c-18/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2017-2018
- [ISBA/22/C/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-c-21/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Interoceanmetal Joint Organization for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the Authority
- [ISBA/22/C/30](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba22-c-30/) - Summary report of the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the work of the Council during its twenty-second session
- [ISBA/20/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-20-c-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/21/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda for the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/21/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-3/) - Procedures and criteria for the extension of an approved plan of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 9, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/21/LTC/15/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-15-corr-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the content, format and structure of annual reports
- [ISBA/14/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-14-c-7/) - Report on the International Seabed Authority’s workshop on polymetallic nodule mining technology: current status and challenges ahead
- [ISBA/14/C/6 - ISBA/14/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-14-a-7-isba-14-c-6-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/14/C/3 - ISBA/14/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-14-a-3-isba-14-c-3-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2009-2010. Report of the Secretary-General.
- [ISBA/14/A/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-14-a-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the appointment of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/21/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-4/) - Proposed amendments to the recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the reporting of actual and direct exploration expenditure
- [ISBA/21/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-1/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/21/LTC/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-21-ltc-15-2/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the content, format and structure of annual reports
- [ISBA/25/C/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation
- [ISBA/25/A/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/decision-of-the-assembly-of-the-international-seabed-authority-relating-to-the-implementation-of-the-strategic-plan-for-the-authority-for-the-period-2019-2023/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the period 2019–2023
- [ISBA/22/A/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-22-a-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/23/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-fc-4/) - Report on the implementation of the rules governing the management and administration of the Voluntary Trust Fund and related matters
- [ISBA/23/FC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-fc-7/) - Status of the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research in the Area, the Voluntary Trust Fund and the Working Capital Fund
- [ISBA/23/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/23/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-3/) - Letter dated 3 February 2017 from the Chair of the Committee established by the Assembly to carry out a periodic review of the international regime of the Area pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/23/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-4/) - Restructuring of the secretariat of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/15/C/6 - ISBA/15/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-15-a-5-isba-15-c-6-2/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/15/LTC/6*](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-15-ltc-6/) - Application for approval of plans of work for exploration by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd.
- [ISBA/15/LTC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-15-ltc-7/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the reporting of actual and direct exploration expenditures as required by annex 4, section 10, of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area.
- [ISBA/24/LTC/WP.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-wp-1-rev-1/) - Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area*
- [ISBA/23/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-6/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/23/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-a-7/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee in accordance with section 9 of the annex to the Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/25/C/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-crp-1/) - Briefing note on the submissions to the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area [English Only]
- [ISBA/25/C/WP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-wp-1/) - Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. Prepared by the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/24/LTC/WP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba24ltcwp1/) - Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area
- [ISBA/24/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba24c3/) - Preliminary strategy for the development of regional environmental management plans for the Area
- [ISBA/24/C/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba24-c-crp-1/) - Briefing note to the Council on the submissions to the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area [English Only]
- [ISBA/25/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba25c13/) - Implementation of the Authority’s strategy for the development of regional environmental management plans for the Area
- [ISBA/25/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-12/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission in 2018
- [ISBA/25/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba25c2/) - Comments on the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/25/A/15/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-15-corr-1-decision-of-the/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the period 2019–2023. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-6-rev-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area
- [ISBA/26/C/43](https://isa.org.jm/documents/20452/) - Review of the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
- [ISBA/26/C/27/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-27-rev-1/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd.
- [ISBA/26/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/19481/) - Decision of the Council concerning working methods to advance discussions on the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/26/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/19480/) - Decision of the Council concerning a standardized approach for the development, approval and review of regional environmental management plans in the Area
- [ISBA/26/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/19472/) - Comments on the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/26/A/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-crp-1/) - Election to fill vacancies in the Council for the period 2021 to 2024 in accordance with Article 161, Paragraph 3, of the Convention [English Only]
- [ISBA/26/A/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-17/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the action plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
- [ISBA/26/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-7/) - Implementing a programmatic approach to capacity development
- [ISBA/27/LTC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-ltc-7/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration.
- [ISBA/27/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-a-4/) - Implementation of the action plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
- [ISBA/27/C/28](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-28/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration.
- [ISBA/27/C/22/Add.1 - ISBA/27/A/3/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-a-3-add-1-isba-27-c-22-add-1-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2023–2024.
- [ISBA/28/C/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-inf-1/) - List of Delegations. Council Part 1
- [ISBA/17/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-17-c-l-1/) - Provisional agenda for the Council
- [ISBA/27/A/CRP.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-a-crp-2/) - Indicative list of member states of the International Seabed Authority which would fulfil the criteria for membership in the various groups of states in the Council in accordance with section 3, paragraph 15, of the annex to agreement for the implementation of part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/27/A/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-a-crp-1/) - Election to fill vacancies in the Council for the period 2023 to 2026 in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the convention.
- [ISBA/24/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-10/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the strategic plan of the Authority for the period 2019−2023.
- [ISBA/26/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/19659/) - Action plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
- [ISBA/28/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-9/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the understanding and application of section 1, paragraph 15, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/23/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-c-2/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/23/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-c-3/) - Election to fill vacancies on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/23/C/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-c-4/) - Amendments to the staff regulations of the Authority
- [ISBA/23/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-c-5/) - Development of environmentally responsible mining technologies: towards an approval process for mining equipment
- [ISBA/23/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-c-6/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area
- [ISBA/23/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-c-7/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters
- [ISBA/23/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-c-11/) - Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Government of Poland
- [ISBA/23/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-23-c-13/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at its session in 2017
- [ISBA/28/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-ltc-4/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/28/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-10/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the establishment of the position of an interim director general of the Enterprise.
- [ISBA/28/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-8/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the deferral of the schedule of relinquishment upon request by the Government of the Republic of Korea.
- [ISBA/26/C/18 – ISBA/26/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-18-isba-26-a-5/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022
- [ISBA/28/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-7/) - Report on the relinquishment of 75 per cent of the area allocated to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation under the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between the Ministry and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/28/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-5/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its twenty-eighth session.
- [ISBA/10/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-10-fc-1/) - Agenda of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1/Rev.2– ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-5-add-1-rev-2-isba-26-c-18-add-1-rev-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022
- [ISBA/5/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-5-fc-1/) - Rules of Procedure of the Finance Committee. Adopted by the Finance Committee on 20 August 1999
- [ISBA/28/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-6/) - Report on the relinquishment of 50 per cent of the area allocated to the Government of the Republic of Korea under the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between the Government and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/28/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-c-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/26/C/31](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-31/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/33](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-33/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/35](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-35/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/34](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-34/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/37](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-37/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/36](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-36/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/39 – ISBA/26/A/24](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-39-isba-26-a-24/) - Development of rules, regulations and procedures on the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits derived from activities in the Area pursuant to section 9, paragraph 7 (f), of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10
- [ISBA/26/C/38](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-38/) - Letter dated 30 June 2021 from the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority addressed to the members of the Council
- [ISBA/26/C/40](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-40/) - Submission of members of the Council of the International Seabed Authority from the African Group in relation to the request by the Republic of Nauru pursuant to section 1, paragraph 15 of the 1994 Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
- [ISBA/26/C/42](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-42/) - Report on the relinquishment of part of the area allocated to Global Sea Mineral Resources NV under the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Global Sea Mineral Resources NV and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/41](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-41/) - Report on the relinquishment of 50 per cent of the area allocated to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation under the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between the Ministry and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/44](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-44/) - Status of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and a proposed roadmap for 2022 and 2023.
- [ISBA/26/C/45](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-45/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/26/C/47](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-47/) - Submission by Costa Rica in relation to the request made by Nauru pursuant to section 1, paragraph 15, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/26/C/46](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-46/) - Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise
- [ISBA/26/C/49](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-49/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Interoceanmetal Joint Organization for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the Authority.
- [ISBA/26/C/48](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-48/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the decisions adopted under silence procedure in 2020 and 2021.
- [ISBA/26/C/51](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-51/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of the Republic of Korea for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/50](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-50/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the Authority.
- [ISBA/26/C/52](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-52/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. For extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. And the Authority.
- [ISBA/26/C/54](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-54/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the Authority.
- [ISBA/26/C/53](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-53/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the Authority.
- [ISBA/26/C/56](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-56/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/26/C/55](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-55/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources and the Authority.
- [ISBA/26/C/57](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-57/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/26/C/13/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-13-add-1/) - Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during its resumed twenty-sixth session and Roadmap for the twenty-seventh session.
- [ISBA/26/C/58](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-58/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the review of the environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.
- [ISBA/26/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-1/) - Agenda of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/26/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda
- [ISBA/26/FC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-2/) - Status of the trust funds of the International Seabed Authority and related matters
- [ISBA/26/FC/1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-1-rev-1/) - Revised Agenda of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/26/FC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-3/) - Status of overhead charges for the administration and supervision of contracts for exploration and their reflection of costs actually and reasonably incurred
- [ISBA/26/FC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-5/) - Status of the Working Capital Fund
- [ISBA/26/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-4/) - Status of contributions and related matters, including indicative scale of assessed contributions of members of the International Seabed Authority to the administrative budget for the financial period 2021–2022
- [ISBA/26/FC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-7/) - Future financing of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/26/FC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-6/) - Possible financial contributions from observers of the International Seabed Authority to cover the costs of their participation in meetings.
- [ISBA/26/FC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-fc-8/) - Summary on options for a seabed sustainability fund.
- [ISBA/26/LTC/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-10/) - Review of the environmental impact assessment statement submitted by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.
- [ISBA/26/LTC/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-9/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/26/LTC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-8/) - Review of the implementation of the training programmes under plans of work for exploration and recommendations for improvement
- [ISBA/26/LTC/7 (re-issued as ISBA/26/C/43)](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-7-re-issued-as-isba-26-c-43/) - Review of the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.
- [ISBA/26/LTC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-6/) - Applications for the extension of an approved plan of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 9, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/26/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-5/) - Review of the environmental impact statement submitted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India
- [ISBA/26/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-4/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited
- [ISBA/26/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-3/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/26/LTC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-2/) - Outcomes of the International Seabed Authority workshops on regional environmental management plans held in 2019
- [ISBA/26/LTC/1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-1-rev-1/) - Revised agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/26/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-1/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/26/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-ltc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/27/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of India for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of India and the Authority
- [ISBA/27/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/27/C/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-l-4/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority related to the development of binding environmental threshold values.
- [ISBA/27/C/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters.
- [ISBA/27/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/27/C/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-inf-2/) - List of Delegations. Council Part III
- [ISBA/27/C/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-inf-1/) - List of Delegations. Council Part 1
- [ISBA/27/C/L.6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-l-6/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the approval of the regional environmental management plan for the Area of the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on polymetallic sulphide deposits.
- [ISBA/27/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-2/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission summarizing stakeholder feedback on the phase 1 draft standards and guidelines
- [ISBA/27/C/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-4/) - Draft standard and guidelines for the environmental impact assessment process
- [ISBA/27/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-3/) - Draft guidelines on the preparation and assessment of an application for the approval of a Plan of Work for exploitation
- [ISBA/27/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-6/) - Draft guidelines for the preparation of Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans
- [ISBA/27/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-5/) - Draft guidelines for the preparation of environmental impact statements.
- [ISBA/27/C/6/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-6-corr-1/) - Draft guidelines for the preparation of Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans.
- [ISBA/27/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-8/) - Draft guidelines on the tools and techniques for hazard identification and risk assessments.
- [ISBA/27/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-7/) - Draft standard and guidelines on the development and application of environmental management systems
- [ISBA/27/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-10/) - Draft standard and guidelines on the form and calculation of an Environmental Performance Guarantee
- [ISBA/27/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-9/) - Draft standard and guidelines for the safe management and operation of mining vessels and installations.
- [ISBA/27/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-11/) - Draft guidelines for the establishment of baseline environmental data
- [ISBA/27/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-13/) - Letter dated 17 February 2022 from the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority to the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority. Submitted by the delegation of Belgium
- [ISBA/27/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-12/) - Draft standard and guidelines for the preparation and implementation of emergency response and contingency plans
- [ISBA/27/C/14/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-14-corr-1/) - Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise.
- [ISBA/27/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-14/) - Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise
- [ISBA/27/C/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-15/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of India and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/27/C/16/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-16-add-1/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the second part of its twenty-seventh session.
- [ISBA/27/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-16/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its twenty-seventh session.
- [ISBA/27/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-17/) - Report on the relinquishment of one third of the area allocated to the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) under the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts between JOGMEC and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/27/C/16/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-16-add-2/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the second part of its twenty-seventh session.
- [ISBA/27/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-18/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of India for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of India and the Authority.
- [ISBA/27/C/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-20/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election in 2022 of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-19/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the deferral of the schedule of relinquishment upon request by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources.
- [ISBA/27/C/21/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-21-add-1/) - Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during the second part of the twenty-seventh session.
- [ISBA/27/C/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-21/) - Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during the first part of the twenty-seventh session
- [ISBA/27/C/22-ISBA/27/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-22-isba-27-a-3/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2023–2024
- [ISBA/27/C/23](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-23/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/22/Add.1/Rev.1-ISBA/27/A/3/Add.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-22-add-1-rev-1-isba-27-a-3-add-1-rev-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2023–2024.
- [ISBA/27/C/23/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-23-add-1/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/23/Add.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-23-add-3/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/23/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-23-add-2/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/23/Add.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-23-add-5/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/23/Add.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-23-add-4/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/23/Add.6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-23-add-6/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/25](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-25/) - Operationalization of the Economic Planning Commission
- [ISBA/27/C/24](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-24/) - Letter dated 6 April 2022 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/27/C/27](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-27/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2021 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/27/C/26](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-26/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area, and related matters
- [ISBA/27/C/29](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-29/) - Memorandum of understanding between the International Seabed Authority and the African Union.
- [ISBA/27/C/31](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-31/) - Report on the relinquishment of 75 per cent of the area allocated to the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) under the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between COMRA and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/27/C/30](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-30/) - Normative environmental thresholds for deep-seabed mining submitted by the delegation of Germany
- [ISBA/27/C/32](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-32/) - Report on the relinquishment of one third of the area allocated to the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) under the contract for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts between COMRA and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/27/C/34](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-34/) - Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise.
- [ISBA/27/C/33](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-33/) - Letter dated 8 July 2022 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/27/C/36-ISBA/27/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-36-isba-27-a-8/) - Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/27/C/35](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-35/) - Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission on the procedure and criteria for consideration of a request for the transfer of rights and obligations.
- [ISBA/27/C/37](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-37/) - Guidance to facilitate the development of regional environmental management plans
- [ISBA/27/C/39](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-39/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the deferral of the schedule of relinquishment upon request by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer
- [ISBA/27/C/38](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-38/) - Regional environmental management plan for the Area of the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) with a focus on polymetallic sulphide deposits.
- [ISBA/27/C/41](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-41/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/41/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-41-add-1/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/27/C/42](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-42/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the development of binding environmental threshold values.
- [ISBA/27/C/43](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-43/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the commissioning by the secretariat of a study on the internalization of environmental costs of exploitation activities the Area into the production costs of minerals from the Area
- [ISBA/27/C/44](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-44/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/28/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-28-ltc-1/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/27/C/45](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-c-45/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the possible scenarios and any other pertinent legal considerations in connection with section 1, paragraph 15, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/27/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/27/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-fc-1/) - Agenda of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/27/FC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-fc-2/) - Development of rules, regulations and procedures on the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits derived from activities in the Area pursuant to section 9, paragraph 7 (f), of the annex to the 1994 Agreement
- [ISBA/27/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-fc-4/) - Status of the Working Capital Fund
- [ISBA/27/FC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-fc-3/) - Review of the terms of reference for the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research in the Area
- [ISBA/27/FC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-fc-5/) - Status of contributions
- [ISBA/27/FC/5/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-fc-5-rev-1/) - Status of contributions
- [ISBA/27/A/3–ISBA/27/C/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-a-3-isba-27-c-22-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2023–2024
- [ISBA/27/FC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-fc-6/) - Status of the trust funds of the International Seabed Authority and related matters
- [ISBA/27/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-ltc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/27/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-ltc-1/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/27/LTC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-ltc-2/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by Circular Metals Tuvalu Ltd.
- [ISBA/27/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-ltc-3/) - Application for the extension of an approved plan of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 9, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/27/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-ltc-4/) - Request by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources to defer relinquishment of part of its contract area
- [ISBA/27/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-ltc-5/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/27/LTC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-27-ltc-6/) - Request by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer to defer relinquishment of part of its contract area
- [ISBA/26/C/32](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-32/) - Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/29](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-29/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/26/C/30](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-30/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the extension of the term of office of the current members of the Legal and Technical Commission and other related matters.
- [ISBA/26/C/28](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-28/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the annual overhead charge referred to in section 10.5 of the standard clauses for exploration contracts.
- [ISBA/26/C/26](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-26/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2021–2022.
- [ISBA/26/C/24](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-24/) - Report on the relinquishment of 50 per cent of the area allocated to China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) under the contract for Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides between COMRA and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/25](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-25/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the candidate for the election of the Secretary-General.
- [ISBA/26/C/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-22/) - Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd
- [ISBA/26/C/21/Add.1-ISBA/26/A/10/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-21-add-1-isba-26-a-10-add-1/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/26/C/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-20/) - Letter dated 8 July 2020 from the facilitator appointed by the Council regarding the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission addressed to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/21–ISBA/26/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-21-isba-26-a-10/) - Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1/Rev.2– ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-18-add-1-rev-2-isba-26-a-5-add-1-rev-2/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022
- [ISBA/26/C/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-19/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area, and related matters, including a comparative study of existing national legislation
- [ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1–ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-18-add-1-isba-26-a-5-add-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022
- [ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1/Rev.1– ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-18-add-1-rev-1-isba-26-a-5-add-1-rev-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022.
- [ISBA/26/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-16/) - Memorandum of understanding between the Indian Ocean Rim Association and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-17/) - Draft regulation 30 and draft annex VI to the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/26/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-14/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/26/C/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-15/) - Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise
- [ISBA/26/C/12/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-12-add-2/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission during the resumed meetings of the twenty-sixth session, in 2021
- [ISBA/26/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-13/) - Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during the first part of the twenty-sixth session
- [ISBA/26/C/12/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-12-add-1/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the second part of its twenty-sixth session.
- [ISBA/26/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-12/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its twenty-sixth session
- [ISBA/26/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-9/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election in 2021 of members of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/26/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-8/) - Report of the Chair on the outcome of the third meeting of the open-ended working group of the Council in respect of the development and negotiation of the financial terms of a contract under article 13, paragraph 1, of annex III to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and section 8
- [ISBA/26/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-6/) - A Procedure for the development, approval and review of Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs). Submitted by the delegations of Germany and the Netherlands, co-sponsored by Costa Rica
- [ISBA/26/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-7/) - A template with minimum requirements for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) – a proposal for a standardized approach. Submitted by the delegations of Germany and the Netherlands, co-sponsored by Costa Rica.
- [ISBA/26/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-5/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/26/C/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-4/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/26/C/4/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-4-add-1/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/26/C/3/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-3-add-1/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2019 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission.
- [ISBA/26/C/3/Add.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-3-add-2/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2019 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/26/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-3/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2019 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/26/C/1/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-1-rev-1/) - Revised agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/26/C/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-inf-1/) - List of Delegations. Council Part 1
- [ISBA/26/C/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-inf-2/) - List Of Delegations. Council Part II
- [ISBA/26/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/26/C/L.14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-14/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the decisions adopted under silence procedure in 2020 and 2021
- [ISBA/26/C/L.15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-15/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/26/C/L.12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-12/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/L.13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-13/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources and the Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/L.11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-11/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/L.9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-9/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of the Republic of Korea for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/L.10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-10/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/L.7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-7/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Interoceanmetal Joint Organization for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/L.8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-8/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the Authority
- [ISBA/26/C/L.6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-6/) - Draft revised agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/26/C/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-4/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2021–2022.
- [ISBA/26/C/L.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-5/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd.
- [ISBA/26/C/L.2 Markup](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-2-markup/) - Proposal to amend draft decision (ISBA/25/C/L.2) of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/26/C/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the candidate for the election of the Secretary-General
- [ISBA/26/C/CRP.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-crp-1/) - Collation of specific draft suggestions by members of the Council
- [ISBA/26/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-1/) - Provisional Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/26/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-c-l-2/) - Proposal to amend draft decision (ISBA/25/C/L.2) of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission | Submitted on behalf of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom
- [ISBA/26/A/33](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-33/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/26/A/34](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-34/) - Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its twenty-sixth session
- [ISBA/26/A/32](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-32/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the implementation of the strategic plan of the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023
- [ISBA/26/A/30](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-30/) - Credentials of representatives at the twenty-sixth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/26/A/31](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-31/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives at the twenty-sixth session of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/A/28](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-28/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982.
- [ISBA/26/A/29](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-29/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the decisions adopted under silence procedure in 2020 and 2021
- [ISBA/26/A/27](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-27/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982.
- [ISBA/26/A/25](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-25/) - Implementation of the Action Plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
- [ISBA/26/A/26](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-26/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982.
- [ISBA/26/A/23](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-23/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the extension of the terms of office of the current members of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/26/A/24–ISBA/26/C/39](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-24-isba-26-c-39/) - Development of rules, regulations and procedures on the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits derived from activities in the Area pursuant to section 9, paragraph 7 (f), of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10
- [ISBA/26/A/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-22/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982.
- [ISBA/26/A/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-20/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- [ISBA/26/A/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-21/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982.
- [ISBA/26/A/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-18/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the implementation of a programmatic approach to capacity development.
- [ISBA/26/A/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-19/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2021–2022
- [ISBA/26/A/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-16/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the election of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/A/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-15/) - Decision of the Assembly to name the museum of the International Seabed Authority in honour of Nii Allotey Odunton
- [ISBA/26/A/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-13/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982.
- [ISBA/26/A/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-14/) - Note verbale dated 9 October 2020 from the Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations addressed to the secretariat of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/26/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-11/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/26/A/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-12/) - Summary report on the outcomes of the workshop on capacity development, resources and needs assessment, Kingston, Jamaica, 10-12 February 2020
- [ISBA/26/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-9/) - Report on the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023 by the Assembly.
- [ISBA/26/A/10 – ISBA/26/C/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-10-isba-26-c-21/) - Report of the Finance Committee.
- [ISBA/26/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-6/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1/Rev.1– ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1/](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-5-add-1-rev-1-isba-26-c-18-add-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022.
- [ISBA/26/A/5-ISBA/26/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-5-isba-26-c-18/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022
- [ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1–ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-5-add-1-isba-26-c-18-add-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022
- [ISBA/26/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-3/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/26/A/2/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-2-add-1/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/26/A/INF/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-inf-3/) - List Of Delegations
- [ISBA/26/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-1/) - Agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/26/A/INF/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-inf-2/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by OceanCare
- [ISBA/26/A/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-l-4/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the decisions adopted under silence procedure in 2020 and 2021
- [ISBA/26/A/CRP.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-crp-2/) - Indicative List of Member States of the International Seabed Authority which would fulfil the criteria for membership in the various groups of States in the Council in accordance with Paragraph 15 of Section 13 of the Annex to the Agreement for the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of
- [ISBA/26/A/INF/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-inf-1/) - Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation.
- [ISBA/26/A/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-l-2/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the election of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority.
- [ISBA/26/A/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/26/A/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-26-a-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-6-rev-2/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area
- [ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.1/Corr 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-6-rev-1-corr-1/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area
- [ISBA/25/LTC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-7/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration. Recommendations by the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/25/LTC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-8/) - Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the relinquishment of areas under the exploration contracts for polymetallic sulphides or cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts
- [ISBA/25/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-5/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/25/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-3/) - Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation
- [ISBA/25/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-4/) - Review of environmental impact assessments for the testing of collector components in the exploration area
- [ISBA/25/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-1/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/25/LTC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-2/) - Status of contracts for exploration and periodic review of the implementation of plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/25/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-ltc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/25/FC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-fc-5/) - Implementation of the budget for the financial period 2017–2018
- [ISBA/25/FC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-fc-6/) - Status of the trust funds of the International Seabed Authority and related matters
- [ISBA/25/FC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-fc-3/) - Status of contributions and related matters
- [ISBA/25/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-fc-4/) - Review of conference services costs and implementation of other cost-saving measures
- [ISBA/25/FC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-fc-2/) - Status of the Working Capital Fund
- [ISBA/25/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-fc-1/) - Agenda of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/25/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda
- [ISBA/25/C/37](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-37/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/25/C/36](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-36/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise
- [ISBA/25/C/34](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-34/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/25/C/35](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-35/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the staff regulations of the Authority
- [ISBA/25/C/32](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-32/) - Report of the Chair on the outcome of the second meeting of the open-ended working group of the Council in respect of the development and negotiation of the financial terms of a contract under article 13, paragraph 1, of annex III to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and section 8
- [ISBA/25/C/33](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-33/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation
- [ISBA/25/C/30](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-30/) - Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation
- [ISBA/25/C/31-ISBA/25/A/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-31-isba-25-a-10/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/25/C/29](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-29/) - Comments on the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. Submitted by the delegation of Germany
- [ISBA/25/C/27](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-27/) - Revised suggestions for facilitating the work of the International Seabed Authority. Submitted by the delegation of Germany
- [ISBA/25/C/28-ISBA/25/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-28-isba-25-a-9/) - Amendments to the staff regulations of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/C/25](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-25/) - Recommendations on legal liability. Submitted by the African Group
- [ISBA/25/C/26](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-26/) - Issues relating to the operation of the Enterprise, in particular the legal, technical and financial implications for the Authority and for States parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise
- [ISBA/25/C/23](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-23/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/25/C/24](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-24/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area, and related matters, including a comparative study of existing national legislation
- [ISBA/25/C/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-22/) - Proposed procedure for the election of members of the Commission. Submitted by the delegation of Belgium
- [ISBA/25/C/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-20/) - Report on the public consultation organized by Belgium. Submitted by the delegation of Belgium
- [ISBA/25/C/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-21/) - The use of electronic monitoring systems as an effective way to remotely monitor the activities in the Area. Submitted by the delegation of Belgium
- [ISBA/25/C/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-19/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its twenty-fifth session
- [ISBA/25/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-18/) - Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/25/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-17/) - Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during the first part of the twenty-fifth session
- [ISBA/25/C/17/Add. 1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-17-add-1/) - Statement of the President of the Council of the International Authority on the work of the Council during the second part of the twenty-fifth session. Addendum
- [ISBA/25/C/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-15/) - Report of the Chair on the outcome of the first meeting of an open-ended working group of the Council in respect of the development and negotiation of the financial terms of a contract under article 13, paragraph 1, of annex III to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and section 8
- [ISBA/25/C/CRP.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-crp-2/) - List of Delegations to Session 1 of the Council (25 February – 1 March 2019)
- [ISBA/25/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-16/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise
- [ISBA/25/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-14/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/25/C/12/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-12-add-1/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission in 2018
- [ISBA/25/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-11/) - Key terms: distinguishing between good industry practice and best practices under the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/25/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-9/) - Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/25/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-10/) - Consideration of a mechanism and process for the independent review of environmental plans and performance assessments under the regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/25/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-8/) - Implementing the precautionary approach to activities in the Area
- [ISBA/25/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-6/) - Delegation of functions by the Council and regulatory efficiency
- [ISBA/25/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-7/) - Letter dated 17 December 2018 from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise addressed to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/C/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-4/) - Relationship between the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and regional environmental management plans
- [ISBA/25/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-5/) - Implementing an inspection mechanism for activities in the Area
- [ISBA/25/C/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-3/) - Content and development of standards and guidelines for activities in the Area under the Authority’s regulatory framework
- [ISBA/25/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/25/C/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-l-2/) - Algeria, on behalf of the African Group, and Brazil, on behalf of the Latin American and Caribbean States Group: draft decision*
- [ISBA/25/C/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-l-4/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/25/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-c-l-1/) - Provisional Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/25/A/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-19/) - Staff Regulations of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/CRP.5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-crp-5/) - List of Delegations
- [ISBA/25/A/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-17/) - Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its twenty-fifth session
- [ISBA/25/A/18/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-18-corr-1/) - Staff Regulations of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-16/) - Decision of the Assembly on the guidelines for observer status of non-governmental organizations with the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-13/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning an amendment to the staff regulations of the Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-14/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/25/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-11/) - Credentials of representatives at the twenty-fifth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-12/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives at the twenty-fifth session of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/10-ISBA/25/C/31](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-10-isba-25-c-31/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/25/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-8/) - Training programmes for developing countries. Submitted by the African Group
- [ISBA/25/A/9-ISBA/25/C/28](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-9-isba-25-c-28/) - Amendments to the staff regulations of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-6/) - Consideration, with a view to adoption, of the draft high-level action plan of the International Seabed Authority for the period 2019–2023
- [ISBA/25/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-7/) - Guidelines for observer status of non-governmental organizations with the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-4/) - Draft memorandum of understanding between the International Seabed Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources (State Oceanic Administration) of China concerning the establishment of a joint training and research centre
- [ISBA/25/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-5/) - Implementation of the strategic plan of the International Seabed Authority: draft performance indicators for the period 2019–2023
- [ISBA/25/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-3/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
- [ISBA/25/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-1/) - Agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/25/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/25/A/L.4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-l-4/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning an amendment to the staff regulations of the Authority
- [ISBA/25/A/L.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-l-2/) - Draft high-level action plan of the International Seabed Authority for the period 2019–2023
- [ISBA/25/A/L.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-l-3/) - Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters
- [ISBA/25/A/L.1/REV.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-25-a-l-1-rev-1/) - Provisional Agenda of the Assembly
- [ISBA/24/LTC/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-9/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/24/LTC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-8/) - Report on the periodic reviews of the implementation of plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/24/LTC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-6/) - Draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/24/LTC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-7/) - Review of environmental impact assessments for the testing of collector components in the exploration area
- [ISBA/24/LTC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-4/) - Issues related to the possible alignment of the Authority’s regulations on prospecting and exploration concerning the offer of an equity interest in a joint venture arrangement
- [ISBA/24/LTC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-5/) - Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/24/LTC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-2/) - Status of contracts for exploration in the Area
- [ISBA/24/LTC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-3/) - Evaluation of annual reports of contractors and monitoring compliance with plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/24/LTC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-1/) - Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/24/LTC/WP.1/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-wp-1-add-1/) - Environmental Impact Statement Template
- [ISBA/24/LTC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-ltc-l-1/) - Provisional Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/24/FC/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-9/) - Implementation of the budget for the financial period 2017
- [ISBA/24/FC/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-7/) - Status of the voluntary trust fund for the purpose of defraying the cost of participation of members of the Legal and Technical Commission from developing countries and members of the Finance Committee from developing countries in the meetings of the Commission and of the Committee, and related matters
- [ISBA/24/FC/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-8/) - Review of costs of conference services and implementation of other cost-saving measures
- [ISBA/24/FC/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-5/) - Status of the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research in the Area and of the voluntary trust fund to support the participation of members of the Council of the International Seabed Authority from developing States in the meetings of the Council, and related matters
- [ISBA/24/FC/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-6/) - Status of implementation of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards by the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/24/FC/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-3/) - Status of overhead charges for the administration and supervision of contracts for exploration and their reflection of costs actually and reasonably incurred
- [ISBA/24/FC/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-4/) - Rules, regulations and procedures on the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits derived from activities in the Area
- [ISBA/24/FC/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-2/) - Status of the Working Capital Fund
- [ISBA/24/FC/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-l-1/) - Provisional agenda
- [ISBA/24/FC/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-fc-1/) - Agenda
- [MIT Presentation to Council](https://isa.org.jm/documents/mit-presentation-to-council/) - Understanding the Economics of Seabed Mining for Polymetallic Nodules
- [MIT Presentation to Council (July)](https://isa.org.jm/documents/mit-presentation-to-council-july/) - Update on Financial Payment Systems: Seabed Mining for Polymetallic Nodules
- [ISBA/24/C/21](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-21/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2019-2020
- [ISBA/24/C/22](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-22/) - Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/24/C/20](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-20/) - Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area
- [ISBA/24/C/18](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-18/) - Suggestions for facilitating the work of the International Seabed Authority. Submitted by the delegation of Germany
- [ISBA/24/C/19-ISBA/24/A/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-19-isba-24-a-6/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/24/C/16](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-16/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/24/C/17](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-17/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/24/C/14](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-14/) - Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/24/C/15](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-15/) - Overview of existing measures, means and actions relating to the protection and conservation of the marine environment in areas beyond national jurisdiction
- [ISBA/24/C/13](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-13/) - Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area, and related matters, including a comparative study of existing national legislation
- [ISBA/24/C/11/Corr.1-ISBA/24/A/5/Corr.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-11-corr-1-isba-24-a-5-corr-1/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2019–2020. Report of the Secretary-General. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/24/C/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-12/) - Considerations relating to a proposal by the Government of Poland for a possible joint-venture operation with the Enterprise
- [ISBA/24/C/10](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-10/) - Functions of the organs of the Authority in relation to the preparation of rules, regulations and procedures on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and in relation to the system of compensation envisaged under article 151 (10) of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/24/C/11-ISBA/24/A/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-11-isba-24-a-5/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2019–2020
- [ISBA/24/C/9/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-9-add-1/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the second part of its twenty-fourth session
- [ISBA/24/C/8/Add.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-8-add-1/) - Statement of the President on the work of the Council during the second part of the twenty-fourth session. Addendum
- [ISBA/24/C/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-9/) - Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its twenty-fourth session
- [ISBA/24/C/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-7/) - Memorandum of understanding between the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization and the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/24/C/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-8/) - Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during the first part of the twenty-fourth session
- [ISBA/24/C/5](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-5/) - Status of contracts for exploration in the Area
- [ISBA/24/C/6](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-6/) - Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2017 relating to the summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
- [ISBA/24/C/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-4/) - Information relating to compliance by contractors with plans of work for exploration
- [ISBA/24/C/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-2/) - Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with part XI, section 4, subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/24/C/L.2/Rev.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-l-2-rev-1/) - Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2019–2020
- [ISBA/24/C/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-1/) - Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/24/C/L.1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-c-l-1/) - Provisional Agenda of the Council
- [ISBA/24/A/12](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-12/) - Statement by the President of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the work of the Assembly at its twenty-fourth session
- [ISBA/24/A/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-11/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2019–2020
- [ISBA/24/A/9](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-9/) - Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/24/A/7](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-7/) - Credentials of representatives at the twenty-fourth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/24/A/8](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-8/) - Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives at the twenty-fourth session of the International Seabed Authority
- [ISBA/24/A/5/Corr.1-ISBA/24/C/11/](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-5-corr-1-isba-24-c-11/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2019–2020. Report of the Secretary-General. Corrigendum
- [ISBA/24/A/6-ISBA/24/C/19](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-6-isba-24-c-19/) - Report of the Finance Committee
- [ISBA/24/A/5-ISBA/24/C/11](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-5-isba-24-c-11/) - Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2019–2020
- [ISBA/24/A/3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-3/) - Application process and other procedures for non-governmental organizations under rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly
- [ISBA/24/A/4](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-4/) - Consideration, with a view to adoption, of the draft strategic plan of the International Seabed Authority for the period 2019–2023
- [ISBA/24/A/1](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-1/) - Agenda
- [ISBA/24/A/2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-2/) - Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
- [ISBA/24/A/CRP.2](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-crp-2/) - Indicative list of member States of the International Seabed Authority which would fulfil the criteria for membership in the various groups of States in the Council in accordance with paragraph 15 of Section 3 of the Annex to the Agreement for the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of
- [ISBA/24/A/CRP.3](https://isa.org.jm/documents/isba-24-a-crp-3/) - Strategic Plan of the International Seabed Authority for the Period 2019–2023

## Maps

- [Yuzhmorgeologiya](https://isa.org.jm/maps/yuzhmorgeologiya/)
- [UK Seabed Resources Ltd (I and II)](https://isa.org.jm/maps/uk-seabed-resources-ltd-i-and-ii/)
- [Institut francaise de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (Ifremer)](https://isa.org.jm/maps/institut-francaise-de-recherche-pour-lexploitation-de-la-mer-ifremer/)
- [Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/maps/blue-minerals-jamaica-ltd/)
- [Cook Islands Investment Corp.](https://isa.org.jm/maps/cook-islands-investment-corp/)
- [Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of Germany](https://isa.org.jm/maps/federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-of-germany/)
- [Global Sea Mineral Resources NV](https://isa.org.jm/maps/global-sea-mineral-resources-nv/)
- [Deep Ocean Res. Dev. Co Ltd](https://isa.org.jm/maps/deep-ocean-res-dev-co-ltd/)
- [Government of the Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/maps/government-of-the-republic-of-korea/)
- [Nauru Ocean Resources Inc](https://isa.org.jm/maps/nauru-ocean-resources-inc/)
- [Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd](https://isa.org.jm/maps/ocean-mineral-singapore-pte-ltd/)
- [Tonga Offshore Mining Limited](https://isa.org.jm/maps/tonga-offshore-mining-limited/)
- [Marawa Research and Exp. Ltd](https://isa.org.jm/maps/marawa-research-and-exp-ltd/)
- [China Minmetals Corporation](https://isa.org.jm/maps/china-minmetals-corporation/)
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association](https://isa.org.jm/maps/china-ocean-mineral-resources-research-and-development-association/)
- [Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/maps/indian-ocean-2/)
- [Mid Atlantic Ridge](https://isa.org.jm/maps/mid-atlantic-ridge/)
- [Government of Republic of Poland](https://isa.org.jm/maps/government-of-republic-of-poland/)
- [Government  of the Russian Federation](https://isa.org.jm/maps/government-of-the-russian-federation/)
- [Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (Ifremer)](https://isa.org.jm/maps/institut-francais-de-recherche-pour-lexploitation-de-la-mer-ifremer/)
- [Clarion Clipperton Fracture Zone](https://isa.org.jm/maps/clarion-clipperton-fracture-zone/)
- [Interoceanmetal Joint Organization](https://isa.org.jm/maps/interoceanmetal-joint-organization/)
- [Clarion Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/maps/clarion-clipperton-zone/)
- [Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/maps/indian-ocean-3/)
- [Map of the Area](https://isa.org.jm/maps/map-of-the-area/)
- [Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/maps/clarion-clipperton-fracture-zone-2/)
- [Government of India](https://isa.org.jm/maps/government-of-india/)
- [Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of Germany](https://isa.org.jm/maps/federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-of-germany-2/)
- [Companhia De Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais](https://isa.org.jm/maps/companhia-de-pesquisa-de-recursos-minerais/)
- [Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation](https://isa.org.jm/maps/ministry-of-natural-resources-and-environment-of-the-russian-federation/)
- [Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation](https://isa.org.jm/maps/japan-oil-gas-and-metals-national-corporation/)
- [Government of the Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/maps/government-of-the-republic-of-korea-2/)
- [Government of India](https://isa.org.jm/maps/government-of-india-2/)
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association](https://isa.org.jm/maps/china-ocean-mineral-resources-research-and-development-association-3/)
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association](https://isa.org.jm/maps/china-ocean-mineral-resources-research-and-development-association-2/)
- [Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/maps/republic-of-korea/)
- [Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation](https://isa.org.jm/maps/beijing-pioneer-hi-tech-development-corporation/)
- [Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/maps/pacific-ocean-2/)
- [Geographic areas of interest](https://isa.org.jm/maps/geographic-areas-of-interest/)
- [Polymetallic sulphide deposits](https://isa.org.jm/maps/polymetallic-sulphide-deposits/)
- [Mineral Resources in the South Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/maps/mineral-resources-in-the-south-pacific-ocean/)
- [South Atlantic Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/maps/south-atlantic-ocean/)

## Career Opportunities

- [Consultancy on Supporting the Development of Draft Standards and Guidelines on Environmental Thresholds](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-supporting-the-development-of-draft-standards-and-guidelines-on-environmental-thresholds/)
- [Chief, Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit (CARMU), P5 (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/chief-compliance-assurance-and-regulatory-management-unit-carmu-p5-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Geospatial and Data Management](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/research-associate-regional-environmental-management-copy/)
- [Budget Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/budget-officer-p4/)
- [Scientific Officer (GIS), P3](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/communications-manager-p4-copy/)
- [Senior Budget and Treasury Assistant, G7](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/senior-budget-and-treasury-assistant-g7/)
- [Consultancy to analyze oceanographic data management expertise gaps in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-to-analyze-oceanographic-data-management-expertise-gaps-in-caribbean-small-island-developing-states-sids/)
- [Communications Manager, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/communications-manager-p4/)
- [Associate Liaison Officer (New York), P2 (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-liaison-officer-new-york-p2/)
- [Open call for a consultancy to scope the development and establishment of the Seabed Mining Register of ISA](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/open-call-for-a-consultancy-to-scope-the-development-and-establishment-of-the-seabed-mining-register-of-isa/)
- [Consultancy on the development of a project document to articulate the implementation of  the Third Scientific Research Priority under the Marine Scientific Research (MSR) Action  Plan of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-the-development-of-a-project-document-to-articulate-the-implementation-of-the-third-scientific-research-priority-under-the-marine-scientific-research-msr-action-plan-of-the-internat/)
- [Research Associate - Regional Environmental Management](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/research-associate-regional-environmental-management/)
- [Consultancy to Support Strategic Engagement with the European Commission Resource Mobilisation for the ISA Marine Scientific Research (MSR) Action Plan](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-to-support-strategic-engagement-with-the-european-commission-resource-mobilisation-for-the-isa-marine-scientific-research-msr-action-plan/)
- [Budget and Oversight Officer, P4 (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/budget-and-oversight-officer-p4-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Associate Office Manager, P2 (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-office-manager-p2-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Open call for experts for developing standard operating procedures on sampling, processing and sharing of biological samples and genetic data from the Area](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/open-call-for-experts-for-developing-standard-operating-procedures-on-sampling-processing-and-sharing-of-biological-samples-and-genetic-data-from-the-area-2/)
- [Consultancy to Establish a Community of Practice for Women Scientists in Deep-Sea Research Supporting Science–Policy Integration on Cumulative Impact Assessment under ISA’s S.H.E. – See Her Exceed Mentoring Programme](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-to-establish-a-community-of-practice-for-women-scientists-in-deep-sea-research-supporting-science-policy-integration-on-cumulative-impact-assessment-under-isas-s-h-e/)
- [Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/quality-assurance-and-compliance-officer/)
- [Stakeholder Mapping](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/stakeholder-mapping/)
- [Marine Scientific Research Internship](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/marine-scientific-research-internship/)
- [Project Assistant (Environmental Science)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/project-assistant-environmental-science-2/)
- [Associate Capacity Development Officer, P2 (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-capacity-development-officer-p2-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Consultancy on developing a conceptual framework and prototype for an image reference catalogue for the Clarion Clipperton Zone (OSER/009)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-developing-a-conceptual-framework-and-prototype-for-an-image-reference-catalogue-for-the-clarion-clipperton-zone-oser-009/)
- [Consultancy on enhancing habitat and connectivity models for regional environmental management (OSER/008)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-enhancing-habitat-and-connectivity-models-for-regional-environmental-management-oser-008/)
- [Consultancy to Develop a Framework for a Common Heritage Fund and Equitable Benefit-Sharing Models for Activities in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-to-develop-a-framework-for-a-common-heritage-fund-and-equitable-benefit-sharing-models-for-activities-in-the-area/)
- [Consultancy services to conduct a feasibility study on deep-sea technology trends using patent-watch analysis](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-services-to-conduct-a-feasibility-study-on-deep-sea-technology-trends-using-patent-watch-analysisconsultancy-services-to-conduct-a-feasibility-study-on-deep-sea-technology-trends-using-pat/)
- [Chief, Office of Administrative Services, P5 (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/chief-office-of-administrative-services-p5-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Consultancy to review methodologies of cumulative impacts assessment in marine ecosystems with a special  focus on areas beyond national jurisdiction](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-to-review-methodologies-of-cumulative-impacts-assessment-in-marine-ecosystems-with-a-special-focus-on-areas-beyond-national-jurisdiction/)
- [Consultancy to shape a global deep-sea research agenda, strengthening the science-policy interface](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-to-shape-a-global-deep-sea-research-agenda-strengthening-the-science-policy-interface/)
- [Consultancy to support the development of standard operating procedures for sampling, processing and sharing of biological collections and genetic data from the Area](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-to-support-the-development-of-standard-operating-procedures-for-sampling-processing-and-sharing-of-biological-collections-and-genetic-data-from-the-area/)
- [Consultancy on Monitoring Schemes and Designs for Potential Mining Operations on Polymetallic Manganese Nodules, Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts and Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-monitoring-schemes-and-designs-for-potential-mining-operations-on-polymetallic-manganese-nodules-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-and-polymetallic-sulphides/)
- [Institutional Alignment & Strategic Assessment](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/institutional-alignment-strategic-assessment/)
- [Consultancy on Assessment of the Seabed Geology, Development And Architecture of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-assessment-of-the-seabed-geology-development-and/)
- [Information Technology Manager, P3](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/information-technology-manager-p3/)
- [Human Resources Assistant, G6](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/human-resources-assistant-g6/)
- [Associate Legal Officer, P2](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-legal-officer-p2-3/)
- [Associate Legal Officer, P2 (Temporary)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-legal-officer-p2-temporary/)
- [Research Associate (Regional Environmental Management Plan)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/research-associate-regional-environmental-management-plans/)
- [Project Assistant (Environmental Science)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/project-assistant-environmental-science/)
- [Marine Deep-sea Research Intern](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/marine-deep-sea-research-intern/)
- [Senior Executive Officer, P5 (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/senior-executive-officer-p5-temporary-opening/)
- [Procurement Assistant, G6](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/procurement-assistant-g6/)
- [Policy and Strategic Initiatives Officer, P3 (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/policy-and-strategic-initiatives-officer-p3-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Partnership Coordinator, P3](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/partnership-coordinator-p3/)
- [Consultancy to assist the Authority with the implementation of the mentoring programme See Her Exceed (S.H.E.) in the framework of the Women in Deep-sea Research Project](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-the-development-of-a-project-document-on-long-term-monitoring-for-informed-stewardship-of-the-area-2/)
- [Security and Facilities Assistant, G6](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/security-and-facilities-assistant-g6/)
- [Information Technology Manager, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/information-technology-manager-p4-2/)
- [Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/quality-assurance-and-compliance-officer-p4-3/)
- [CITS Support Assistant, G5](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/cits-support-assistant-g5/)
- [Chef de Cabinet, D2](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/chef-de-cabinet-d2/)
- [Consultancy on the development of a project document on long-term monitoring for informed stewardship of the Area](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-the-development-of-a-project-document-on-long-term-monitoring-for-informed-stewardship-of-the-area/)
- [Information Management Assistant, G5](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/information-management-assistant/)
- [Consultancy on the review of biological data and preparation of taxonomic tools and knowledge products to advance deep-sea biodiversity knowledge in Area (Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-the-review-of-biological-data-and-preparation-of-taxonomic-tools-and-knowledge-products-to-advance-deep-sea-biodiversity-knowledge-in-area-sustainable-seabed-knowledge-initiative/)
- [Knowledge Management Officer, P3](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/knowledge-management-officer-p3/)
- [Consultancy on geospatial data analyses and technical support for spatial planning](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-the-preparation-of-a-geological-and-habitat-model-for-polymetallic-massive-sulphides-pms-in-the-area-based-on-machine-learning-and-artificial-intelligence-techniques-2/)
- [Consultancy on the preparation of a geological and habitat model for polymetallic massive sulphides (PMS) in the Area based on machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-on-the-preparation-of-a-geological-and-habitat-model-for-polymetallic-massive-sulphides-pms-in-the-area-based-on-machine-learning-and-artificial-intelligence-techniques/)
- [Legal Assistant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/legal-assistant/)
- [Associate Legal Officer, P2](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-legal-officer-p2/)
- [Policy and Planning Officer (Capacity Development), P3](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/policy-and-planning-officer-capacity-development-p3/)
- [Intern - Archiving and Records Management](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-archiving-and-records-management/)
- [Information Technology Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/information-technology-officer-p4/)
- [Research Assistant, G6](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/research-assistant-g6/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy on the development of a project document on facilitating the global sharing of deep-sea genetic data and biological samples](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-on-the-development-of-a-project-document-on-facilitating-the-global-sharing-of-deep-sea-genetic-data-and-biological-samples/)
- [Legal Officer (Regulatory Affairs), P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/legal-officer-regulatory-affairs-p4/)
- [Partnership Coordinator (Temporary Appointment), P3](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/partnership-coordinator-temporary-appointment-p3/)
- [French Reviser - Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/french-reviser-consultant/)
- [Graphic Designer - Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/graphic-designer-consultant/)
- [Capacity Development Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/capacity-development-consultant/)
- [Call for proposals for a Programme Assistant (Marine Environment)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-programme-assistant-marine-environment/)
- [INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (Temporary Job Opening) - G5](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/information-management-assistant-temporary-job-opening-g5/)
- [Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Planning Unit, D-1](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/chief-of-staff-and-head-of-strategic-planning-unit/)
- [Library Intern (students residing in Jamaica only)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-library-students-residing-in-jamaica-only-i-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Legal Affairs Intern](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-legal-affairs-i-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Communications Intern (Home Based)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/communications-intern-home-based/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to assist the Secretary-General with the preparation of a report on the contribution of ISA Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research to the scientific objectives of the UN Decade for Ocean Science for Sustainable Development](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-assist-the-secretary-general-with-the-preparation-of-a-report-on-the-contribution-of-isa-action-plan-for-marine-scientific-research-to-the-scientific-objectives/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to assist ISA with the implementation of the mentoring programme ‘S.H.E’ (See Her Exceed) in the framework of the Women in Deep-sea Research project](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-assist-isa-with-the-implementation-of-the-mentoring-programme-s-h-e-see-her-exceed-in-the-framework-of-the-women-in-deep-sea-research-projec/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to provide Tier 2 Information Technology Support Services](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-provide-tier-2-information-technology-support-services/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to provide Tier 2 GIS System and website maintenance and support services](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-provide-tier-2-gis-system-and-website-maintenance-and-support-services/)
- [Call for proposals for a WordPress developer to migrate ISA's Legal and Technical Commission website](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-wordpress-developer-to-migrate-isas-legal-and-technical-commission-website/)
- [Digital Communications Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/digital-communications-consultant-3/)
- [Call for proposals for the services of a back-end developer to implement new features on ISA’s  Deep Dive e-learning platform](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-the-services-of-a-back-end-developer-to-implement-new-features-on-isas-deep-dive-e-learning-platform/)
- [Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/quality-assurance-and-compliance-officer-p4/)
- [Contracts Management Officer - CARMU, P3](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/contracts-management-officer-p3/)
- [Interim Director-General of the Enterprise, P5](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/interim-director-general-of-the-enterprise-p5/)
- [Human Resources Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/human-resources-officer-p4-3/)
- [Call for proposals for the provision of travel management services](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-the-provision-of-travel-management-services/)
- [Chief, Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management Unit, P5](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/chief-compliance-assurance-and-regulatory-management-unit-p5/)
- [Call for proposals for photography services during the July session of the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposal-for-photography-services-during-the-july-session-of-the-authority/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-develop-monitoring-and-evaluation-me-framework/)
- [Communications Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/communications-officer-p4/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultant to assess ISA’s eligibility for Official Development Assistance (ODA) contributions to support sustainable ocean economy in developing countries](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultant-to-assess-isas-eligibility-for-official-development-assistance-oda-contributions-to-support-sustainable-ocean-economy-in-developing-countries/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy services to support the implementation of the Seabed  Mining Register of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-services-to-support-the-implementation-of-the-seabed-mining-register-of-the-international-seabed-authority/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy services to undertake a study on the workforce of the future to ensure the sustainable management of deep-sea related activities for the benefit of humankind](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposal-for-consultancy-services-to-undertake-a-study-on-the-workforce-of-the-future-to-ensure-the-sustainable-management-of-deep-sea-related-activities-for-the-benefit-of-humankind/)
- [Call for proposals for the provision of professional translation services for ISA](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/calls-for-proposals-for-the-provision-of-professional-translation-services-for-isa/)
- [Legal Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/legal-officer-p4-2/)
- [Human Resources Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/human-resources-officer-p4-2/)
- [Project Manager - Environmental Affairs (Consultancy, 12 months)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/project-manager-environmental-affairs/)
- [Programme Management Officer (Capacity Building - Consultancy)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/programme-management-officer-capacity-building-consultancy/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to report on the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) 2019-2023](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposal-for-a-consultancy-to-report-on-the-implementation-of-the-strategic-plan-of-the-international-seabed-authority-isa-2019-2023/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy specializing in Data Visualization](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-specializing-in-data-visualization/)
- [Call for proposals for simultaneous interpretation, virtual conferencing and live broadcasting services](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-simultaneous-interpretation-virtual-conferencing-and-live-broadcasting-services/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy on the preparation of a draft action plan for establishing strategic partnerships with philanthropies in support of ISA’s mandate](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-on-the-preparation-of-a-draft-action-plan-for-establishing-strategic-partnerships-with-philanthropies-in-support-of-isas-mandate/)
- [Associate Marine Scientific Research (JPO-P2)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-marine-scientific-research-p2/)
- [Associate Marine Technology Officer (JPO-P2)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-marine-technology-officer-p2/)
- [Associate Contracts Officer (JPO-P2)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-contracts-officer-p2/)
- [Associate Environmental Officer (JPO-P2)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-environmental-officer-p2/)
- [Associate Legal Officer (Regulatory Affairs) (JPO-P2)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-legal-officer-regulatory-affairs-p2/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy to undertake a study on the internalization of environmental costs of exploitation activities in the Area in the production costs of minerals from the Area](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-undertake-a-study-on-the-internalization-of-environmental-costs-of-exploitation-activities-in-the-area-in-the-production-costs-of-minerals-from-the-area/)
- [Learning and Development Assistant, G6](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/learning-and-development-assistant-g6/)
- [Call for proposal for consultancy on the preparation of a geological model for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area based on artificial intelligence techniques](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposal-for-consultancy-on-the-preparation-of-a-geological-model-for-cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-in-the-area-based-on-artificial-intelligence-techniques/)
- [Call for proposal for consultancy on the preparation of a geological model for polymetallic nodules in the Area based on artificial intelligence techniques](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposal-for-consultancy-on-the-preparation-of-a-geological-model-for-polymetallic-nodules-in-the-area-based-on-artificial-intelligence-techniques/)
- [Director, Office for Administrative Services, D1](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/director-office-for-administrative-services-d1/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy for the preparation of a draft standard and/or guidelines on electronic monitoring](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-for-the-preparation-of-a-draft-standard-and-or-guidelines-on-electronic-monitoring/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy for the preparation of a draft standard and/or guidelines on insurance obligations](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-for-the-preparation-of-a-draft-standard-and-or-guidelines-on-insurance-obligations/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy to assess the potential contribution of ISA in the promotion of investigation on plastic pollution in the deep seabed](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-to-assess-the-potential-contribution-of-isa-in-the-promotion-of-investigation-on-plastic-pollution-in-the-deep-seabed/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy to assess ISA’s potential contribution to ocean health indicators](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-to-assess-isas-potential-contribution-to-ocean-health-indicators/)
- [Programme Management Officer (Capacity Development), P3](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/programme-management-officer-capacity-development-p3/)
- [Human Resources Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/human-resources-officer-p4/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy on the preparation of a draft report on oceanographic assessment using scientific data under ISA DeepData database](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-on-the-preparation-of-a-draft-report-on-oceanographic-assessment-using-scientific-data-under-isa-deepdata-database/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy on Visualization and Animation of Seabed and Seabed Mineral Locations Based on Ship-Borne and High-Resolution Bathymetry](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-on-visualization-and-animation-of-seabed-and-seabed-mineral-locations-based-on-ship-borne-and-high-resolution-bathymetry/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy to support ISA's participation in the Regular Process for the Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, including Socioeconomic Aspects](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-to-support-isas-participation-in-the-regular-process-for-the-global-reporting-and-assessment-of-the-state-of-the-marine-environment-including-socioeconomic-aspect/)
- [Call for proposals for consultancy on the evaluation of the geothermal energy potential from seabed hydrothermal systems](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-consultancy-on-the-evaluation-of-the-geothermal-energy-potential-from-seabed-hydrothermal-systems/)
- [Marine Science Communications Officer](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/marine-science-communications-officer/)
- [Call for Proposals for a consultancy to support ISA’s participation in the Regular Process](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-to-support-isas-participation-in-the-regular-process/)
- [Administrative Assistant, Office of Legal Affairs, G6](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/administrative-assistant-office-of-legal-affairs-g6/)
- [Digital Communications Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/digital-communications-consultant-2/)
- [Programme Management Officer (Capacity Building)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/programme-management-officer-capacity-building/)
- [CALL FOR PROPOSAL - Regional Environmental Assessment for the Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposal-regional-environmental-assessment-for-the-indian-ocean/)
- [Associate Programme Management Officer, P2](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-programme-management-officer-p2/)
- [ToR for above consultancy on Regional Environmental Assessment for Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/tor-for-above-consultancy-on-regional-environmental-assessment-for-indian-ocean/)
- [Call for proposals for a consultancy on work processes review](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/call-for-proposals-for-a-consultancy-on-work-processes-review/)
- [Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/monitoring-and-evaluation-consultant/)
- [Director of Office of Environmental Management and Mineral Resources, D1](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/director-of-office-of-environmental-management-and-mineral-resources-d1/)
- [Media engagement consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/media-engagement-consultant/)
- [Digital Communications Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/digital-communications-consultant/)
- [Graphic Design Consultant (full time, home-based)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/graphic-design-consultant-full-time-home-based/)
- [Project Assistant on Marine Scientific Research - Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/project-assistant-on-marine-scientific-research-consultant/)
- [Research Assistant on Environmental Management and Planning - Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/research-assistant-on-environmental-management-and-planning-consultant/)
- [Light Vehicle Driver/Warehouse Worker, G4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/light-vehicle-driver-warehouse-worker-g4/)
- [Regional Environmental Assessment for the Indian Ocean - Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/regional-environmental-assessment-for-the-indian-ocean-consultant/)
- [Procurement Assistant, G5](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/procurement-assistant-g5/)
- [Scientific Officer (Marine Scientific Research) P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/scientific-officer-marine-scientific-research-p4/)
- [Resource Mobilization Strategy Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/resource-mobilization-strategy-consultant/)
- [Programme Manager (Capacity Development) Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/programme-manager-capacity-development-consultant/)
- [INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION, I (Temporary Job Opening)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-public-information-i-temporary-job-opening/)
- [Consultancy for a desktop analysis of the economic benefits to Jamaica of the presence of the headquarters  of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Jamaica](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-for-a-desktop-analysis-of-the-economic-benefits-to-jamaica-of-the-presence-of-the-headquarters-of-the-international-seabed-authority-isa-in-jamaica/)
- [Legal Officer, P4](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/legal-officer-p4/)
- [Staff Assistant, G5](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/staff-assistant-g5/)
- [Chief, Compliance Assurance and Regulatory Management (P5)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/chief-compliance-assurance-and-regulatory-management-p5/)
- [Intern- Public Information (Temporary Job Opening 165041)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-public-information-temporary-job-opening-165041/)
- [Senior Finance Assistant G7](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/senior-finance-assistant-g7/)
- [Intern - Public Information (Temporary) Job Opening 148161](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-public-information-temporary-job-opening-148161/)
- [Intern - Capacity Building/Capacity Development (Temporary) Job Opening 157538](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-capacity-building-capacity-development-temporary-job-opening-157538/)
- [Intern- Digitization (Information Management) Job Opening 151391](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-digitization-information-management-job-opening-151391/)
- [Intern- Administration (ERP Project) Job Opening 151730](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-administration-erp-project-job-opening-151730/)
- [Information Technology Manager (P4)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/information-technology-manager-p4/)
- [Administrative Assistant (G6)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/administrative-assistant-g6/)
- [Administrative Assistant (G5)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/administrative-assistant-g5/)
- [Consultancy: Graphic and Multimedia Designer | Job Opening 152204](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-graphic-and-multimedia-designer-job-opening-152204/)
- [Human Resources Officer | Job Opening 152536](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/human-resources-officer-job-opening-152536/)
- [Head Of Compliance Assurance And Regulatory Management](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/head-of-compliance-assurance-and-regulatory-management/)
- [Please note that recruitment for the above position is being managed by Genitor, Copenhagen, on behalf of ISA. Clicking on the above link will take you to Genitor’s website where you can download the full candidate pack.](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/please-note-that-recruitment-for-the-above-position-is-being-managed-by-genitor-copenhagen-on-behalf-of-isa-clicking-on-the-above-link-will-take-you-to-genitors-website-where-you-can-downl/)
- [Budget Assistant | Job Opening 153558](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/budget-assistant-job-opening-153558/)
- [Finance Assistant | Job Opening 153557](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/finance-assistant-job-opening-153557/)
- [Communications and Information Technology (CITS) Assistant | Job Opening 153556](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/communications-and-information-technology-cits-assistant-job-opening-153556/)
- [Associate Copy Editor (Job 156474)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-copy-editor-job-156474/)
- [Consultant: Africa’s Deep Seabed Resources Project](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultant-africas-deep-seabed-resources-project/)
- [Intern – Legal Affairs (JO-151610)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/intern-legal-affairs-jo-151610/)
- [Associate Content and Publications Officer (Job Opening 151732)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-content-and-publications-officer-job-opening-151732/)
- [Scientific Officer (Marine Scientific Research) |Job Opening 152203](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/scientific-officer-marine-scientific-research-job-opening-152203/)
- [Knowledge Management Officer | Job Opening 152302](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/knowledge-management-officer-job-opening-152302/)
- [Webmaster/Associate CITS Officer (P2)   (Fixed Term appointment JO-1434407)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/webmaster-associate-cits-officer-p2-fixed-term-appointment-jo-1434407/)
- [Job Opening 148159 Staff Assistant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/job-opening-148159-staff-assistant/)
- [Copy Editor  / Proof reader in English (JO-148829)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/copy-editor-proof-reader-in-english-jo-148829/)
- [Job Opening 148336 Associate Security and Facilities Officer](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/job-opening-148336-associate-security-and-facilities-officer/)
- [JO-148161 Media / Communications Intern](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/jo-148161-media-communications-intern/)
- [Data Visualization (Consultancy JO- 139235)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/data-visualization-consultancy-jo-139235/)
- [Consultancy for the Development of a Toolkit for Pacific Small Island Developing States (P-SIDS) Sponsoring States in the context of further implementation of the Abyssal Initiative Project (Consultancy JO-140662)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-for-the-development-of-a-toolkit-for-pacific-small-island-developing-states-p-sids-sponsoring-states-in-the-context-of-further-implementation-of-the-abyssal-initiative-project-consultan/)
- [Multimedia Consultant (Radio / Podcast)| Consultancy JO-141099](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/multimedia-consultant-radio-podcast-consultancy-jo-141099/)
- [Consultancy: Call for proposals for a study on the scope, purpose and administration of a global fund from the financial payments from deep seabed mining](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-call-for-proposals-for-a-study-on-the-scope-purpose-and-administration-of-a-global-fund-from-the-financial-payments-from-deep-seabed-mining/)
- [Consultancy: Development of a strategic roadmap to implement scientific programmes under the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research in the Area](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/consultancy-development-of-a-strategic-roadmap-to-implement-scientific-programmes-under-the-endowment-fund-for-marine-scientific-research-in-the-area/)
- [Programme Management Officer (Temporary JO-142140)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/programme-management-officer-temporary-jo-142140/)
- [Data Visualization (Consultancy JO- 142241)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/data-visualization-consultancy-jo-142241/)
- [Communications Consultant (Consultancy JO-142434)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/communications-consultant-consultancy-jo-142434/)
- [Communications Specialist, P4    (JO-142382)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/communications-specialist-p4-jo-142382/)
- [Driver/General Services Assistant (Fixed Term appointment JO-143637)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/driver-general-services-assistant-fixed-term-appointment-jo-143637/)
- [Communications Consultant](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/communications-consultant/)
- [Graphic Design](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/graphic-design/)
- [Associate Programme Officer (P2) temporary, home based, Office of Environmental Management and Mineral Resources](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/associate-programme-officer-p2-temporary-home-based-office-of-environmental-management-and-mineral-resources/)
- [Administrative Assistant (G6), Office of Legal Affairs](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/administrative-assistant-g6-office-of-legal-affairs/)
- [Graphic Designer (Consultancy JO-139231)](https://isa.org.jm/career_opportunity/graphic-designer-consultancy-jo-139231/)

## Contractor

- [Government of India PMS 2](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/government-of-india-pms-2/)
- [Loke CCZ (formerly UK Seabed Resources Ltd)](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/uk-seabed-resources-ltd-2/)
- [Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/beijing-pioneer-hi-tech-development-corporation/) - Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC) has announced a stakeholder consultation on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) developed for the testing of its polymetallic nodule mining component. The consultation will close on 6 June 2024 (Beijing time). To access the final EIS, please click here. Stakeholder comments should be sent to pioneer_eis@sina.com.
- [China Minmetals Corporation](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/china-minmetals-corporation/) - Consultation China Minmetals Corporation (Minmetals) has announced a stakeholder consultation on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) developed for the conduct of technical trials of a prototype polymetallic nodule collector vehicle. The consultation will close on 31 May 2024 (Beijing time). To access the final EIS, please click here. Stakeholder comments should be sent to cmc_eisconsult@163.com
- [Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/nauru-ocean-resources-inc/) - Consultation Nauru, as the sponsoring State to NORI, carried out a stakeholder consultation on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) developed by NORI to conduct technical trials of a prototype nodule collector in 2022. The consultation was open from 5 October to 19 November 2021. An introductory webinar on 5 October 2021 presented to interested stakeholders NORI’s
- [Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/institut-francais-de-recherche-pour-lexploitation-de-la-mer-2/)
- [Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of Germany](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-of-germany-2/)
- [Government of India](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/government-of-india-2/)
- [Government  of India](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/government-of-india/)
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA)](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/china-ocean-mineral-resources-research-and-development-association/)
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA)](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/china-ocean-mineral-resources-research-and-development-association-2/)
- [Government of the Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/government-of-the-republic-of-korea-2/)
- [Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/japan-oil-gas-and-metals-national-corporation-jogmec/)
- [Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/ministry-of-natural-resources-and-environment-of-the-russian-federation/)
- [Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/deep-ocean-resources-development-co-ltd/)
- [JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/jsc-yuzhmorgeologiya/)
- [Companhia De Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/companhia-de-pesquisa-de-recursos-minerais/)
- [Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/blue-minerals-jamaica-ltd/)
- [Cook Islands Investment Corporation](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/cook-islands-investment-corporation/)
- [Government of the Republic of Poland](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/government-of-the-republic-of-poland/)
- [Global Sea Mineral  Resources NV](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/global-sea-mineral-resources-nv/)
- [Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/institut-francais-de-recherche-pour-lexploitation-de-la-mer/)
- [Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/marawa-research-and-exploration-ltd/)
- [Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/ocean-mineral-singapore-pte-ltd/)
- [The Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/the-republic-of-korea/)
- [Government of the Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/government-of-the-republic-of-korea/)
- [Tonga Offshore Mining Limited](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/tonga-offshore-mining-limited/)
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA)](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/china-ocean-mineral-resources-research-and-development-association-comra/)
- [Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural  Resources of Germany](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/federal-institute-for-geosciences-and-natural-resources-of-germany/)
- [UK Seabed  Resources Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/uk-seabed-resources-ltd/)
- [Government of the Russian Federation](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/government-of-the-russian-federation/)
- [Interoceanmetal Joint Organization](https://isa.org.jm/contractor/interoceanmetal-joint-organization/)

## Stakeholder Response

- [Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/joint-nature-conservation-committee-jncc/)
- [UK Seabed Resources](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/uk-seabed-resources/)
- [Tonga Offshore Mining Limited](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/tonga-offshore-mining-limited/)
- [International Union for Conservation of Nature](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/international-union-for-conservation-of-nature/)
- [Pacific Marine Analysis and Resource Association](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/pacific-marine-analysis-and-resource-association/)
- [Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd.,](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/deep-ocean-resources-development-co-ltd/)
- [Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/japan-oil-gas-and-metals-national-corporation/)
- [IHC Merwede B.V.](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/ihc-merwede-b-v/)
- [Andreas Käde](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/andreas-kade/)
- [International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/international-union-for-conservation-of-nature-iucn/)
- [Government of the United Kingdom](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/government-of-the-united-kingdom/)
- [Joint Nature Conservation Committee](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/joint-nature-conservation-committee/)
- [Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/marawa-research-and-exploration-ltd/)
- [Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd.](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/ocean-mineral-singapore-pte-ltd-2/)
- [World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/world-wide-fund-for-nature-wwf/)
- [Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/nauru-ocean-resources-inc-nori/)
- [Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/whale-and-dolphin-conservation-wdc/)
- [l’Office des postes et télécommunications de Polynésie française](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/loffice-des-postes-et-telecommunications-de-polynesie-francaise/)
- [Deep Sea Conservation Coalition](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/deep-sea-conservation-coalition/)
- [Center for Biological Diversity](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/center-for-biological-diversity/)
- [Ecology and Environment Inc.](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/ecology-and-environment-inc/)
- [Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/korea-institute-of-ocean-science-and-technology-kiost/)
- [Royal IHC](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/royal-ihc/)
- [The Government of Singapore](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/the-government-of-singapore/)
- [The Government of Australia](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/the-government-of-australia/)
- [Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/secretariat-of-the-pacific-regional-environmental-programme-sprep/)
- [Institut für Bergbaukunde I (BBK I)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/institut-fur-bergbaukunde-i-bbk-i/)
- [Office for the London Convention/Protocol and Ocean Affairs](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/office-for-the-london-convention-protocol-and-ocean-affairs/)
- [eCoast Marine Research](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/ecoast-marine-research/)
- [Dr Suzette V Suarez](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/dr-suzette-v-suarez/)
- [Islamic Republic of Pakistan](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/islamic-republic-of-pakistan/)
- [Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. (DORD)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/deep-ocean-resources-development-co-ltd-dord/)
- [Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/japan-oil-gas-and-metals-national-corporation-jogmec/)
- [Swakopmund Matters](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/swakopmund-matters/)
- [SPC-EU Deep Sea Minerals Project](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/spc-eu-deep-sea-minerals-project/)
- [Republic of Cuba](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/republic-of-cuba/)
- [New Zealand Government](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/new-zealand-government/)
- [Mexico](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/mexico-4/)
- [Managing Impacts of Deep Sea Resource Exploitation](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/managing-impacts-of-deep-sea-resource-exploitation/)
- [Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/nauru-ocean-resources-inc-nori-2/)
- [Global Sea Mineral Resources NV](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/global-sea-mineral-resources-nv/)
- [International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/international-cable-protection-committee-icpc/)
- [Marine Ecological Surveys Limited (UK)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/marine-ecological-surveys-limited-uk/)
- [Earthjustice](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/earthjustice/)
- [Hannah Lily (Legal Advisor) & Alison Swaddling (Environmental Adviser) on behalf of SPC-EU (SOPAC Division) Pacific Deep Sea Minerals Project](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/hannah-lily-legal-advisor-alison-swaddling-environmental-adviser-on-behalf-of-spc-eu-sopac-division-pacific-deep-sea-minerals-project/)
- [Deepsea Conservation Coalition (DSCC)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/deepsea-conservation-coalition-dscc/)
- [Deep-Ocean Stewards Initiative (DOSI): Jeff Ardron, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Kristina Gjerde, Wycliffe Management and IUCN, Malcolm Clark, NIWA, New Zealand Lisa A. Levin, Scripps Institution of Oceanography Kathryn Mengerink, Enviro](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/deep-ocean-stewards-initiative-dosi-jeff-ardron-institute-for-advanced-sustainability-studies-kristina-gjerde-wycliffe-management-and-iucn-malcolm-clark-niwa-new-zealand-lisa-a-levin-scripp/)
- [Pro](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/pro/)
- [International Mining & Dredging Holding Ltd](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/international-mining-dredging-holding-ltd/)
- [Prof Philip Weaver Dr Kevin Murphy and Dr Daniel Jones, Managing Impacts of Deep-sea Resource Exploitation Project (MIDAS)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/prof-philip-weaver-dr-kevin-murphy-and-dr-daniel-jones-managing-impacts-of-deep-sea-resource-exploitation-project-midas/)
- [Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/tonga-offshore-mining-limited-toml/)
- [Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/republic-of-korea/)
- [Federal Republic of Germany](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/federal-republic-of-germany/)
- [IHC Merwede BV](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/ihc-merwede-bv/)
- [Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/minerals-council-of-australia-mca/)
- [Jeff Ardron, Pacific Marine Analysis & Research Association](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/jeff-ardron-pacific-marine-analysis-research-association/)
- [Li Yuwei, Advisor, the Research and Consulting Center, Ministry of Land and Resources](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/li-yuwei-advisor-the-research-and-consulting-center-ministry-of-land-and-resources/)
- [Rajendra Shende (Chairman), Marie Bertrand & Charlotte Collin of Terre Policy Centre input for World Ocean Council](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/rajendra-shende-chairman-marie-bertrand-charlotte-collin-of-terre-policy-centre-input-for-world-ocean-council/)
- [Blue Mining](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/blue-mining/)
- [Anonymous](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/anonymous/)
- [German Insurance Association (GDV)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/german-insurance-association-gdv/)
- [Dr Christopher Kelley](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/dr-christopher-kelley/)
- [Government of India](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/government-of-india/)
- [Dr Craig Smith](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/dr-craig-smith/)
- [Mr Li Yuwei](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/mr-li-yuwei/)
- [Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea (ACOPS)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/advisory-committee-on-protection-of-the-sea-acops/)
- [Stretegic Steering Committee of the International Marine Minerals Society](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/stretegic-steering-committee-of-the-international-marine-minerals-society/)
- [Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/global-sea-mineral-resources-nv-gsr/)
- [European Marine Board](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/european-marine-board/)
- [Marine Ecological Surveys Limited](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/marine-ecological-surveys-limited/)
- [China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/china-ocean-mineral-resources-r-d-association-comra/)
- [Earth Justice](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/earth-justice/)
- [Joint Submission](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/joint-submission/)
- [BIOLAB](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/biolab/)
- [Federal Environment Agency (Germany)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/federal-environment-agency-germany/)
- [Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/deep-ocean-stewardship-initiative-dosi/)
- [Managing Impacts of Deep Sea Resources Institute (MIDAS)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/managing-impacts-of-deep-sea-resources-institute-midas/)
- [Peter Jamieson (Chairman) on behalf of Subsea Cable UK](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/peter-jamieson-chairman-on-behalf-of-subsea-cable-uk/)
- [Danish Cable Protection Committee (DKCPC)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/danish-cable-protection-committee-dkcpc/)
- [Prof. Hjalmar Thiel and Dr. Gerd Schriever on behalf of BioLab Forschungsinstitut](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/prof-hjalmar-thiel-and-dr-gerd-schriever-on-behalf-of-biolab-forschungsinstitut/)
- [Dr. Vincent Escaravage on behalf of the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/dr-vincent-escaravage-on-behalf-of-the-netherlands-institute-for-sea-research/)
- [Dr. Eva Ramirez-Llodra (deep sea ecologist) Norwegian institute for Water Research](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/dr-eva-ramirez-llodra-deep-sea-ecologist-norwegian-institute-for-water-research/)
- [Geological Survey of Bangladesh (GSB)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/geological-survey-of-bangladesh-gsb/)
- [Kenya Ports Authority](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/kenya-ports-authority/)
- [Professor Les Watling, Department of Biology University of Hawaii at Mãnoa](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/professor-les-watling-department-of-biology-university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/)
- [Albert L. Bloomsbury, Law Office of Albert L. Bloomsbury, NY, US](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/albert-l-bloomsbury-law-office-of-albert-l-bloomsbury-ny-us/)
- [Mr. Hiroe Takahara (President of DORD)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/mr-hiroe-takahara-president-of-dord/)
- [UK's National Oceanographic Centre (NOC): Stephen Hall & Dr. Jennifer Riley, NOC International & Strategic Partnerships Office; Alan Evans & Dr. Bramley Murton, NOC Marine Geoscience Group](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/uks-national-oceanographic-centre-noc-stephen-hall-alan-evans-dr-bramley-murton-noc-marine-geoscience-group/)
- [Dr. Tomohiko Fukushima (Scientist), on behalf of Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/dr-tomohiko-fukushima-scientist-on-behalf-of-japan-agency-for-marine-earth-science-and-technology-jamstec/)
- [Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/ocean-mineral-singapore-pte-ltd/)
- [The French Research Institute for the Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/the-french-research-institute-for-the-exploitation-of-the-sea-ifremer/)
- [The United Republic of Tanzania](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/the-united-republic-of-tanzania/)
- [Experts of the concerned federal administrations of the Kingdom of Belgium](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/experts-of-the-concerned-federal-administrations-of-the-kingdom-of-belgium/)
- [UK Seabed Resources Ltd. (UKSRL)](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/uk-seabed-resources-ltd-uksrl/)
- [Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://isa.org.jm/stakeholder_response/norwegian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/)

## Photo Gallery

- [Secretary-General Inaugural Reception](https://isa.org.jm/photos/secretary-general-inaugural-reception/) - Secretary-General Michael Lodge hosted his first inaugural reception since taking up office at his residence in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday 3 February 2017.
- [Legal & Technical Commission Feb 2017](https://isa.org.jm/photos/legal-technical-commission-feb-2017/) - The Legal and Technical Commission held their first session of meetings from 20 February to 3 March 2017.
- [CLCS Open Meeting, 10 March 2017](https://isa.org.jm/photos/clcs-open-meeting-10-march-2017/) - The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf opening meeting at UN New York, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its establishment (1997-2017). Images ©UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
- [UBA/BGR/ISA Workshop](https://isa.org.jm/photos/ubabgrisa-workshop/) - UBA/BGR/ISA International Workshop in Berlin, Germany. 19-24 March, 2017. Photos courtesy of © BGR
- [UN-Oceans 16th Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/photos/un-oceans-16th-meeting/) - UN-Oceans 16th Meeting, Kingston. 10-11 April 2017
- [Workshop: Marine Mineral Resources of Africa](https://isa.org.jm/photos/workshop-marine-mineral-resources-africa/) - Marine Mineral Resources of Africa, Kampala, Uganda, 2-4 May 2017
- [ISA Contractor Meeting](https://isa.org.jm/photos/isa-contractor-meeting/) - Contractor Meeting 21-22 June 2017, Kingston
- [Oceans Conference, 2017](https://isa.org.jm/photos/oceans-conference-2017/)
- [ISA Public Forum](https://isa.org.jm/photos/isa-public-forum/) - ISA Public Forum, Kingston, 23 June 2017
- [ISA 23rd Session](https://isa.org.jm/photos/isa-23rd-session/) - 23rd Session: 8-18 August 2017. Coverage was provided by ENB/IISD. Kingston, Jamaica Photos by IISD/ENB | Francis Dejon .
- [REMP Workshop, Qingdao, China](https://isa.org.jm/photos/remp-workshop-qingdao-china/)
- [REMP Workshop, Szczecin, 27-29 June 2018](https://isa.org.jm/photos/remp-workshop-szczecin-27-29-june-2018/) - Workshop on the Development of a Framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits in Mid-Ocean Ridges Szczecin, Poland from 27-29 June 2018.
- [ISA 24th Session (Council)](https://isa.org.jm/photos/isa-24th-session-council/) - ISA 24th Session (July 16-20, 2018) Kingston, Jamaica Photos by IISD/ENB | Diego Noguera
- [Secretary-General Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research 2018](https://isa.org.jm/photos/secretary-general-award-excellence-deep-sea-research-2018/) - Inaugural Secretary-General Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research 24th Session July 23, 2018 Awardee: Dr Diva Amon (Trinidad and Tobago)
- [Workshop on Fostering cooperation to promote sustainable development of Africa’s deep seabed resources](https://isa.org.jm/photos/workshop-fostering-cooperation-promote-sustainable-development-africas-deep-seabed-0/) - Workshop on Fostering cooperation to promote sustainable development of Africa’s deep seabed resources Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire 22-25 October 2018
- [World Ocean's Day](https://isa.org.jm/photos/world-oceans-day/)
- [Processing Technologies Workshop (3-5 Sept 2018)](https://isa.org.jm/photos/processing-technologies-workshop-3-5-sept-2018/) - Workshop on Processing Technologies, Metal Recoveries & Economic Feasibility of Deep Sea Mining Ministry of Environment Warsaw, Poland 3-5 September 2018

## MSG Reflections

- [Madam Secretary-General’s Reflections from Her Recent Mission to the United Kingdom and Switzerland at the Start of 2026](https://isa.org.jm/msg-reflections/madam-secretary-generals-reflections-from-her-recent-mission-to-the-united-kingdom-and-switzerland-at-the-start-of-2026/) - Kingston, Jamaica – 27 March 2026 - As I enter year two of my tenure as ISA Secretary-General, I feel that 2026 is off to a promising start, combining focused ambition, a spirit of collaboration, and principled pragmatism. These principles are guiding my engagement with Member States and how I am organizing the work of
- [Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on ISA Engagements in Japan](https://isa.org.jm/msg-reflections/reflections-from-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-isa-engagements-in-japan/) - 14 January 2025 - I recently undertook an official mission to Japan for a series of substantive engagements with government ministries, leading scientific institutions, philanthropic foundations and academic partners. The visit reaffirmed Japan’s long-standing and principled commitment to multilateral cooperation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and its 1994 Implementing Agreement,
- [Reflections from Madam Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho on ISA Engagements in Singapore](https://isa.org.jm/msg-reflections/reflections-from-madam-secretary-general-leticia-carvalho-on-isa-engagements-in-singapore/) - I recently visited Singapore for a focused series of engagements with government, industry and knowledge partners. The mission reaffirmed Singapore’s support for multilateralism under UNCLOS, its growing leadership in ocean diplomacy, and its commitment to advancing coherent, science-based governance of the deep seabed. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade & Industry, I was
- [ISA and the Republic of France co-host See Her Exceed (S.H.E) webinar highlighting women’s leadership in deep-sea science and technological innovation](https://isa.org.jm/msg-reflections/54508/) - Kingston, 3 December 2025 – More than 160 participants representing over 35 countries from across the global deep-sea research community gathered for a high-level webinar entitled, “Celebrating Women in Deep-Sea Science and Technological Innovation: Creating Lasting Impact through Knowledge Transfer.” Co-hosted by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Government of France, the event marked the
- [The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority](https://isa.org.jm/msg-reflections/the-permanent-representative-of-sri-lanka-presents-credentials-to-the-secretary-general-of-the-international-seabed-authority/) - New York, United States of America – 6 November 2025 – H.E. Justice (Retd) Jayantha Chandrasiri Jayasuriya, P.C., Permanent Representative of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, presented the original of his credentials to Ms. Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka

## Programme Events

- [Council (371st meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-371st-meeting/) - • Item 5: Report of the Secretary-General on the credentials of members of the Council. • Item 16: Report of the Finance Committee. • Item 15: Operationalization of the Economic Planning Commission. − Report of the Finance Committee on the financial implications and the most practical timelines for the Economic Planning Commission.
- [Council (374th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-374th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Consideration, with a view to adoption, of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. - Assessment of the remaining work that would be needed prior to the adoption of the rules, regulations and procedures and establishment of a road map to that end.* - Agreement on necessary intersessional
- [Council (373rd meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-373rd-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Standard and Guidelines.* *According to ISBA/31/C/19/Rev.1, paragraph 42.
- [Council (372nd meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-372nd-meeting/) - • Item 17: Budget of the International Seabed Authority (ISBA/31/A/4-ISBA/31/C/22). − Draft decision of the Council relating to financial and budgetary matters. • Item 18: Adoption of the scale of assessment for contributions to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2027–2028.
- [Side event: REMPs](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/ltc-side-event-1/) - Dialogue hosted by the Legal and Technical Commission: REMPs.
- [Side event: Development of environmental threshold values](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/ltc-side-event-2/) - Dialogue hosted by the Legal and Technical Commission: Development of environmental threshold values.
- [Council (370th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-370th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Environmental. Environmental Goals and Objectives (Friends of the President, Germany), draft regulation 44 ter – 1.5 hours. − Regulatory. Whistleblowing Protections, draft regulation 101bis (deferred from 1st part of 31st session). ➢ Draft General Policy on Whistleblowing. − Schedule.
- [Council (369th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-369th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Governance. Rights and Interests of Coastal States (Informal Working Group, Portugal, Singapore), draft regulations 4, 4bis and 93bis – 1.5 hours. − Governance. Underwater Cultural Heritage (Informal Working Group, Brazil, Greece, Micronesia), draft regulations 35, 35Alt and other related draft regulations – 1.5 hours.
- [Informal meeting: Closure Plans](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/informal-meeting-2/) - Environmental. Closure Plans (Informal Working Group, Fiji). Draft regulations 59-61 and Annex VIII.
- [Informal meeting: ICE Mechanism](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/informal-meeting/) - ICE Mechanism (Informal Working Group, Norway).
- [Council (368th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-368th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Environmental. Environmental Compensation Fund (Friends of the President, Mexico), section 4 (draft regulation 54-56) – 1.5 hours. − Regulatory. Compliance and enforcement measures (Friends of the President, Netherlands), draft regulations 103-105 – 1.5 hours.
- [Council (367th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-367th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Environmental. Test Mining and Pilot Mining (Informal Working Group, Belgium, China, Germany), draft regulation 48ter (and draft regulations 7,11,12,13,46,48, 48 bis, Annex VII and Schedule) – 1.5 hours. − Environmental. Joint meeting Closure Plans (Informal Working Group, Fiji) and Environmental Management and Monitoring (Informal
- [Council (366th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-366th-meeting/) - • Item 15: Operationalization of the Economic Planning Commission. − Draft decision of the Council on the election mechanisms of the Economic Planning Commission. • Item 9: Consideration, with a view to approval, of applications for a plan of work for exploration. • Item 10: Consideration, with a view to approval, of applications for extension
- [Council (365th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-365th-meeting/) - • Item 8: Report of the Secretary-General on the status of national legislation relating to deep seabed mining and related matters. • Item 7: Report of the Secretary-General on the status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration. •
- [Council (363rd meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-363rd-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Environmental. Reference to REMPs (Informal Working Group, Netherlands), cross-cutting issues – 1.5 hours. − Environmental. Environmental Management and Monitoring (Informal Working Group, Norway), draft regulations 49-52 – 1.5 hours.
- [Council (364th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-364th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Annexes and Schedule - 1 hour. − Regulatory. Effective Control (Informal Working Group, Chile, Costa Rica) (deferred from 1st part of 31st session). ➢ Schedule and definition – 1 hour. ➢ Draft regulations 5-7, 13, 21, 24, 24bis, 40, Annex I – 1 hour.
- [Council (362nd meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-362nd-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Financial. Payment System and Review of Payment Mechanism (Friends of the President, Canada), draft regulations 81-82, Draft Standard and Guidelines and Schedule – 1.5 hours. − Financial. Monopolization (Friends of the President, Trinidad & Tobago), draft regulations 13, 15, 24, 24bis and Schedule –
- [Council (361st meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-361st-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Annexes and Schedule.
- [Council (360th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-360th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Environmental. Protection of Submarine Cables (Friends of the President, Singapore), draft regulations 31 and 31 bis – 1.5 hours. − Regulatory. Seabed Mining Register (Friends of the President, India), draft regulations 92 – 1.5 hours.
- [Council (359th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-359th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Annexes. − Regulatory. Review of These Regulations (Friends of the President, Belgium), draft regulation 107 – 1 hour.
- [Council (358th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-358th-meeting/) - • Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. − Annexes.
- [Council (357th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-357th-meeting/) - • Item 13: Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission during the second part of its thirty-first session.
- [Council (356th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-356th-meeting/) - •Item 11: Negotiations on the Further Revised Consolidated Text. −Regulatory. Chief Inspector, Inspectors and Inspections. Draft regulations 97bis-101 (continuation from 1st part of 31st session).
- [Council (355th meeting)](https://isa.org.jm/programme-events/council-355th-meeting/) - Item 1: Resumption of the session. Item 6: Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission (Namibia). Item 21: Other matters. −Consideration of a third part of the thirty-first session. Item 11: Consideration, with a view to adoption, of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineralresources in the Area. −Presentation of the

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## Categories

- [Special Publications](https://isa.org.jm/publications_category/special-publications/)
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## Years

- [2022](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2022/)
- [2003](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2003/)
- [2004](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2004/)
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- [2015](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2015/)
- [2006](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2006/)
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- [2020](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2020/)
- [2010](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2010/)
- [2002](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2002/)
- [2016](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2016/)
- [2007](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2007/)
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- [2023](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2023/)
- [2024](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2024/)
- [2025](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2025/)
- [2026](https://isa.org.jm/statements_speeches_year/2026/)

## Mining Type

- [Exploration Regulations](https://isa.org.jm/mining_type/exploration-regulations/)
- [Recommendations](https://isa.org.jm/mining_type/recommendations/)

## Mining Category

- [Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/mining_category/polymetallic-nodules/)
- [Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/mining_category/polymetallic-sulphides/)
- [Cobalt Rich Ferromanganese Crusts](https://isa.org.jm/mining_category/cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts/)
- [Others](https://isa.org.jm/mining_category/others/)

## Doc Category

- [Brochures](https://isa.org.jm/doc_category/brochures/)

## Session category

- [Council](https://isa.org.jm/session_docs_category/council/)

## Category

- [Exploration Area](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/exploration-area/)
- [Other Maps](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/other-maps/)
- [Reserved Area](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/reserved-area/)
- [Polymetallic Nodules/Clarion Clipperton Fracture Zone](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/polymetallic-nodules-clarion-clipperton-fracture-zone/)
- [Polymetalllic Nodules/Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/polymetalllic-nodules-indian-ocean/)
- [Polymetallic Sulphides/Indian Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/polymetallic-sulphides-indian-ocean/)
- [Polymetallic Sulphides/Mid Atlantic Ridge](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/polymetallic-sulphides-mid-atlantic-ridge/)
- [Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts/Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-pacific-ocean/)
- [Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese Crusts/South Atlantic Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/cobalt-rich-ferromanganese-crusts-south-atlantic-ocean/)
- [Polymetallic Nodules/Pacific Ocean](https://isa.org.jm/map_category/polymetallic-nodules-pacific-ocean/)

## Category

- [Career](https://isa.org.jm/career_category/career/)
- [Internship](https://isa.org.jm/career_category/internship/)
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- [Call For Proposals](https://isa.org.jm/career_category/call-for-proposals/)
- [Internships](https://isa.org.jm/career_category/internships/)

## Category

- [Polymetallic Nodules](https://isa.org.jm/contractor-category/polymetallic-nodules/)
- [Polymetallic Sulphides](https://isa.org.jm/contractor-category/polymetallic-sulphides/)
- [Cobalt-Rich Ferromanganese](https://isa.org.jm/contractor-category/cobalt-rich-ferromanganese/)

## Categories

- [28th session 2023](https://isa.org.jm/categories/28th-session-2023/)
- [27th Session 2022](https://isa.org.jm/categories/27th-session-2022/)
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- [13th Session 2007](https://isa.org.jm/categories/13th-session-2007/)
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- [30th session 2025](https://isa.org.jm/categories/30th-session-2025/)
- [31st session 2026](https://isa.org.jm/categories/31st-session-2026/)

## Draft Regulations

- [Draft regulation 1](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=dr1)
- [Draft regulation 2](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulation-2)
- [Draft regulation 6](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulation-6)
- [Draft regulation 5](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulation-5)
- [Preamble](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=preamble)
- [Financial Matters](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=financial-matters)
- [Draft regulation 3](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulation-3)
- [Draft regulation 4](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulation-4)
- [Working documents of the draft Regulations on Exploitation](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulations-on-exploitation)
- [Draft regulation 8](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulation-8)
- [Draft regulation 9](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulation-9)
- [Draft regulation 10](https://isa.org.jm/?draft_regulation=draft-regulation-10)

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- [Italy](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=italy)
- [Myanmar](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=myanmar)
- [Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=nori)
- [Poland](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=poland)
- [Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=secretariat-of-the-convention-on-biological-diversity)
- [Deep Sea Conservation Coalition](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=deep-sea-conservation-coalition)
- [Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=institute-for-advanced-sustainability-studies)
- [Morocco](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=morocco)
- [United States of America](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=united-states)
- [Republic of Korea](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=republic-of-korea)
- [Russia](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=russian-federation)
- [Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=advisory-committee-on-protection-of-the-sea)
- [Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=deep-ocean-stewardship-initiative)
- [Ecologistas en Accion](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=ecologistas-en-accion)
- [International Marine Mineral Society](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=international-marine-mineral-society)
- [International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=international-union-for-the-conservation-of-nature-and-natural-resources)
- [Jamaica](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=jamaica)
- [Japan](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=japan)
- [Kenya](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=kenya)
- [Mexico](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=mexico)
- [Micronesia](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=micronesia)
- [Norway](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=norway)
- [United Kingdom](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=united-kingdom)
- [Open-Ended Working Group on the financial terms of a contract](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=open-ended-working-group-on-the-financial-terms-of-a-contract)
- [Groups](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=groups)
- [Legal and Technical Commission](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=legal-and-technical-commission)
- [New Zealand](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=new-zealand)
- [Organs of the Authority](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=organs-of-the-authority)
- [Secretariat](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_submitter=secretariat)

## Document Types

- [Proposal](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_document_type=proposal)
- [Statement](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_document_type=statement)
- [Briefing note](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_document_type=briefing-note)
- [Other document](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_document_type=other-document)
- [Working document](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_document_type=working-document)

## Issue Groups

- [Financial Matters](https://isa.org.jm/?dr_issue_group=financial-matters)