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.
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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 conclude on 28 March 2025.
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.
Statement on International Women’s Day 2025
On this International Women’s Day, I celebrate the strength, resilience and brilliance of women and girls worldwide.
International Seabed Authority postpones nomination deadline for the Sixth Edition of the Secretary-General’s 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
