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 EIS regarding the planned testing of Eureka III in early 2026.
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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 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.
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 of the northeast Pacific. BGR is responsible for planning, organizing and executing the environmental monitoring and assessment programme as part of its exploration activities and obligations.
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 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
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 Secretary-General to Jamaica, Minister Johnson-Smith congratulated Ms. Carvalho on her election as the first woman, oceanographer and national of the Latin-American and Caribbean region to be elected to the position during the thirty-year history of the ISA.
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 jurisdiction as the common heritage of humankind.
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.
