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 in this field, as demonstrated by our Voluntary Commitment “Advancing women’s empowerment in marine scientific research” (#OceanAction 40786), registered at the 2017 UN Ocean Conference and renewed in 2022.
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.
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 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.
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 and development in marine science and technology in the Middle East and Africa.
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
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 with ISA.
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.
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 March 2023 and in accordance of the evolutionary approach set out by the 1994 Agreement.
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.
