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.
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.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – 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).
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.
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.
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 of mutual interests.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
