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.
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.
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
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.
On International Women’s 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.
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
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 for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
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
On 6 March 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, 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 Developing Countries (LDC5) currently taking place in Doha, Qatar.
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
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 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).
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 to discuss the work of ISA and future areas of cooperation.
