The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services in Risk Management, particularly aimed toward work process review and improvements to assist ISA in fulfilling its mandate under the United Nations of the Law of the Sea and in line with ISA’s strategic framework. The successful bidder will review the current work processes and suggest improvements to optimize the ISA’s workflows, interdepartmental communication, and general process management.
ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens Part II of its 27th session
The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened the meetings of the second part of its 27th session, which is taking place in Kingston, Jamaica from 4 to 15 July 2022.
High-level event at the 2022 UNOC highlights the importance of multilateralism and international cooperation in ensuring the stewardship of seabed mineral resources and the protection of the marine environment of the Area for the benefit of humankind
On 29 June 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) convened a high-level side event in partnership with France, Canada, the Cook Islands, Senegal, Singapore, Norway, Tonga, and India. The event, held on the margins of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighted the role of strategic partnerships and multilateralism in ensuring the sustainable management of the deep seabed and its resources and how this contributes towards achieving the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
ISA High-Level event held at 2022 UNOC reinforces importance for increased international and regional cooperation in support of the sustainable development of ocean-based economies of the most vulnerable countries
On 29 June 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in partnership with Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Cook Islands, Malta, Norway, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Tonga, the African Union, the Pacific Community and IORA hosted a high-level side event on the margins of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference held in Lisbon, Portugal. This high-level event was the opportunity to discuss concrete actions towards fostering international and regional cooperation in support of the sustainable development of ocean-based economy of LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS.[1]
ISA Secretary-General underscores the importance of cooperation and partnerships in support of women empowerment and capacity development for the most vulnerable countries at UNOC 2022
On 28 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, underscored the importance of strategic partnerships towards transformative actions in support of women empowerment and leadership in marine scientific research, especially in technical and emerging fields of ocean science and engineering such as deep-sea research.
ISA joins the Ocean Decade Alliance’s call to action for investment in ocean science at UNOC 2022
On 27 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, announced that ISA was joining the call to action for investment in ocean science launched by the Ocean Decade Alliance.
The deadline for a call for proposals for a consultancy in environmental management has been extended to 8 July 2022
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking an individual consultant with requisite experience in environmental management to carry out the related tasks identified in the Terms of Reference.
The deadline for a call for proposals for a consultancy to assist in the management of scientific projects has been extended to 8 July 2022
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking an individual contractor with requisite experience in management of scientific projects with national or international organization or related fields to carry out the activities identified in line with the Terms of Reference.
Applications now open for three training opportunities with the Government of the Republic of Poland
Applications are now open for three (3) on-land training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Government of the Republic of Poland in accordance with its obligations under its contract for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA.
