Applications are now open for four online engineering training opportunities for candidates from developing States Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by China Minmetals Corporation (CMC), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
ISA Secretary-General addresses 31st Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS
On 21 June 2021, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Mr. Michael W. Lodge, reported on the status of the work of the Authority to the 31st Meeting of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
On World Hydrography Day, ISA reiterates commitment to advance global mapping of the seabed by 2030
World Hydrography Day is celebrated every year on 21 June to highlight the importance of hydrography and its relevance to current global challenges. On this occasion, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) reiterates its commitment to contributing to advance the general knowledge and understanding of the world’s ocean and, in particular, the deep sea and the deep seabed.
Call for consultant(s) to undertake a gender-mapping and identification of critical barriers to the participation of women from LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in deep-sea related research disciplines and activities
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking one or two consultant(s) with a background in social sciences, gender, sustainable development, science policy or related fields and requisite experience in gender data collection and analysis and/or with a good knowledge and understanding of the marine science research sector/deep-sea research or related fields. The selected consultant(s) will undertake a gender-mapping and identification of critical barriers to the participation of women from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in deep-sea related research disciplines and activities and access to leadership positions in line with the Terms of Reference of work in the two annexes to the present call.
ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from TOML at-sea training opportunities
The Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) finalized on 8 June 2021 the selection of candidates for two at-sea training opportunities offered by Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
On World Oceans Day, ISA vows to increase global knowledge of deep-sea biodiversity for the benefit of humankind
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to regulate and control seabed mineral activities in the international seabed area, also called the Area.
Winners of ISA art competition for World Oceans Day revealed
The International Seabed Authority is pleased to announce the winners of its art competition organized for World Oceans Day 2021 in two categories, local and international.
Third workshop for the promotion of the sustainable development of Africa’s deep-seabed resources in support of Africa’s blue economy strategy concludes successfully
The third workshop organized in the framework of the Africa Deep Seabed Resources (ADSR) project successfully concluded yesterday with increased understanding among participants of regulatory processes related to deep-seabed mineral resources exploration and exploitation – including environmental management practices and tools – and of potential benefits for African States of engaging in activities in the international seabed area (the Area).
