The International Seabed Authority Partnership Fund (ISAPF), a multi-donor trust fund, was created to mobilize transformative partnerships and financial support for the implementation of the global deep-sea research agenda adopted unanimously by all ISA members in 2020 in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (Action Plan for Marine Scientific Research in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development) and to contribute to dedicated capacity development programmes and activities aligned with the priority needs identified by developing States Members of ISA through the 2022 ISA Capacity Development Strategy.
Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation Ltd. launches stakeholder consultation on environmental impact statement for polymetallic nodule mining component test
Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC), an exploration contractor sponsored by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, has informed the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) of the launch of a stakeholder consultation on the environmental impact statement (EIS) prepared for the testing of its polymetallic nodule mining component. BPC signed its 15-year exploration contract with ISA for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Western Pacific Ocean on 18 October 2019.
ISA launches two art competitions on the theme “Beneath the Surface: Unveiling Hidden Realms”
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea and its mysteries.
China Minmetals Corporation launches stakeholder consultation on environmental impact statement for polymetallic nodule collector test
CMC plans to conduct a test of its nodule prototype collector vehicle to collect polymetallic nodules from a depth ranging from 5,000 to 5,500 metres between July and October 2025. This should allow CMC to validate the nodule collector’s efficiency, reliability and economic feasibility. Environmental monitoring to evaluate potential impact on deep-sea ecosystems will be conducted simultaneously. This prototype will operate in Block A-5 of the CMC’s contract area.
Call for applications to the Environmental Impact Assessment training course for exploration activities in the Area to be held at the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre open until 31 May 2024
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the upcoming training course on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for exploration activities carried out in the Area, organized in partnership with the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre established by the ISA Assembly in July 2023.
ISA concludes engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference with renewed support and commitment towards its MSR Action Plan in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science
Barcelona, Spain – On Friday, 12 April, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded its engagement at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, where scientists, policymakers and industry leaders convened to discuss cooperation, synergies and renewed commitments towards advancing marine science and knowledge.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Nominations for the 2024 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research extended until 30 April 2024
Nominations for the 2024 Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research have been extended until 30 April 2024.
International expert workshop concludes discussions on the best approaches to harness advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area
Porto, Portugal— On Friday, 5 April, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) of Portugal, successfully concluded the first international expert workshop entitled “Charting future horizons: harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area.”
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for a consultancy on the development of a project document on facilitating the global sharing of deep-sea genetic data and biological samples
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant to develop a project document on facilitating the global sharing of deep-sea genetic data and biological samples.
