H.E. Mr. Oumarou Ganou presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
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.
ISA Council closes the first part of its 29th session with approval of MoU with FAO and further progress in negotiations on the draft exploitation regulations
Kingston, Jamaica – On 29 March 2024, the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) successfully concluded the first part of its 29th session, marking significant progress in the ongoing negotiations of the draft exploitation regulations for mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area).
Successful applicants announced for the “One Thousand Reasons” campaign
In a major stride towards understanding the mysteries of our oceans, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) and supported by the European Union, is excited to announce the successful applicants for the groundbreaking “One Thousand Reasons” campaign. The response was unprecedented, with 65 applications from 21 countries among all five regional groups of ISA Members and one country with observer status. This initiative signifies a monumental effort to describe at least one thousand new deep-sea species by 2030, enhancing our collective knowledge of life in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Visit by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa to ISA
Kingston, Jamaica –On Thursday, 21 March 2024, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), hosted a visit of Dr. Grace Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between South Africa and the ISA. This visit underscores the significant role of South Africa in the sustainable management and conservation of seabed resources within the international seabed area, as well as its leadership in fostering global partnerships for ocean stewardship.
ISA Secretary-General signs second extension agreement of JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya
On 19 March 2024, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Managing Director of JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya signed the second five-year extension agreement of the contract granted by ISA to JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya for the exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone located in the Pacific Ocean on 29 March 2001.
