A framework for the future development of mineral resources of the deep seabed was realised at the 16th Session of the ISA with the approval of Regulations to govern prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area.
Seabed Assembly Adopts $13,014,700 Budget For Authority’s Operations In 2011-2012
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, meeting in Kingston this morning adopted a $13,014,700 budget for the Authority’s operations for the 2011-2012 biennium.
Seabed Council To Approve Sulphides Regulations
The Council of the International Seabed Authority in a meeting yesterday afternoon decided by consensus to adopt a draft decision related to the Regulations which it had continued to deliberate upon at the 16th Session.
Nauru Proposal Gets Seabed Council Attention
The Council of the International Seabed Authority yesterday heard divergent views on a proposal by Nauru for an advisory opinion from the Seabed Disputes Chambers of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
Assembly And Council Meetings To Continue Deliberations At ISA 16th Session On Monday 3 May 2010
In its meetings on Friday, the ISA Assembly continued deliberations on a range of issues including the need for the adoption of the draft regulations on polymetallic sulphides, the promotino of training of scientists from developing countries through the Authority’s Endowment Fund and the need for more technical workshops and regional sensitization seminars.
ISA Assembly Elects Vice Presidents, Begins Debate On Report Of The Secretary-General
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority yesterday elected Bangladesh (Asian Group), Uganda (African Group), Czech Republic (Eastern European Group) and Trinidad and Tobago (Group of Latin American and Caribbean States) as its Vice-Presidents for 2010.
Syamal Kanti Das Of India Elected President Of ISA Council For 2010
Syamal Kanti Das of India was yesterday elected President of Council of the International Seabed Authority for 2010.
ISA Receives Voluntary Trust Fund Contribution From China
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The International Seabed Authority today announced a contribution of US$20,000 to the ISA Voluntary Trust Fund.
ISA Secretary-General Addresses 64th Session Of The UN General Assembly
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – In his first address to the General Assembly since being elected ISA Secretary-General, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton spoke about matters relating to Oceans and the Law of the Sea . He said he felt extremely privileged to have been invested with the responsibility for guiding the work of the Authority over the next four years.