The 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority

Provisional Agenda of the Assembly

Draft high-level action plan of the International Seabed Authority for the period 2019–2023

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning an amendment to the staff regulations of  the Authority

Request submitted by the Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Institute for Sustainable Development and Research

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Ocean Society of India

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of Opes Oceani

List of Delegations

Agenda of the Assembly

Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982

Draft memorandum of understanding between the International Seabed Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources (State Oceanic Administration) of China concerning the establishment of a joint training and research centre

Implementation of the strategic plan of the International Seabed Authority: draft performance indicators for the period 2019–2023

Consideration, with a view to adoption, of the draft high-level action plan of the International Seabed Authority for the period 2019–2023

Guidelines for observer status of non-governmental organizations with the International Seabed Authority

Training programmes for developing countries.  Submitted by the African Group

Credentials of representatives at the twenty-fifth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives at the twenty-fifth session of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning an amendment to the staff regulations of the Authority

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the period 2019–2023

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the period 2019–2023.  Corrigendum

Decision of the Assembly on the guidelines for observer status of non-governmental organizations with the International Seabed Authority

Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its twenty-fifth session

Staff Regulations of the International Seabed Authority

Staff Regulations of the International Seabed Authority

Amendments to the staff regulations of the International Seabed Authority

Report of the Finance Committee

Briefing note on the submissions to the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area [English Only]

List of Delegations to Session 1 of the Council (25 February – 1 March 2019)

Provisional Agenda of the Council

Algeria, on behalf of the African Group, and Brazil, on behalf of the Latin American and Caribbean States Group: draft decision*

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters

Agenda of the Council

Comments on the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

Content and development of standards and guidelines for activities in the Area under the Authority’s regulatory framework

Relationship between the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and regional environmental management plans

Implementing an inspection mechanism for activities in the Area

Delegation of functions by the Council and regulatory efficiency

Letter dated 17 December 2018 from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise addressed to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority

Implementing the precautionary approach to activities in the Area

Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration

Consideration of a mechanism and process for the independent review of environmental plans and performance assessments under the regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

Key terms: distinguishing between good industry practice and best practices under the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

Implementation of the decision of the Council relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission in 2018

Implementation of the decision of the Council relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission in 2018

Implementation of the Authority’s strategy for the development of regional environmental management plans for the Area

Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Report of the Chair on the outcome of the first meeting of an open-ended working group of the Council in respect of the development and negotiation of the financial terms of a contract under article 13, paragraph 1, of annex III to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and section 8 of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise

Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during the first part of the twenty-fifth session

Statement of the President of the Council of the International Authority on the work of the Council during the second part of the twenty-fifth session. Addendum

Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its twenty-fifth session

Report on the public consultation organized by Belgium.  Submitted by the delegation of Belgium

The use of electronic monitoring systems as an effective way to remotely monitor the activities in the Area. Submitted by the delegation of Belgium

Proposed procedure for the election of members of the Commission. Submitted by the delegation of Belgium

Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area, and related matters, including a comparative study of existing national legislation

Recommendations on legal liability.  Submitted by the African Group

Issues relating to the operation of the Enterprise, in particular the legal, technical and financial implications for the Authority and for States parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise

Revised suggestions for facilitating the work of the International Seabed Authority.  Submitted by the delegation of Germany

Amendments to the staff regulations of the International Seabed Authority

Comments on the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area.  Submitted by the delegation of Germany

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation

Report of the Finance Committee

Report of the Chair on the outcome of the second meeting of the open-ended working group of the Council in respect of the development and negotiation of the financial terms of a contract under article 13, paragraph 1, of annex III to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and section 8 of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the staff regulations of the Authority

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission

Provisional agenda

Agenda of the Finance Committee

Status of the Working Capital Fund

Status of contributions and related matters

Review of conference services costs and implementation of other cost-saving measures

Implementation of the budget for the financial period 2017–2018

Status of the trust funds of the International Seabed Authority and related matters

Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

Status of contracts for exploration and periodic review of the implementation of plans of work for exploration

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation

Review of environmental impact assessments for the testing of collector components in the exploration area

Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area

Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration.  Recommendations by the Legal and Technical Commission

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the relinquishment of areas under the exploration contracts for polymetallic sulphides or cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts