The 26th Session of the International Seabed Authority

Assembly	13-15 December 2021*
Council	6-10 December 2021*
Finance Committee	Between 30 March and 30 June 2021 (remotely)
Legal and Technical Commission	Between 22 March and 30 September 2021 (remotely)

* Due to the current limitations on the size of physical gatherings, it is requested that States’ delegations be limited to two representatives and delegations of observers be limited to one representative. In addition, delegations with permanent missions in Kingston are encouraged to resort to personnel already present in the country to attend the meetings.

Further details concerning the modalities of participation will be communicated as soon as possible, along with the indicative programmes of work for the Assembly and for the Council. Pre-session official documents in the six languages of the Authority will continue to be posted on the website of the Authority as they become available. Delegates are kindly invited to check the website regularly.

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Administrative Services – 26TH Session Of The International Seabed Authority | 6 to 15 December 2021

Accommodation: Various Kingston hotels have special rates for participating members. For reservations, please follow the below online booking procedure:

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DAILY JOURNALS

ASSEMBLY
Tuesday 14 December 2021	EN
Monday 13 December 2021	EN

COUNCIL
Friday 10 December 2021	EN
Thursday 9 December 2021	EN
Wednesday 8 December 2021	EN
Tuesday 7 December 2021	EN
Monday 6 December 2021	EN
Friday 21 February 2020	EN
Thursday 20 February 2020	EN
Wednesday 19 February 2020	EN
Tuesday 18 February 2020	EN
Monday 17 February 2020	EN

ISBA/26/A/CRP.1

Election to fill vacancies in the Council for the period 2021 to 2024 in accordance with Article 161, Paragraph 3, of the Convention [English Only]

ISBA/26/A/CRP.2

Indicative List of Member States of the International Seabed Authority which would fulfil the criteria for membership in the various groups of States in the Council in accordance with Paragraph 15 of Section 13 of the Annex to the Agreement for the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 [English Only]

ISBA/26/A/L.1

Provisional agenda of the Assembly

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ISBA/26/A/L.2

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the election of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority.

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ISBA/26/A/L.3

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

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ISBA/26/A/L.4

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the decisions adopted under silence procedure in 2020 and 2021

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ISBA/26/A/INF/1

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation.

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ISBA/26/A/INF/2

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly by OceanCare

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ISBA/26/A/INF/3

List Of Delegations

ISBA/26/A/1

Agenda of the Assembly

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ISBA/26/A/2

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.

ISBA/26/A/2 - Annex II: Status of implementation by the Secretariat of the relevant high-level actions and associated outputs for the reporting period 2019-2020.

The official documents will need to be read together with the 2020 Secretary-General Annual Report publication in English and French.

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ISBA/26/A/2/Add.1

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

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ISBA/26/A/4

Action plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

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ISBA/26/A/3

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

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ISBA/26/A/5-ISBA/26/C/18

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022

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ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1–ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022

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ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1/Rev.1– ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1/

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022.

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ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1/Rev.2– ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1/Rev.2

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022

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ISBA/26/A/6

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ISBA/26/A/7

Implementing a programmatic approach to capacity development

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ISBA/26/A/8-ISBA/26/C/23

Report on the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023 by the Council.

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ISBA/26/A/9

Report on the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023 by the Assembly.

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ISBA/26/A/10 – ISBA/26/C/21

Report of the Finance Committee.

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ISBA/26/A/10/Add.1–ISBA/26/C/21/Add.1

Report of the Finance Committee.

ISBA/26/A/10-ISBA/26/C/21 - Annex III: Status of implementation by the Committee of the relevant high-level actions and associated outputs for the reporting period 2019-2020

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ISBA/26/A/11

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ISBA/26/A/12

Summary report on the outcomes of the workshop on capacity development, resources and needs assessment, Kingston, Jamaica, 10-12 February 2020

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ISBA/26/A/13

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ISBA/26/A/14

Note verbale dated 9 October 2020 from the Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations addressed to the secretariat of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/A/15

Decision of the Assembly to name the museum of the International Seabed Authority in honour of Nii Allotey Odunton

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ISBA/26/A/16

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the election of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/A/17

Decision of the Assembly relating to the action plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

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ISBA/26/A/18

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the implementation of a programmatic approach to capacity development.

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ISBA/26/A/19

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2021–2022

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ISBA/26/A/20

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

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ISBA/26/A/21

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ISBA/26/A/22

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ISBA/26/A/23

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the extension of the terms of office of the current members of the Finance Committee

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ISBA/26/A/24–ISBA/26/C/39

Development of rules, regulations and procedures on the equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits derived from activities in the Area pursuant to section 9, paragraph 7 (f), 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

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ISBA/26/A/25

Implementation of the Action Plan of the International Seabed Authority in support of United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

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ISBA/26/A/26

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ISBA/26/A/27

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ISBA/26/A/28

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ISBA/26/A/29

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the decisions adopted under silence procedure in 2020 and 2021

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ISBA/26/A/30

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

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ISBA/26/A/31

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

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ISBA/26/A/32

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the implementation of the strategic plan of the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023

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ISBA/26/A/33

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

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ISBA/26/A/34

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

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ISBA/26/C/CRP.1

Collation of specific draft suggestions by members of the Council

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ISBA/26/C/L.1

Provisional Agenda of the Council

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ISBA/26/C/L.2

Proposal to amend draft decision (ISBA/25/C/L.2) of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission | Submitted on behalf of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom

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ISBA/26/C/L.2 Markup

Proposal to amend draft decision (ISBA/25/C/L.2) of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission

ISBA/26/C/L.3

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the candidate for the election of the Secretary-General

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ISBA/26/C/L.4

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2021–2022.

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ISBA/26/C/L.5

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 Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd.

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ISBA/26/C/L.6

Draft revised agenda of the Council

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ISBA/26/C/L.7

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Interoceanmetal Joint Organization for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the Authority

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ISBA/26/C/L.8

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the Authority

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ISBA/26/C/L.9

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of the Republic of Korea for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Authority

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ISBA/26/C/L.10

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the Authority

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ISBA/26/C/L.11

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the Authority

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ISBA/26/C/L.12

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the Authority

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ISBA/26/C/L.13

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources and the Authority

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ISBA/26/C/L.14

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the decisions adopted under silence procedure in 2020 and 2021

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ISBA/26/C/L.15

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

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ISBA/26/C/INF/1

List of Delegations. Council Part 1

ISBA/26/C/INF/2

List Of Delegations. Council Part II

ISBA/26/C/1

Agenda of the Council

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ISBA/26/C/1/Rev.1

Revised agenda of the Council

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ISBA/26/C/2

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

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ISBA/26/C/3

Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2019 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/26/C/3/Add.1

Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2019 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission.

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ISBA/26/C/3/Add.2

Implementation of the decision of the Council in 2019 relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/26/C/4

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

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ISBA/26/C/4/Add.1

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

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ISBA/26/C/5

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

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ISBA/26/C/6

A Procedure for the development, approval and review of Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs). Submitted by the delegations of Germany and the Netherlands, co-sponsored by Costa Rica

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ISBA/26/C/7

A template with minimum requirements for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) – a proposal for a standardized approach. Submitted by the delegations of Germany and the Netherlands, co-sponsored by Costa Rica.

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ISBA/26/C/8

Report of the Chair on the outcome of the third 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

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ISBA/26/C/9

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election in 2021 of members of the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/26/C/10

Decision of the Council concerning a standardized approach for the development, approval and review of regional environmental management plans in the Area

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ISBA/26/C/11

Decision of the Council concerning working methods to advance discussions on the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

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ISBA/26/C/12

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

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ISBA/26/C/12/Add.1

Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the second part of its twenty-sixth session.

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ISBA/26/C/12/Add.2

Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission during the resumed meetings of the twenty-sixth session, in 2021

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ISBA/26/C/13

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

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ISBA/26/C/13/Add.1

Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during its resumed twenty-sixth session and Roadmap for the twenty-seventh session.

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ISBA/26/C/14

Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/26/C/15

Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise

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ISBA/26/C/16

Memorandum of understanding between the Indian Ocean Rim Association and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/17

Draft regulation 30 and draft annex VI to the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

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ISBA/26/C/18 – ISBA/26/A/5

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022

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ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1–ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022

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ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1/Rev.1– ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1/Rev.1

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022.

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ISBA/26/C/18/Add.1/Rev.2– ISBA/26/A/5/Add.1/Rev.2

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2021–2022

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ISBA/26/C/19

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

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ISBA/26/C/20

Letter dated 8 July 2020 from the facilitator appointed by the Council regarding the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission addressed to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/21–ISBA/26/A/10

Report of the Finance Committee.

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ISBA/26/C/21/Add.1-ISBA/26/A/10/Add.1

Report of the Finance Committee

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ISBA/26/C/22

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd

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ISBA/26/C/23-ISBA/26/A/8

Report on the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the five-year period 2019–2023 by the Council.

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ISBA/26/C/24

Report on the relinquishment of 50 per cent of the area allocated to China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) under the contract for Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides between COMRA and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/25

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the candidate for the election of the Secretary-General.

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ISBA/26/C/26

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2021–2022.

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ISBA/26/C/27/Rev.1

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 Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd.

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ISBA/26/C/28

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the annual overhead charge referred to in section 10.5 of the standard clauses for exploration contracts.

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ISBA/26/C/29

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.

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ISBA/26/C/30

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the extension of the term of office of the current members of the Legal and Technical Commission and other related matters.

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ISBA/26/C/31

Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/32

Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/33

Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/34

Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/35

Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/36

Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/37

Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/38

Letter dated 30 June 2021 from the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority addressed to the members of the Council

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ISBA/26/C/40

Submission of members of the Council of the International Seabed Authority from the African Group in relation to the request by the Republic of Nauru pursuant to section 1, paragraph 15 of the 1994 Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

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ISBA/26/C/41

Report on the relinquishment of 50 per cent of the area allocated to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation under the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between the Ministry and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/42

Report on the relinquishment of part of the area allocated to Global Sea Mineral Resources NV under the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Global Sea Mineral Resources NV and the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/26/C/43

Review of the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone

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ISBA/26/C/44

Status of the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and a proposed roadmap for 2022 and 2023.

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ISBA/26/C/45

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

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ISBA/26/C/46

Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise

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ISBA/26/C/47

Submission by Costa Rica in relation to the request made by Nauru pursuant to section 1, paragraph 15, 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

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ISBA/26/C/48

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the decisions adopted under silence procedure in 2020 and 2021.

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ISBA/26/C/49

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Interoceanmetal Joint Organization for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the Authority.

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ISBA/26/C/50

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya and the Authority.

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ISBA/26/C/51

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of the Republic of Korea for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Authority

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ISBA/26/C/52

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. For extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. And the Authority.

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ISBA/26/C/53

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the Authority.

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ISBA/26/C/54

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the Authority.

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ISBA/26/C/39 – ISBA/26/A/24

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ISBA/26/C/55

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources and the Authority.

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ISBA/26/C/56

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

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ISBA/26/C/57

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

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ISBA/26/C/58

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the review of the environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.

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ISBA/26/FC/L.1

Provisional agenda

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ISBA/26/FC/1

Agenda of the Finance Committee

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ISBA/26/FC/1/Rev.1

Revised Agenda of the Finance Committee

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ISBA/26/FC/2

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

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/FC/3

Status of overhead charges for the administration and supervision of contracts for exploration and their reflection of costs actually and reasonably incurred

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/FC/4

Status of contributions and related matters, including indicative scale of assessed contributions of members of the
International Seabed Authority to the administrative budget for the financial period 2021–2022

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/FC/5

Status of the Working Capital Fund

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/FC/6

Possible financial contributions from observers of the International Seabed Authority to cover the costs of their participation in meetings.

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/FC/7

Future financing of the International Seabed Authority.

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/FC/8

Summary on options for a seabed sustainability fund.

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/L.1

Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/1

Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/1/Rev.1

Revised agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/2

Outcomes of the International Seabed Authority workshops on regional environmental management plans held in 2019

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/3

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

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/4

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/5

Review of the environmental impact statement submitted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/6

Applications for the extension of an approved plan of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 9, 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

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/7 (re-issued as ISBA/26/C/43)

Review of the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.

ISBA/26/LTC/8

Review of the implementation of the training programmes under plans of work for exploration and recommendations for improvement

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/9

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

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

ISBA/26/LTC/10

Review of the environmental impact assessment statement submitted by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.

AR , CH , EN , ES , FR , RU

The 26th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 14 December 2021 after two days of in-person meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica. Some delegations attended the session virtually. The meetings were chaired by Ambassador Denys Wibaux from France as a President of the Assembly during the 26th session. In his… Continue reading

Dec 14, 2021

In-person meetings of the 26th session of the ISA Assembly open in Kingston, Jamaica

**Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The 26th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) was declared open by the President of the 26th session, Ambassador Denys Wibaux of France on Monday 13 December 2021. The Assembly is comprised of all 168 members of ISA, including 167 States… Continue reading

Dec 14, 2021

ISA Council concludes in-person meetings under the 26th session with agreement on a roadmap for work for coming year

**Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The second part of the 26th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 10 December 2021 after five days of in-person meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica. Some delegations attended the session virtually. The 26th session of the ISA Council is… Continue reading

Dec 07, 2021

ISA Council resumes in-person meetings under the 26th session

**Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** The second part of the 26th session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened in Kingston, Jamaica, on 6 December 2021. All 36 Council members are in attendance, either in-person or through video link. In addition, twelve delegations of observers are also following… Continue reading

Oct 15, 2021

Indicative programme of work and information note for in-person meetings of the 26th session of ISA Assembly released

The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) shared on Thursday 14 October with all its Members and Observers the indicative programme of work and the information note on matters for consideration by the ISA Assembly during the in-person meetings of the 26th session scheduled on 13-15 December 2021. Under the presidency of Ambassador Denys… Continue reading

Oct 14, 2021

Indicative programme of work and information note for the in-person meetings of the 26th session of ISA Assembly released

The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) shared today with all its Members and Observers the indicative programme of work and the information note on matters for consideration by the ISA Assembly during the in-person meetings of 26th session scheduled on 13-15 December 2021. Under the presidency of Ambassador Denys Wibaux, Permanent Representative of… Continue reading

Oct 04, 2021

Indicative programme of work for 26th session of ISA Council and information on modalities for in-person meetings of 26th session of ISA Council and Assembly released

The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) shared on Friday 1 October 2021 with all its Members and Observers the indicative programme of work and the information note on matters for consideration by the ISA Council during the resumed 26th session scheduled to take place on 6-10 December 2021. As the reduced format of… Continue reading

Sep 20, 2021

Dates of 26th Session of International Seabed Authority Council and Assembly announced

Following communications held with the President of the Assembly and the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the 26th session, the Secretariat of ISA informed on Friday 17 September all Members and observers of ISA of the new schedule for the meetings of the twenty-sixth session of the Council and… Continue reading

May 20, 2021

Face-to-face meetings of the ISA 26th session postponed to later date in 2021

The President of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for the 26th session, Ambassador H.E. Mr. Denys Wibaux from France, and the President of the ISA Council for the 26th session, Rear Admiral Md. Khurshed Alam from Bangladesh, have announced in a joint letter shared today with all Members of ISA the decision… Continue reading

Daily Bulletins

ISA Bulletin ISA-26 Assembly Part II

ISA ISA-26 Part II Highlights: Wednesday, 14 December 2021

ISA Bulletin ISA-26 Assembly Part II

ISA ISA-26 Part II Highlights: Monday, 13 December 2021

ISA Bulletin ISA-26 Council Part II

ISA ISA-26 Part II Highlights: Friday, 10 December 2021

ISA Bulletin ISA-26 Council Part II

ISA ISA-26 Part II Highlights: Thursday, 9 December 2021

ISA Bulletin ISA-26 Council Part II

ISA ISA-26 Part II Highlights: Wednesday, 8 December 2021

ISA Bulletin ISA-26 Council Part II

ISA ISA-26 Part II Highlights: Tuesday, 7 December 2021

ISA Bulletin ISA-26 Council Part II

ISA ISA-26 Part II Highlights: Monday, 6 December 2021

ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-26 Part I Final

ENB/IISD ISA-26 Part 1 Highlights: Friday 21 February 2020

ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-26 Part I #5

ENB/IISD ISA-26 Part 1 Highlights: Thursday 20 February 2020

ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-26 Part I #4

ENB/IISD ISA-26 Part 1 Highlights: Wednesday 19 February 2020

ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-26 Part I #3 –

ENBENB/IISD ISA-26 Part 1 Highlights: Tuesday 18 February 2020

ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-26 Part I #2

ENB/IISD ISA-26 Part 1 Highlights: Monday 17 February 2020

ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-26 Part I #1 Curtain Raiser

ENB/IISD will be providing daily coverage of the first part of the 26th Session meetings. Bulletins will be available here and through the IISD/ENB website