The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026-2027 Call for Project Proposals under the ISA–China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC). This call forms part of the JTRC Scientific Research Work Plan for 2026–2027 and aims to strengthen international scientific collaboration in support of the ISA Marine Scientific Research Action Plan and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
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The ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre Opens Fourth Workshop on Cumulative Impact Assessment in Sanya, Hainan
Sanya, Hainan, China – 29 May 2026 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA)-China Joint Training and Research Centre (ISA-China JTRC) officially inaugurated its fourth training workshop today in Sanya, China. The workshop, titled “Cumulative Impact Assessment for Effective Protection of the Marine Environment in the Area: Methods, Case Studies, and Best Practices,” brings together 21 selected participants from developing countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean and members of ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), who are serving as lecturers and facilitators throughout the ten-day programme.
ISA Secretary-General concludes high-level visit to China resulting in renewed cooperation in support of the mandate of ISA and the implementation of its Global Deep-Sea Research Agenda
Qingdao, China — On Friday, 7 June 2024, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) concluded a five-day high-level visit to China.
Call for nomination of participants in the second training workshop of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre open until 31 August 2023
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources of China are pleased to announce the second training workshop organized by the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) between 16 and 27 October 2023.
ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre successfully closes its first training workshop
The International Seabed Authority – China Joint Training and Research Center (ISA-China JTRC) successfully closed its first training workshop, which focused on survey and assessment of mineral resources, characteristics of deep-sea ecosystems and environmental management, and the global repository of data from exploration activities in the Area.
Call for nomination of participants in the first training workshop of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre extended until 6 May 2022
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources of China are pleased to announce the first training workshop organized by the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) between 24 and 27 May 2022.
Launching ceremony of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre
Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and China officially launched the Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC) established under the memorandum of understanding that was approved by the ISA Assembly during its 25th session, to offer training to aspiring professionals from developing countries in deep-sea related science.
