As the first step in the implementation of the work plan approved by the Council in 2012 to develop a code for exploitation of deep seabed minerals, the Secretariat commissioned a preliminary study to identify the major organizational, fiscal and research priorities that the Authority would need to address over the next three to five… Continue reading ISA Issues Technical Study 11 – Available Online

The ISA Endowment Fund is calling for applications for two training fellowships for qualified scientists from developing countries. The two successful candidates will be funded to participate in the International Cooperative Study on the Hydrothermal System at Ultraslow Spreading Southwest Indian Ridge (SWIR) to be carried out by the Second Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic… Continue reading ISA Endowment Fund : Call For Applications

The International Seabed Authority is calling for nominations for six short-term training opportunities in 2013-2014 for suitable candidates from developing States provided by two ISA Contractors. The ISA training programme is pursuant to the terms of contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between COMRA and the Authority and the terms of contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules… Continue reading ISA Calls For Nominations For 2013-2014 At-Sea Training Programme

ISA’s compendium of selected decisions and documents of the 18th session is now available online.  The compendium will now be available in electronic format only. The Authority will be issuing e-copies of the annual compendium in the six  (AR | CH | EN | ES | FR | RU) official languages of the United Nations in *.pdf format viewable through any browser and downloadable via a… Continue reading ISA 18th Session Compendium Goes Electronic