Month: June 2019
UN Global Compact meeting on Oceans outlines rising demand for responsibly sourced deep-seabed minerals and related opportunities in delivering on the Global Goals
Deep seabed mining has the potential to accelerate progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by increasing scientific knowledge of the deep ocean whilst at the same time providing opportunities for economic growth on the basis of fairness and equity , highlighted Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)… Continue reading UN Global Compact meeting on Oceans outlines rising demand for responsibly sourced deep-seabed minerals and related opportunities in delivering on the Global Goals
Jamaica celebrates World Oceans Day at the International Seabed Authority Open Day
The 2019 edition of World Oceans Day 2019 (WOD) was launched in Kingston, Jamaica, on 7 June with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Open Day, held in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) of Jamaica and the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU). Almost 200 participants, including Permanent Representatives of ISA and… Continue reading Jamaica celebrates World Oceans Day at the International Seabed Authority Open Day
Promoting strengthened cooperation to support the sustainable development of African deep-seabed resources and Africa’s Blue Economy
High-level representatives from African States, international organizations and experts on law of the sea, policy, mining, environment protection and geology convened at a regional workshop from 16 to 18 May, organized in Pretoria by the International Seabed Authority (ISA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Norwegian Agency for… Continue reading Promoting strengthened cooperation to support the sustainable development of African deep-seabed resources and Africa’s Blue Economy
Deep sea marine science is key to unlocking the potential of our oceans
Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary General of ISA and Mr. Vladimir Ryabinin, Executive Secretary of IOC-UNESCO There has never been a time of greater promise or greater challenge for the future of our oceans. This is the topic on everyone’s minds as the international community gathers in Copenhagen this week for the first Global Planning… Continue reading Deep sea marine science is key to unlocking the potential of our oceans
China pledges extraordinary support to ISA for the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research, the Voluntary Trust Fund and 25th Anniversary
To mark the 25th Anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Government of the People’s Republic of China pledged extraordinary support to the programmes and initiatives of ISA that encourage increased participation of developing States, including in marine scientific research activities, and promote the sustainable development of mineral resources in the international deep seabed… Continue reading China pledges extraordinary support to ISA for the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research, the Voluntary Trust Fund and 25th Anniversary
ISA High-Level Action Plan and Key Performance Indicators released for public consultation
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has released a first draft of the High-Level Action Plan for the International Seabed Authority for the 2019-2023 period as well as draft Key Performance Indicators for public consultation on Friday 3 May 2019. To facilitate submissions and comments, a list of general and specific questions has… Continue reading ISA High-Level Action Plan and Key Performance Indicators released for public consultation
Fostering international and regional Cooperation to Promote the Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resource
High Level Workshop: 16 -18 May 2019 – Pretoria, South Africa What are the potential benefits for African States in increasing their participation in deep-seabed exploration activities? Why is it important for African experts to contribute to the development of key legal instruments and measures such as draft regulations for deep seabed mining and the… Continue reading Fostering international and regional Cooperation to Promote the Sustainable Development of Africa’s Deep Seabed Resource
Myanmar commemorates 25th Anniversary of the International Seabed Authority in New York
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar offered a contribution to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) at a ceremony led by Ambassador Hau Do Suan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the United Nations in New York, on 3 April. To mark the occasion, the… Continue reading Myanmar commemorates 25th Anniversary of the International Seabed Authority in New York
Deep CCZ biodiversity synthesis workshop
Deep CCZ biodiversity synthesis workshop; 1-4 October 2019, Friday Harbor, Washington, USA Call for submission of nominations of experts to participate in the workshop (Action required by 15 June 2019); and Call for submission of relevant scientific information that can contribute to the workshop objectives (Action required by 31 June 2019) The International Seabed Authority… Continue reading Deep CCZ biodiversity synthesis workshop