Month: March 2021
ISA launches two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea on World Ocean Day 2021
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has launched two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea on World Oceans Day 2021. World Ocean Day takes place on 8 June each year as a global celebration of the ocean, marine life and all ocean activities. World Oceans Day was first declared at the 1992 Global Forum in Rio… Continue reading ISA launches two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea on World Ocean Day 2021
ISA Legal and Technical Commission resumes its meetings under the 26th Session
Today, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has resumed its meetings under the 26th session. Mr Harald Brekke from Norway was elected as Chair of the LTC. Members of the LTC will meet remotely between 22 March and 1 July 2021. Amongst the issues to be discussed by the LTC… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission resumes its meetings under the 26th Session
Applications now open for two environmental at-sea training opportunities with Marawa – Apply by 9 April!
Applications are now open for two at-sea training opportunities for candidates from developing States members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd (Kiribati), in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. ISA is calling for candidates with a minimum of… Continue reading Applications now open for two environmental at-sea training opportunities with Marawa – Apply by 9 April!
ISA and UN-OHRLLS conclude high-level webinar with enhanced commitment to support empowerment and leadership of women scientists in Deep-sea Research
Today, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS), successfully concluded a high-level webinar focused on the enhancement of the role and participation of women in deep-sea research organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The… Continue reading ISA and UN-OHRLLS conclude high-level webinar with enhanced commitment to support empowerment and leadership of women scientists in Deep-sea Research
ISA Assembly elects new Council members for the period 2021-2024
On 3 March 2021, the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), has formally adopted a decision relating to the election of members to the Council of ISA for the period 2021-2024 in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). In accordance with previous… Continue reading ISA Assembly elects new Council members for the period 2021-2024
Call for proposals for an assessment of the principal potential benefits from the development of deep-seabed exploration/exploitation for the African continent
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a Consultant with requisite experience in economics, environmental economics and/or related fields. The selected consultant will undertake a study in line with the Terms of Reference of work in the Annex to the present call. At the 2017 UN Ocean Conference, ISA in cooperation with the African Mineral… Continue reading Call for proposals for an assessment of the principal potential benefits from the development of deep-seabed exploration/exploitation for the African continent