ISA High-Level event held at 2022 UNOC reinforces importance for increased international and regional cooperation in support of the sustainable development of ocean-based economies of the most vulnerable countries

On 29 June 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in partnership with Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Cook Islands, Malta, Norway, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Tonga, the African Union, the Pacific Community and IORA hosted a high-level side event on the margins of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference held in Lisbon, Portugal. This high-level event was the opportunity… Continue reading ISA High-Level event held at 2022 UNOC reinforces importance for increased international and regional cooperation in support of the sustainable development of ocean-based economies of the most vulnerable countries

ISA Secretary-General underscores the importance of cooperation and partnerships in support of women empowerment and capacity development for the most vulnerable countries at UNOC 2022

On 28 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, underscored the importance of strategic partnerships towards transformative actions in support of women empowerment and leadership in marine scientific research, especially in technical and emerging fields of ocean science and engineering such as deep-sea research. Addressing the participants… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General underscores the importance of cooperation and partnerships in support of women empowerment and capacity development for the most vulnerable countries at UNOC 2022

ISA joins the Ocean Decade Alliance’s call to action for investment in ocean science at UNOC 2022

On 27 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, announced that ISA was joining the call to action for investment in ocean science launched by the Ocean Decade Alliance. In his statement delivered at the first in-person meeting of the Alliance held at the 2022 UN Ocean… Continue reading ISA joins the Ocean Decade Alliance’s call to action for investment in ocean science at UNOC 2022

The deadline for a call for proposals for a consultancy in environmental management has been extended to 8 July 2022

The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking an individual consultant with requisite experience in environmental management to carry out the related tasks identified in the Terms of Reference. Proposals should be submitted via email to RFP@isa.org.jm no later than 8 July 2022. All proposals must be expressed in English and should be valid for a… Continue reading The deadline for a call for proposals for a consultancy in environmental management has been extended to 8 July 2022

The deadline for a call for proposals for a consultancy to assist in the management of scientific projects has been extended to 8 July 2022

The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking an individual contractor with requisite experience in management of scientific projects with national or international organization or related fields to carry out the activities identified in line with the Terms of Reference. Proposal should be submitted via email to RFP@isa.org.jm no later than 8 July 2022. All… Continue reading The deadline for a call for proposals for a consultancy to assist in the management of scientific projects has been extended to 8 July 2022

Applications now open for three training opportunities with the Government of the Republic of Poland

Applications are now open for three (3) on-land training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Government of the Republic of Poland in accordance with its obligations under its contract for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The training opportunities being offered by the… Continue reading Applications now open for three training opportunities with the Government of the Republic of Poland

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General

Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to ISA during a special ceremony held on 14 June 2022 in New York, United States. Ambassador Manalo has been the Permanent Representative of… Continue reading The Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General

ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from the Government of the Republic of Poland’s training opportunities

On 6 June 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for at-sea onboard training opportunities provided by the Government of the Republic of Poland in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The selected candidates are: David… Continue reading ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from the Government of the Republic of Poland’s training opportunities

ISA Secretary-General addresses 32nd Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS

On 13 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, presented the status of the work of ISA to the 32nd Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Mr. Lodge congratulated Ambassador Frazier of Malta for her election as… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General addresses 32nd Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS