ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2022 art competition

The International Seabed Authority is pleased to announce the winners of its art competition organized for World Oceans Day 2022 in two categories, local and international. In the international competition, open to everyone around the world over the age of sixteen, the winners are: First prize Richard Nattoo, 29, from Jamaica I was very excited when I… Continue reading ISA reveals the winners of its World Oceans Day 2022 art competition

On World Oceans Day 2022, ISA highlights the contribution of deep-sea exploration to the achievement of the goals and targets of Agenda 2030

During a virtual event held on World Oceans Day on 8 June 2022, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) highlighted the contributions of exploration contractors and the scientific community and the data and information they collect in the international seabed area (the Area) in support of the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law… Continue reading On World Oceans Day 2022, ISA highlights the contribution of deep-sea exploration to the achievement of the goals and targets of Agenda 2030

The International Gender Champion network launches new Impact Group on Research and Oceans for Women co-chaired by ISA Secretary-General and Ambassador Tone of Tonga

On 7 June 2022, the International Gender Champions (IGC) network launched a new Impact Group on Research and Oceans for Women (IGROW) with the aim to provide a platform to facilitate synergies and collective actions to increase participation of women in ocean affairs. IGROW will be co-chaired by H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of… Continue reading The International Gender Champion network launches new Impact Group on Research and Oceans for Women co-chaired by ISA Secretary-General and Ambassador Tone of Tonga

ISA Secretary-General joins the Harare Blue Talks on access to maritime benefits for landlocked States ahead of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference

On 6 June 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, was invited to deliver a presentation on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the particular interests of land-locked States at the Harare Blue Talks. The Harare Blue Talks were convened by the… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General joins the Harare Blue Talks on access to maritime benefits for landlocked States ahead of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference

Applications now open for five at-sea on-board training opportunities with Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd.

Applications are now open for five (5) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. ISA is calling for… Continue reading Applications now open for five at-sea on-board training opportunities with Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd.