Month: December 2022
Applications now open for three internship opportunities with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)
Applications are now open for three (3) internship opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA. The three internship… Continue reading Applications now open for three internship opportunities with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)
Applications now open for four training opportunities with the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR)
Applications are now open for four (4) at-sea and post cruise training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration… Continue reading Applications now open for four training opportunities with the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR)
Applications now open for two training opportunities with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)
Applications are now open for two (2) training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules (PMN) with ISA. The two training… Continue reading Applications now open for two training opportunities with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer)
Call for proposals for simultaneous interpretation, virtual conferencing and live broadcasting services
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for interpretation and conference services for the meetings of its 28th session in 2023. The requested services include simultaneous interpretation (on-site or remotely) in the six official languages of the United Nations, virtual conference services, internet-based live broadcasting (Web TV), live additional video displays and… Continue reading Call for proposals for simultaneous interpretation, virtual conferencing and live broadcasting services
Call for nomination of experts and submission of scientific information for a workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan for the area of the Indian Ocean
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is calling for the nomination of experts and for the submission of scientific information to support the objectives of the upcoming workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the Area of the Indian Ocean, with a focus on the Mid-Ocean Ridges and Central Indian Ocean… Continue reading Call for nomination of experts and submission of scientific information for a workshop on the development of a regional environmental management plan for the area of the Indian Ocean
Contribution of ISA to the protection of biodiversity and the marine environment in support of the co-management of global commons highlighted at CBD COP-15
From 12 to 16 December 2022, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) participated in the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-15, Part 2) held in Montreal, Canada. This was the opportunity to engage at different levels in the discussions pertaining to the adoption… Continue reading Contribution of ISA to the protection of biodiversity and the marine environment in support of the co-management of global commons highlighted at CBD COP-15
ISA’s fifth annual contractors’ meeting concludes in Delft, the Netherlands
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) held the fifth annual meeting of exploration contractors from 5 to 7 December 2022. The meeting was hosted by Allseas and the Technical University of Delft, in Delft, the Netherlands. Forty-two representatives of ISA exploration contractors attended the three-day meeting, either in person or virtually. In his… Continue reading ISA’s fifth annual contractors’ meeting concludes in Delft, the Netherlands
ISA Secretary-General delivers annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly
On 9 December, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael Lodge, reported on the progress made by the organization since December 2021 at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Secretary-General welcomed the support of the General Assembly to the work undertaken by ISA, especially the resumption of… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General delivers annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly
ISA Secretary-General joins the 77th session of the UNGA commemorating the 40th Anniversary of UNCLOS
On 8 December 2022, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael Lodge, was invited to address the plenary meetings of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in relation to the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the adoption and opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General joins the 77th session of the UNGA commemorating the 40th Anniversary of UNCLOS
