Month: March 2023
ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three (3) candidates to benefit from Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) training opportunities
On 13 March and 14 March 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of three (3) candidates for internship training opportunities provided by Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with ISA. The… Continue reading ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three (3) candidates to benefit from Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) training opportunities
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Chile presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General
H.E. Ambassador José Antonio Cabedo Espinoza 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 Chile to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 13 March 2023. Ambassador Cabedo is a career diplomat who joined the Foreign Service… Continue reading The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Chile presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General
The Permanent Representative of Korea presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
On 10 March 2023, Mr. Jinwook Kim presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of Korea to ISA during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica. Mr. Kim is the Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica.… Continue reading The Permanent Representative of Korea presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens Part I of its 28th session
The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) officially opened its meetings under the first part of the 28th session taking place in Kingston, Jamaica, from 7 to 15 March 2023. Following two days of orientation for the new members, the LTC proceeded with the election of Mr. Erasmo Lara Cabrera,… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission opens Part I of its 28th session
On International Women’s Day, the ISA Secretariat launches a new educational tool to sensitize children about the work of ISA as the steward of the deep sea for the benefit of all humanity
On International Women’s Day, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is excited to present a new educational tool where children aged 4-12 can learn about the wonders of the deep sea. The activity “Discover the seabed with Olivia” involves coloring pages featuring ISA deep-sea scientist Dr. Olivia, who takes us onboard her submarine… Continue reading On International Women’s Day, the ISA Secretariat launches a new educational tool to sensitize children about the work of ISA as the steward of the deep sea for the benefit of all humanity
On International Women’s Day, the Secretary-General of ISA reiterates commitment towards women empowerment and leadership
Although every day is an opportunity for us to highlight the critical contribution of women and girls in all aspects of ocean affairs, it is with great pleasure that the International Seabed Authority (ISA) joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day. The full commitment of ISA Members towards advancing the empowerment and leadership of… Continue reading On International Women’s Day, the Secretary-General of ISA reiterates commitment towards women empowerment and leadership
ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of four (4) candidates to benefit from the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) of the Federal Republic of Germany training opportunities
On 28 February 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of four (4) candidates for at-sea and post cruise training opportunities provided by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract… Continue reading ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of four (4) candidates to benefit from the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) of the Federal Republic of Germany training opportunities
The ISA Secretariat and the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries establish a new strategic partnership to address specific capacity-building needs of LDCs in support of the sustainable development of emerging blue economies
On 6 March 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, and the Acting Managing Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTBLDC), Dr. Taffere Tesfachew, formally launched a new partnership between the two organizations on the margins of the second part of the 5th… Continue reading The ISA Secretariat and the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries establish a new strategic partnership to address specific capacity-building needs of LDCs in support of the sustainable development of emerging blue economies
ISA high-level event at the UN LDC5 stresses the importance of leveraging the power of science, technology and innovation in the deep seabed in support of the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action
On 5 March 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted a high-level event during the second part of the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which is taking place in Doha from 5 to 9 March. ISA is mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)… Continue reading ISA high-level event at the UN LDC5 stresses the importance of leveraging the power of science, technology and innovation in the deep seabed in support of the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action
