Month: June 2025
The International Seabed Authority launches Deep-sea Biobank Initiative to boost global access to deep-sea biological samples and genetic data
Nice, France – 11 June 2025 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) launched the Deep-Sea Biobank Initiative (DBI) to enhance access to deep-sea biological samples and genetic data collected from the international seabed area beyond national jurisdiction (the Area). The DBI was announced on the margins of the third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice,… Continue reading The International Seabed Authority launches Deep-sea Biobank Initiative to boost global access to deep-sea biological samples and genetic data
The ISA Legal and Technical Commission kicks off Part II of its 30th session
Kingston, Jamaica – 23 June 2025 — The Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) officially opened its meetings under Part II of its thirtieth session in Kingston, Jamaica, to be concluded by 4 July 2025. Following the adoption of its agenda during Part I of the thirtieth session, the LTC will… Continue reading The ISA Legal and Technical Commission kicks off Part II of its 30th session
Second international expert scoping workshop concludes discussions on the best approaches to harness advanced technologies in monitoring for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area
Kobe, Japan – 12 June 2025 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Kobe Ocean-Bottom Exploration Center (KOBEC) at Kobe University, successfully concluded the Second international expert scoping workshop, “Charting future horizons: Harnessing advanced technologies for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area – Focus on monitoring.” Held over… Continue reading Second international expert scoping workshop concludes discussions on the best approaches to harness advanced technologies in monitoring for the protection and sustainable use of the international seabed area
Statement at the Third UN Ocean Conference – Ocean Action Panel 10
Enhancing the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the UNCLOS Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour to address you today at the third UN Ocean Conference. We are all aware that this is a pivotal moment for the ocean and for… Continue reading Statement at the Third UN Ocean Conference – Ocean Action Panel 10
Statement at the third United Nations Ocean Conference
Nice, France – 12 June 2025 -The high-level 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference to support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development took place in Nice, France, from 9 to 12 June 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. The overarching theme… Continue reading Statement at the third United Nations Ocean Conference
