Qingdao, China – 29 April 2025 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Government of China successfully concluded the third knowledge transfer workshop organized under the auspices of the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre (ISA-China JTRC), held in Qingdao, China, from 23 to 27 April 2025. The workshop focused on advancing marine spatial planning in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) to support sustainable deep-sea stewardship.
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The Council of the International Seabed Authority concludes Part I of its thirtieth session
Kingston, Jamaica – 28 March 2025 – The Council of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority) successfully concluded the first part of its thirtieth session, advancing discussions on the development of regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area.
The Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
Ambassador Taonga Mushayavanhu presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the United Nations in New York and to the Authority, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 25 March 2025.
The Council of the International Seabed Authority opens the first part of its thirtieth session
Kingston, Jamaica— The Council of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority) commenced the first part of its thirtieth session on Monday, 17 March 2025, marking the start of two weeks of intensive discussions aimed at advancing the draft regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area (the Area). The meetings will conclude on 28 March 2025.
The Legal and Technical Commission of the Authority kicks off Part I of its thirtieth session
Kingston, Jamaica — On 3 March 2025, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority) officially opened its meetings under Part I of its thirtieth session, which is taking place until 14 March 2025 in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Secretary-General of the Authority emphasizes inclusive dialogue at breakfast briefing with Permanent Representatives
On 28 February 2025, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, hosted a breakfast briefing with resident Permanent Representatives ahead of the Authority’s landmark thirtieth session, set to take place from 3 to 28 March.
The Secretary-General of the Authority engages the African Group in strengthening ocean governance and blue economy cooperation
On 27 February 2025, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, participated in a high-level virtual meeting with members of the African Group. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the growing engagement of African Member States in ocean governance and the sustainable use of marine resources.
The Permanent Representative of Spain presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
Ambassador José María Fernández López de Turiso presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of Spain during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 26 February 2025.
