The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking an organization with the requisite experience and expertise to provide scientific and technical inputs related to geospatial mapping and analyses.
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Call for proposals for a consultancy on the preparation of a geological and habitat model for polymetallic massive sulphides (PMS) in the Area based on machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a consultant for the preparation of a geological and habitat model for polymetallic massive sulphides (PMS) in the Area based on machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques.
ISA Assembly concludes its twenty-ninth session
Kingston, Jamaica – 2 August 2024 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has successfully concluded its twenty-ninth session with the closing of the Assembly meeting. The session was presided over by H.E. Ambassador Amara Sowa and took place from 29 July to 2 August 2024, with a break on 1 August in observance of Jamaican Emancipation Day.
ISA Assembly elects Ms. Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as a new Secretary-General
Kingston, Jamaica – 2 August 2024 — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the election of Ms. Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as a Secretary-General for the period 2025-2028. The ISA Secretariat extends its congratulations to Ms. Carvalho and looks forward to working with her in the future to further our shared goals and to ensure the deep seabed is regulated and protected for the benefit of all humanity. The election, held during the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly, reflects the Member States’ confidence in her leadership in the years to come.
ISA Partnership Board allocates USD318,000 to marine scientific projects in celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of ISA
Kingston, Jamaica—29 July 2024—During the opening session of the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge announced the selection of four project proposals under the ISA Partnership Fund to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of ISA.
ISA Assembly convenes for 29th session
Kingston, Jamaica – 29 July 2024 — The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened its twenty-ninth session today in Kingston, Jamaica. The four-day meeting will run through 2 August, with a break on 1 August to observe Jamaica’s Emancipation Day.
ISA Secretary-General presents the fifth edition of the Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Dr. Rengaiyan Periasamy from India
Kingston, Jamaica – 29 July 2024 — The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, presented the fifth edition of the Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Dr. Rengaiyan Periasamy from India during the twenty-ninth session of the Assembly.
ISA Council concludes second part of 29th session
Kingston, Jamaica – 26 July 2024 — The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has concluded the second part of its twenty-ninth session, marking significant progress in the development of regulations for the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area.
The Permanent Representative of Fiji Presents Credential to ISA Secretary-General
Kingston, Jamaica – 29 July 2024 — H.E. Mr. Filipo Tarakinikini, Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations, 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 Fiji to ISA during a ceremony held at the ISA Secretariat.
