Kingston, Jamaica – 30 July 2025 – The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has concluded its 30th session of the Assembly held from 21 to 25 July at its headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. The Assembly is the culmination of five intensive weeks of work across ISA’s organs, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC), the Finance Committee and the Council, which resulted in decisive progress in advancing the Authority’s regulatory and institutional mandate.
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ISA announces the sixth call for applications on its Deep Dive e-learning platform
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is inviting interested candidates to apply to the sixth cohort of the Deep Dive programme until 15 August 2025.
Statement at the thirtieth session of International Seabed Authority Council, Part II
Kingston, Jamaica – 7 July 2025 – Statement by Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Leticia Carvalho.
The International Seabed Authority and the Food and Agriculture Organization sign a landmark memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in deep-sea fisheries and ocean governance in areas beyond national jurisdiction
Nice, France – 12 June 2025, The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on matters related to deep-sea fisheries, biodiversity and the sustainable management of areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). The signing took place on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.
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, France, during a high-level event that brought together government leaders, regional and international organizations, scientists and private companies.
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.
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.”
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
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.
