On the occasion of World Oceans Day 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Office of the High Representative of the United Nations for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) and partners of the Women in Deep-Sea Research project join hands to launch the S.H.E. (“See Her Exceed”) Mentoring Programme in deep-sea research.
ISA Secretary-General meets with Canadian ministers and a deputy minister to discuss status of exploitation regulations and areas of cooperation
From 29 May to 1 June 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, undertook a visit to Canada where he met with the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and Mr. David Morrison, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for photography services during the July session of the International Seabed Authority
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a qualified individual or entity to provide professional photography services during Part II of the annual session of the Authority scheduled for July 2023 at a competitive rate.
ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of five (5) candidates to benefit from Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC) training opportunities
On 26 May 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of five (5) candidates for training opportunities provided by Beijing Pioneer Hi-tech. Development Corporation Ltd. (BPC) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
Call for proposals for a consultancy to develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultancy to develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework, including indicators, for assessing impacts of capacity development activities implemented by the International Seabed Authority.
Call for proposals for a consultant to assess ISA’s eligibility for Official Development Assistance (ODA) contributions to support sustainable ocean economy in developing countries
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for a consultant with requisite experience to assess ISA’s eligibility for Official Development Assistance (ODA) contributions, and to support ISA’s preparation for the evaluation process by the members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
ISA Secretariat holds the third end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony for beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme
On 26 May 2023, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted the third ceremony to present the end-of-training certificates to nationals from developing States who benefitted from opportunities provided by ISA exploration contractors under the Contractors’ Training Programme between July and December 2022.
ISA Secretary-General meets with H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco to discuss progress in deep-sea research in support of exploitation regulations
On 12 May 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, met with H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The International Seabed Authority announces funding opportunity for deep-sea species taxonomy projects on International Day of Biological Diversity
In celebration of the International Day of Biological Diversity, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is thrilled to announce a new funding opportunity for taxonomy projects focused on deep-sea species.
