The 26th session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed on 14 December 2021 after two days of in-person meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica. Some delegations attended the session virtually. The meetings were chaired by Ambassador Denys Wibaux from France as a President of the Assembly during the 26th session.
ISA Secretary-General presents Third Edition Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research to Dr. Kirsty McQuaid from South Africa
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In-person meetings of the 26th session of the ISA Assembly open in Kingston, Jamaica
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ISA Council concludes in-person meetings under the 26th session with agreement on a roadmap for work for coming year
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Deadline extended for four online training opportunities provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association
The deadline to apply for four online training opportunity provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 28 February 2022.
ISA Secretary-General delivers annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly
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ISA Council resumes in-person meetings under the 26th session
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Permanent Representative of Brazil presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
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Deadline of call for proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area extended to 10 December
The deadline to send proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area has been extended to 10 December 2021.