ISA workshop on DeepData: focusing on data management strategy 21 – 25 September 2020

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) will convene a 5-day workshop on the ISA DeepData database focusing on data management strategy from 21 to 25 September 2020, via an online platform. The workshop will be conducted in three parts:

  • Meeting for LTC members (2 days): Monday, 21 to Tuesday, 22 September.
  • Meeting for contractors (2 days): Wednesday, 23 to Thursday, 24 September.
  • Open meeting for the public (1 day): Friday, 25 September.

Workshop for the development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan for the Area of the Northwest Pacific

The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, will convene a workshop for the development of a  Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northwest Pacific from 26 October to 6 November 2020 (weekdays only), via an online meeting platform.

ISA releases study on the potential impact of mineral production from the international seabed area on the economies of developing land-based producers of these minerals

The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) has commissioned a study to assesses the potential impact of polymetallic nodules production from the international deep seabed area (the Area) on the economies of developing land-based producer States of metals, which would be most seriously affected.