The International Seabed Authority expresses its profound shock and sadness upon the death of Caitlyn L. Antrim of the United States.
Canada and the ISA Address Challenges Facing Women in Deep-Sea Marine Scientific Research
JAMAICA, Kingston (24 July 2018) – -Canada and the International Seabed Authority today co-hosted a side event on Enhancing the Role of Women in Deep-Sea Marine Scientific Research through Focused Capacity-Building Initiatives to Achieve the Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
ISA Secretary-General Presents the Inaugural Edition of Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research to Dr. Diva Amon from Trinidad and Tobago
JAMAICA, Kingston (23 July 2018) – – On 23 July 2018, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, Mr Michael Lodge, presented the inaugural edition of the ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research at the 24th session of the Assembly of the Authority.
Prof Mariusz-Orion Jędrysek of Poland Elected President of ISA Assembly
JAMAICA, Kingston (23 July 2018) – – Professor Mariusz-Orion Jędrysek of Poland was elected President of the International Seabed Authority Assembly for the 24th Session. He succeeds Mr Eugénio Muianga of Mozambique.
COMRA/ISA Outline First Steps in Developing and Implementing Regional Environmental Management Plans in Joint Side Event
JAMAICA, Kingston (17 July 2018) – – The China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA), today, co-hosted a side event on the First Steps in Developing and Implementing Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) in the North Pacific and North Atlantic.
Council Hears Report of Joint Meeting of the Legal & Technical Commission and the Finance Committee
JAMAICA, Kingston (17 July 2018) – – The Chair of the Legal & Technical Commission, Ms Michelle Walker provided a report on the joint meeting to Council today, at its 239th meeting of the 24th Session.
International Seabed Authority Secretariat Updates Member States on Progress of the Data Management Strategy
JAMAICA, Kingston (16 July 2018) – – The Secretariat today, presented its Data Management Strategy, the development of its database and its data web portal to member States during its 24th session meetings currently being held in Kingston.
Second Part of ISA 24th Session Council Meetings Begin in Kingston
JAMAICA, Kingston (16 July 2018) – – The second part of the ISA 24th Session Council meetings presided over by Ambassador Olav Myklebust of Norway, began today in Kingston.
Legal & Technical Commission and Finance Committee Hold Joint Meeting at ISA 24th Session
JAMAICA, Kingston (13 July 2018) – – Two of the Authority’s organs, the Legal and Technical Commission and the Finance Committee held an informal joint meeting for the first time today during the 24th Session.
