On 28 February 2025, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, hosted a breakfast briefing with resident Permanent Representatives ahead of the Authority’s landmark thirtieth session, set to take place from 3 to 28 March.
The Secretary-General of the Authority engages the African Group in strengthening ocean governance and blue economy cooperation
On 27 February 2025, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, participated in a high-level virtual meeting with members of the African Group. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the growing engagement of African Member States in ocean governance and the sustainable use of marine resources.
The Permanent Representative of Spain presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
Ambassador José María Fernández López de Turiso presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as the Permanent Representative of Spain during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 26 February 2025.
BGR opens consultation period for Eureka III EIS and announces webinars for public engagement
As an update to the announcement from 17 January 2025 on the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources’ (BGR) plans for the stakeholder consultations for environmental impact statement (EIS) on AI-controlled nodule harvester testing in the eastern BGR contract area, the BGR is pleased to announce the opening of the consultation period for the EIS regarding the planned testing of Eureka III in early 2026.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil visits the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority
27 January 2025, Kingston, Jamaica – The International Seabed Authority (the Authority) had the privilege of welcoming the Honourable Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, on Thursday, 23 January 2025.
The Ambassador Designate of the European Union presents credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
Ambassador Dr. Erja Askola presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, as Ambassador Designate of the European Union during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 27 January 2025.
BGR plans stakeholder consultations for environmental impact statement on AI-controlled nodule harvester testing in the eastern BGR contract area
The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), an exploration contractor sponsored by the Government of Germany, has announced the upcoming stakeholder consultations within the framework of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the small-scale testing of an advanced AI-controlled nodule harvester in the eastern BGR contract area, located in the Clarion- Clipperton Zone of the northeast Pacific. BGR is responsible for planning, organizing and executing the environmental monitoring and assessment programme as part of its exploration activities and obligations.
Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority receives a courtesy visit from the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Kingston, Jamaica – Madam Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, received a courtesy visit from H.E. Ambassador Deryck L. Murray, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the ISA on 15 January 2025.
