Kingston, Jamaica – 6 March 2025 — The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority), Ms. Leticia Carvalho, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bruno Pozzi from Belgium as Chef de Cabinet of the Authority.
The Legal and Technical Commission of the Authority kicks off Part I of its thirtieth session
Kingston, Jamaica — On 3 March 2025, the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority (the Authority) officially opened its meetings under Part I of its thirtieth session, which is taking place until 14 March 2025 in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Secretary-General of the Authority emphasizes inclusive dialogue at breakfast briefing with Permanent Representatives
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.
