The 20th Session of the International Seabed Authority

Election to fill vacancies in the Council for the period 2015 to 2018 in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the Convention. Note by the Secretariat.

Indicative list of States members of the International Seabed Authority which would fulfill the criteria for membership in the various groups of States in the Council in accordance with paragraph 15 section 3 of the annex to the Agreement to the Implementation of part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982. Prepared by the Secretariat.

Provisional agenda of the Assembly

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2015-2016

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides in the Area

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the establishment of a Consultative Group of Representatives to the Authority

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the A  ssembly on behalf of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards

Agenda of the Assembly

Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2015-2016

Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee in accordance with section 9 of the annex to the Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Report of the Finance Committee

Credentials of representatives to the twentieth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives to the twentieth session of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides in the Area

Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its twentieth session

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2015-2016

Agenda of the Council

Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with part XI, section 4, subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with part XI, section 4, subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by UK Seabed Resources Ltd.

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of India for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides

Report and recommendations to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration by Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd

Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with part XI, section 4, subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Proposed amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides in the Area

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2015-2016

Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General

Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area

Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted bysponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area

Status of prospecting and of contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area

Status of prospecting and of contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area

The environmental management plan in the regulatory framework for mineral exploitation in the Area

Procedure for consideration of applications for plans of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts. Note by the Secretariat

Collective arrangement between competent international organizations on cooperation and coordination regarding selected areas in areas beyond national jurisdiction in the North-East Atlantic

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation

Report of the Finance Committee

Summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission during the twentieth session of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Council relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 015-2016

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides in the Area

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area

Decision of the Council relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation

Decision of the Council relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by UK Seabed Resources Ltd.

Decision of the Council relating to an application for the pproval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Government of India

Decision of the Council relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte Ltd.

Decision of the Council relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources

Decision of the Council relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation

Decision of the Council relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission

Summary report of the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the work of the Council during the twentieth session

Provisional Agenda of the Finance Committee

New members of the Authority. Note by the Secretary-General

Provisional Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by the Companhia de Pesquisa de Recursos Minerais S.A

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation

Consideration of applications for approval of plans of work for exploration deferred from the nineteenth session of the International Seabed Authority

Status of prospecting and contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area

Proposed amendments to regulation 21 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Sulphides in the Area

Application by Germany for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Central Indian Ocean

Implementation of the provisions of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area relating to the extension of plans of work for exploration

Status of prospecting and of contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area

Status of prospecting and of contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area

Analysis of regulation 11.2 of the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules and Polymetallic Sulphides in the Area

Monopolization of activities in the Area

Issues relating to the operation of the Enterprise, in particular the legal, technical and financial implications for the Authority and for States parties

Recommendations on selection of candidates for the training programmes