The 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority

Annual Assembly 22-26 July 2019
Part II Council 15-19 July 2019
Part II LTC 1-12 July 2019
Part I Council 25 February – 1 March 2019
Part I LTC 4-15 March 2019

 

DAILY JOURNALS

ASSEMBLY
Friday 26 July 2019 EN
Thursday 25 July 2019 EN
Wednesday 24 July 2019 EN
Tuesday 23 July 2019 EN
Monday 22 July 2019 EN
COUNCIL
Friday 19 July 2019 EN
Thursday 18 July 2019 EN
Wednesday 17 July 2019 EN
Tuesday 16 July 2019 EN
Monday 15 July 2019 EN
Friday 1 March 2019 EN
Thursday 28 February 2019 EN
Wednesday 27 February 2019 EN
Tuesday 26 February 2019 EN
Monday 25 February 2019 EN

ISBA/25/A/L.1/REV.1

Provisional Agenda of the Assembly

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ISBA/25/A/L.2

Draft high-level action plan of the International Seabed Authority for the period 2019–2023

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ISBA/25/A/L.3

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters

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ISBA/25/A/L.4

Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning an amendment to the staff regulations of  the Authority

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ISBA/25/A/INF/1

Request submitted by the Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly

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ISBA/25/A/INF/2

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Institute for Sustainable Development and Research

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ISBA/25/A/INF/3

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Ocean Society of India

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ISBA/25/A/INF/4

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of Opes Oceani

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ISBA/25/A/CRP.5

List of Delegations

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ISBA/25/A/1

Agenda of the Assembly

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ISBA/25/A/2

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

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ISBA/25/A/3

Election to fill a vacancy on the Finance Committee, in accordance with section 9, paragraph 5, of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982

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ISBA/25/A/4

Draft memorandum of understanding between the International Seabed Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources (State Oceanic Administration) of China concerning the establishment of a joint training and research centre

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ISBA/25/A/5

Implementation of the strategic plan of the International Seabed Authority: draft performance indicators for the period 2019–2023

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ISBA/25/A/6

Consideration, with a view to adoption, of the draft high-level action plan of the International Seabed Authority for the period 2019–2023

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ISBA/25/A/7

Guidelines for observer status of non-governmental organizations with the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/A/8

Training programmes for developing countries.  Submitted by the African Group

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ISBA/25/A/11

Credentials of representatives at the twenty-fifth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/A/12

Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives at the twenty-fifth session of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/A/13

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning an amendment to the staff regulations of the Authority

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ISBA/25/A/14

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters

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ISBA/25/A/15

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the period 2019–2023

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ISBA/25/A/15/Corr.1

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the implementation of the strategic plan for the Authority for the period 2019–2023.  Corrigendum

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ISBA/25/A/16

Decision of the Assembly on the guidelines for observer status of non-governmental organizations with the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/A/17

Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its twenty-fifth session

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ISBA/25/A/18/Corr.1

Staff Regulations of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/A/19

Staff Regulations of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/A/9-ISBA/25/C/28

Amendments to the staff regulations of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/A/10-ISBA/25/C/31

Report of the Finance Committee

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ISBA/25/C/WP.1

Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area. Prepared by the Legal and Technical Commission.

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ISBA/25/C/CRP.1

Briefing note on the submissions to the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area [English Only]

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ISBA/25/C/CRP.2

List of Delegations to Session 1 of the Council (25 February – 1 March 2019)

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ISBA/25/C/L.1

Provisional Agenda of the Council

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ISBA/25/C/L.2

Algeria, on behalf of the African Group, and Brazil, on behalf of the Latin American and Caribbean States Group: draft decision*

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ISBA/25/C/L.3

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation

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ISBA/25/C/L.4

Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters

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ISBA/25/C/1

Agenda of the Council

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ISBA/25/C/2

Comments on the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

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ISBA/25/C/3

Content and development of standards and guidelines for activities in the Area under the Authority’s regulatory framework

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ISBA/25/C/4

Relationship between the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and regional environmental management plans

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ISBA/25/C/5

Implementing an inspection mechanism for activities in the Area

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ISBA/25/C/6

Delegation of functions by the Council and regulatory efficiency

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ISBA/25/C/7

Letter dated 17 December 2018 from the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise addressed to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/C/8

Implementing the precautionary approach to activities in the Area

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ISBA/25/C/9

Status of contracts for exploration and related matters, including information on the periodic review of the implementation of approved plans of work for exploration

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ISBA/25/C/10

Consideration of a mechanism and process for the independent review of environmental plans and performance assessments under the regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

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ISBA/25/C/11

Key terms: distinguishing between good industry practice and best practices under the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

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ISBA/25/C/12

Implementation of the decision of the Council relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission in 2018

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ISBA/25/C/12/Add.1

Implementation of the decision of the Council relating to the reports of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission in 2018

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ISBA/25/C/13

Implementation of the Authority’s strategy for the development of regional environmental management plans for the Area

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ISBA/25/C/14

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

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ISBA/25/C/15

Report of the Chair on the outcome of the first meeting of an open-ended working group of the Council in respect of the development and negotiation of the financial terms of a contract under article 13, paragraph 1, of annex III to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and section 8 of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982

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ISBA/25/C/16

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise

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ISBA/25/C/17

Statement by the President of the Council on the work of the Council during the first part of the twenty-fifth session

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ISBA/25/C/17/Add. 1

Statement of the President of the Council of the International Authority on the work of the Council during the second part of the twenty-fifth session. Addendum

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ISBA/25/C/18

Draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area

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ISBA/25/C/19

Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at the first part of its twenty-fifth session

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ISBA/25/C/19/Add.1

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ISBA/25/C/20

Report on the public consultation organized by Belgium.  Submitted by the delegation of Belgium

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ISBA/25/C/21

The use of electronic monitoring systems as an effective way to remotely monitor the activities in the Area. Submitted by the delegation of Belgium

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ISBA/25/C/22

Proposed procedure for the election of members of the Commission. Submitted by the delegation of Belgium

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ISBA/25/C/23

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

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ISBA/25/C/24

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, and related matters, including a comparative study of existing national legislation

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ISBA/25/C/25

Recommendations on legal liability.  Submitted by the African Group

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ISBA/25/C/26

Issues relating to the operation of the Enterprise, in particular the legal, technical and financial implications for the Authority and for States parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise

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ISBA/25/C/27

Revised suggestions for facilitating the work of the International Seabed Authority.  Submitted by the delegation of Germany

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ISBA/25/C/28-ISBA/25/A/9

Amendments to the staff regulations of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/25/C/29

Comments on the draft regulations on exploitation of mineral resources in the Area.  Submitted by the delegation of Germany

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ISBA/25/C/30

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation

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ISBA/25/C/31-ISBA/25/A/10

Report of the Finance Committee

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ISBA/25/C/32

Report of the Chair on the outcome of the second meeting of the open-ended working group of the Council in respect of the development and negotiation of the financial terms of a contract under article 13, paragraph 1, of annex III to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and section 8 of the annex to the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982

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ISBA/25/C/33

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation

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ISBA/25/C/34

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to financial and budgetary matters

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ISBA/25/C/35

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the staff regulations of the Authority

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ISBA/25/C/36

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority for the Enterprise

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ISBA/25/C/37

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

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ISBA/25/FC/L.1

Provisional agenda

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ISBA/25/FC/1

Agenda of the Finance Committee

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ISBA/25/FC/2

Status of the Working Capital Fund

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ISBA/25/FC/3

Status of contributions and related matters

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ISBA/25/FC/4

Review of conference services costs and implementation of other cost-saving measures

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ISBA/25/FC/5

Implementation of the budget for the financial period 2017–2018

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ISBA/25/FC/6

Status of the trust funds of the International Seabed Authority and related matters

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ISBA/25/LTC/L.1

Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/25/LTC/1

Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/25/LTC/2

Status of contracts for exploration and periodic review of the implementation of plans of work for exploration

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ISBA/25/LTC/3

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by the Beijing Pioneer Hi-Tech Development Corporation

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ISBA/25/LTC/4

Review of environmental impact assessments for the testing of collector components in the exploration area

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ISBA/25/LTC/5

Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration

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ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.1

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area

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ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.1/Corr 1

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area

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ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.2

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area

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ISBA/25/LTC/6/Rev.3

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for marine minerals in the Area

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ISBA/25/LTC/7

Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration.  Recommendations by the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/25/LTC/8

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors on the relinquishment of areas under the exploration contracts for polymetallic sulphides or cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts

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Assembly

Statement by outgoing President of the Assembly

Members

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Statement by the Secretary-General

Statement by the Hon. Andrew Holness ON, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica

Statement by HE Mr Miguel de Serpa Soares, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, Legal Counsel of the United Nations

Statement by HE Mr Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Conference Secretary-General for the 2020 United Nations Ocean Conference

Statement by HE Judge Jin-Hyun Paik, President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Statement by HE Mr Baron Waqa MP, President of Nauru


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Observers

Council

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Observers

  • Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative
  • International Union for Conservation of Nature
  • Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
  • International Cable Protection Committee

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Nov 25, 2019
Today, 16 November 2019, marks the 25th anniversary of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). To celebrate this momentous occasion, ISA together with the Centre for Oceans Law and Policy of the University of Virginia School of Law (COLP), organized an… Continue reading The International Seabed Authority commemorates its 25th anniversary at an international conference held in partnership with the centre for oceans law and policy of the University of Virgina
Oct 03, 2019
The 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Part II opens on 15 July with the ISA Council in Kingston, Jamaica, where Member States and Observers are set to commemorate ISA’s 25th Anniversary and continue their discussions around the draft exploitation regulations for commercial deep seabed mining in the international deep seabed area, amongst… Continue reading Member States and Observers to convene at ISA for special 25th anniversary high-level session
Oct 03, 2019
Part II of the 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council opened in Kingston, Jamaica this week with a key focus on the development of the draft exploitation regulations for minerals in the international seabed area, along with other regulatory matters. Representatives from Member States and Observers are gathered here from 15 to 19… Continue reading ISA Council opens with focus on draft regulations to support sustainable exploitation of deep-seabed marine mineral resources
Oct 03, 2019
Tonga Offshore Mining Limited (TOML) together with Estrutura de Missão para a Extensão da Plataforma Continental (EMEPC) of Portugal have donated a black smoker chimney to the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Gallery in Kingston, Jamaica, ahead of ISA’s 25th Anniversary commemorative ceremony on 25 July 2019.  Speaking on behalf of TOML, Mr. John Parianos said,… Continue reading ISA’s Gallery receives black smoker chimney ahead of official opening on 25 July
Oct 03, 2019
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly opened its historic 25th Session in Kingston, Jamaica today, with High-level representatives from 72 countries commemorating ISA on its efforts towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and reflecting on ISA’s unique role as custodian of the common heritage of mankind. Outgoing Assembly President Mariusz-Orion Jędrysek of Poland… Continue reading Member States highlight key role of ISA as custodian of the common heritage of mankind at opening of Assembly 25th Session
Oct 03, 2019
A special Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), which includes all 168 Members of ISA, will be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre on 25 July to commemorate ISA’s 25th anniversary. The second edition of the Secretary General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research will be held in the morning, followed… Continue reading Special 25th anniversary commemorative session of the International Seabed Authority Assembly
Oct 03, 2019
Heads of States and Government, ministers, former Secretary-Generals, United Nations officials and observers who attended the Special Commemorative Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston on 25 July 2019 commended ISA on its efforts towards advancing the sustainable development of mineral resources for the benefit of all mankind over the… Continue reading ISA celebrates milestone anniversary with Heads of State and Government at 25th session of the Assembly
Feb 27, 2019
The Principality of Monaco announced today that it has pledged extraordinary support to the programmes and initiatives of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) that promote and encourage deep sea marine scientific research. More specifically, the € 20,000 grant announced by Monaco will be allocated to the Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research and to the… Continue reading Monaco strengthens cooperation with ISA to boost deep sea marine scientific research through support to the SG’s Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research and the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research
Feb 25, 2019
The 25th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) opened in Kingston, Jamaica, today with its gaze focused on the development of draft exploitation regulations for minerals in the international seabed area, and other regulatory matters. Representatives from Member States, international organizations, civil society organizations and contractors are gathered here this week to continue their… Continue reading Annual ISA Council Session opens in Kingston with spotlight on draft regulations for commercial deep seabed mining

Daily Bulletins

ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 Final

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Summary of the 2th Annual Session

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #10

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Thursday 25 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #9

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Wednesday 24 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #8

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Tuesday 23 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #7

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Monday 22 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #6

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Friday 19 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #5

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Thursday 18 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #4

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Wednesday 17 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #3

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Tuesday 16 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #2

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 2 Highlights: Monday 15 July 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 2 #1

ENB/IISD will be providing daily coverage of the second part of the Twenty-fifth Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority 15-26 July 2019. Bulletins will be available here and through the IISD/ENB website.

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part 1 Final

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 1 Summary of the Twenty-fifth Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority (First Part): 25 February – 1 March 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part I #5

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 1 Highlights: Thursday, 28 February 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part I #4

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 1 Highlights: Wednesday, 27 February 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part I #3

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 1 Highlights: Tuesday, 26 February 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part I #2

ENB/IISD ISA-25 Part 1 Highlights: Monday, 25 February 2019

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ENB-IISD Bulletin ISA-25 Part I #1

ENB/IISD will be providing daily coverage of the first part of the 25th Session meetings. Bulletins will be available here and through the IISD/ENB website

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