The 8th Session of the International Seabed Authority

ISA hosts its annual sessions at its headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. At the Annual Sessions, representatives from member States of ISA meet, discuss and formulate the work of the International Seabed Authority and its Secretariat. All session documents are available online here in all six official languages of the International Seabed Authority.

8th Session 5-16 August 2002

ISBA/8/A/7 – ISBA/8/C/3

Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004. Report of the Finance Committee.

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ISBA/8/A/L.1

Provisional Agenda of the Assembly

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ISBA/8/A/L.2

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

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ISBA/8/A/1/Corr.1

Summary presentations on polymetallic massive sulphide deposits and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts

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ISBA/8/A/1

Summary presentations on polymetallic massive sulphide deposits and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts

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ISBA/8/A/2

Agenda of the Assembly

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ISBA/8/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

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ISBA/8/A/4

Official Seal, Flag and Emblem of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/8/A/5

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/8/A/5/Add.1

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 – Addendum

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ISBA/8/A/6 – ISBA/8/C/2

Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for the Financial Period 2003-2004

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ISBA/8/A/7 – ISBA/8/C/3/Rev.1

Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004.  Report of the Finance Committee.

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ISBA/8/A/8

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

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ISBA/8/A/9

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

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ISBA/8/A/10

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

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ISBA/8/A/11

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2003-2004

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ISBA/8/A/12

Decision of the Assembly relating to the official seal, flag and emblem of the International Seabed Authority

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ISBA/8/A/13

Statement of the President on the work of the Assembly at the eighth session

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ISBA/8/A/14

Statement by the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States Council

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ISBA/8/C/3 – ISBA/8/A/7

Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004. Report of the Finance Committee.

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ISBA/8/C/L.1

Provisional Agenda of the Council

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ISBA/8/C/L.2

Draft decision of the Council relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004

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ISBA/8/C/1

Agenda of the Council

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ISBA/8/C/4

Modalities for Financing Participation in Meetings of the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/8/C/5

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2003-2004

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ISBA/8/C/6

Report of the Chairman of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission during the eighth session

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ISBA/8/C/7

Statement of the President on the work of the Council at the eighth session

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ISBA/8/C/2 – ISBA/8/A/6

Proposed Budget for the International Seabed Authority for the Financial Period 2003-2004

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ISBA/8/C/3 – ISBA/8/A/7/Rev.1

Proposed budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2003-2004.  Report of the Finance Committee.

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ISBA/8/FC/L.1

Provisional Agenda of the Finance Committee

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ISBA/8/LTC/1

Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

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ISBA/8/LTC/2

Evaluation of the annual reports submitted by Contractors. Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission

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Stakeholder Events are those events being organized outside of the Jamaica Conference Centre (JCC) by all stakeholder types, including Member States, Observers, Contractors and other participants. This year, the ISA conference team is facilitating the collection of this information for publication on the Authority’s website to increase awareness across all events.

Disclaimer: The publication of Stakeholder Event information on the ISA website is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute endorsement, approval or sponsorship by the Authority of any event, subject matter, discussion topic, speaker, position, perspective, or material associated with such events. Responsibility for the content, conduct, and organization of each Stakeholder Event rests solely with the respective organizers. The Authority does not verify, control or assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or views expressed in connection with Stakeholder Events.

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Monday, July 20

19:00
EST
Stakeholder Event: Defending Rule of Law on the Seabed: Unpacking UNCLOS Articles 137-139

Organized by: Coalter Lathrop

RSVP: https://sovereigngeographic.com/defending-seabed/

Date/Time: Monday, July 20, 2026 19:00 - 22:00 EST

Location: Montego Suite, Pegasus Hotel

Type: Side Event

Tuesday, July 21

19:00
EST
Stakeholder Event: Living Heritage, Legal Imperatives: Integrating Indigenous Participation into Deep-Seabed Mining
Organized by: Maui Nui Makai Network and Ocean Vision Legal
Speakers:
Lagi Toribau (Facilitator)
Clement Yow Mulalap (Co-facilitator of the intersessional working Group on Underwater Cultural Heritage)
Solomon Pili Kahoʻohalahala (Maui Nui Makai Network)
Leila Tamale (Sustainable Ocean Alliance)
Samantha Robb (Ocean Vision Legal)
Flyer for the event includes a QR code to RSVP

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 19:00 - 22:00 EST

Location: The Courtyard by the Marriott: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UGecSeja1Mexdfa89

Type: Side Event

Documents:

Wednesday, July 22

19:00
EST
Stakeholder Event: Science for Both BBNJ and ISA

Organized by: Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 19:00 - 23:00 EST

Location: Talk of Town Room, Pegasus Hotel

Type: Side Event

Saturday, July 25

13:30
EST
Stakeholder event: Deep Sea Dialogues 2nd Edition

An open exchange with experts on the science, economics and governance of the deep seabed.

Organized by: Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, the IUCN, and Oceano Azul Foundation

Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026 13:30 - 18:30 EST

Location: Institute of Jamaica, 10 - 16 East Street, Kingston

Type: Side Event

Documents:

Monday, July 27

13:00
EST
ISA event: The New Era of ISA’s Global Mentoring Programme See Her Exceed (SHE)

Date/Time: Monday, July 27, 2026 13:00 - 14:15 EST

Location: Conference Room 1

Type: Side Event

Tuesday, July 28

14:00
EST
ISA event: Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative (SSKI): Advancing Deep-Sea Biodiversity Knowledge Through Global Partnership

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 EST

Location: Delegates Dining Room

Type: Side Event

Wednesday, July 29

14:00
EST
ISA Event: African Academy for Deep Sea Diplomacy: Leadership in Deep Sea Governance

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 EST

Location: Delegates Dining Room

Type: Side Event

Thursday, July 30

14:00
EST
Stakeholder event: Circularity before the Seabed: a facilitated exploration of how the circular economy impacts the demand for mining

Organized by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Minderoo Foundation

Date/Time: Thursday, July 30, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 EST

Location: Delegates Dining Room

Type: Side Event

Friday, July 31

14:00
EST
Stakeholder event: Navigating the Future of the Deep Sea: Security, Precaution and Multilateral Pathways

Organized by the Government of Kenya and WWF

Date/Time: Friday, July 31, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 EST

Location: Delegates Dining Room

Type: Side Event

No programme events for this session yet.

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