ISA, the Ministry of Oceans & Fisheries of the Republic of Korea
@mofkorea
and the Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology, will convene a virtual workshop for the development of a
#REMP
for the Area of the Northwest
#Pacific
26 Oct - 6 Nov 2020.
ISA is pleased to announce the election of Ms. Leticia Carvalho of Brazil as Secretary-General for the period 2025-2028. The ISA Secretariat extends its congratulations to Ms. Carvalho and looks forward to working with her in the future:
#ISBA29
#UNCLOS
Join
@ISBAHQ
in welcoming Ms. Mariana Durney from
#Chile
as the Legal Counsel of ISA!
Ms. Durney is an expert and advisor in Public International Law and Law of the Sea with more than 23 years of experience in international affairs:
"With Judge Kathy-Ann Brown’s wisdom,
#ITLOS
will be better placed to respond to complex challenges related to sustainable use & conservation of our oceans & their resources-"ISA Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
congratulates PR of
#Jamaica
as she is sworn in as a judge of
@ITLOS_TIDM
@mfaftja
ISA announces a series of virtual workshops on marine scientific research, DeepData & regional environmental management plans in the international
#deepseabed
area from Sep-Dec 2020.
For more on registration & submission of nominations visit our new site:
We welcome Talatu Akindolire who joins the Office of Legal Affairs as Associate Legal Officer. Ms Akindolire was Senior State Counsel at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Nigeria prior to joining
#ISBAHQ
Today is
@IocUnesco
#Ocean
Science Day! Did you know
@ISBAHQ
&
@IocUnesco
have joined forces to advance the
#OceanDecade
& deep sea marine science for the benefit of all mankind? Find out how we are working together to unlock the potential of our oceans:
“I am grateful for the confidence expressed in me by member States and I look forward to continuing to guide the Authority through its important work over the next four years.” - ISA Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
on his reelection as ISA Sec-Gen for another 4-yr term.
"The Mining Code has now reached a state of maturity in the form of the consolidated draft. So far, 6 rounds of global stakeholder consultation have taken place. Thanks to all the ISA Members & stakeholders for your encouraging & diligent responses"-Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
opens
#ISBA26
Yesterday, the first-ever Women in the Law of the Sea Conference ended after three days of thought-provoking presentations and discussions on the empowerment of women in the law of the sea, marine sciences and ocean affairs:
#WILOSConference
#UNCLOS40
.
@ISBAHQ
is pleased to invite expression of interest to participate in the Conference on Women in the Law of the Sea being organized by the Secretariat between March & June 2022 (dates TBC).
The call to participate is open until 11 February 2022!
#UNCLOS
How did the International Seabed Authority begin? What was it like at the
@UN
Law of the Sea Conference? We asked Sir Michael Wood Member of the International Law Commission to share his perspectives as part of our new
#ISAasks
video series
#ISBA25
#UNCLOS
Do you have an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law with emphasis in the area of public international law?
@ISBAHQ
is hiring a
#LegalOfficer
!
Apply via
#Inspira
by 31 May:
2019 marks the 25th
#anniversary
of the International Seabed Authority! Stay tuned for more on
#ISBAHQ
's commemorative events to be held throughout the year.
#UNCLOS
#SDG14
#DidyouKnow
the first
@UN
Conference on the Law of the Sea, was held in 1958 to examine legal, technical, biological, economic & political aspects of the highseas,? Stay tuned for more
#funfacts
on the history of
#UNCLOS
as
#ISBAHQ
celebrates its 25th
#anniversary
this year.
Happy 50th Anniversary to
#Fiji
! 🇫🇯
#DidYouKnow
Fiji was the first State to ratify the
@UN
Convention on the Law of the Sea?
#UNCLOS
For more on our 168 members visit our new website:
#Fiji50
📸 IISD/ENB
📣 CALL FOR TAXONOMY PROPOSALS NOW OPEN
Proposals should:
✅ Demonstrate the excellence of research results and scientific track record of the applicant.
✅ Project descriptions should reflect a clear methodology.
✅ Include a budget.
🔗
#1000Reasons
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science from
@ISBAHQ
!
ISA acknowledges and congratulates all women and girls for their efforts and achievements in pursuing science.
Do you have a Ph.D. degree in marine biology, ecology or a related discipline? Applications are now open for a deep-sea taxonomy postdoctoral fellowship with
@Ifremer_fr
for candidates from developing States Members of
@ISBAHQ
.
Apply by 30 Nov:
CALL FOR COMMENTS
ISA is inviting stakeholders to comment on the first set of draft standards & guidelines to support the implementation of the draft regulations for exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area by 20 Oct.
For more:
Member States take the floor
@ISBAHQ
's 25th Session. Delegates @ Day 1 of
#ISBA25
are discussing contracts for
#deepsea
exploration, reports on the activities of contractors & the development of regional environmental management plans
#DeepSeaMining
#SDG14
“Everybody must benefit equally from minerals found in the seabed beyond national jurisdiction- meaning Africa's history is not repeated & that is why I am proud to be a part of it”– Amb. Lumka Yemeni of
#SouthAfrica
&
@ISBAHQ
Council President on
#UNCLOS
@
#ISBA25
#DeepSeaMining
Yesterday, the Council of
@ISBAHQ
opened the meetings of Part I of its 28th session. The Council will be meeting until 31 March 2023. The main item on the agenda remains the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in
#theArea
:
#ISBA28
Join
@ISBAHQ
in congratulating
@Kirsty_McQuaid
from
#SouthAfrica
, the third recipient of the ISA Secretary-General's Award for Excellence in Deep Sea Research!
The announcement was made during the meetings of the ISA Assembly on 13 December:
Knowledge in science, technology and innovation is essential for the achievement of the
@UN
2030 Agenda for
#SustainableDevelopment
, particularly
#SDG14
.
ISA is inviting proposals for a consultancy to develop an Action Plan to increase deep-sea literacy.
Are you a holder of a Bachelors degree in
#environmentalsciences
or a related field? NORI is offering FOUR exciting at-sea on-board opportunities for candidates from developing States. Apply via ISA's training portal by 22 June!
Winner of last year's inaugural
#ISBAHQ
Sec-Gen award for research excellence Dr
@DivaAmon
in action..
#DYN
a researcher from a developing country who's made an outstanding contribution to scientific knowledge of the
#deepsea
? Nominations now open for 2019
Epic marine biologist and science communicator, Dr
@DivaAmon
is one of the most incredible
#WomenInScience
I’ve ever met.
Diva studies the weird & wonderful animals living in a range of deep-sea habitats. She has been part of many expeditions and discovered several new species!
ISA Legal & Technical Commission opens its 26th Session meeting in Kingston
#ISBA26
. Members are here to discuss standards & guidelines for activities in the deep seabed area, regional environmental management plans & plans of work for exploration
Do you have a Master's degree in
#MarinePolicy
, International Law, Law of the sea, Mining Law, Ocean Governance,
#BlueEconomy
or a related field?
ISA is seeking a Programmes Mgmt Officer with a minimum of 5 yrs experience.
Apply via Inspira by 15 Oct:
The future of humanity is linked with the future of the
#ocean
.
@ISBAHQ
is happy to partner with
#DOALOS
in hosting a regional workshop to build capacity in ocean affairs and the law of the sea. The workshop is taking place in Kingston, JA from 5 to 9 September!
Happy
#UNDay2020
!🇺🇳
"
#UN75
presents an inspirational moment for the international community to reaffirm its commitment to the
@UN
Convention on the Law of the Sea & ensure its provisions are implemented on the basis of equity for the benefit of all humanity"-ISA Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
#Pacific
#Island
delegates to the
#ISBAHQ
#24thSession
meetings in Kingston take time out for a group photo: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu,
Yesterday ISA opened its workshop on Marine Scientific Research in the Area, which will identify ways to establish a collaborative platform to improve the state of knowledge of biodiversity in mid-ocean ridge ecosystems, in particular in the Indian Ocean.
ISA's Council has approved Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited’s plan of work for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the CCZ making Jamaica the 2nd Caribbean country and the 6th SIDS to sponsor a contractor for exploration in the Area:
How much do you know about
#deepsea
mineral exploration?
To date, ISA has issued 30 exploration contracts involving 22 countries for polymetallic nodules & sulphides + cobalt-rich crusts in the international seabed area.
Visit our new website for more:
Under Article 145 of
#UNCLOS
,
@ISBAHQ
is responsible for taking the measures necessary to ensure effective protection of the marine environment from the harmful effects that may arise from activities in
#theArea
.
Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
@mwlodge
& the
@ISBAHQ
Legal & Technical Commission pay homage to former ISA Sec-Gen H.E. Satya N. Nandan on his passing today, with a minute of silence at its 26th Session meeting in Kingston
#ISBA26
ISA congratulates Judge Attard (re-elected), Judge Kulyk(re-elected), Ms Kathy-Ann Brown (Jamaica), Ms Ida Caracciolo (Italy), Mr Jielong Duan (China), Ms María Teresa Infante Caffi (Chile) and Mr Maurice Kamga (Cameroon) on their selection as
#ITLOS
members.
"The most innovative legal regime ever designed by humankind for the equitable & sustainable use of natural resources is rapidly becoming a reality. Our urgent task now is to take this regime on to the next level"-
@ISBAHQ
Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
at the opening of
#ISBA25
#deepseamining
Congratulations to Michele Walker of
#Jamaica
, Head of the Legal Unit
@mfaftja
for her re-election as Chair of the
@ISBAHQ
A Legal & Technical Commission
#ISBALTC
The Commission begins the first part of its 26th Session meetings in
#Kingston
today
#ISBA26
On Friday, 11 Nov, the Council of
@ISBAHQ
closed Part III of its meetings and the 27th session after 10 days of meetings held in Kingston, Jamaica to discuss the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area and other matters:
“The Dominican Republic has been an active member of ISA since it became party to the UNCLOS in 2009. we look forward to continuing our productive relationship under Amb. Pérez’s leadership.”-ISA Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
during today's presentation of credentials:
What is the
@UN
Convention on the Law of the Sea? What are the greatest achievements of
#UNCLOS
? We asked Vladimir Jares of
#DOALOS
to share his perspectives as part of our new
#ISAasks
video series
"In the next 25 years,
@ISBAHQ
and & the framework provided under Part XI of
#UNCLOS
will further consolidate as one of the most successful projects in the history of international relations"- ISA Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
@
#UNGA
adoption of annual resolution on oceans & Law of the Sea.
The Council of
@ISBAHQ
closed Part I of
#ISBA28
on 31 March. The Council met in person for 12 days.
The main item on the agenda was the draft regulations on the exploitation of mineral resources in the Area prepared by the LTC.
#ISBA28
#UNCLOS
Do you have experience in the legal office of an international organization or the legal office of a government?
@ISBAHQ
is seeking a
#Legal
Officer!
Apply via
#Inspira
: by 30 January 2022!
#JobOpportunity
How much do you know about the structure of ISA?
ISA has 3 principle organs, the Assembly, Council & Secretariat + their subsidiary bodies the Legal & Technical Commission & the Finance Committee.
For more information visit our new website:
#ISBA26
"We are delighted to launch our new website, which we hope will provide all of the ISA community with a much improved user experience."-
#ISBAHQ
Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
on the launch of the new ISA website
Join Community of Ocean Action "Implementation of international law as reflected in UNCLOS" co-leaders Miguel de Serpa Soares, UN Legal Counsel, and Michael Lodge, Sec-Gen of
#ISBAHQ
as they host first
#COA
webinar on Wed 22 Aug 2018 11am-12.30pm EST.
Under
#UNCLOS
, ISA organizes & controls all
#mineralresources
related activities in the
#deepseabed
beyond national jurisdiction. ISA has granted 30 exploration contracts!
Learn more about exploration in the Area in our Sec-Gen
#AnnualReport
2020
Session II of the
#WILOSConference
begins with a focus on maritime delimitations with fruitful presentations by Dr. Irini Papanicolopulu
@unimib
, Ms. Helga Gudmundsdottir, Ms. Evi Neophytou and Dr. Naomi B. O'Sullivan
@ITLOS_TIDM
:
#UNCLOS40
Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
on the launch of stakeholder consultations on the draft standards and guidelines for exploitation of mineral resources in the Area.
Stakeholders are invited to submit their inputs on the draft guidelines by 20 Oct 2020:
Happy
#WorldEnvironmentDay
!
#DidYouKnow
ISA develops tools such as regional
#environmental
plans to help protect & preserve the marine environment, including marine biodiversity?
For more about
#ISBAHQ
's environmental protection work visit our new site:
Nominations are now open for
#ISBAHQ
Sec-General’s Award for Excellence in
#Deepsea
Research.
Last year's inaugural winner
Dr. Diva Amon of Trinidad & Tobago, was cited for her extensive research at sea including ROV, AUV & submersibles cruises
#SDG14
Check out ISA's most recent publications on
#capacitydevelopment
, deep-sea mining contract areas and the potential impact of
#polymetallicnodules
production from the international seabed area.
For more, visit the publications page on our new website:
What is the role of the International Seabed Authority? Who can be a member? What is the current status of deep
#seabed
mining? To found out more about
#ISBAHQ
see the latest
#FAQs
on our website
The 25th Session of the
@ISBAHQ
Council concluded deliberations on the draft regulations for commercial
#DeepSeaMining
in
#Kingston
today with 50 Member States + Observers.
#ISBA25
continues with the Legal & Technical Commission meeting next week
#SDG14
Happy
#WorldMaritimeDay
! This year's theme is "Empowering Women in the Maritime Community" &
#ISBAHQ
is proud to have raised the proportion of women in the Secretariat from 42-55% in the last year! ISA is also working to enhance the role of women in
#MSR
through
#OceanAction15467
Part III of
#ISBA27
kicks off today with in person meetings in Kingston, Jamaica to discuss the
#MiningCode
, the operationalization of the Enterprise & the Economic Planning Commission and other matters.
Follow the discussions using the ISA Web TV:
COMING UP: Our
#deepsea
virtual taxonomic standardization w/shop organized in partnership with MOF & MABIK
#ROK
opens tomorrow!
The 2-day high-level w/shop will be held from 15-16 Sep. Stay tuned to
@ISBAHQ
for updates.
“More than ever international corporation to advance
#deepsea
scientific research will be key to the sustainable development of our oceans."
ISA Sec-Gen
@mwlodge
+
@IocUnesco
ES Vladimir Ryabinin on the importance of
#oceanscience
partnerships ahead of
#WorldOceansDay
on 8 June.
Do you know a young researcher from a developing country who's made an outstanding contribution to scientific knowledge of the deepsea? Nominations are now open for the Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in
#DeepSea
#Research
.
For more:
#SDG14
Throwback to the 2004 flag raising ceremony at the International Seabed Authority HQ in
#Kingston
,
#Jamaica
. We are looking back at the history of
#ISBAHQ
as we celebrate our 25th anniversary this year
#UNCLOS
#SDG14
Interested in the presentations at yesterday's
#ISBAHQ
and
@UNOHRLLS
side event by deep sea biologist
@DivaAmon
and ISA Training Coordinator Annekah Mason? Stay tuned - we'll be uploading them online.
#CSW62
#MSR
Do you know a young researcher who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge of the deep-sea environment?
Nominate them now for the 2023
@ISBAHQ
Sec-Gen Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research!
Deadline: 15 May 2023
ISA in collaboration with
#COMRA
& the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology will convene a workshop on
#MarineScientificResearch
in the Area, via an online platform from 15-17 Dec.
For more, visit our new website:
.
@ISBAHQ
and
@undoalos
successfully hosted two successive workshops at the headquarters of ISA in Kingston, Jamaica, between 5 and 14 September 2022 with over 30 participants:
Blue Minerals Jamaica Ltd. has applied for an exploration contract with ISA for
#PolymetallicNodules
in the Pacific Ocean. It's the 6th application received from a Small Island Developing State & the first from the Caribbean.
@mfaftja
Read more:
#DidYouKnow
that marine scientific research in
#theArea
is to be carried out for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of humankind as a whole?
All States have the right to conduct marine scientific research in the Area.
Find out more: