International Seabed Authority - Kingston

A group of international experts provided wise guidance and important insights to an independent report detailing the role of ISA in the implementation of the 2023 Agreement. The publication details how ISA contributes to the objectives of the Agreement under UNCLOS on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. 🔗Read it or download it now: https://lnkd.in/dPyZagzx #ISAat30 #UNCLOS #2023Agreement #BBNJ #MarineBiodiversity #ReportLaunch #Sustainability

📚Explore ISA´s digital library! This multilingual online platform is accessible to anyone, anywhere, and hosts more than 2,400 UNCLOS records and a diverse array of publications about the Area. 🖥️Dive into a wealth of knowledge and resources: https://lnkd.in/dDi6fR2v #OceanResearch #DeepSea #ISA #DigitalLibrary #UNCLO

#DidYouKnow? ISA Voluntary Commitment 8 puts the promotion of deep-sea literacy for people of all ages at the heart of a series of cooperations with international and regional scientific communities. Through Wakatoon, for example, we are helping kids learn about deep-sea environment and its incredible creatures! Discover the Seabed with Olivia is available in eight languages; check it now: https://lnkd.in/dNPhifVC #DeepSeaLiteracy #OceanEducation #MarineLife #Wakatoon #ISAat30

ISA recently celebrated the achievements of 33 trainees from 13 developing States during the 7th annual end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony for the beneficiaries of the Contractors´ Training Programme.   ♀️ Women represented 39% of the cohort, reflecting ISA’s commitment to advancing gender equality under the Women in Deep-Sea Research initiative. According to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, “The CTP stands as a testament to our collective commitment to fostering equitable opportunities in deep-sea research and capacity-building.”   Read more: https://bit.ly/3CDftlv #ISAat30 #CapacityDevelopment #ContractorsTrainingProgramme #GenderParity #CapacityBuilding #DeepSeaResearch  

🌊The policy brief “ISA and the Big Ocean States: Charting the future for resilient prosperity”, shows that the nexus between BOS and ISA presents a dynamic landscape for charting the future of resilient prosperity. #UNCLOS serves as the cornerstone, providing a comprehensive framework that ensures equitable access to ocean resources while promoting sustainable development goals. 🔗Read or download it now: https://bit.ly/4dtZjaQ #OceanStates #ISAat30 #PolicyBrief #DeepSea #CommonHeritageofHumankind

Happy Thursday! #ThrowingBack to last month, when selected national experts concluded their training on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for exploration activities in the Area – the first of its kind, hosted at the ISA-Egypt Joint Training and Research Centre. The 2-week course happened in Alexandria, Egypt, with trainees from 12 developing States. 🔗 Read more about the ISA-JTRCs: https://lnkd.in/dySS4nc4 #ISAat30 #ISAJTRC #Egypt #Alexandria #theArea #EIA #DeepSea #SDGs

ISA´s policy brief, "Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Leadership in Deep-Sea-Related Disciplines and Research: From Commitment to Action," highlights the transformative potential of gender equity in deep-sea research. By promoting women's leadership and participation in deep-sea research and related disciplines, we unlock diverse perspectives, drive innovative solutions, and enhance global ocean governance. Read or download it now:  https://bit.ly/4dcFcxS #ISAat30 #WomenEmpowerment #Agenda2030 #SDG5 #Womenindeepseareseaerch #WomenInSTEM #Leadership #JustLaunched

Check out ISA's latest #FastFacts from Part II of its 29th session! 💡 Over 14 days, the ISA Council and Assembly dove into numerous reports and decisions! 🌊 #ISA #ISBA29 #ISAat30 #DraftRegulations

ISA and Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) are looking for marine engineers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills on dredging technology! We have two training opportunities for 2025, in partnership with the Antwerp Port Training Center in Belgium. CIIC will cover all costs relevant for the training, including travel and accommodation expenses. Don´t miss out on this opportunity! 🔗Apply by 8 December: https://bit.ly/3XjC6nk #MarineEngineering #ISAOpportunities #DredgingTechnology #TrainingProgramme #CIIC

🐟With so much information about ocean and seabed mining, it's more important than ever to have the right facts at hand. That is why ISA has released this comprehensive fact-check to clarify the potential overlap between fisheries activities in ABNJ and activities in the Area. ISA is committed to ensure that the narrative is based on accurate information. Read our Fact Check on the Status of Fishing Activity in the Area: https://lnkd.in/dsuZ6v9t #ISAFactCheck #OceanGovernance #DeepSeaMining #UNCLOS #SustainableSeas #MarineConservation #theArea #Fishing