Latest posts tagged with #ISBA30 on Bluesky
#ISBA30 Council President Duncan Muhumuza Laki, Uganda, opens the 31st session of the #ISA Council, highlighting the need to finalize the #deepseamining regulations to ensure protection of the #deepsea. #UNCLOS #seabed
Incredible turnout for “Our Collective Seabed" panel & exhibition at the National Gallery of Jamaica
A side event at #ISBA30 organized by intl. group, the Deep Currents Collective.
Photo credit: Earth Negotiation Bulletin
#OceanJustice #DeepSeabedMining
#SeabedCulture #UNCLOS #Jamaica #Extractivism
"Allen potenziellen Investoren sollte bewusst sein, dass #Tiefseebergbau ohne internationale Zustimmung ein juristisches und damit auch finanzielles Risiko bleibt“, so Andreas Manhart nach der #ISBA30: taz.de/Regelwerk-fu...
Die Sitzung der Int. Meeresbodenbehörde #ISBA30 endete Freitag ohne Einigung zum Tiefseebergbau. Umweltorganisationen sehen dies als Erfolg für Schutz der Tiefsee. Fachleute betonten kurz darauf die Notwendigkeit weiterer Forschung zu ökologischen Risiken: sciencemediacenter.de/angebote/wei...
🌊 Deep-sea mining is still on hold - but so is reform.
#ISBA30 saw some steps forward but vital progress was blocked on transparency, safeguards & environmental governance.
✅ No Mining Code
❌ No reform
🌍 38 countries now back a moratorium
Read our take: 🔗 seas-at-risk.org/general-news...
At #ISBA30, the Assembly deferred a decision on the second periodic review of the operation of the deep seabed regime until its next session and—for the third consecutive session—could not reach consensus on if a general environmental policy is needed
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#ISBA30 Assembly closes on Friday evening, unable to agree on a way forward to discuss the need for an ISA general environmental policy; agrees on provisional dates of 27-31 July 2026 for #ISA31 Assembly.
#ISBA30 Assembly debates the need for an ISA general policy for protection & preservation of marine environment: many support commencing consideration of a policy while others consider this premature & prefer focusing on the #deepseamining regulations. #UNCLOS #seabed
At #ISBA30 Assembly, members could not agree to launch the 2nd periodic review of the deep seabed international review: many members note #UNCLOS requires a review every 5 years and only one review has been held in #ISA 's 30 years but others urge focusing on the #deepseamining regulations. #seabed
On the final day of #ISBA30 Assembly, Interim Director-General of the Enterprise, Eden Charles, presented his annual report highlighting progress on legal frameworks, joint venture prospects, and monitoring of #deepseamining trends. #UNCLOS #seabed
At #ISBA30, the Assembly affirmed the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the International Seabed Authority have the exclusive jurisdiction to govern all issues concerning the deep seabed
They condemned any attempt to pursue #deepseamining outside this framework
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Some #ISBA30 Assembly members call for an investigation of whether TMC USA's push for #deepseamining outside the ISA framework breaches its obligations under existing exploration contracts with ISA. #UNCLOS #seabed
#ISBA30 Assembly condemns attempts by TMC USA to pursue #deepseamining outside the ISA framework & reaffirms exclusive jurisdiction of #UNCLOS & ISA over the deep #seabed and related activities.
At #ISBA30 Assembly, several delegates urge applying the precautionary principle and ecosystem approach under #UNCLOS due to prevailing scientific uncertainty; highlight need to manage marine resources and protect #seabed & marine environment from harmful consequences of #deepseamining.
At #ISBA30, the Assembly designated 1 November as the International Day of the Deep Seabed
This day aims to raise awareness of the legal regime governing the deep seabed and its resources, which are the common heritage of humankind
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#deepseamining #Ocean
The #ISBA30 Assembly officially designates 1 November as the International Day of the Deep Seabed. #seabed #UNCLOS
TruTone Band, two-time winner of Jamaica's Best School Band, wows delegates at #ISBA30, as past ISA Assembly presidents share some of the highlights of their terms and look forward to the ISA's future. #UNCLOS #deepseamining #seabed
As #ISBA30 celebrates, Leticia Carvalho, first female ISA Secretary-General reaffirms ISA's commitment to safeguard the deep sea, declares "the #seabed must not become a battleground for a few interests, but a space of shared responsibility." #UNCLOS #deepseamining
At #ISBA30 Assembly on Wednesday, the International #Seabed Authority commemorates 30 years of ocean stewardship with a day featuring inspiring keynotes, former Assembly presidents, and musical performances to honor global cooperation & renew commitment to #UNCLOS.
At #ISBA30, the Assembly adopted its decision on financial and budgetary matters, which includes a recommendation the Secretariat develop the concept of the common heritage fund as one possible way of distributing the income from #deepseamining activities
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#ISBA30 Assembly responds to ISA S-G Leticia Carvalho's annual report: members appreciate Secretariat's capacity building & training efforts, such as See Her Exceed global mentoring programme for women scientists, and the Deep Dive e-learning platform. #seabed. #deepseamining #UNCLOS
At #ISBA30 Assembly, ISA-30 Council President Duncan Laki reports progress during the Council meeting including agreement on a 2026 roadmap to delivering a revised consolidated text on the #deepseamining regulations by early 2026. #UNCLOS #seabed
At #ISBA30 the Assembly approved 12 of 13 requests for observer status, but some aired concerns on the Seafloor Mineral Developers Association’s request, noting the association comprises deep-sea contractors
Members will hold consultations on the request
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#ISBA30 Assembly adopts its agenda including proposed item on a general environmental policy & commences its work: on requests for observer status, it approves 12 requests but Seafloor Mineral Developers Association's request is on hold pending further consultations. #deepseamining #UNCLOS #seabed
Adoption of #ISBA30 Assembly provisional agenda delayed as delegates debate inclusion of a proposed item on the need for an ISA general policy on protection & preservation of the marine environment. #deepseamining #UNCLOS #seabed
During her opening remarks at #ISBA30 Assembly, ISA Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho stresses that only through dialogue and participation can we uphold the long-needed stewardship of the deep sea for this and future generations. #deepseamining #UNCLOS #seabed
At #ISBA30 on Monday, Acting President Allieu Koroma, Sierra Leone, opens the 30th session of the International Seabed Authority Assembly, and invites delegates to observe a minute of silence dedicated to prayer or meditation for a good outcome from the proceedings. #deepseamining #UNCLOS #seabed
#ISBA30 Council concludes on Monday, 21 July, having completed 2nd reading of the draft #deepseamining regulations; adopted decisions on the Economic Planning Commission, LTC & others; and agreed to a thematic approach to resolve key outstanding matters relating to the regulations. #UNCLOS #seabed
#ISBA30 Council members deliberate on the dates for #ISBA31, noting the proposed dates for the first part conflict with the #BBNJ PrepCom; they urge the #ISBA Secretariat to suggest alternative dates. #deepseamining #UNCLOS #seabed
On Monday, #ISBA30 Council adopts its decision on the reports of the Chair of the Legal & Technical Commission, which addresses the issues considered by the LTC at its 30th session. #deepseamining #UNCLOS #seabed
