International Seabed Authority
Intergovernmental body to regulate mineral-related activities on the seabed
An intergovernmental body established to organize, regulate, and control all mineral-related activities in the international seabed area.
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5Can Nations Agree How to Mine the Sea? This Is the Year, She Says.
Leticia Carvalho, the head of the International Seabed Authority, is working to establish mining regulations to prevent the ocean from becoming a lawless environment. The effort has gained urgency due to the Trump administration's push for increased ocean mining.
Leticia Carvalho assumes role as Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
Leticia Carvalho officially began her term as Secretary-General of the ISA on January 1, 2025. She emphasized the authority's responsibility to balance the management of seabed mineral resources with the protection of fragile marine environments.
ISA presents key results of its Capacity-Building strategy to National Focal Points
The ISA Secretariat held a virtual meeting with National Focal Points to discuss the results of its capacity-building strategy. The organization continues to launch new research calls and training programs to support marine scientific collaboration.
Deep dive into the International Seabed Authority: Why it matters now
This article explores the role of the ISA in regulating deep-sea mineral resources and protecting underwater ecosystems. It highlights the organization's efforts to manage 54 percent of the world's oceans for the benefit of all humankind.
A vote at the International Seabed Authority could shape the future of deep-sea mining — and the Pacific remains divided
As the ISA approaches a potential decision on the first deep-sea mining license, Pacific Island nations remain divided on the issue. The debate centers on the balance between the need for battery metals and the potential environmental destruction of the deep sea.
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