The International Seabed Authority

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) in an autonomous organization established under the UNCLOS article 156 and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the UNCLOS. The Authority is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS shall organize and control activities regarding the Seabed, particularly with a view to administering resources.

ISA webpage: https://www.isa.org.jm

 

Agreement:

• Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
  • Status UNCLOS and related agreements

 

Documents pursuant to the agreement:

• Agreement concerning the relationship between the United Nations and the International Seabed Authority

 

Useful links for further information:

• Press releases: https://www.isa.org.jm/press-releases-archive
• Secretary-General Statements and speeches: https://www.isa.org.jm/authority/secretary-general-statements 
• Newsletters: https://www.isa.org.jm/newsletters