Council of the International Seabed Authority
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The Council of the International Seabed Authority is the executive decision-making body that oversees and regulates activities related to mineral resources in the international seabed area beyond national jurisdiction.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
decision‑making body
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executive body ⓘ principal organ ⓘ |
| composition | 36 member States ⓘ |
| cooperatesWith |
Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
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Finance Committee ⓘ Legal and Technical Commission ⓘ Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority ⓘ |
| decisionMakingProcess |
generally by consensus
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if no consensus, by specified majority voting rules under UNCLOS ⓘ |
| electedBy | Assembly of the International Seabed Authority ⓘ |
| ensures |
activities in the Area are carried out for the benefit of mankind as a whole
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equitable sharing of financial and other economic benefits from activities in the Area ⓘ |
| establishedBy |
Institutional structure of the International Seabed Authority created in 1994
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Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| guidingPrinciple | common heritage of mankind ⓘ |
| hasAuthorityOver |
Finance Committee of the International Seabed Authority (jointly with the Assembly)
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Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
adopt rules, regulations and procedures for activities in the Area
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approve contracts with contractors for activities in the Area ⓘ approve plans of work for exploitation in the Area ⓘ approve plans of work for exploration in the Area ⓘ establish and supervise subsidiary organs such as the Legal and Technical Commission ⓘ establish and supervise the Finance Committee together with the Assembly ⓘ establish specific policies in conformity with UNCLOS and the general policies of the Assembly ⓘ make recommendations to the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority ⓘ monitor compliance by contractors with rules, regulations and procedures ⓘ supervise and coordinate the implementation of the regime for the Area ⓘ take measures to ensure effective protection of the marine environment from harmful effects of activities in the Area ⓘ |
| hasRole |
executive decision‑making body for the International Seabed Authority
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executive organ of the International Seabed Authority ⓘ oversees mineral resource activities in the Area beyond national jurisdiction ⓘ regulates activities in the international seabed Area ⓘ |
| jurisdictionOver | activities in the Area beyond national jurisdiction ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | official languages of the International Seabed Authority (UN official languages) ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Kingston, Jamaica ⓘ |
| mayMeet | in special sessions as required ⓘ |
| meets | in regular sessions annually ⓘ |
| meetsAt | Kingston, Jamaica ⓘ |
| parentOrganization |
United Nations system
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surface form:
United Nations system (autonomous international organization under UNCLOS)
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| partOf | International Seabed Authority ⓘ |
| represents | States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
deep seabed mining
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mineral resources of the international seabed Area ⓘ |
| termLength | 4 years for member States ⓘ |
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
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appointedOnRecommendationOf
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Council of the International Seabed Authority
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subject surface form:
International Seabed Authority
subject surface form:
International Seabed Authority
subject surface form:
Finance Committee (International Seabed Authority)
subject surface form:
Finance Committee (International Seabed Authority)
Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority
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reportsTo
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Council of the International Seabed Authority
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