Monday, 21 July,
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) commenced its 30th session (ISA-30) by observing a minute of silence dedicated to prayer and meditation for a good outcome from the proceedings. The Assembly is one of the ISA’s principal organs and is empowered, among other things, to establish the general policies for the Authority. It comprises all ISA members. Allieu Vandi Koroma, Sierra Leone, on behalf of H.E Amara Sowa, Sierra Leone, ISA-29 Assembly President, opened the session.
Photos by IISD/ENB – Andrés Felipe Carvajal Gómez