DOSI

31st Session of the ISA (Part I), Council – Kingston, Jamaica
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-20
Reflective summary
DOSI participated in the first part of the 31st session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (9–19 March 2026, Kingston, Jamaica), contributing scientific expertise to ongoing negotiations on regulations for deep-sea mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Throughout the session, DOSI provided independent, science-based input to support discussions on environmental protection, exploitation regulations, and key governance mechanisms. This included formal interventions and extensive engagement with state delegations and stakeholders on issues such as biodiversity, ecosystem functions, cumulative impacts, and the application of the precautionary approach.
The session highlighted the growing recognition of the importance of robust scientific evidence in shaping policy decisions related to the deep ocean. DOSI’s contributions were actively referenced in discussions and welcomed by multiple delegations, reinforcing the value of sustained scientific engagement in international processes.
As negotiations continue, DOSI remains committed to ensuring that deep-sea science informs decision-making and supports the effective protection and stewardship of ocean ecosystems.
Read the full blog for detailed insights from the session:
DOSI at the 31st session of the Council of ISA (Part I)

BBNJ Preparatory Commission 3 – New York, USA
2026-03-23 - 2026-04-02
DOSI will be sending a delegation to the BBNJ Preparatory Commission.
More details of our engagement with the event will follow soon.

UNFCCC June Climate Meetings SBI64 – Bonn, Germany
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-18
DOSI will be sending a delegation to UNFCCC SBI64.
More details of our engagement with the event will follow soon.

31st Session of the ISA (Part II), Legal and Technical Commission – Kingston, Jamaica
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-10

31st Session of the ISA (Part II), Finance Committee – Kingston, Jamaica
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-10

31st Session of the ISA (Part II), Council – Kingston, Jamaica
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-24

Policy Brief Training
2026-07-14
Join DOSI and the Deep Ocean ECOP Task Team on Tuesday, 14 July for an interactive session on Policy Briefs covering what they are, how they can be used effectively, and the key steps to produce a successful Policy Brief!
This session is designed for Early-Career Researchers and will focus on strengthening connections between deep-ocean research and policy, while exploring opportunities to increase the impact of your work.
There will be two sessions held on Zoom across different time zones:
Register for Session 1 (08:00 UTC)
Register for Session 2 (19:00 UTC)

31st Session of the ISA (Part II), Assembly – Kingston, Jamaica
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31
