The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). While it works closely with the UN and has observer status, it is not a direct subsidiary organ of the UN, but rather an independent body.
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1994 Agreement).
On 1 January 2025, Ms. Leticia Reis de Carvalho assumed office as the fourth Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), following her election on 2 August 2024.
The International Studies Association is a United Nations ECOSOC-accredited NGO with roster consultative status, and is also associated with the UN/DGC.
ISA, belonging to the Ecopetrol Group, a multinational that has been around for over 55 years, is made-up of 47 companies and contributes to the quality of life of millions of people operating in the following sectors: Electrical energy transmission.
On August 4, 2025, Moldova joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA), becoming its 107th full member.
Under Joint Special Operations Command
In 2003, the Intelligence Support Activity was transferred from the Army INSCOM to Joint Special Operations Command, where it was renamed the Mission Support Activity.
Whilst investors may enjoy the certainty that cash ISAs provide, when looking to invest for the long term, there is a risk attached to cash. Over the long term, interest on savings accounts tends not to keep pace with inflation. And that means your cash loses value in real terms.
The United States participates as an observer state in the ISA but, as a nonparty, has no vote in ISA business and cannot apply for or obtain a contract for seabed mining exploration or exploitation through the ISA. To date, the ISA has issued 31 exploration contracts.
The overall £20,000 Individual Savings Account (ISA) annual allowance isn't changing, but the limit for how much of that allowance can be saved in a cash ISA will reduce to £12,000 from the 2027 – 2028 tax year for anyone aged younger than 65.
The International Society of Automation (ISA) — the leading professional society for automation — has announced its Society leadership for the term beginning 1 January 2026. Members of the Executive Board include: President: Ashley Weckwerth, P.E., Burns and McDonnell.
Contributions to the Fund can be made by any State, contractor, international organization, academic and scientific institution, private corporation, philanthropic entity or private individual.
The Intelligence Support Activity (ISA), the 1st Capabilities Integration Group (Airborne), or simply The Activity is a component of the US Army and acts as a dedicated intelligence group for JSOC. ISA has gone by many names over the years but its current one is not public knowledge.
The most secretive U.S. military unit is widely considered to be the Army's Intelligence Support Activity (ISA), also known as "The Activity" or Task Force Orange, operating under the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). It's a Tier 1 unit focused on clandestine intelligence gathering, paving the way for other elite groups like Delta Force (1st SFOD-D) and SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU) , with extreme secrecy due to its sensitive missions and focus on human and signals intelligence (HUMINT/SIGINT).
ISA is a global alliance launched by India and France in 2015 to promote solar energy adoption; it has 125 member and signatory countries and is headquartered in India.
ISA membership means career advancement, leadership, professional development, and research collaboration through a variety of grant and professional programs. It also means virtual trainings and partnership opportunities with ISA members, other institutions and organizations, including the United Nations.
ISAs were introduced on 6 April 1999, replacing the earlier Personal Equity Plans ( PEPs ) and Tax-Exempt Special Savings Accounts ( TESSAs ).
American CIA may be the world's most recognized agency, known for its global reach and versatility in intelligence-gathering, while China and Russia shine in cyber warfare, regional influence, and state-sponsored operations.