Mexico concludes its participation in the 29th session of the International Seabed Authority

Mexico concludes its participation in the 29th session of the International Seabed Authority

• The Mexican delegation played a prominent role in the ISA Council sessions, working to establish a legal framework centered on the principle of the common heritage of mankind while ensuring effective protection and preservation of the marine environment.

Mexico participated in the 29th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), which concluded today in Kingston, Jamaica.

The ISA, established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), aims to organize and control all mineral-resources-related activities in the seabed and subsoil beyond national jurisdiction, while ensuring effective protection of the marine environment.

During the ISA Assembly sessions, Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian oceanographer, was elected as Secretary-General for the 2025-2028 term. The Mexican Government congratulates her on her election and reaffirms its support for her upcoming tenure.

The ISA Council, the organization's executive body, continued negotiations on the Seabed Mining Regulations. The Mexican delegation played a key role in these sessions, advocating for a legal framework centered on the principle of the common heritage of mankind while ensuring effective protection and preservation of the marine environment. Mexico is one of the 36 member states that comprise the Council.

Mexico's participation in this session underscores its commitment to multilateralism, environmental protection and the rule of law. The Mexican Government recognizes that only through international cooperation and respect for established norms can we address the global challenges affecting our oceans.