Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission (International Seabed Authority)

The Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) leads a group that advises on legal and technical matters related to seabed exploration and mining beyond national jurisdictions. The ISA was established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to ensure that seabed resources are used sustainably and equitably. The Chair oversees discussions, facilitates consensus, and ensures that the commission's recommendations are based on sound science and legal frameworks, promoting responsible stewardship of the ocean's deep-sea resources.