File contains a copy of a summary of discussions held at the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions relating to the law of the sea (particularly on matters relating to the sea-bed and the common heritage principle). Includes a cover letter from Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains three draft outlines for a study on costal settlements in Ghana. One is handwritten, two are typed. Also contains a selected bibliography.
File contains a draft report, which resulted from the group's meeting held October 9-11, 1996, in Geneva. The report provides a summary of the findings of the study group (which deal with implementing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLoS III). The report also contains a list of participants and a draft agenda. Also included in the file is a cover letter from Layashi Yaker.
File includes documents from the Study Group on the Legal and Institutional Framework for the Use and Protection of the Ocean, which Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a member of this group that met 9-11 October 1996 in Geneva. Includes draft agenda, annotated agenda, tentative timetable, list of participants, and an interim draft report. Also includes doodles of horses by Elisabeth Mann Borgese on the draft agenda.
File includes documents from the Study Group on the Economics of the Oceans. Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a member of this group that met 15-18 January 1997 in Malta. Includes draft agenda, annotated agenda, tentative timetable, and a draft report.
File contains a draft report, from the group's meeting held March 14-16, 1997, in Lisbon. Discussed are trends in science and technology and their effect on scientific research and management of the oceans.
File contains Draft Minutes and Summary, which resulted from the group's meeting held May 28-31, 1997, in Lisbon, Portugal. The meeting discussed raising awareness, and increasing participation in the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). They also reviewed a draft report.
File contains a revised version of the statement given at the conclusion of Pacem in Maribus (PIM) VI on the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS). Includes a covering letter from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to members of the Planning Council. The file also contains material relating to a course (“Malta ’76: An Introduction to the Sea”) offered by the International Ocean Institute (IOI), an outline for the “Ocean Yearbook,” material on a seminar on “The New International Economic Order and the Law of the Sea,” and the announcement of Jan Pronk’s appointment as an IOI Board member.
File contains statements and press releases from the permanent representatives to the United Nations from the United Kingdom, Ukraine, the United States, Fiji, Cyprus, the People's Republic of China, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Sweden, Indonesia, Japan, Peru,the Group of 77 (Colombia), Australia, and Denmark. Some statements were from the forty-seventh (47th) session of the United Statements General Assembly, and others from the First Commission on Science and Technology.
File includes a press release containing McKernan's statment to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Seabed and the Ocean Floor Beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction. Also includes a background paper on fisheries prepared by the United States' delegation.
File contains a copy of a statement by the the Ghanese delegation (made on August 23, 1976), with handwritten comments. It was originally housed in a large binder with other United Nations (UN) material (i.e. press releases, General Assembly reports, etc.) and the materials of MS-2-744, Box 117, Folder 5, MS-2-744, Box 117, Folder 6, MS-2-744 Box 117, Folder 7, and MS-2-744, Box 117, Folder 8.
File contains a copy of a statement by John Alan Beesley, presented at a Plenary debate to the enlarged United Nations (UN) Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Sea-bed and the Ocean Floor Beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction.
File contains statements by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, delievered before the First Committee of UNCLoS (United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea) III on 12 July 1974 and 6 August 1974. Also includes a draft versoin.
File contains a speech by Ambassadr Pardo delivered to Subcommittee III of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Sea-Bed and the Ocean Floor Beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction. This version has handwritten comments and marking by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains a copy of a speech by Ambassador Perisic, delivered after Jens Eversen's report. His remarks concern the problem of the continental shelf, the issue of developing versus developed countries, and the structure of the Authority. Contains handwritten corrections by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains seven speeches made by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Includes a speeach entitled "AALCC Introductory Remarks," made to the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization, on seabed mining. The "Pittsburgh Lecture," a speech made by Borgese in honour of Rachel Carson, and discusses the international enterprises being built in the wake of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It also discusses Mann Borgese's work at the University of Chicago on the Committee to Frame a World Constitution. "Sustainable Development and Ocean Governance," discussing the example of China as a case study. "The Protection of the Marine Environment in the Case of War" a 1984 address to the International Law Academy, discussing the limitations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS) in dealing with war. An untitled speech from 1991, given on behalf of the International Ocean Institute (IOI), and discussing the contiuing need for the UNCLoS. "Caird Medal Address," an acceptance speech from April 12, 2000. Finally, "The Future of the Mediterranean Area Environment and Environmental Education," a speech from October 1988.
File includes two copies, a draft and final version, of a paper by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, written for the Canadian Institute for International Peace and Security (CIIPS). The final version includes five annexes, mainly United Nations resolutions, and a copy of an article from "The Disarmament Bulletin." The draft version includes typewritten comments from an external reviewer of the work.
File contains a report by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, containing a discussion of the Regional Seas Programme (initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme), and relating it to the work of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains a paper by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, discussing raw materials, developing countries, and existing agencies, and how they would be affected by the Law of the Sea. This version contains some handwritten corrections.
File contains material originally housed in a large binder with other United Nations (UN) reference material (i.e. press releases, journals, sessional reports), and the contents of MS-2-744, Box 117, File 1. File contains a memorandum from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Austrian Ambassador Karl Wolf, and amendments to the fifth (5th) draft.
File contains meeting minutes, a list of Planning Council members, memos, project outlines, "Proposal for the Establishment of an International Energy Institute" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, photocopied correspondence, a copy of the proceedings and debates of the 93rd Congress, Second Session (Senate), which contains a speech by Senator Pell reading "Statement of the Law of the Sea Conference" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese into the offical record, and a copy of an International Ocean Institute report.
File contains a draft report on the sixth (6th) meeting Executive Committee, that was held on June 5, 1997, in Newport, Rhode Island. The report discusses arrangements and plans for upcoming sessions and meetings ofh te Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File also includes a cover letter from Layashi Yaker, and a corrigendum to the report of the fifth executive committee.
File contains documents relating to the "Shipping Policy Seminar" jointly organized by the International Institute for Transportation and Ocean Policy Studies at Dalhousie, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and ICOD. File Includes the proposal, aide memoirs, correspondence, list of potential participants, and budgets.
File contains a copy of an article published in "The Courier: European Community - Africa - Carribbean - Pacific." File discusses the attempt to establish an International Seabed Authority.
File contains a copy of an article by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, discussing the accomplishments made in the Sixth Session of the Law of the Sea Conference (including the Informal Composite Negotiating Text). The article was published in "World Issues," October/November 1977 edition (published by Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions).
File contains draft minutes (which discuss the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea, Pacem in Maribus (PIM) V, and various other activities and projects of the International Ocean Institute (IOI)), a draft budget, a statement of source and application of funds, memos, and a statement by Elisabeth Mann Borgese (delivered at a seminar). Also includes correspondence and an invitation for PIM V.
File contains an agenda and background documents for the meeting held in Tianjin, China. Includes material relating to a review of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project, the International Ocean Institute’s Workplan for 1997, documents about the sustainability of centres (includes a note from Anita Coady), a discussion of the IOI’s new mission statement, and a template for Memoranda of Understanding.
File contains a draft report of the seventh (7th) meeting of the Executive Committee, held in Cape Town, South Africa on November 10, 1997. Topics discussed include arrangements for the final two sessions of the Commission, and a submission of recommendations to the United Nations General Assembly. The file also contains a list of participants at the meeting.
File contains draft minutes from the session held in Geneva, Switzerland on April 7, 1979. Topics of discussion include the training project, financial matters, and the Pacem in Maribus (PIM) X conference.
FIle contains a list of steps that are to be taken in accordance with the Law of the Sea Convention, Agenda 21, and the Agenda for Peace. Possibly written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains budgets, Director's Reports, agendas, memos, rules of procedure, interim financial statements, form letters and other correspondence, a Board packet (including a letter, agenda, financial statement, Pacem in Maribus (PIM) material (including a registration form for PIM IV), Mediterranean research project report, conference summary, and other project outlines and drafts), and a list of Board of Trustees' members.
File contains summary records of the first to tenth meetings (with the exception of the second meeting) of the conference, held in Geneva, Switzerland. This file also includes administrative documents relating to the meetings (i.e., agendas and addendums), along with various proposals made by numerous countries.
FIle contains a note by the Secretariat on issues to be considered by the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). The file is labelled "IWCO/WP8." File also includes "Comments on IWCO/WP8 (Working Paper 8)" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains an information note on the second plenary session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), which was held July 2-5, 1996 in Rio de Janeiro. Paper outlines the results of the four working groups (legal, security, economics, and science/technology).
File contains a draft report from the second (2nd) plenary session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), which was held July 2-5, 1996, in Rio de Janeiro. The report provides an update on interssional activities (e.g., establishing a secretariat, the program of work, and financial matters), and on the Working Groups. Other issues raised at the meeting include: the public awareness campaign, ocean governance, and indigenous peoples and the oceans. Also includes a list of participants.
File contains documents from the meeting. Includes agenda, and reports. Discussed at the meeting were the Independent World Commission for the Oceans (IWCO), the International Ocean Institute (IOI)’s financial position, Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XXIII, and membership of the Board.