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Meeting minutes for a board of directors at the International Centre for Ocean Development, and a meeting at Dalhousie

File contains meeting minutes from a meeting held at Dalhousie University (on March 4, 1985), referring to the a joint diploma program with the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD). Also contains meeting minutes from the Board of Director's meeting held April 17-18, 1986.

Meeting minutes, agendas, and membership lists for the International Ocean Institute

File contains a list of the Board of Trustees (for the Second Session, held in New York on November 26, 1973), a list of the members of the Planning Council, a provisional agenda for a joint meeting of the Seventh Session of the Board of Trustees and the Sixteenth Session of the Planning Council, a copy of a press release on oil drilling in Italy, and the minutes of the Second Session of the Board of Trustees.

Meeting of the preparatory committee of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans : [agendas, minutes, and background papers]

File contains two agendas for the Meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the Independent World Commission for the Oceans (IWCO), held in Lisbon, Portugal, June 1995. Discussed at the meeting were the terms of reference for the IWCO, the IWCO procedures, an action calendar, discussion of the final report, membership, IWCO administrative structures, budget matters, a proposed agenda for the first meeting of the Executive Committee of the IWCO, and the proposed agenda for the first Plenary Session of the IWCO. Also included are several background papers prepared by the International Ocean Institute.

Meeting of the representatives of the operational centres of the International Ocean Institute : [agenda, meeting minutes, and background documents]

File contains documents for the meeting held at the United Nations University, in Tokyo. Includes an agenda, “Minutes of the Discussions: One Day Seminar on the Oceans –Areas of Future Opportunities for Industrialists, at Ahmedabad, Gurjarat, India,” documents relating to a project funded by the United Nations Development Programme, correspondence, syllabi for a course, correspondence, and other notes for the meeting.

Meeting on spirulina project - United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

File contains documents concerning the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s proposed project to produce spirulina, an edible algae that grows in salt water and can be used as a source of food in case of famine or other emergencies. File includes Memorandum of Understanding between the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), International Ocean Institute, and Ethiopian Science and Technology Commission, project proposals, agendas, and a statement by IOI President Layashi Yaker. For related documents, see MS-2-744, Box 260, File 1 and MS-2-744, Box 260, File 2.

Memo on the International Ocean Institute’s budget

File contains a piece of correspondence from Frank La Que to the International Ocean Institute (IOI)’s Planning Council on IOI budgetary practices. Also includes an itemized list of IOI expenses to be covered by the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions.

Memorandum to Independent Commission on International Development Issues (ICIDI)

File contains a memorandum to the Independent Commission on International Development Issues (ICIDI), also known as the Willy Brandt Commission. The memorandum was possibly written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, and draws attention to the importance of marine issues (including the Law of the Sea) in international development.

Memos and notes regarding the First Committee workshop

File contains documents originally housed in a large binder with other United Nations (UN) materials and the contents of MS-2-744, Box 117, File 4, MS-2-744, Box 117, File 5, MS-2-744, Box 117, File 6, and MS-2-744, Box 117, File 8. Includes handwritten notes by Elisabeth Mann Borgese (summarizing meetings), First Committee workshop notes, and a memo to Austrian Ambassador Karl Wolf on negotiations with coastal states.

Memos from Allan M. Farmer

File contains copies of orders in council, by-laws, and a copy of Bill C-63 concerning the last months of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD)'s operation. See MS-2-744, Box 354, Folder 2 for a digitized version of Bill C-63.

Memos sent and received by the International Centre for Ocean Development

File contains memoranda sent and received by the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD). Various administrative documents are attached to the memos, such as: CVs, government documents, and resolutions. Includes some material concerning the "Managing for the Future" project run by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), and with which the ICOD participated. File has several duplicate copies of reports, which have not been digitized.

Miscellaneous administrative and financial records of the International Ocean Institute

File contains budgets from the International Ocean Institute (IOI), for the years 1978 and 1980. The file also contains a report on the activites of the IOI between 1979-1980 (discussing training programmes and Pacem in Maribus (PIM) X), a summary of current and forthcoming activities for the period of 1980-1983, and lists of members of various boards and bodies of the IOI.

Miscellaneous brochures from the International Ocean Institute

File contains four brochures. One on the Friends of the International Ocean Institute (IOI); a draft of one from the IOI entield "Pacem in Maribus" (from the 1978 PIM conference); an agenda for Pacem in Maribus (PIM) IX; and one for the "Foundation for Sustainable Development (India)," which was produced by the IOI.

Miscellaneous brochures from the International Ocean Institute : [drafts and published versions]

File contains published and draft versions of various International Ocean Institute (IOI) brochures. Most provide general overviews of the IOI's work (including Pacem in Maribus (PIM) conferences, "Ocean Yearbook" publications, members of the Governing Board, and brief histories of the institution). Also contains some correspondence relating to the brochures.

Miscellaneous correspondence regarding Pacem in Maribus and the United Nations Conference of the Law of the Seas (Part 1 of 2)

File contains correspondence with Christane Groelin, Brooden, University of Chicago - Josh, Francis Childe, R.H. Charlier, R.E. Robertson, Christopher R. Willoughby, Maivan Clech Lam, Sally Le Messurier, R.B. Byers, G.L. Kisteven, Joan Fernandes, Antony Dolman, Jacqueline Junke, Energey Publications, R. Oldenbourg Verlag, William Epstein, Editorial alhanbra, s.a., Alva Myrdal, Elsevier Books International, Martinis Nyhoff Publications, Gary Smith, Mark Swanson, Martin Glassner, Brian Flemming, Azim Husain, R.B. Byers, T.S.S. Rao, Gerardo Budowski, Alfred Scherz Verlag, and "The Humanist." Also includes "World Order and the Law of the Sea" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, "Recommendations by Pacem in Maribus V to the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea" by Mann Borgese, and newspaper clippings.

Miscellaneous correspondence regarding personnel, award, and financial matters

File contains correspondence to/from Martin Glassna, Ahmed El Sherbini, Mr. R.J.A. Harper, Stjepan Keckes (regarding nomination of the International Ocean Institute (IOI) for the Tyler foundation prize), Jane Dunning, V. Soesanto, Paul Eamela Engo (Yaouncle), Jim [Barner] (The Antarctic Project), Salvino Busuttil (with resume and IOI recommendations), H.E. Ambassador Layachi Yaker, Geoffrey Kesteven, and [Annette].

Miscellaneous correspondence regarding The Drama of the Ocean and the death of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's dog Arlie

File contains correspondence with Steve [?], Harry N Abrams Inc., Clifton Fadiman (providing comments on "The Drama of the Ocean"), Unicorn Press, Walter Berendsoha, S. Fischer Verlag, Elsivier, Bruce Matthews, Brooda, Suzanne Williams, Ton Waarts, Wiley Publishers of Canada Ltd., McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd., Rolf Bjornerstedt, James Stretch, Rob ?, Bobbie Campbell, Anthony Carter, Olof Cederlund, Roger Henri Charlier, Joyce Church, Elizabeth Clarke, Alan Cober, Canute Sauage, Peter Haz, Sidney Kaufman, Partab Bharvani, Martin Cregien, Ivo Pelicon, and Janeth Ewald. Also includes an obituary for Mann Borgese's dog Arlecchino ("Arlie"), an IOI (International Ocean Institute) Report, and a membership form from the Western Surfing Association.

Miscellaneous correspondence regarding various United Nations meetings, programmes, and events

File contains correspondence as well as a document entitled "Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Reservation Exclusively for Peaceful Purposes of the Sea-bed and Ocean floor, and the Sub-soil thereof, underlying the High Seas beyond the Limits of Present National Jurisdiction, and the Uses of their Resources in the Interests of Mankind." Correspondence is to/from: J. Pronk (UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), [Kolodkin], [Vratusa], [Bromley] (UNIDO - United Nations International Development Organization), G. Hafner, and H.A.L. Francis (UN-ECLA - United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America).

Miscellaneous correspondence with various diplomats and societies regarding work with the UN, the law of the sea, and academic pursuits

File contains correspondence with M. VanDyke, McGraw-Hill, Allswell Osini Muzan (The International Law Society at Lewis University College of Law), Ambassador Pacific Fisheries Ltd., Christian Maguieira, Arvid Pardo, Jane Scheiber, Veda Bohlander, Geneva S. Douglas, William A. Greenwald, Jean Uppman, the Law Library at the University of Washington, G. Gross, Ignatia O.S.H., Ellen Sniberger, and Mavin Mondlin (of the "Yearbook of International Organizations").

Miscellaneous loose documents on the Law of the Sea negotiations

File includes three doucments (one resultion, a report, and a proposal). Specific documents include 1) a draft resolution on the law of the sea from Sri Lanka, 2) "Review of the Sixth Session of the Law of the Sea Conference" by Kazou Sumi, and 3) a proposal by Maxwell Bruce entitled "Advocate for the Unborn."

Miscellaneous loose documents [part 1 of 3]

File contains draft ammendments, various articles, suggested compromise formulae, a note by Tommy Koh, "Financial arrangements of the Enterprise", informal conference room documents, Chairman's reports, a report by an ad hoc group on the relationship between disarmament and development, a memo by the group of landlocked states, informal meeting notes, a memo by Peru, committee records and various informal suggestions. Parts 2 and 3 of this file are in MS-2-744, Box 120, File 8 and MS-2-744, Box 120, File 9, respectively.

Miscellaneous loose documents [part 2 of 3]

File contains informal suggestions by various countries, informal meeting notes, a provisional list of delegations, "Financing the Enterprise," a presentation by various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the issue of seabed mining, a speech by a United Kingdom (UK) delegate on the transfer of technology, notes for Minister Jens Evensen's summation, some handwritten notes (including some by Elisabeth Mann Borgese), and a list of participants. Parts 1 and 3 of this file are in MS-2-744, Box 120, File 7 and MS-2-744, Box 120, FIle 9, respectively.

Miscellaneous loose documents [part 3 of 3]

File contains informal suggestions by various countries, "Financial Arrangements of the Authority" (redrafted versions of the relevant articles of the convention), "Financing the Enterprise," meeting minutes (mainly on the protection and preservation of the marine environment), a memorandum of the group of land-locked and geographically disavantaged states "On the Rights of the Land-Locked and Geographically Disadvantaged States in the Economic Zone," and a memorandum by Peru (as co-ordinator of the group of coastal states). Parts 1 and 2 of this file are in MS-2-744, Box 120, File 7 and MS-2-744, Box 120, File 8, respectively.

Miscellaneous meeting minutes and notes related to the Conference on the Law of the Sea

File contains materials from the Second and Third Committees including Articles (with applicable revisions and corrections), a report to the First Committee on the work of Negotiating Group 3 (Three), compromise suggestions by the Chairman of Negotiating Group 4 (Four) and other reports, in particular "Reports of the Committees and Negotiating Groups" submitted at the seventh session.

Miscellaneous memos on planery sessions and draft proposals

File contains documents originally housed in a large binder with other United Nations (UN) materials and the contents of MS-2-744, Box 117, File 4, MS-2-744, Box 117, File 6, MS-2-744, Box 117, File 7, and MS-2-744 Box 117, File 8. Includes memos to Austrian Ambassador Karl Wolf and Anton Vratusa from Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Topics discussed include the Group of 77, and establishing an institutional headquarters for the Law of the Sea in Malta.

Miscellaneous papers by Elisabeth Mann Borgese

File includes the following papers by Elisabeth Mann Borgese: "Proposal for the Establishment of a Committee of the Whole to Deal Effectively with Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea," "The Convention: A birds-eye view," "UNICPOLOS [United Nations Informal Consultative Process on the Oceans and the Law of the Sea]:The first session," "On the Agenda", "Law of the Sea for the Twenty-[first] Century", "The Future of the Oceans: Challenges and Policies for UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization] at Horizon 2020", "Enhancing Sustainable Development and Human Security in the Ocean", a draft of "Integrating Sustainable Development and Regional Security", "Ocean Governance and the Secretary-General's Agenda for Peace", "The Ocean Assembly", "Agrigento", "New Ways to Govern the Seas", "UNCLoS +5", "Fiji, USP", and a policy paper.

Miscellaneous personal correspondence

File contains correspondence regarding Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sigerson, from [Marie?], to [Unkie?], from [Peter?], [T.? -indecipherable], [Jacques Piccard], Cathy Enright, [Humberto and Alara Gristancho], [Johan], Bruce Kubert, and an invitation from one of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's dogs.

Miscellaneous reports on activities, travel, and fundraising

File contains a progress report from Elisabeth Mann Borgese on International Ocean Institute (IOI) activities, "Report of Travel to Geneva, 6th to 8th November, 1983" by IOI Executive Director C.F. Vanderbilt, and a handwritten document by Maxwell Bruce regarding the funding of International Ocean Institute.

Miscellaneous reports, articles, and partial documents [part 2 of 2]

File includes several miscellaneous documents, including: 1) "Resolution II: Co-ordination of Marine Activities," 2) a declaration involving the peaceful uses of the seabed, 3) an article about mineral exploration in Gabon, 4) an article about mining in Africa, 5) "Financial Terms of Contracts," 6) an address to an unidentified chairman; 7) handwritten financial arrangements; 8) "Economic Impact of Deep Sea Mining"; 9) a partial copy of the 28th Session of the General Assembly; 10) "An Ocean Resources Agency," 11) a partial statute, and 12) Section 4 - Comments on the new model. The part 1 of this file is in MS-2-744, Box 136, Folder 10.

Miscellaneous speeches and papers by Elisabeth Mann Borgese (Part 1 of 2)

File includes copies of speeches and papers by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Includes: "Music and Oceans," "Bioprospecting and Access to the Genetic Resources in the Area" (likely an excerpt from a larger work), "Working Paper: Analysis of Debate on Coordination," a copy of "Neuschottlände Bote," which contains a copy of Mann Borgese's convocation address given at Dalhousie in 1998 ("Meeting at a Crossroads"), and an article on her, "The Oceanic Circle" (a speech given by Mann Borgese upon receiving an honorary degree from Yokohama City University), "Report on the 'Pallas' Accident," "Oil and Gas and the Oceans," (a lecture given by Mann Borgese to the Coady International Institute), "Global Civic Culture," an unidentified speech given in celebration of the International Year of the Ocean (1998), and "The Future of the Oceans."

Miscellaneous 'W' correspondence

File contains correspondence with Mathilde Widl, Peter K. Wahrli, Krzystof Wodiczko,and Mimi Wheeler. Some of the correspondence concerns the death of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's mother.
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