File contains a transcription of a discussion at an unknown conference or seminar at which the participants are discussing the creation of a bureau or institute to monitor the Mediterranean Sea (a.k.a. International Ocean Institute). Present were [Ros], [Vaeeiere], [Buonomo], [Featherstone], Elisabeth Mann Borgese, [Arangio], [Oren], [Dohrn], [Miller], [Blake], Sidney J. Holt, [Marchetti], [Stirn], [Kennet], and an unidentified President.
File contains correspondence with Bogdan Trifunovic, Louis Turner, Lawrence Thorpe, W.T. Thorneycroft, Ernest Thorn, Texas AandM Univeristy, and Rodney Tarboosh. Contains copies of pictures of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's dog and chimpanzee. Also includes an article, "How to Share Sebed's Riches" by Ernest W. Thorn.
File contains correspondence with (among others): Dr. El-Hafid Tabet-Aoul; Professor Ines Wesley Tanaskovic; Dr. Hubert Tierry; Olaf Tandberg, Professor James Tobin (outgoing only) ;Edith Thauer; Amado S. Tolentino; Dr. Klaus Topfer (outgoing only); Tom Traves (outgoing only); and Alfredas Tytmonas. Topics of discussion include the Tobin tax, the rewriting of the Barcelona Convention, a project on sustainable sea-bed development, International Ocean Institute (IOI) financial matters, and the International Sea-bed Authority.
File contains a proposal, authored by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, for a joint project between International Ocean Institute (IOI) and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA).
Item consists of a draft manuscript copy of Howard Wilcox's 1977 paper "Synthetic Fuels from Ocean Farms", collected by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, which 'aims to explore and develop the ability to raise giant California kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and/or other seaweeds, plants, and marine animals throughout the tropical and temperate oceans'.
File contains two copies of a report by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, providing a discussion on the implementation of the Rio Agreements, the activities of the International Ocean Institute (IOI) in this context, the continued need for a new economic approach to the oceans ("Economics of the Common Heritage"), and a discussion of the institutional requirements of sustainable developments.
File contains a survey that was sponsored by Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). In it scientists, academics, policy-makers, and others were asked their opinions on the following topics: Coastal zone management, marine pollution, marine living resources, research and development, and education and training.
File includes both a brief summary of the hearing (which was released to Commission members before the full summary report was prepared), and a copy of the report. This regional hearing was held at the International Ocean Institute (IOI) China Operational Center in Tianjin, China (May 9-11, 1995).
File contains a copy of a summary report of the regional hearing that was held at International Ocean Institute (IOI) China Operational Center in Tianjin, May 9-11, 1995. Also includes two additional summary reports: "Phase II: Workshop on the implementation of UNCLOS [United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea] in China as a Follow-Up up to The Hearing," held November 2-5, 1995 in Tianjin, China, and a brief summary report on "Phase III: Group of Experts Proposal Preparation Meeting," held December 13-14, 1995, in Tianjin, China.
File contains a summary of a seminar relating to the work of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), held on June 21, 1996 in New Delhi.
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.