File includes correspondence, press releases, spreadsheets, and applications regarding the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s summer courses, scholarship candidates and funding information for participants. Some descriptions of courses offered. Carol Standish was the Programme Officer for the Training Division of the ICOD. File contains duplicates, which have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence with Charles E. Pettee and Patricia Cristol. Some concerns a possible book on world communities by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains card and correspondence from Chole and M.B. Zerwick. Much of the correspondence discusses the publishing of Pacem in Maribus (PIM) material.
File contains correspondence with Claiborne Pell, who was an American Senator from Rhode Island, and advocate for the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea. Includes Congressional Hearings and Congressional Records (newsletters), and a resolution (S. Res. 186) on sea-bed mining.
File contains correspondence with Fadiman. Much of it concerns Elisabeth Mann Borgese's "The Drama of the Oceans," on which Fadiman provided editorial comments. See also MS-2-744, Box 93, Folder 21 for an additional piece of correspondence between Mann Borgese and Fadiman.
File contains outgoing correspondence from the International Ocean Institute (IOI) concerning a Mediterranean Symposium, and the IOI joining a network of Mediterranean colleges.
File contains correspondence from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Danielle de St. Jorre, who was the Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs, Planning and Environment. Included is an invitation to join the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and information about the 1995 meeting in Tokyo.
File contains correspondence with David L.D. Hall, the Executive Secretary for the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS). Mainly includes invitations to the International Ocean Institute to send observors to the UNCLoS sessions. File also includes sessional agendas.
File contains correspondence with Peter Tager, Bernard Norris, and Thomas Lipscomb. Also includes information regarding the publciation of the proceedings of the first "Pacem in Maribus" conference, and "The Tides of Change: Peace, Pollution, and Potential of the Oceans" edited by Elisabeth Mann Borgese and David Krieger, royalty statements, and a memorandum of agreement.
File contains a piece of correspondence to Dolliver Nelson, who was from DOALOS (Division for Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea), Legal Affairs, United Nations Secretariat. Letter discusses plans for Nelson to write a paper on the International Sea-bed Authority.
File contains correspondence with Deputy Minister Donald W. Campbell of the Ministry of Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Topics discussed include the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), the proposal for a "Committee of the Whole" or a United Nations forum to discuss ocean matters, and Canada's ratification of UNCLoS (the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea). File also includes "Proposal for the Establishment of a Committee of the Whole to Deal Effectively with Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Duplicate copies of documents have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Alicia Bárcena, who was the Executive Director of Earth Council and a member of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics of discussion include Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XXII, and the initial hearings of the IWCO.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Pardo from Elisabeth Mann Borgese (outgoing only). Borgese asked for a reaction to the idea of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Professor Kwiatkowska, the Associate Director of the Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea. Topics of discussion include confusion over whether Professor Kwiatkowska had joined the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File contains a duplicate copy of a letter, which has not been digitized.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). Included are a draft and final copy of a letter to Boutros-Ghali asking for a reaction on the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and a January 25, 1995 letter from him declining to assist in the selection of a president for the IWCO.
File contains a piece of correspondence from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Dr. Carl-Dieter Spranger, then German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. Correspondence discusses the Turbot War, among other topics.
FIle contains an outgoing piece of correspondence to Dr. Toure, inviting him to participate in the First Plenary Session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Dr. Mayor, the Director-General of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Topics of discussion include providing a link between the IWCO (Independent World Commission on the Oceans) and the UN, as well as the Toyko meeting of 1995.
File contains correspondence with Ambassador Djala, the former chairman of the International Sea Authority. File also includes a copy of "Proposal for the Establishment of a United Nations Ocean Assembly (UNOA)" and "Policy Integration: The Ocean Assembly," both by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, submitted as possible projects to mark the Year of the Oceans (1998).
File contains correspondence from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Dr. Gurgulino de Souza, the rector of the United Nations University (UNU). The correspondence includes an invitation to the UNU to co-sponsor the first plenary session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File includes correspondence with Jean-Pierre Lévy, who was the Executive Secretary of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Includes a note on the presentation of IWCO's report to the United Nations in New York and the debate on the Law of the Sea in the General Assembly. File also includes a draft agenda for a Study Group on the Economics of the Ocean in the Context of Sustainability (held in Lisbon in 1997).
File contains correspondence with German Minister for the Environment Dr. Klaus Topfer (on financing the Independent World Commission on the Oceans). File also contains some correspondence with Topfer's assistant Annette Schmidt-Rantssch.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Mario Soares, who was the President of Portugal and the Chairman of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File includes correspondence surrounding the set up of the IWCO, and recruitments for membership. Also discussed are Elisabeth Mann Borgese financial contributions to the Commission, problems with the IWCO report, and other administrative matters. As well, the file also includes a copy of Mann Borgese's resignation letter. File contains duplicate copies of letters, which have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence from Maurice Strong, who was the first Executive Director of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme). The file includes an invitation from Mann Borgese to be involved with the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence from Al-Nauimi, who was the Minister of Justice for the State of Qatar and a member of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Correspondence includes Al-Nauimi's selection as a member of the IWCO.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Robin South, the Director of International Ocean Institute (IOI)-South Pacific. Topics of discussion include how to integrate the IOI-South Pacific with the Independent World Commission on the Oceans' activities (IWCO). Also includes a press release, and a report from the IOI-South Pacific on the IWCO.
File contains correspondence (outgoing only). Discussed was Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XXIII and the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO)'s hearings.
Dr. Ruud Lubbers, the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, was a Vice-Chairman of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Included is discussion of the First Plenary meeting of the IWCO in Toyko in 1995. Also included is correspondence surrounding Elisabeth Mann Borgese's resignation from the IWCO in 1998. File contains duplicate copies which have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence with Sidney Holt, a member of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Correspondence includes a discussion with Elisabeth Mann Borgese over concerns she attempted to block his participation in the Commission, and a copy of his letter of resignation. File contains duplicate copies which have not been digitized.
File includes correspondence with Dr. Singh, it Includes a copy of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's "Suggestions for Minor Changes for Final Draft," for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO)'s final report, and a letter on Elisabeth Mann Borgese's resignation from the IWCO.
File contains correspondence to Dr. Tono Eitel, a German ambassador and expert in international law. Correspondence discusses background material for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and an upcoming meeting of the IWCO's Vice Chairmen and President Soares in Lisbon.
File consists of correspondence with Dr. Yoshio Suzuki, who was the Chief Counsellor of Nomura Research Institute Ltd. Topics of correspondence include: Dr. Suzuki's appointment as a Vice-President of the Independent World Commission for the Oceans (IWCO); the organization of the first meeting the IWCO's vice-presidents; funding applications for the IWCO's Japan hearings; finding the IWCO's president; and, a proposed agenda for the September 1995 meeting of the IWCO. File also contains and news article ("World Help Sought in Ocean Use"). File contains duplicate copies, which have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence with Edmond F. Janssens, Director of the Energy Division for the Economic Commission for Europe. Topics discussed include the Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI), Pacem in Maribus participation, and a preliminary report on problems in the energy economy.
File contains correspondence with Elisabeth Mann Borgese concerning the Franciscan Center of Environmental Studies. Topics of discussion include the Center's "Earth Charter" (included is a copy), and Elisabeth Mann Borgese's receipt of the International Saint Francis of Prize for the Environment in 1993. The file also includes a copy of a manuscript prepared by Mann Borgese ("Canticle of all Creatures"), and a copy of Mann Borgese's CV.
File contains correspondence with Jeannine Deubel, James Ertel, and Daphne Daume, and discusses the selection of "The Drama of the Oceans" as the "Britannica Book of the Year."
File contains correspondence with Erich Blissenhach, who worked with the German mining company Preussag. Most discussions are about sea-bed mining, and the push towards an international regime to monitor it (and touches on topics like the boat paper, the attempt to rewrite Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other related topics). Some correspondence concerns Club of Rome, Pacem in Maribus (PIM) conferences and International Ocean Institute. Also includes a copy of a "Proposal for an Initiative the German Delegation Could Take at the Next Session of the Assembly and Council of the International Sea-bed Authority" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, a copy of "Alternative Models for Pioneer Cooperation in Exploration, Technology Development, and Training" by Mann Borgese; a copy of an article by Blissenbach ("Technology Assessment of Deep Sea Nodule Mining").
File contains correspondence with Esekia Solofa, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific and a member of Indepndent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File includes an invitation to join the IWCO.
