File contains a list of the names and signatures of attendees for both the April 7 and April 8, 1976 seminar sessions. This seminar was jointly organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the International Ocean Institute (IOI).
File contains papers from the Inter-Governmental Working Group on Marine Pollution, part of the UN Conference on the Human Environment. This includes conference papers submitted by the delegates from Japan, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
This file contains a circular letter on the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Human Development. This flyer asks participating groups to support the UNCSTD mission, and this copy includes a typed message to Pacem in Maribus (PIM), asking them to become a participating group, a request to which they agreed.
File includes correspondence to/from: M.E. Arie (UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), S. Andersen (UNDP - United Nations Development Programme), and M.O. Adio (Delegation of Nigeria, UNCLOS - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea).
File contains correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and various government officials. A. Tarter, F. Hamburger, G. Weiss, E.M. Schmid, H. Wolfram and E. Lane, relating to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS) III and Pacem in Maribus (PIM) conferences. Also includes a draft of an Austrian statement, a handwritten speech by Elisabeth Mann Borgese on UNCLoS, and an announcement for a seminar on the impact of seabed mining on developing countries.
File contains correspondence concerning World Federalism and the Law of the Sea with American Senator Alan Cranston. Also includes a Congressional Record (Volume 121, Number 152 - Part II), and a copy of a speech Cranston gave on Strip Mining in Death Valley.
File contains an untitled draft article, correspondence with B. Foodagri, F. Hall, A. Biro, and P. Hendry, regarding "Ceres" and a copy of the journal "Ceres" (November-December 1974) cointaining the article "The Common Heritage" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains "Synopsis of Objective" for talks on the Law of the Sea, as well as correspondence with H. Gajentaan, A. Gacia Robles, F. Galindo, G.H. Gottlieb, and M.E. Galey.
File contains correspondence with S.P. Jagota as well as a copy of the article "Developments in the UN conference on the law of the sea" by S.P. Jagota from "Third World Quarterly." S.P. Jagota was the ambassador for the Permanent Mission of India to the UN.
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 includes correspondence to/from: [Kirthisinga], Dale Krause (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO), Martin Kaplan (World Health Organization, or WHO), Heimo Kellner, Birabhongse Karemrri, Johan Kaufman (The Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the United Nations), Susan Kaeser (World College West), and Franz Koenig (Archbishop of Vienna), which discusses the Holy See's position on the Law of the Sea.
File contains one piece of correspondence from Ramaswamy Mani, who was at the Office of the Under-Secretary General at the Department of International Economic and Social Affairs with the United Nations, concerning a funding proposal.
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).
File contains correspondence with Alva Myrdal of the Myrdal Foundation, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982. Correspondence discusses Myrdal's nomination of Arvid Pardo for the Einstein Peace Prize.
File contains correspondence with A. Papadopoulos, Renate Platzoder, and Ambassador Arpad Prandler of Hungary. Correspondence concerns the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s training programme, Pacem in Maribus, and other topics.
File contains correspondence with Maurice Strong, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Chairman and Director of Petro-Canada. File also contains a postcard announcing Strong's candidacy for a seat in the Canadian Parliament in the 1979 election.
File contains correspondence to and from the UNA in Canada. Included is conference material surrounding the World Youth Leadership Training Summit, an invitation to a lecture by Dr. Federico Mayor, and an invitation to participate in a citizens' panel.
File contains correspondence surrounding Elisabeth Mann Borgese's participation at Insight '79 a seminar entitled "The Sea: Common Heritage of Mankind?" held at the University of Pittsburgh in November 30, 1979. Also included is a flyer advertising the event.
File contains an appendix to an unknown document. The appendix is titled "Soviet answer to the question: What must be done to ensure that the achievements of science are put to work in the economy without delay and on a broad scale?"
File contains two reports prepared by the FAO (Food and Argricultural Organization of the United Nations)'s General Fisheries Council for the Mediterranean: "Cooperative Program of Research on Aquaculture: Report I," and "Report of the Third Session of the Cooperative Programme of Research on Aquaculture."
File contains a FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization) publication for Contribuciones al Estudio de las Pesquerias de Mexico (Contribution to the Study of Mexican Fisheries) series.
File contains a report from the FAO (Food and Argicultural Organization)'s technical conference on fishery products. It contains an inscription to Elisabeth Mann Borgese, which states she may find the work of interest with reference to her book "The Drama of the Oceans."
File contains photocopied notes from the Twenty-fourth (24th) and the Twenty-first (21st) Session of the United Nations' General Assembly, and photocopied notes from resolutions adopted on the reports of the First (1st) and Second (2nd) Committee.
File contains quotations relating to disarmament on the ocean sea-bed. The Groups are: Group I: The new ocean regime and its implications for co-operation in marine science and technology, and Group 3: Implementation of requirements for international co-operation. See MS-2-744, Box 121, Folder 17 for more information on these Groups.
File contains two copies of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'s "The Courier," one in German, the other in English, which contain the article "Peace for the High Seas" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese as part of the edition "20, 000 Worlds Under the Sea: The Sea and its Treasures, Threats and Conflicts, Laws for the Ocean."
File includes reports and correspondence relating to Malta's draft resolution to create an intergovernment sea service. The file also includes "Mission of Malta to the United Nations," a statement by Arvid Pardo.
File contains two versions of the paper (one of which is marked "Old"). The papers deal with proposals made by Nigeria and Austria relating to exploration and mining of the seabed.
File contains two versions (a draft outline and a pre-print) of a paper detailing the achievements of UNCLOS (the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea).
File contains a background paper written by the International Ocean Institute (IOI). The physical file includes a 3.5 inch diskette with a Word Perfect 5.1 version of the file. Also included is a letter from Krishan Saigal explaining the contents of the disk.
File contains correspondence between Madeline Coffen-Smout of the IOI (International Ocean Institute), and Mr. Lennox Hinds of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and associated financial documents for 1997.
File contains outlines of hearings to be conducted by China and Malta International Ocean Institute operational centres in March and April, 1995, and all eight International Ocean Institute operational centres in May and June, 1995. Includes project proposal and instructional documents.
File contains documents used in the initial planning stages of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), before the first plenary session. Includes several lists of members and potential members; budget for the first plenary session; recommendations to the Chairman from the informal consultations held at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris on April 10-11, 1995; Independent Commission on the Oceans - Proposal; summary report of major conclusion of the preparatory committee of IWCO; and a discussion paper on the preparation of a report on "The Oceans in the 21st Century" by IWCO. File also contains a paper entitled "Independent World Commission for the Seas and the Oceans," by Krishan Saigal of the International Ocean Institute (IOI). This paper outlines an action calendar, draft communication letter, and other documents about establishing the IWCO. The latter document was originally housed in a seperate file also entitled MS-2-744, Box 248, Folder 8. File also contains duplicate copies that have not been scanned.
File contains budget information for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) prepared by the International Ocean Institute (IOI), discussing expenses, and sources of funding. The file also contains a letter from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
File contains documents used by members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) during the fourth executive meeting held Nov. 25, 1996, in Rotterdam. Includes agenda, budget, list of participants, list of documents, and draft report.
File contains a memorandum to the executive committee by Sidney Holt, discussing problems affecting the fishing industries, that was distributed at the Second Plenary Session in Rio de Janeiro.
File contains documents used by members of the Executive Committee during their second meeting held May 3-4, 1996, in Lisbon. Includes a list of participants and comments on the paper "The Legal Framework for the Use and Protection of the Ocean (The Convention of the Law of the Sea and Related Instruments).
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 contains documents referred to and created by working group #4 during the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO)'s Second Plenary Session in Rio de Janeiro. Includes notes; a list of content for the "Science and Technology Report," by D. Ben Sari; a copy of the report by the working group; a copy of the paper "Bridging the Gaps Between North and South: The Future Uses of the Oceans and their Resources," based on input from Dr. Jan H. Stel and Dr. Stjepan Keckes; and notes on Stel and Keckes' paper by Don Mills, written April 1996.
File contains correspondence with Judge Mohammed Bedjaoui, who served as a judge on the International Court of Justice and was a member of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics include an invitation to join the IWCO, discussion of writing a paper, and several letters expressing dismay at the handling of Ambassador Yaker's departure from the IWCO. File contains duplicate copies of letters, which have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Salvino Busuttil, who was the Director-General of the Foundation for International Studies at the University of Malta and Treasurer of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics discussed include Elisabeth Mann Borgese's and the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s early funding of the IWCO, Pacem in Maribus XXIII (23), and organizing a workshop on ocean economics.