File contains correspondence with Ambassador Richardson, who was a member of Jamaica’s Permanent Mission to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Topics of the correspondence include International Ocean Institute (IOI)’s Training Programme and Pacem in Maribus (PIM). Also includes a copy of the article "Prevention of Vessel-source Pollution" by E.L. Richardson.
File contains correspondence with Singh, who was the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s representative to the United Nations. Correspondence concerns various UN topics, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS), the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), the IOI-Virtual University (IOI-VU), and the IOI funding a project. File Includes UN press releases ("Senegal Ratifies Law of the Sea Convention," "States Parties to Law of Sea Convention to Meet at Headquarters 19-29 May") a copy of a working paper by Elisabeth Mann Borgese (on the Sustainable Development Commission); a draft letter Mann Borgese wrote to the Maltese Prime Minister (attached is Mann Borgese's "Policy Integration: The Ocean Assembly"); and a memorandum of understanding between the IOI, the Commission on Environmental Law (CEL), and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).
File contains correspondence with Portuguese President Màrio Soares. Topics of discussion include a plan to hold Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XIX in Libson, Soares' 1991 re-election as president, the Socialist Party's victory in the 1995 Portuguese parliamentary elections, and a conference in Ottawa held in Soares' honour.
File contains correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and various government officials. Topics of discussion include the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS), the Swedish Animal Protection Ordinance, and a request information for students. Also includes a letter from Prime Minister Ingvar Carlsson on the Stockholm Initiative.
File contains correspondence with Trigona, who worked at International Ocean Institute (IOI) Headquarters in Malta. Much of the correspondence concerns administrative matters (especially travel) as they relate to IOI programmes and conferences (e.g., Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XXV).
File contains correspondence with include Christian Ude (mayor of Munich, concerning an exhibit on Klaus Mann); George B. Udvarhelyi (concerning the legacy of Thomas Mann); Juha I. Uitto; B. Ulianich; Barbara Ungeheuer; M.A. Upare; Victor Urquidi; and Reizo Utagawa.
File contains faxed material sent by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), includes an agreement between UNIDO and the International Centre for Science and High Technology (ICS), and the statutes for the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
File contains correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Wolfgang Graf Vitzthum; Petra Westhaus-Ekau (with a forwarded email from Gotthilf Hempel); Rüdiger Wolfrum (of the Max-Planck-Institut); and Juergen Zech. Topics of discussion include Pacem in Maribus (PIM), International Ocean Institute (IOI) activities, and United Nations Informal Consultative Process for Oceans and the Law of the Sea (UNICPLOS) II. The file also contains a pre-print of an article by Wolfgang Graf from "Neue Juristische Wochenschrift" (NJW).
File contains correspondence concerning International Ocean Institute (IOI) programs. Includes discussions of a research project on “Marine Resources, Ocean Management, and International Development Strategy for the 80s and Beyond,” a training program on sea-bed mining, the “Ocean Yearbook,” and a list of expected expenditures for operations in Malta for 1979. File also contains telegrams relating to meetings. Correspondents include: Francois van Hoek, Maxwell Bruce, Roger Vella Bonavita, S. Nanjundan, Jesus Moneo, and Francisco Orrego Vicuña.
File contains correspondence with government and university representatives regarding the Training Programme and the establishment of marine technology centres.
File contains correspondence with Slovenian politician Anton Vratuša. Includes discussion of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD), Pacem in Maribus (PIM) conferences, and other topics.
File contains correspondence with various university officials. Includes an Memorandum of Understanding between Yokohama City University and Dalhousie, on the establishment of an exchange program between the two institutions.
File contains two documents: "Proposal of a law for the Preliminary Regulation of Deep Sea Mining" and "Justification of the Law for the Preliminary Regulation of Deep Sea Mining."
File contains several drafts of the paper, along with a speech introducing the discussion paper. Much of the paper deals with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS).
File contains an interdisciplinary manual edited by Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Paul MT White. Contains the following papers: "Ocean Mineral Resources with Emphasis on Areas Beyond the EEZ" by Roger Charlier, "Exploration for Manganese Nodules" by P.M.T. White and D.A. Harvard, "Ocean Mining Technology" by Manfred Krutein, "Manganese Nodule Extractice Metallurgical Review: 1973-1978 by Gale Hubred, "Special Aspects of Site Selection for Maganese Nodules Processing Plants" by Franz Diederich, "The Possible Impact on the Environment from Deep Sea Mining" by Ludwig Karbe, "Fiscal Considerations" by Mati Pal, "Meta Markets: Trade and Economics" by Mati Pal, "Seabed Mining: Financial Considerations" by Anil Gayan, "Workers in Deep-Sea Mining and the International Labour Organization (ILO)" by Enrico Argiroffo, "A Mini-Case in Economic Feasbility" by Paul M.T. White, "The System of Production: A Historical Analysis" by Jean René Dupuy, "Scope of Operations in the Area" by Christopher Pinto, "Structure and Functions of the International Seabed Authority" by Christopher Pinto, "Potential Benefits Derived by Developing Countries from the Exploitation of the Seabed" by Alfredo Boucher, "Professional Experience and Training Required for Participation in the Management and Exploitation of the Mineral Resources of the Seabed: Options in this Field" by Francisco Orrego Vicuña, "The Common Heritage of Mankind and the Transfer of Technology" by Arvid Pardo and Elisabeth Mann Borgese. It also contains a register of selected facilities for continued specialized training in seabed mining.
File contains a draft mock-up and a published version of a booklet on the International Ocean Institute (IOI). The booklet outlines the IOI's history, funding, and training programmes. It also provides a five (5) year plan for the years 1988-1992. The file originally contained a photograph of recreational uses for ocean space which has been removed.
File contains a report for a contact meeting between the International Ocean Institute (IOI)-Canada and the United Nations University for Peace on a virtual university for the oceans. Includes proposals, correspondence, letters of support, a list of courses, and a draft syllabus.
File contains a speech, likely by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, discussing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea's impact on development marine industrial technologies.
File contains a 209 page report and annexes concerning United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project funds received by the International Ocean Institute (IOI) for its Regional Oceans Training Programme. Includes the following documents as annexes: several contracts and letters between the IOI and the UNDP; Minutes of the Representatives of the Operational Centres of IOI (for the May 17 and 18, 1993, and the September 5, 1993 meetings); workplans; a summary of the CLAM/DOS Library Information System; Minutes of the Third and Fourth Meetings of Representatives of the Operational Centres of IOI; and Minutes of the Course Development Committee of the IOI (for meetings in September, 1993 April, 1994, and December 1994).
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 proposal, authored by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, for a joint project between International Ocean Institute (IOI) and International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA).
These notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1786 focus on mechanics, instruments, and experiments. He touches on forces and motion in the mechanics section and mentions thermometers, pumps, and pendula in the instruments section.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1787 (?) discuss the study of pneumatics. He notes its connection with air and the atmosphere. Dinwiddie records several experiments involving barometers, fountains, and pumps.
James Dinwiddie wrote this introductory lecture on January 19, 1792. He discusses knowledge, existence, and sensation and quotes Rene Descartes (Cogito ergo sum).
These notes written by James Dinwiddie on October 18, 1793 discuss natural philosophy with a focus on topics in physics including motion, gravity, pendulums, .
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss natural philosophy with a focus on topics in physics including mechanics, simple machines, and friction.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on manufacturing and engineering. Dinwiddie mentions a variety of engines including James Watts' steam engine.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on trigonometry. The notes begin with a series of definitions of angles, circles, and trigonometric measurements. They go on to mention various corollaries and theorems related to trigonometry.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are entitled "Rules of Philosophy". They focus on natural philosophical topics including matter, motion, gravity, simple machines, projectiles, pneumatics, and pendula.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1801 outline a course in experimental philosophy. The lecture topics include matter, space, gravity, engines, projectiles, and pendula.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie on June 1, 1807 focus on natural history and natural philosophy. Dinwiddie begins the notes by discussing man's superiority to other animals and goes on to discuss planetary motion.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie on July 30, 1811 are from a lecture on hydrostatics given by Mr. D.F. Walker. The notes mention the hydrostatic paradox and Tantalus' cup as well as flotation experiments.
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 17, 1808 and June 3, 1809 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including the decompostion of acids and alkalis by electricity, metals, and potassium. This file consists of one notebook.
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between April 21, 1810 and May 26, 1811 contains notes on lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics including natural history, astronomy, and physics. This file consists of one notebook.
This document is a copy of an act issued in 1810 by the King of England enlarging the powers of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. The act allows named proprietors to purchase a library and meeting house on behalf of the institution and outlines the requirements for elections.
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