File contains information on the Train-Sea-Coast Program, which was a United Nations initiative run by DOALOS (Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Some documents discuss the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s running a training programme on behalf of the Train-Sea-Coast Program. Includes reports, drafts, proposals, newsletters, conference and meeting material, website print-outs, program rules; and project documents. Correspondence is attached to some publications. File also contains duplicate copies, which have not been digitized.
File contains documents from the United Nations' Second Generation Experts' Meeting, and the resulting collection of papers that Elisabeth Mann Borgese was involved in editing. File Includes correspondence, a draft copy of the proceedings manuscript, and copies of the following papers: "Protecting Future Generations: Precedents and Practicalities" by Philippe Sands, "Safeguarding Future Generations" by Christopher D. Stone, "International Court of Justice: Aspects of its Power and Composition" and "Some Thoughts on the 1982 Convention as the Basis for Confidence-Building at Sea" by M.C.W. Pinto,"Geopolitical Dimension to Restructuring the United Nations" by M. M. Puri, the introduction from "Cosmopolitan Democracy" edited by Daniele Archibugi and David Held, "From the United Nations to Cosmpolitan Democracy" by Daniele Archibugi, "Pacem in Maribus, UNCLOS, and UNCED: Integrating Institutional Mechanisms for Ocean Governance" by Peter B. Payoyo, "Some Legal Aspects of the Perceived Role of a Guardian for Future Generations in Monitoring 'Sustainability' of any Use of Marine Living Resources" by Sidney Holt, "Reform of the United Nations: A Third World Perspective" by Joseph S. Warioba, "The New Deep Seabed Mining Regime" and "Some Observations on the Agreement Implementing Part XI of the Convention on the Law of the Sea" by L.D.M. Nelson, "Agenda for Peace and the Law of the Sea Naval Arms Control: The UN Second Generation-Experts Meeting" by Rob Huebert, "The Law of the Sea Convention and the Restructuring of the United Nations System" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, a statement by Layashi Yaker, "Seapower and Reservation" by Rear-Admiral Fred W. Crickland & Geoffrey L. Wittol, a preface by Salvino Busuttil, and "Institutional Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region: Resource Development and Environmental Protection" by Professor Barbara Kwiatkowska
File includes a summary report of the ninth session of the assembly, a report of the secretary to the commission, a provisional list of documents, a programme of work and finiancial requests, a summary report of the executive council of the seventh session, and a report by the IOC (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission) on its activities.
File includes three papers, including one ("UNSSOD I: Outcome of the Session and Implementation of its Final Document" by Ronald Purver) that was presented in Toronto at conference on the UNSSOD II. File also includes "The Desirability and Feasibility of Negotiated Controls on Strategic Anti-Submarine Warfare" by Ronald Purver) as well as correspondence from John Platt (of the Club of Rome), which includes his article, "Now is the Time."
File contains correspondence and agreements between International Ocean Institute (IOI) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), relating to CIDA's funding of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence from Krishan Saigal to Malcolm Booker of Deloitte and Touche Ltd, concerning the trust for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Also included is a copy of the meeting minutes of the First Meeting of the Executive Committee of the IWCO. Discussed at the meeting were membership issues, the IWCO's procedures, an action calendar, a budget for 1994-1998, discussion of regional IWCO centres, and staff issues.
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.
File consists of a paper issued in advance of the May 3-5, 1996 meeting in Lisbon, by Dr. Yoshio Suzuki, and it was prepared following discussions with Professors Iguchi, Okuhara, and Fuse of the Japan Commission on the Oceans. The paper discusses legal and economic issues surrounding the oceans, the North-South divide, and how to raise global awareness of the oceans.
Subseries consists of documents that accompanied members of the IWCO to various plenary sessions, including agendas, budgets, lists of participants, speeches, reports, and background papers.
File contains documents used by members of the Independent World Commissio on the Ocenas (IWCO) during the fourth plenary session held June 6-9, 1997, in Newport, Rhode Island. Includes agenda, list of participants, schedule of events, and a brochure for the opening ceremony. The brochure contains handwritten notes by Elisabeth Mann Borgese on financial matters.
File contains a list of documents distributed to members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) during the Second Plenary Session in Rio de Janeiro, held July 2-5, 1996.
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 includes speeches delivered at the Third Plenary Session. Papers include, "Statement to be made by H. E. Eduardo Faliero, Vice Chairman of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans at the third plenary of the commission to be held at Rotterdam," "Remarks for the Closing Ceremony" by Patrick J. Kennedy, "Allocution Prononcee par le President a l'occasion de la visite a la cour de la Commission Mondiale Independante pour les Oceans."
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. 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. 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 correspondence with Salvano Briceno, the Coordinator of Intergovernmental and Institutional Support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Includes an application and discussion of his joining the IWCO.
File contains correspondence with J. Alan Beesley about participating in the Independent World Commission on the Oceans public hearing in Vancouver, British Columbia (held on April 26, 1996). Included is a copy of Beesley's CV.
File includes a letter sent to Prime Minsiter Chrétien from Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Includes a copy of an editorial by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, "Open letter to the G7," that she sent to the Globe and Mail. The editorial discusses the importance of adding sustainable ocean development to the G7 agenda.
File contains correspondence to Mario Baptista Coelho, who was the personal assistant to Portugese president Mario Soares. Included is discussion of administrative matters relating to organization of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), especially the the First Plenary session of the IWCO held at the United Nations University in Tokyo in September 1995 (including provisional agendas). Also included is a tentative programme of work for the IWCO. File contains duplicate copies of letters, which have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Umberto Colombo, an Italian scientist and politician. Main topic of discussion was Professor Colombo joining the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains a piece of correspondence from De Moura, who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola. Letter concerns Elisabeth Mann Borgese's resignation from the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence to individuals with last names between E and G. Correspondence concerns the Independent World Commission on the Oceans' Study Group on the Economic Uses of the Ocean, of which Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a member. Correspondents include Paul Ekins, and Orio Giarini (includes Elisabeth Mann Borgese's thoughts on economics).
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 contains one piece of correspondence from Paul Ekins, discussing his potential participation in the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Richard Falk, a professor for the Center for International Studies at Princeton University and a member of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics discussed include concern over the IWCO's Rio agenda, Mann Borgese's comments on one of Falk's papers, and discussion of the IWCO's final report.
File contains correspondence to and from Judge Fleischhauer, who served on the International Court of Justice. Included is an invitation to join the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Lennox Hinds, who was the Senior Advisor for the Marine Affairs and Fisheries division of Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). File contains a request for funds from CIDA.
File contains correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and employees at International Ocean Institute Halifax (Nicole Hegedus and Michelle Wood). Topics discuss include appointees to the Indepdent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Stejan Keckes, who was a member of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Correspondence discusses the draft text of the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s activities for the IWCO.
File contains correspondence with Ambassador Tommy Koh, who was the Executive Director of the Asia-Europe Foundation, a member of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics of discussion include setting up the IWCO, including discussions of potential members. File contains duplicate copies of letters, which have not been digitized.
FIle contains correspondence (all of which is outgoing) to Jean-Pierre Lévy and Rudd Lubers. Topic of discussion concerns the Independent World Commission on the Oceans Study Group on the Economic Uses of the Ocean, of which Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a member.
File consists of correspondence with Bin Mao, who was the Deputy Directory of the Department of International Cooperation, State Oceanic Administration (SOA), Beijing. Topics of discussion include appointments to the Independent World Commission on the Oceans.
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 Anton Micallef, of the Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics. Correspondence concerns the Independent World Commission on the Oceans Study Group on the Economic Uses of the Ocean, of which Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a member. Also contains notes on a brainstorming session on ocean economic held in London on July 30, 1996.
File contains correspondence to Don Mills, Jamaican Ambassador to the United Nations. File includes outgoing correspondence only, mainly about the 1995 Tokyo meeting of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Robert Muller, the Chancellor of the University for Peace, The Hague. Elisabeth Mann Borgese credits him with the idea for Independent World Commission on the Oceans. The file also contains correspondence with third parties, including Ted Turner.
File contains correspondence with Prof. Rajagopalan, a member of International Ocean Institute (IOI) India. File also includes a survey created by the IOI (India) on behalf of the Independent World Commission Oceans (IWCO) and sent to institutions concerned with ocean affairs.
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 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 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 Layachi Yaker, the Secretary-General of the International World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Correspondence concerns the IWCO Study Group on the Economic Uses of the Ocean, of which Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a member.
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