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Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Màrio Soares

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.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Maurice Stong, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

File contains correspondence concerning various International Ocean Institute (IOI) programmes, including the “Ocean Yearbook,” the workshop on the third world and the law of the sea, and Pacem in Maribus (PIM). Also includes a telegram from Strong resigning as a trustee of the IOI.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Max Borlin

File contains correspondence with Börlin, a Swiss economist, who was a lecturer for the Training Programme. Some correspondence concerns papers to be presented at Pacem in Maribus (PIM) and the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD)'s "Ocean Forum." File also includes drafts of Borlin's contributions to Borgese's "The Oceanic Circle," titled "Ocean Related Indicators," and her comments; articles Borlin used in researching his contribution to "The Oceanic Circle;" and a proposal co-written by Börlin and Orio Giarini.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Nikki Meith

File contains correspondence with Meith, who was involved in publishing the brochures created by International Ocean Institute and UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme). File Includes drafts of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's brochures "The Law of the Sea and the Caribbean" and "The Oceans, the Convention and You," as well as comments from the brochures' editor.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Paul G. Hoffman

File contains copies of cover letters and a progress report sent from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Hoffman, who was the Honorary President of the International Ocean Institute (IOI)’s Board of Trustees. The file also contains a letter and a note from Paul Hoffman in his role as an Administrator for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on securing funding for the IOI.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner

File contains correspondence with Díez-Hochleitner, the Honorary President of the Club of Rome (CoR). Much of the correspondence concerns CoR seminars, and potential projects between the CoR and the International Ocean Institute (IOI), including a Mediterranean Centre for Research and Development in Marine Industrial Technology.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Robert "Bob" Sollen

File contains correspondence with Robert ("Bob") Sollen of the Santa Barbara News Press. Includes an advertisment Elisabeth Mann Borgese wished to palce in the paper regarding a lost stamp collection, Mann Borgese's "The Drama of the Oceans" (including a list of technical errors). The file also includes a newspaper clipping by Sollen ("The UN Today: A Newsman Visits--and Listens...").

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Roland Fuchs

File contains correspondence with Dr. Roland Fuchs, the Vice-Rector of the United Nations University (UNU). Much of the correspondence concerns the planning for Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XIX, and a published version of the proceedings. Includes a list of potential speakers, budgets, and chapter outlines. Also includes a letter from Fuchs announcing his departure from the post of Vice-Rector at the UNU.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Salvatore Arico

File contains correspondence with Salvatore Arico, of the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat. Correspondence concerns Pacem in Maribus (PIM), a presentation he was giving for the Training Programme, and project proposals. File also includes a copy of "Sustainable Development and Protecting Biodiversity International Waters," a project proposal by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Saudi Arabia

File contains correspondence with Saudi minister Dr. Zohair Nawab on scholarships for the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s training programme, and the ratification of the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS), with Mr. Ahmad Khelifa Souedi of the United Arab Emirates on scholarships and creating an IOI endowment, and with Professor Ibrahim Haddad of the Atomic Energy Commission on a proposed organization to further the rights of scientists in developing countries (contains handwritten annotations by Elisabeth Mann Borgese). File also contains two agendas for a discussion of IOI projects to take place in Saudi Arabia.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Senator Alan Cranston regarding the Tyler Prize nomination

File contains a piece of correspondence from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to United States Senator Alan Cranston, asking him to support the International Ocean Institute (IOI)’s nomination for the prize. The letter gives a summary of IOI activities, and a list of individuals supporting the nomination.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Sidney Holt

File contains a letter from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Holt, providing an update on International Ocean Institute (IOI) projects. Also includes a copy of a piece correspondence from Peter (Pietro) Dohrn, of the Mediterranean Association for Marine Biology and Oceanology (MAMBO) to Frank La Que.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Swedish government officials

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.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the Centre for International Cooperation

File contains a letter from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, on the International Ocean Institute (IOI). Attached is a summary of IOI activities and projects for 2002, including the eco-village project, the insurance (risk-reduction) project, establishing regional centres for technology development and transfer, a sustainable development project, and the IOI-Virtual University (IOI-VU).

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the Department of External Affairs and International Trade (Government of Canada)

File contains correspondence between the Canada’s Department of External Affairs/Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Elisabeth Mann Borgese/International Ocean Institute (IOI). Correspondents include Joe Clark, Douglas Roche, Bill Graham, Lloyd Axworthy and various governmental officials. Topics of discussion include the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS), Elisabeth Mann Borgese’s appointment as Chair of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD), Apartheid in South Africa, Pacem in Maribus (PIM) convocations, and the International Sea-Bed Authority. File also Includes backgrounders and press releases from the Department; speeches (“Canada and the Challenges of the Post-War Period in the Gulf” by Joe Clark, a Parliamentary statement by André Ouellet, and a speech by Ouellet on the 50th Session of the United Nations General Assembly); documents from the International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGO) Forum and the National Forum on Canada’s International Relations on their submission to the government on Canada’s foreign policy; a copy of "The Ocean Assembly” by Mann Borgese; a copy of "Canadian Foreign Policy, the Law of the Sea, and Ocean Development," a brief by Mann Borgese sent to the Foreign Policy Review Committee; an excerpy from a Parliamentary debate on UNCLoS; and a meeting summary from the Canadian Network for an International Criminal Court. File also contains a letter from the Minister of External Affairs (Gail Guy) for Trinidad and Tobago.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the Government of Canada

File contains correspondence concerning oceans, environmental issues, and the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) with various MPs, ministers, senators, and other government officials, including Jean Chrétien (outgoing only); Romeo LeBlanc (concerning Pacem in Maribus); Lucien Bouchard; Jim Fulton; Bill Graham; Charles Caccia (attached is a speech on the Earth Summit in Rio); Rideau Hall; Monique Vezina; Gilles Loiselle; Diane Marleau; Don Campbell; Customs Border Services; Sergio Marchi; Pierre Pettigrew; and Douglas Roche (includes a speech). Includes material regarding the Canadian Exhibit Program, a Team Canada trade mission in 1999, the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS), Oceans Day (includes a poster), the Tobin Tax, a discussion paper and presentation material relating to "A Canadian Perspective on the Precautionary Approach/Principle," a copy of Bill C-10 "An Act respecting the national marine conservation areas of Canada," a report by the Centre for Collaborative Government, and other topics. File also includes newsletters, invitations, government reports, and a CD ROM. Note that various other files contain correspondence with Canadian or Nova Scotian government officials.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the Government of Canada (Department of Fisheries and Oceans)

File contains correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese with various Ministers of Fisheries and Oceans (including Bernard Valcourt, John Crosbie, Brian Tobin, and Herb Dhaliwal), and various Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) officials. Topics of discussion include the National Marine Council, the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS), the collapse of the East Coast fisheries in Canada, the Canada Oceans Act,the DFO's Sustainable Development Strategy (includes comments on it by Elisabeth Mann Borgese), invitations to various events, and Mann Borgese's involvement with the Minister's Advisory Council on the Oceans. File also includes material received from the DFO including: Bill C-98 ("An Act respecting the oceans of Canada"), "Deciding Together: A National Oceans Management Strategy," "The Marine Protected Areas Program: Documents and Consultations," DFO's "Sustainable Development Strategy: 2001-2003," promotional material from the DFO (including pamphlets, bookmarks and magnets, mainly to celebrate the International Year of the Oceans), a statement from Canada's Environment Minister David Anderson to the United Nation's Commission on Sustainable Development's Seventh Session on Oceans and Seas, several DFO backgrounders and news releases, and material relating to the establishment of an Arctic website. Also included is an ad from the Chronicle-Herald attacking Minister Tobin.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the Hon. Allan J. MacEachen

File contains correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Senator MacEachen, who was the Chairman of the Advisory Council of the International Ocean Institute (IOI), Canada. Topics of discussion include board members, and updates on IOI activities. The file also includes an invitation to attend the opening of the Allan J. MacEachen International Academic and Cultural Centre, and a letter from Jim Smith (Nova Scotia MLA) to Allan MacEachen on Elisabeth Mann Borgese's memorial.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the Hon. Thomas Siddon

File contains correspondence with Siddon, who was the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. Some correspondence concerns Pacem in Maribus, the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS), the National Marine Council, and ocean policy. Much of the correspondence was received by Mann Borgese in her role as Chair of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD). File also includes an invitation and a news release.

Correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD)

File contains correspondence with Brian Flemming, the first chair of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD), includes a letter from Elisabeth Mann Borgese, updating her Curriculum Vitae (CV) for 1983, a report she authored (“Proposal on Training for ICOD”), concerning potential areas of co-operation between the ICOD and the International Ocean Institute (IOI), with correspondence regarding this proposal. For more documents on the ICOD, please see the “International Centre for Ocean Development” series in the Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds.
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