File contains a draft version of the article, "Oceans," which was prepared for the "Encyclopedia of the Future." This version contains handwritten annotations and corrections. Also includes correspondence with the editor of the encyclopedia.
File contains documents relating to the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations as well as material on migratory fish stocks, including prepartory meeting agendas, meetings, and other planning documents, speeches, a request for EMB to speak at a Youth Satellite Committee meetings (1995), memos, newsletters, and publications.
File contains correspondence between Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Nicole Hegedus, the Acting Coordinator of International Ocean Institute (IOI) Halifax. The correspondence includes a list of members for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Canadian government officials, including Huguette Labelle (president of the Canadian International Development Fund, or CIDA); and L.S. Parsons of the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans (outgoing only), and Professor Dale Poel (outgoing only). Correspondence mainly about the funding of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans and its public hearings in Canada. File contains duplicate copies which have not been digitized.
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 René Jean Dupuy, a professor of International Law at the College de France. Includes an invitation to join the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File contains a duplicate copies of some letters that have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence to Hou Wenfeng, who was the Director of the International Ocean Institute (IOI) China Operational Centre. Correspondence includes an invitation to join the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and Professor Hou's seminar on deep ocean management.
File contains correspondence with Sir John Kendrew, a professor at Cambridge, some of which also concerns the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) and Robert "Bob" Hutchins. File also includes an invitation to join the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence (outgoing only). Discussed was Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XXIII and the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO)'s hearings.
File contains correspondence with Jim MacNeill, a Canadian civil servant, environmentalist, and consultant. Topics of discussion include the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) report, an offer to work with the Commission, and Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XXIII.
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 James Gustave Speth, an American environmental lawyer, working for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Topics of correspondence include joining the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and securing UNDP support 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 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 includes an executive summary from "Establishment of an Independent World Commission for the Seas and the Oceans," (later the IWCO), a list of commissionaries, and a project proposal.
File includes the opening speech by the President of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) Mário Soares, presented at the United Nations University in Toyko on the 13th December, 1995. Also contains two documents in French, on the December 1995 session of the IWCO: "Element de la Conférence de Presse du President de la Commission Mondiale indépendante pour les Océans," and "Note de Conclusions de la Premiere Session de la Commission Mondiale Independante pour les Oceans."
File contains documents created for/from the hearings. Includes a copy of the poster (in Japanese) for the event, a draft copy of the summary report (with handwritten annotations by Elisabeth Mann Borgese), and a final copy of the summary report (edited by Tsutomu Fuse), which contains papers presented at the conference, including Elisabeth Mann Borgese's keynote address, "Japan's Contribution to Sustainable Ocean Development." This event was co-sponsored by the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) and the Japanese Commission on Oceans.
File contains some correspondence with Seitz, and generally discusses setting up an interview with Mann-Borgese. See file MS-2-744, Box 137, Folder 18 for a published transcript of the interview with Seitz. File also includes a copy (in English) of a letter Elisabeth Mann Borgese wrote to the editor of the "New York Times" concerning a story about Erika Mann being an FBI informer.
File contains a copy of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's keynote address that she delivered at "Academic and Cooperative Strategies in Ocean Affairs," an international workshop jointly convened by the University of Malta and Dalhousie University, held in Halifax. The speech argues for reforms in university education, and provides a discussion of the International Ocean Institute (IOI) relationships with universities.
File contains an off-print of an essay by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Published as part of a book honouring the Director General of UNESCO (Federico Mayor) on its 60th anniversary. Essay discusses Mann Borgese's hope for the future, and her memories of her grandparents.
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 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 correspondence with Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner of the Club of Rome. Topics discussed include him joining the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
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 contains correspondence with Alejandro Gutierrez, who was the Director of International Ocean Institute Costa Rica. Included is an invitation to join the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and information about funding the IWCO.
File contains correspondence from Ronald St. John Macdonald, who was a Judge and a Professor of Law at Dalhousie University. Topics of discussion include Macdonald joining the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Mario Ruivo, who was involved with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and a member of IWCO (Independent World Commission on the Oceans). Topics of discussion include setting up the IWCO, including revisions to the IWCO project outline, discussions of potential members of the IWCO, and other administrative matters. File contains duplicate copies of letters, which have not been digitized.
FIle contains correspondence from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Ambassador Bhagwat Singh, discussing the set of up of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans. Discussed are membership, funding, scheduling, and other administrative matters.
File contains a copy of an address given to the Fiftieth (50th) General Assembly of the United Nations, written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, on the need for a World Commission on the Seas and Oceans. The file also contains a draft version of the speech.
File includes both a brief summary of the hearing (which was released to Commission members before the full summary report was prepared), and a copy of the report. This regional hearing was held at the International Ocean Institute (IOI) China Operational Center in Tianjin, China (May 9-11, 1995).
File contains documents from the meeting. Includes an agenda, background reports on International Ocean Institute (IOI) course modules, and their evaluation, and a document on proposed courses to be run by IOI-Costa-Rica.
File contains documents from the meeting. Includes agenda, and reports. Discussed at the meeting were the Independent World Commission for the Oceans (IWCO), the International Ocean Institute (IOI)’s financial position, Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XXIII, and membership of the Board.
File contains a pre-print of an article by Elisabeth Mann Borgese summary originally published in the book "International Legal Issues Arising under the United Nations Decade of International Law." Mann Borgese's session dealt with problems arising with respect to highly migratory fish stocks and straddling stocks.
File contains a report detailing the history of the Pacem in Maribus (PIM) conferences up to 1995, and connecting them to the mission of the International Ocean Institute (IOI).
File contains a report of work done by the International Ocean Institute (IOI) on ocean governance. Includes summaries on conferences, meetings, and publications. Includes lists of papers presented at various conferences, including several Pacem in Maribus (PIM) conferences. Also includes a letter from the Department of the Environment (United Kingdom), inviting Elisabeth Mann Borgese to speak at a dinner as part of the London Workshop on Environmental Science, Comprehensiveness and Consistency in Global Decisions on Ocean Issues (November 30-December 2, 1995).
File contains correspondence with Scott Kurtz at Macmillan Reference concerning Elisabeth Mann Borgese's "Oceans" article for the Encyclopedia of the Future. Includes a draft copy of the article.
File contains correspondence regarding the publication "Chairworm and Supershark" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese and includes correspondence with Ulasta Hribar, Gloria Rodriguez Zuleta, Norma Ryan, Harald Gardos, Donald Prates, Tono Eitel, Sandra Dickinson, Masako Otsuka, Autherine Clough-Spence, Lacy A. Wright Jr., Klaus Humann, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Flario Fagnane, The Book Workshop, Children's Books USA Inc., and Luciano Chiechi. Also includes "Tronwurm und Superhai" a German translation by "Chairworm and Supershark" by Mann Borgese, a book catalogue, and book production costs.
File contains the document "Tentative Schedule of the United Nations and UNIDO Meetings for 1995" as published by the Secretariat at the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Interpretation and Meetings Service. As stated on the schedule, "this list contains meetings of those UN bodies and offices location at the VIC, any other UN meetings convened at Vienna, meetings of UNIDO (United Nations International Development Organization) convened at Vienna and elsewhere, and meetings of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) for which interpretation is provided by UNOV."
File contains material relating to the United Nations Social Summit. Includes a position paper by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, along with correspondence, and a press release. FIle contains a duplicate copy that has not been digitized.
File includes two documents: a copy of "International Waters," which is the fourth chapter of a book, and a report from a Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting held in Washington D.C., on February 22-24, 1995, entitled "Scope and Preliminary Operational Strategy for International Waters," providing an update on GEF activities, and program priorities for 1995.
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