File contains correspondence with Professor Kwiatkowska, the Associate Director of the Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea. Topics of discussion include confusion over whether Professor Kwiatkowska had joined the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File contains a duplicate copy of a letter, which has not been digitized.
File contains correspondence from Chris Pinto, who was the Secretary-General of the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal at the Hague. Correspondence suggests individuals for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Dr. Robin South, the Director of International Ocean Institute (IOI)-South Pacific. Topics of discussion include how to integrate the IOI-South Pacific with the Independent World Commission on the Oceans' activities (IWCO). Also includes a press release, and a report from the IOI-South Pacific on the IWCO.
File contains a preface, written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, on the Canadian Ocean Assessment, discussing its relation to the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). This document was possibly the one she presented at the public hearings for the Canadian Ocean Assessment. File also includes handwritten notes by Borgese, on the back of an agenda for the Ottawa Public Hearings held by the Canadian Ocean Assessment. File also contains duplicate copies, which have not been digitized.
File includes news releases relating top the public hearings hosted by the Canadian Ocean Assessment in Halifax, Ottawa, and Vancouver (Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a speaker at each). The file also includes newspaper clippings (from the Dalhousie News, and the Chronicle Herald), and agendas for the meetings. File contains duplicate copies, which have not been digitized.
File contains a copy of a communication strategy for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), delivered at the IWCO's second (2nd) plenary session in Rio de Janeiro. Also Includes a paper on the use of the Internet by IWCO, requested by Secretary General of IWCO, Chitra Radhakishun, in cooperation with Andren Sundberg. Report includes a background news article on the uses of the Internet in the 1996 United States presidential election, and printed copies of two websites (the Ocean Voice International, and the International Marine Biodiversity Development Corporation).
File contains an information note on the second plenary session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), which was held July 2-5, 1996 in Rio de Janeiro. Paper outlines the results of the four working groups (legal, security, economics, and science/technology).
File contains a draft report, which resulted from the group's meeting held October 9-11, 1996, in Geneva. The report provides a summary of the findings of the study group (which deal with implementing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLoS III). The report also contains a list of participants and a draft agenda. Also included in the file is a cover letter from Layashi Yaker.
File contains a summary of a seminar relating to the work of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), held on June 21, 1996 in New Delhi.
File contains two copies of a report submitted to the United Nations’ Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD). The reports outline the accomplishments of the International Ocean Institute (IOI) to date.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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