File contains a draft report from the second (2nd) plenary session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), which was held July 2-5, 1996, in Rio de Janeiro. The report provides an update on interssional activities (e.g., establishing a secretariat, the program of work, and financial matters), and on the Working Groups. Other issues raised at the meeting include: the public awareness campaign, ocean governance, and indigenous peoples and the oceans. Also includes a list of participants.
FIle contains a report authored by the International Ocean Institute (IOI), relating the work of the IOI on the themes and issues being explored by the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) developed in Rio de Janeiro, 1996. Report may have been part of the documents distributed to participants of the second plenary session.
File contains an information note, which was an agenda item for the United Nations General Assembly Fifty-Second Session ("Ocean and the Law of the Sea"). The note provides an update on the activities of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) Likely authored by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains two pages of handwritten notes by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, on a variety of topics (coastal management, world fisheries, the Seabed Authority, and a global framework).
File contains material sent by Layashi Yaker to Independent World Commission on the Ocean (IWCO) members. Includes a list of meetings of or relevant to the IWCO, address lists (two), and a report from the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) on protecting the oceans. Also includes cover letters from Yaker.
File contains a report which describes why the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) was established, its terms of reference, and the problems it will address (i.e., the coastal zone, marine pollution, marine resources, and sustainable development and the law of the sea). It also contains a table outlining the effect the 1982 Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III) has had on the Oceania countries. The report was published by the International Ocean Institute (IOI) Operational Centre at the University of the South Pacific.
File includes a copy of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's keynote address at the Japan Commission Hearings, in which she discusses Japan's involvement in establishing the IWCO (Independent World Commission on the Oceans), and argues for the importance of the Commission in contributing to the economic, environmental, and security goals of the United Nations.
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 a draft report from the plenary session that was held November 10-14, 1997, in Cape Town, South Africa, providing updates on administrative matters (funding, and upcoming meetings), and the status of the final report. The report also contains a list of participants at the meeting .The file also includes a covering letter from Layashi Yaker to Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
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 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 includes a printout of the Canadian Ocean Assessment section of the International Ocean Institute-Halifax website (includes both English and French versions). Also contains a printout of the IOI-Halifax homepage.
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 brochure from the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). It contains a brief history of the Commission, its purpose and terms of reference, its composition and organization, and a list of members.
File contains an informational and promotional brochure for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Includes reproductions of children's drawings of the ocean. Brochure also contains background information (in French) on the Commission and it's membership, and on the second plenary session to be held in Rio de Janerio (July 1996).
FIle contains a list of steps that are to be taken in accordance with the Law of the Sea Convention, Agenda 21, and the Agenda for Peace. Possibly written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
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.
File contains outgoing correspondence only. Some correspondence concerns Pacem in Maribus (PIM) XXIII, and Warioba writing a paper on the Law of the Sea and developing countries.
File contains correspondence with Layashi Yaker, the Secretary-General for Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). It includes a copy of the paper "Message from the Independent World Commission on the Oceans to the Fiftieth General Assembly of the United Nations" by Elisabeth Mann-Borgese, IWCO administrative documents pertaining to meetings (including a proposal for the establishment of a Mediterranean centre for environment and development), etc. File contains duplicate letters, which have not been digitized.
File includes correspondence with Jose Israel Vargas, who was the Brazilian Minister of Science and Technology and a Vice-Chairman of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics of discussion include Japan's adoption of the Law of the Sea Convention (and how Brazil's experience could help them), and Minister Vargas asking Elisabeth to reconsider her resignation from the IWCO.
File contains correspondence with Jan van Ettinger, the Senior Officer of the Secretariat of the IWCO (Independent World Commission on the Ocenas). File contains a draft of the IWCO's "Purpose and Terms of Reference" (with handwritten annotations). File also includes Elisabeth Mann Borgese's comments on the IWCO's final report.
File contains a partial letter by Elisabeth Mann Borgese detailing her concerns with the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and its final report.
FIle contains an outgoing piece of correspondence to Dr. Toure, inviting him to participate in the First Plenary Session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains a piece of correspondence from Elisabeth Mann Borgese to Ted Turner, inviting him to participate in the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). See correspondence with Robert Muller, MS-2-744, Box 245, Folder 28, for a copy of Turner's reply (Muller also contacted Turner about the IWCO).
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 M.S. Swaminathan, who was the Chairman of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. Includes an invitation to join the Independent World Commission on the Oceans.
File contains correspondence with German Minister for the Environment Dr. Klaus Topfer (on financing the Independent World Commission on the Oceans). File also contains some correspondence with Topfer's assistant Annette Schmidt-Rantssch.
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 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 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 contains correspondence with Esekia Solofa, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific and a member of Indepndent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File includes an invitation to join the IWCO.
File contains correspondence with Juan Somavia, an ambassador for the Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations. Included is an invitation to be the Vice-President of Latin American for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File contains duplicate copies of a letter which have not been digitized.
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 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 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 letter from Professor Sari, expressing concern over Elisabeth Mann Borgese's resignation from 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 includes correspondence with Krishan Saigal, who was the Executive Director of International Ocean Institute. File Includes preliminary lists of suggested Commission members, minutes of the fifth meeting of the representative of the operational centre of the International Ocean Institute (1995), a copy of the paper "Some Notes on Regional Organisation and Development" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, a copy of the trust deed for the Trust for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans, a copy of "Four Oceans: Project Outline for a Two-hour Feature Film" by Borgese, among other documents.
File contains correspondence with Philip Reynolds, who was the Senior Programme Officer in the Science, Technology and Private Sector Division of the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme). Topics of discussion include early administrative matters relating to setting up the Independent World Commission on the Ocean (e.g. securing funding).
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 contains correspondence with Jan Pronk, who was the Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation. Topics discussed include securing funding for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and the reasons behind Elisabeth Mann Borgese's resignation in 1998.
Correspondence concerns the IWCO Study Group on the Economic Uses of the Ocean, of which Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a member. Correspondents include Mario Ruivo, and Mario Soares.
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