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 two copies of a report by the International Ocean Institute (IOI)-Canada (dated May 9 and May 12, 1997). The paper outlines the history and current programs of the IOI, with sections on training and research programs, a list of publications, and the "Pacem in Maribus" (PIM) Conferences. Also contains correspondence.
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 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 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 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 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 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 a draft report, from the group's meeting held March 14-16, 1997, in Lisbon. Discussed are trends in science and technology and their effect on scientific research and management of the oceans.
File contains a paper by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, on the importance of a "technology transfer" to poor (mainly southern) nations to allow them to achieve sustainable development with respect to their ocean resources. It was originally filed with papers from the Geneva meetings in October, 1996, and may have been presented to members of IWCO (Independent World Commission on the Oceans) during those meetings. The file folder also contains a shorter version of a paper on the same topic, which was sent to Bill Faries. File contains duplicate copies which have not been digitized.
File contains correspondence with Lee Kimball, executive director of the Council on Ocean Law (COL). Correspondence concerns his work with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and the World Resources Insitute (WRI) on the Antarctica Program, various COL workshops (including ones held in advance of the 1986 Preparatory Commission meeting), Pacem in Maribus conferences, and ratification of UNCLoS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea). File includes two papers by Kimball: "International Institutions and Legal Issues," and "Whither International Institutional Arrangements to Support Ocean Law." See MS-2-744, Box 274, Folder 3 for more correspondence from COL.
File contains Draft Minutes and Summary, which resulted from the group's meeting held May 28-31, 1997, in Lisbon, Portugal. The meeting discussed raising awareness, and increasing participation in the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). They also reviewed a draft report.
File contains documents used by members of the Executive Committee of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) during their sixth (6th) meeting held 5 June 1997, in Newport, Rhode Island. Included is a draft report of the fifth (5th) meeting, an agenda, financial documents, drafts minutes from a study group on north/south issues, and a list of documents and participants.
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.
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 original set designs for Neptune Theatre's production of "Nunsense," directed by Cliff LeJeune and designed by Brock Lumsden. Scott Miller was the technical director. The file also includes original and copies of prop designs by Lumsden for the production.
File contains correspondence between Madeline Coffen-Smout of the IOI (International Ocean Institute), and Mr. Lennox Hinds of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and associated financial documents for 1997.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Salvino Busuttil, who was the Director-General of the Foundation for International Studies at the University of Malta and Treasurer of Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics discussed include Elisabeth Mann Borgese's and the International Ocean Institute (IOI)'s early funding of the IWCO, Pacem in Maribus XXIII (23), and organizing a workshop on ocean economics.
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 a draft report on the sixth (6th) meeting Executive Committee, that was held on June 5, 1997, in Newport, Rhode Island. The report discusses arrangements and plans for upcoming sessions and meetings ofh te Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File also includes a cover letter from Layashi Yaker, and a corrigendum to the report of the fifth executive committee.
File contains original and annotated copies of set and light plot designs for Neptune Theatre's studio production of "Seduced," directed by B. MacDonald and designed by Brock Lumsden (set and lights).
File includes documents and correspondence related to the teaching of Marine and Environmental Law, between Ronald St. John Macdonald and Hugh Kindred, Ted McDorman, Dawn Russell, David VanderZwaag, and John A. Yogis.
File contains a policy proposal (possibly by Elisabeth Mann Borgese) from the International Ocean Institute (IOI). The report outlines potential courses of action for the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) on the Mediterranean.
Documents used by members of the Executive Committee during their fifth meeting held April 28-29, 1997, in Geneva. Includes agenda, time tables, draft reports, a note on the budget. Outline and partial draft of the final report.
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 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 contains a draft report of the seventh (7th) meeting of the Executive Committee, held in Cape Town, South Africa on November 10, 1997. Topics discussed include arrangements for the final two sessions of the Commission, and a submission of recommendations to the United Nations General Assembly. The file also contains a list of participants at the meeting.
File contains original set and prop designs for Neptune Theatre's production of "Our Town," directed by Linda Moore and designed by Brian Perchaluk. The file also contains annotated copies of the light plot designs by Paul Mathieson.
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 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 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 one piece of correspondence from Paul Ekins, discussing his potential participation in the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
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 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 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 includes Elisabeth Mann Borgese's c.v., which was sent to Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) administrators citing corrections to be made to the copy which was distributed at the Second Plenary Session in Rio de Janeiro.
File contains correspondence with Bob Fournier and University President Tom Traves on the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), and the Canadian Ocean Assessment. Outgoing correspondence only.
File contains correspondence to and from Harry deVries, of the Netherlands Organization for International Development Cooperation. Discussed was the issue of northern overfishing in the south.
File contains correspondence with Anatoli Kolodkin, who was the President of the International Maritime Law Association. Discussed is membership in the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Anton Micallef of the University of Malta, detailing an Ocean Economics Workshop. Part 1 of file can be found in MS-2-744, Box 324, Folder 20.
File contains one piece of correspondence from the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers (Government of India) to Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Discussed is the second draft of the Purposes, Terms and References of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans.