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 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 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 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).
Item is a photograph of Elisabeth Mann Borgese in the memorial room of the Thomas Mann Archive in Zürich, Switzerland. The books in the background form part of Thomas Mann's library.
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.
File contains a list of suggested members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), sorted by geographical region, with brief biographical sketches of suggested members.
File includes documents used by members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) during the first executive meeting held Devember 12, 1995, in Toyko. Includes agenda, budget, action calendar, program, guidelines for papers, and information on membership to IWCO.
File contains documents used by members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) during the first plenary session held December 13-15, 1995, at the United Nations (UN) University in Tokyo. Includes agenda, program, and a list of members. Also includes the following documents re. the establishment of IWCO: "Purpose and Terms of Reference," "Composition and Organization," "Possible Approaches to Issues for Consideration by the Commission," and "Tentative Program of Work." Some documents contain handwritten notes by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains a piece of outgoing correspondence to Dr. Arias inviting him to participate in the First Plenary Session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains one piece of correspondence from Beatrice Beatrice-Ghazi, declining an invitation from the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Guido De Marco (a Maltese politician), and later the Vice-Chair of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Topics discussed include an invitation to join the IWCO.
File contains correspondence with Tsutomu Fuse, who was a professor at Yokohama City University. Topics discussed include funding and organizing the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Fujiko Hara, of DIPLOMATT, about providing interpreting and secretarial services for Independent World Commission on the Oceans' meetings. Some correspondence concerns International Ocean Institute.
File contains correspondence with Dr. Klaus Jüergen Hedrich, the Parliamentary State Secretary with the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development. Correspondence includes Hedrich's CV, and discussion of the upcoming Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) meeting in Toyko.
File contains correspondence with Professor Su Jilan of the Second Institute of Oceanography. Correspondence includes an invitation to become a member of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains correspondence with Judge Abdul Koroma, who was a judge on the International Court of Justice. The correspondence discusses his becoming a member of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans.
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 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 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 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).
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