Archives Catalogue

A concept for a proposed marine affairs manual by John Gratwick

MS-2-744, Box 352, Folder 6
File
February 1987

File contains a report entitled "A Concept for a Proposed Marine Affairs Manual" prepared for ICOD by John Gratwick, as well as an 8.5x66 inch organizational chart. The organizational chart has not been digitized.

Annual reports of the International Centre for Ocean Development

MS-2-744, Box 350, Folder 14
File
1986-1991

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains the International Centre for Ocean Development's annual reports for the years 1985/86, 1988/89, 1989/90, 1990/91. Reports outline financial information about the Centre, and provide updates on projects underway.

Board of directors of the International Centre for Ocean Development : [meeting documents]

MS-2-744, Box 358, Folder 2
File
1986-1987

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains meeting minutes and agenda for the ICOD Board of Directors meeting held January 9, 1987. File includes supporting documentation, such as: memos, financial documents, project proposals and summaries, corporate plan, reports, and briefing notes. Topics discussed include: international directors, status of recommendation concerning Canadian directors, staffing activities, International Ocean Institute (IOI) Indian Ocean training programme, increased funding for CIDA/ICOD cooperation, Report of Secretary-treasurer, report of President, Corporate plan, two project proposals, annual cost of living increase for staff, information on appraisal procedures and performance increases/information on classification exercise, and additional office accommodation requirements. File includes a copy of a report from the "Forum Fisheries Agency," funded by the ICOD as well. File contains a duplicate letter which has not been digitized.

Board of directors of the International Centre for Ocean Development : [meeting documents]

MS-2-744, Box 356, Folder 6
File
June 9-10, 1988

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains meeting minutes and agenda for ICOD Board of Directors meeting held on June 9 - 10, 1988, file 2 of 2. File includes supporting documentation, such as: memos, financial documents, project proposals and summaries, and corporate plan. Topics discussed include: ICOD seminar update, conflict of interest, report on total value of projects, Ottawa office lease, paper on Ocean bed mining, appointment of directors and president, President's report, accomodation in Ottawa, report on official languages at ICOD, report of the executive committee, report of the audit committee, report of the secretary-treasurer, presentation by Galo Carrera on Maritime Delimitation computer program (DELMAR), and nine (9) project proposals.

Board of directors of the International Centre for Ocean Development : [meeting documents]

MS-2-744, Box 357, Folder 3
File
June 15-16, 1989

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains minutes and agenda for ICOD Board of Directors meeting held on June 15- 16, 1989. File includes supporting documentation such as: memos, financial documents, project proposals and summaries, correspondence, reports, background material, and press release. Topics discussed include ICOD Seminar, MarLaw, Marine Edication Kits for St. Kitts/ Nevis, Coral Reef Research, future policy directions, an update on West Africa, report by the audit and evaluation committee, a financial report, project proposals, and a presentation of DELMAR. File contains a duplicate memorandum on budget cuts for 1989/1990, which has not been digitized.

Board presentation : interregional and cooperative activities division (IRCAD) operational plan

MS-2-744, Box 359, Folder 5
File
1990

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a copy of the presentation "Interregional and Cooperative Activities Division Operations Plan," as well as supporting documents, correspondence, and memos.

Business cooperation program : [report]

MS-2-744, Box 354, Folder 8
File
[1990?]

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a report entitled "Business Cooperation Program," regarding public and private sector partnerships.

By-laws of the International Centre for Ocean Development

MS-2-744, Box 352, Folder 2
File
1989-1991

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains draft and amended copies of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) By-Laws entitled "By-Law (Articles) of the corporation named the International Centre for Ocean Development/Centre International de Developpement des Oceans."

International Centre for Ocean Development's corporate plan : [draft]

MS-2-744, Box 353, Folder 10
File
1992

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains draft report entitled "International Centre for Ocean Development Corporate Plan 1992/93-1996/7, Operating Budget 1992/93, Capital Budget 1992/93" and a memorandum regarding the report.

Corporate plans for the International Centre for Ocean Development

MS-2-744, Box 352, Folder 3
File
1986-1991

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains the report "International Centre for Ocean Development Corporate Plan 1986/87 - 1990/91." This plan touches on the Centre's mandate, corporate organization, operational environment, corporate assessment, strategies and objectives, performance indicators and programme effectiveness, and operational plans, including technical assistance, information services, training, and finance and administration.

Executive committee of the International Centre for Ocean Development : [meeting documents]

MS-2-744, Box 351, Folder 5
File
September 19, 1988

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains material relating to the September 19, 1988 meeting of the executive committee of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD). Discussed were a report from the Secretary-Treasurer, a report on Organizational Review, discussions with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), and several projects that were approved.

Founding documents of the International Centre for Ocean Development

MS-2-744, Box 359, Folder 4
File
1985-1986

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains founding documentation for the ICOD (International Centre for Ocean Development) as a crown corporation. This includes related government acts; ICOD by-laws; orders in council appointing the Board of Directors; ICOD directory; press releases; notes on the roles of the Board, Chairman, President, and CEO as well as CVs from various Board members; and memos.

Internal audit plan for the International Centre for Ocean Development

MS-2-744, Box 354, Folder 13
File
1989

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains ICOD Internal Audit Plan as prepared by Audit Services Bureau as well as a covering letter by Garry A. Comber. File contains a copy of the report, which has not been digitized, see file MS-2-744, Box 350 Folder 17 for a digital copy.

Internal audit reports on the International Centre for Ocean Development's finances

MS-2-744, Box 354, Folder 3
File
1991-1992

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains two reports, on on the joint activities and programmes of the International Centre for Ocean Development and the International Ocean Institute (IOI). The second relates to an audit concerning ICOD activities in the South Pacific/Caribbean Basin. It also includes memoranda and correspondence regarding these audits. The reports were circulated to the Audit and Evalutation Committee, of which Elisabeth Mann Borgese was an ex-officio member.

Ocean Forum : [steering committee documents]

MS-2-744, Box 354, Folder 11
File
1991

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains documents used to plan the Ocean Forum conference and Think Tank, "Sustainable Development of the Oceans." File includes correspondence; meeting agendas and minutes; proposal; list of members of the Ocean Forum Steering Committee; lists of participants; and brochures. See MS-2-744, Box 354, Folder 10 and MS-2-744, Box 354, Folder 12 for more documents relating to the Ocean Forum. File also contains duplicate copies, which have not been digitized.

Policy dialogues - a synthesis : [report]

MS-2-744, Box 353, Folder 12
File
July 11, 1990

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a report on a series of meetings about changes to the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) policies.

Project summaries for the International Centre for Ocean Development's training and assessment programs

MS-2-744, Box 355, Folder 3
File
1986

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains project summaries for the following projects: "Training Modules: Marine Affairs, Maritime Law, Law of the Sea," including course descriptions for the training module. Also includes: "Assessment of Fisheries Information Management and Development Needs - South Pacific Region," "Coastal Aquaculture Development in the Caribbean," and "Teaching Materials to Train Trainers."

Establishment of a fisheries support unit as part of the secretariat of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) : [project proposal]

MS-2-744, Box 355, Folder 19
File
1984

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a project summary and proposal relating to the OECS (Organization of Eastern Caribbean States). Proposal includes recommendations, background information and budgetary information.

'A' - 'D' miscellaneous correspondence

MS-2-744, Box 355, Folder 13
File
1986

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains correspondence with Richard Apostle; Garry Comber; John Craven; Raymond Dubois; and R.G. Durham (Scotiabank). Topics of discussion include the Marine Affairs Diploma Program at Dalhousie, the establishment of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD), and appointments to the staff of the ICOD.

'A' - 'D' miscellaneous correspondence

MS-2-744, Box 355, Folder 6
File
1990-1992

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File includes correspondence relating to ICOD audits, comments about course descriptions, and information about scholarships to the summer programme, as well as correspondence with the University of Newfoundland, Dalhousie, and the Office of the Minister of External Relations and the Canadian International Development Agency. Correspondents include Carol Amaratunga; Kim N.I. Bell; Linda Brown; Trevor Chandler; Aldo Chircop; Garry Comber; and Gilles Dery. File contains a CV that has not been digitized.

'L' - 'P' miscellaneous correspondence

MS-2-744, Box 355, Folder 8
File
1991-1992

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains correspondence with Jacques Langlois; Michael Latrmouille; D.A. MacLean; Karen O'Brien; A.J. Otoo; and Douglas Patriquin.

'R' - 'T' miscellaneous correspondence

MS-2-744, Box 355, Folder 9
File
1991-1992

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains correspondence with Zaleena Ramnoth; Danielle de St. Jorre; Paul Sutherland; and A.D. Tillett. Topics of discussion include United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLoS) ratifications, scholarships, and Allan Farmer's appointment at President of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD).

'S' - 'T' miscellaneous correspondence

MS-2-744, Box 353, Folder 6
File
1986-1991

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains correspondence with CIDA, Fisheries and Oceans, the Canadian Embassy, and Supply and Services Canada. Correspondents include Jean-Guy Saint-Martin; Paula Scott; Madame Nicole Senecal; Michael Shenstone; Thea Smith (report attached); E.R. Solmon; Danielle de St. Jorre; Zosia Szpakowska (report attached); Paul M. Tellier; Deborah Turnbull (CV attached).

Correspondence with John Vandermeulen

MS-2-744, Box 355, Folder 16
File
March 12, 1992

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains correspondence from the Vice-Chair of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) regarding the dissolution of the ICOD. Includes a draft of a letter to be sent to all ICOD board members.

Correspondence with Gary Vernon

MS-2-744, Box 353, Folder 7
File
1986-1991

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains correspondence with Gary Vernon, President of ICOD until 1991. This file includes the report "Mariculture Development in South Pacific."

Brochure and questionnaire on computer database of marine education in Canada

MS-2-744, Box 354, Folder 4
File
[198-?]

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a flyer and questionnaire regarding the computer software "Database of Marine Education in Canada," produced by the International Centre for Ocean Development. Includes a brief brief description of the software, requirements for its use, and a questionnaire about the database.

Reports prepared by Dalhousie University

MS-2-744, Box 355, Folder 20
File
1983

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File includes papers prepared by Dalhousie University regarding the creation of the International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD). Includes "ICOD - A Working Brief"; "ICOD - The Nova Scotia Capability Base"; and "A Summary of Ocean-Related Activities at Dalhousie." Also includes a letter of support for the concept of an ICOD from the Vice-President (Academic) of Acadia University.

Introduction : [speech on the role of the International Centre for Ocean Development]

MS-2-744, Box 352, Folder 15
File
[1986?]

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains introduction (delievered as a speech) to the International Centre for Ocean Development, discussing the need for such an institution. Document written before 1987.

Addition to the agenda of the nineteenth session of the Planning Council and the eleventh session of the Board of Trustees of the International Ocean Institute

MS-2-744, Box 50, Folder 28
File
1980

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a memorandum by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, circulated to members of the Planning Council and the Board of Trustees, outlining three new agenda items. Includes two attached documents: “IOI Statutes: Draft Amendments,” and “Agreement Between the IOI and the Government of Malta.”

Annex to the proposal for project implementation

MS-2-744, Box 58, Folder 27
File
1978

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a proposal (including budgetary information) for the “Workshop on the Third World and the New Law of the Sea Within the Framework of the New International Economic Order,” that was held jointly by International Ocean Institute ( as part of Pacem in Maribus (PIM) VIII) and the Centre of Economic and Social Studies.

Arctic basin study project proposal

MS-2-744, Box 111, Folder 7
File
April 2, 1973

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

Creation of the Arvid Pardo award

MS-2-744, Box 294, Folder 3
File
1993-2000

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains correspondence concerning the creation and announcement of the award. “Proposal on the Establishment by International Ocean Institute (IOI) of an ‘Arvid Pardo Award for Research on the Concept of Common Heritage’” by Alexander Yankov, a press release, an announcement in United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s “International Marine Science,” and correspondence from applicants, including a submission from winner Peter Payoyo.

Draft concept paper for project proposal on the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Seas Conventions

MS-2-744, Box 252, Folder 4
File
1999

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a draft proposal made by the International Ocean Institute (IOI) in conjunction with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to the United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP) and United Nations Foundation, Incorporated. The proposal relates to the UNEP Regional Seas Conventions and agreements. Also includes correspondence, and meeting minutes.

Endowment plan for the International Ocean Institute

MS-2-744, Box 294, Folder 4
File
1993

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains the plan, a list of members of the governing board and planning council; sample training course syllabi; award citations (of awards won by Elisabeth Mann Borgese); audited accounts; and budget for 1993.

Environmental technologies and other information : [list of contacts]

MS-2-744, Box 256, Folder 8
File
[199-?]

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a list of Japanese contacts relating to various environmental technologies.

Fifteenth session of the planning council of the International Ocean Institute : [meeting documents]

MS-2-744, Box 38, Folder 23
File
1978

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains documents relating to the Session held April 22, 1978 in Divonne-les-Baines, France. Includes correspondence, membership lists, "Report on Meeting with Maxwell Bruce, John Hayward, and Jan van Ettinger, at the RIO Foundation," and "Some Points for Consideration for Pacem in Maribus (PIM) IX."

Financial statements of the International Ocean Institute

MS-2-744, Box 366, Folder 4
File
1998-2001

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains audited financial statements for the years ending December 31, 1998, December 31, 2000, and December 31, 2001.

First session of the planning council of the International Ocean Institute and paper on the Arvid Pardo award

MS-2-744, Box 38, Folder 24
File
1972-1992

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains documents relating to the First Session of the Planning Council, held in Malta on June 26-30, 1972. Includes correspondence, meeting minutes (detailing the election of Elisabeth Mann Borgese as Chair, and other administrative business), a draft agenda, and a membership list. The file also contains material relating to the Second Session of the Planning Council, including correspondence regarding the peaceful uses of the Arctic Basin project. The file also contains the first provisional agenda for the Pacem in Maribus (PIM) Preparatory Conference on Caribbean and Gulf Development and its Impact on the Marine Environment (held October 26-28, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica). As well, there is a copy of "The Arvid Pardo Award for Research on the Concept of the Common Heritage of Mankind," a paper likely by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.

Fourth meeting of the courses development committee of the International Ocean Institute

MS-2-744, Box 340, Folder 2
File
May 27, 1995

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

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.

Fourth session of the planning council : [documents]

MS-2-744, Box 48, Folder 6
File
1973

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains agendas, draft minutes of the Session, a list of Planning Council members, a copy of a declaration of principles governing ocean space given at Pacem in Maribus (PIM) IV, a statement of International Ocean Institute's accounts, a copy of "Recommendations from Pacem in Maribus IV to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Sea-Bed," and an interim financial statement.

International Ocean Institute - reorganization

MS-2-744, Box 369, Folder 2
File
1990-1991

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains documents concerning the reorganization/restructuring of the International Ocean Institute, as lead by Tom Harris Management Consultants. File includes meeting agendas and minutes; plan of action; reports; proposal; correspondence (including one with International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) president, Gary Vernon); agreement; and a brochure.

Meeting of the representatives of the operational centres of the International Ocean Institute : [agenda, meeting minutes, and background documents]

MS-2-744, Box 339, Folder 11
File
September 5, 1993

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains documents for the meeting held at the United Nations University, in Tokyo. Includes an agenda, “Minutes of the Discussions: One Day Seminar on the Oceans –Areas of Future Opportunities for Industrialists, at Ahmedabad, Gurjarat, India,” documents relating to a project funded by the United Nations Development Programme, correspondence, syllabi for a course, correspondence, and other notes for the meeting.

Memos and correspondence from the planning council of the International Ocean Institute

MS-2-744, Box 48, Folder 9
File
1972-1981

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains memoranda and correspondence sent/received by the governing bodies of the International Ocean Institute (IOI), mainly the Planning Council. Topics of discussion include memebership, upcoming meetings (includes agendas), Pacem in Maribus (PIM) X, and IOI projects.

Correspondence with the board of trustees and the planning council of the International Ocean Institute

MS-2-744, Box 50, Folder 33
File
1975-1977

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains correspondence to the International Ocean Institute (IOI)’s Board of Trustees and/or Planning Council. The file also contains a project proposal on “The Third World and the New Law of Sea Within the Framework of the New International Economic Order.”

Contact lists and reports from the International Ocean Institute

MS-2-744, Box 50, Folder 38
File
[197-?]

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains a list of reviews and a mailing list, a draft director's report, a note on Associates of International Ocean Institute (IOI), a report to the Government of Malta, a report on the IOI’s activities in Malta, and an annotated list of members of the Board of Trustees and the Planning Council.

Nomination for Elisabeth Mann Borgese and the International Ocean Institute for the Nobel Peace Prize

MS-2-744, Box 361, Folder 24
File
2001-2002

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains material relating to Elisabeth Mann Borgese’s and the International Ocean Institute (IOI)’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Includes letters of support from Sunil Murlidhar Shastri and Henry Demone (HighLiner Foods), also includes a sample form letter, two copies of the nomination package, a list of individuals contacted for a nomination, and a list of individuals on the IOI-Canada’s Advisory Board.

International Ocean Institute (IOI) planning council rules of procedure

MS-2-744, Box 50, Folder 27
File
[197-?]

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains two copies of the “IOI Planning Council Rules of Procedure,” which discussion decision making practices, membership and meeting issues. Includes the adopted version (from the Planning Council’s Second Session), and a draft version prepared by Sidney J. Holt.

Planning council of the International Ocean Institute : informal meeting minutes

MS-2-744, Box 50, Folder 29
File
January 3, 1976

Part of Elisabeth Mann Borgese fonds

File contains meeting minutes from the informal meeting of January 3, 1976. Includes discussion of Pacem in Maribus (PIM) VI, the idea of an “Ocean Yearbook,” Borgese and Pardo’s study on the New International Economic Order and the Law of the Sea (and PIM VII), and other administrative matters.