International Seabed Authority Launches Second Cohort of Scientific SHE Mentorship Program to Empower Women in Deep-Sea Research
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has announced the second cohort for its Scientific SHE (See Her Exceed) Global Mentorship Programme. This initiative, established under the ISA’s Women in Deep-Sea Research (WIDSR) project, aims to promote women's empowerment in deep-sea related affairs, fulfilling a voluntary commitment made at the 2017 United Nations Ocean Conference. The program's second phase expands its scope and engagement areas, focusing specifically on cumulative impacts in the marine environment. The Scientific SHE program will support female scientific advisors, researchers, and professionals with technical understanding of environmental impact assessment, particularly in marine environments. Candidates from developing Member States of ISA, especially Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), are strongly encouraged to apply. The program offers one-on-one mentoring, opportunities to contribute to collective knowled...
