Overview

• Union Minister Jitendra Singh is leading India’s delegation at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, where he emphasized expanding global ocean observation through satellite-based and in-situ monitoring systems.
• In a bilateral meeting with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission head Vidar Helgesen, India secured commitments for enhanced data sharing, regional coordination and improved climate prediction capabilities.
• India’s Deep Ocean Mission, developed in collaboration with ISRO and national institutions, illustrates its integrated approach to tackling marine pollution, advancing monsoon forecasting and improving scientific understanding of the Indian Ocean.
• With an early ban on single-use plastics and proactive pollution measures, India highlights its efforts to address sea level rise, biodiversity loss and ocean pollution.
• Numerous nations have sought one-on-one meetings with the Indian delegation, reflecting growing international expectations for India’s leadership in global ocean governance and the blue economy.