Date and location: August 12‑14, 2026, Goa, India
Organisers: Ministry of Earth Sciences and the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, working with the Department of Science and Technology
Attendees: senior officials and scientists from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates
Main focus areas: coastal resilience, ocean biodiversity, polar ecosystem research, and strengthening the Global Ocean Observing System
Agreements: joint studies on ocean and polar biodiversity, milestones for International Polar Year‑5, and programs to train young scientists
Outcome: an action plan for short‑term implementation and a roadmap for future collaborative work
Senior scientists and officials discussed ways to protect coastal cities, improve the Global Ocean Observing System, and expand joint research in Antarctica and the Arctic.
The participants agreed on collaborative projects, set milestones for the International Polar Year‑5, and pledged to build capacity for young researchers.
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