India Advocates for Regional Ocean Observation at 2024 Ocean Decade Conference
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 2024 Ocean Decade Conference |
| Date and Location | April 10-12, 2024, Barcelona, Spain |
| Organizers | Spanish government and UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission |
| Theme | "Delivering the science we need for the ocean we want." |
| Objective | Assess progress toward the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and enhance stakeholder collaboration |
| UN Ocean Decade Initiative | Launched in January 2021; aims to build science-informed policies; addresses 10 ocean challenges |
| India's Representative | M. Ravichandran, Earth Sciences Secretary |
| India's Advocacy | Establishment of a region-specific ocean observation center |
| Key Focus Areas | Multi-hazard early warning systems, utilization of traditional knowledge, regional project design |
| Indian Ocean Regional Conference | Held in Hyderabad, February 2024; organized by Decade Collaborative Centre for the Indian Ocean Region (DCC-IOR) |
| Purpose of Regional Conference | Address ocean decade challenges, involve stakeholders, discuss priorities, and network for the Indian Ocean region |