India Hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 |
| Host Country & Venue | India (Mumbai) |
| Purpose | Strengthening conflict diamond regulations, traceability, and sustainable trade under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). |
| Key Themes | 3Cs Framework (Confidence, Compliance, Credibility), modernizing "conflict diamond" definitions, transparency in supply chains. |
| Participants | 60 Participants (86 countries), including the European Union (as a single bloc). |
| India's Role | Assumed KP Chairship (Jan 1, 2026); focuses on responsible sourcing and artisanal miner support. |
| Industry Involvement | World Diamond Council (WDC) and civil society organizations participated. |
| Focus Areas | Data-sharing frameworks, statistical tracking, compliance tools, artisanal miner welfare. |