New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday left for France to attend an international meeting to discuss sustainable ocean governance and concrete actions for the health of the world\u2019s oceans.<\/p>\n
Scheduled to be held at the French city of Nice, the third edition of United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) is taking place from June 8 to 13.<\/p>\n
Over the next four days, Singh will participate in bilateral meetings with ministers from key partner countries, deliver India\u2019s national statement at the UNOC plenary and engage in crucial policy dialogues on ocean action, an official statement said.<\/p>\n
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In addition to the formal sessions, Singh is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with representatives from France, Germany, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Chile.<\/p>\n
These meetings are expected to strengthen India\u2019s cooperation with key global players on issues ranging from marine pollution to ocean science and financing for blue economy initiatives.<\/p>\n
In a post on X, Singh said, \u201cLeft for #France today to lead official Indian delegation. Looking forward to representing India at the French picturesque coastal city of #Nice, in the \u2018United Nations Ocean Conference\u2019 #UNOC3, taking place from June 8 to 13.\u201d \u201cIndia\u2019s participation in this International Meet marks a significant \u201cfuturistic\u201d step by the Govt of India as it would reiterate Prime Minister @NarendraModi\u2019s commitment to India\u2019s global engagement on ocean sustainability and marine cooperation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The third edition of the UN Ocean Conference,\u0094 co-hosted by France and Costa Rica,\u0094 will focus on key themes such as restoring marine ecosystems, reducing marine pollution, promoting ocean-based scientific cooperation, and mobilizing resources for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 14.<\/p>\n
The conference will feature \u201cOcean Action Panels\u201d involving governments, UN bodies, researchers, industry leaders, and NGOs to forge partnerships and propose practical, scalable solutions.<\/p>\n
During the general debate at UNOC, Singh will articulate India\u2019s stance on ocean policy, highlighting the country\u2019s initiatives in marine research, coastal resilience, and regional cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the statement said.<\/p>\n
India has also sought speaking slots in critical thematic panels, including those on marine pollution and scientific cooperation.<\/p>\n
With oceans playing a central role in climate regulation, food security, and economic development, India\u2019s engagement at UNOC aims to position the country as a constructive and solutions-oriented partner in global marine governance, an official said. PTI SKU KVK KVK<\/p>\n
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