Blue Talks:
India hosted the Second Blue Talks in collaboration with France and Costa Rica to support global marine conservation goals.
- The event aimed to strengthen dialogue ahead of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) scheduled in Nice, France.
- Blue Talks is amultilateral consultation platform that brings together governments, scientists, and civil society to build consensus for sustainable ocean use.
- Held At: New Delhi, hosted by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), in partnership with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica.
- Objectives:
- Foster stakeholder dialogues on the future of ocean sustainability.
- Accelerate progress on SDG 14 (Life Below Water).
- Promote global cooperation in marine research, education, and innovation.
- Launch strategic knowledge tools.