48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law and Policy (COLP48) held in New Delhi.
The conference was held under the theme “Developing World Approaches to Ocean Governance: Perspectives from the Indian Ocean Rim.”
This was the first time in nearly 50 years that India hosted COLP, marking a milestone in India’s role in global ocean governance.
Five priority areas: sustainable fisheries, regional cooperation, blending traditional knowledge with modern science, climate resilience, and innovative finance for ocean research and governance.