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3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
India participates in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial.
India is participating in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) – the global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region.
The first two meetings—ASM1 and ASM2—were held in the USA in 2016 and Germany in 2018, respectively.
ASM3, jointly organised by Iceland and Japan, is the first ministerial meeting being held in Asia.
The meeting is designed to provide opportunities to various stakeholders, including academia, indigenous communities, governments and policymakers, to enhance collective understanding of the Arctic region, emphasize and engage in constant monitoring, and strengthen observations.
The theme for this year is ‘Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic’.
Arctic warming and its ice melt are global concerns as they play a pivotal role in regulating climate, sea levels, and maintaining biodiversity.
Moreover, there is growing evidence of connection between the Arctic and the Indian Ocean (which modulates the Indian monsoon).
Hence, improving the understanding of physical processes and quantifying the impact of Arctic ice melt on the Indian summer monsoon is very important.
Since 2013, India has enjoyed ‘Observer’ status in the Arctic Council.
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