BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network Conference Latest News
Recently, Kochi hosted the first BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference to boost blue economy cooperation.
About BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network Conference
- It is a biennial regional platform for facilitating collaboration among the researchers in the Bay of Bengal Region, for sustainable development of the blue economy by networking the researchers in the BIMSTEC Member Countries.
- Background: It was first announced by the Prime Minister of India during the Colombo BIMSTEC Summit in 2022.
- It was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Key Features of BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network Conference
- It has connected 25 institutions and over 50 researchers from BIMSTEC countries.
- It aligns with India’s broader regional policy objectives under its Neighbourhood First, Act East, Indo-Pacific and MAHASAGAR strategies.
- It served as a milestone in advancing regional cooperation in marine research and sustainable blue economy initiatives.
- It focused on marine challenges, ecosystem health, and research innovations, including building scientific networks among young researchers, effective marine resource management and harmonious policy development.
Source: DD News
Last updated on June, 2026
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