The annual high-level global meetings, being held from 20-30 May in Kochi, have been organized by the National Center for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat.
The meetings are based on the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty
56 contracting parties signed in 1959
1983.
While discussions about regulating tourism have been going on in the ATCM since 1966, the 46th ATCM hosted by India marks the first time that a dedicated working group has been created to regulate tourism in Antarctica, the ministry said.
“India is honored to lead this important initiative at the 46th ATCM, which I hope will bring a series of actionable recommendations to be incorporated into the broader framework of the Antarctic Treaty System. represents the boundaries, said Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Earth Sciences, who heads the Indian delegation.
Calling it a collective responsibility, he urged nations to "ensure that all activities, including research and tourism, are conducted in a manner that maintains its ecological integrity for future generations".The meeting of more than 350 participants from nearly 40 countries stressed the need for comprehensive rules for sustainable and responsible exploration amid growing tourism activity in Antarctica over the past few years.
Dr. Ravichandran said that "India has advocated a comprehensive, proactive and effective tourism policy based on the precautionary principle".
Dr Vijay Kumar, Advisor and Head of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said, “Over the last 40 years, India has established itself as an important player in Antarctic research, environmental management and international cooperation within the framework of the Antarctic Treaty System. " Host Country Secretariat.
The meetings are based on the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty
56 contracting parties signed in 1959
1983.
While discussions about regulating tourism have been going on in the ATCM since 1966, the 46th ATCM hosted by India marks the first time that a dedicated working group has been created to regulate tourism in Antarctica, the ministry said.
“India is honored to lead this important initiative at the 46th ATCM, which I hope will bring a series of actionable recommendations to be incorporated into the broader framework of the Antarctic Treaty System. represents the boundaries, said Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Earth Sciences, who heads the Indian delegation.
Calling it a collective responsibility, he urged nations to "ensure that all activities, including research and tourism, are conducted in a manner that maintains its ecological integrity for future generations".The meeting of more than 350 participants from nearly 40 countries stressed the need for comprehensive rules for sustainable and responsible exploration amid growing tourism activity in Antarctica over the past few years.
Dr. Ravichandran said that "India has advocated a comprehensive, proactive and effective tourism policy based on the precautionary principle".
Dr Vijay Kumar, Advisor and Head of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said, “Over the last 40 years, India has established itself as an important player in Antarctic research, environmental management and international cooperation within the framework of the Antarctic Treaty System. " Host Country Secretariat.