46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Kochi, Kerala

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 India will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and the 26th Meeting of the Environmental Protection Committee from May 20 to 30, 2024 in Kochi, Kerala.
 This is in line with India’s desire to facilitate constructive global dialogue on environmental management, scientific collaboration and cooperation in Antarctica.
 India has been an advisory member of the Antarctic Treaty since 1983.  It participates in the decision-making process with the other 28 advisory members of the Antarctic Treaty to date.
 These meetings are important in the international community’s ongoing efforts to protect Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems and promote scientific research in the region.