India is set to host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
India is set to host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from May 20 to 30, 2024 , in Kochi, Kerala . This prestigious event is organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) in collaboration with the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) The ATCM and CEP meetings play a crucial role in global efforts to safeguard Antarctica’s fragile ecosystem and promote scientific research in the region. Let me provide you with some additional context: Antarctic Treaty System : The Antarctic Treaty , signed in 1959 and entered into force in 1961, established Antarctica as a region dedicated to peaceful purposes, scientific cooperation, and environmental protection . Currently, 56 countries are party to the Treaty. The Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) was established un...