17-08-2021 | 14:56 PM
Arctic Science Ministerial
• Information regarding India’s participation in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) was recently given in Parliament by the Government.
• It was jointly organized by Iceland and Japan and is the first Ministerial meeting held in Asia.
• The theme for this year is ‘Knowledge for the Sustainable Arctic’.
Key Points about Arctic Science Ministerial
• Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region.
• Iceland and Japan have jointly organized the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3). It is the first Ministerial meeting being held in Asia.
• The first Arctic Science Ministerial was hosted by the United States in Washington in 2016. The second ASM was co-hosted by the European Commission, Finland, and Germany in Berlin in 2018.
• Its Purpose is to provide opportunities to various stakeholders, to enhance collective understanding of the Arctic region. It also emphasizes the constant engagement in monitoring and strengthening Arctic observations.
