Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness, held a bilateral meeting during the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, to discuss sustainable fisheries, marine resource management, and the blue economy. India and Norway reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration on sustainable ocean governance and fisheries, focusing on the sustainable use of marine resources, data sharing, and addressing overfishing and marine pollution. They also explored building on existing collaborations to develop a sustainable and inclusive blue economy, emphasizing knowledge exchange, capacity building, and technology sharing within the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. India's participation at UNOC3 underscores its commitment to shaping the global ocean agenda and promoting sustainable ocean-based livelihoods.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Earth Sciences: Government ministry of India responsible for earth sciences.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space in the Government of India.
Norway: A country in Northern Europe.
Marianne Sivertsen Ness: Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy.
Marine Resource Management: The management of resources in the marine environment.
Sustainable Fisheries: Fishing practices that ensure the long-term health and productivity of fish populations and marine ecosystems.
Blue Economy: Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem.
UN Ocean Conference: United Nations Ocean Conference; a global conference for ocean action.
UNOC3: The 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi office.
India: A country in South Asia.
Nice, France: Location of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3).
United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 20212030: A United Nations initiative focused on advancing ocean science to support sustainable development.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Holds Bilateral
Meeting with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and
Ocean Policy, Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness
Discusses Marine Resource Management,
Sustainable Fisheries, and the Blue Economy
India, Norway Discuss Ocean Governance and Blue
Economy at UN Ocean Conference
Dr. Jitendra Singh Discusses Strengthening
Fisheries Partnership with Norway at UNOC3
Posted On: 11 JUN 2025 12:35PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a 'bilateral' with Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness, Norway’s
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy to discuss a range of issues concerning sustainable fisheries, marine
resource management, sustainable fisheries and the broader framework of the blue economy.
Later at the delegation level talks led by the two Ministers, India and Norway reaffirmed their commitment to
strengthen collaboration on sustainable ocean governance and fisheries during a bilateral meeting held on the
sidelines of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), currently underway in Nice, France.During the interaction, the two Ministers exchanged views on enhancing bilateral cooperation in ocean
governance, reflecting on the long-standing partnership between India and Norway in the fisheries sector. The
discussion also covered shared priorities such as sustainable use of marine resources, improved data sharing
mechanisms, and joint efforts to tackle challenges like overfishing and marine pollution.
Both sides acknowledged the significance of international cooperation in achieving the goals of the United
Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), with an emphasis on
knowledge exchange, capacity building, and technology sharing. The Ministers also explored opportunities to
build on existing India-Norway collaborations, particularly in areas aligned with the development of a
sustainable and inclusive blue economy.
The UNOC3, taking place from June 9 to 13, has brought together global leaders, scientists, policymakers,
and industry representatives to discuss collective actions toward ocean health, sustainable development, and
climate resilience.India’s participation, led by Dr. Jitendra Singh, reflects the country’s commitment to playing an
active role in shaping the global ocean agenda, while also safeguarding the interests of coastal
communities and promoting sustainable ocean-based livelihoods.
The discussions in Nice come at a time when countries worldwide are scaling up efforts to balance economic
growth with marine conservation. The India-Norway dialogue is seen as a step forward in reinforcing
multilateral cooperation to ensure long-term sustainability of ocean resources.
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