To strengthen cooperation in the preservation and management of Antarctica, India has decided to set up an Antarctic research station named Maitri-II. This decision was taken during the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) held in Kochi, Kerala between May 20 and May 30, 2024, a PIB press release stated.
The ATCM-46 was held with an overarching theme of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means one Earth, one family, one future. The successful hosting of the 46th ATCM and 26th CEP in India underscores the collective resolve to safeguard Antarctica’s unique ecosystems and promote global environmental sustainability.
Through dialogue, cooperation, and concerted action, Antarctica remains a beacon of peace, science, and environmental protection for generations to come. India will soon be submitting comprehensive environmental evaluations for establishing Maitri-II. The successful hosting of the 46th ATCM and 26th CEP in India underscores the collective resolve to safeguard Antarctica’s unique ecosystems and promote global environmental sustainability.