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BOOK REVIEW - MARINE EXTREMES: OCEAN SAFETY, MARINE HEALTH, AND THE BLUE ECONOMY

 By Erika J Techera & Gundula Winter (eds); New York: Routledge, 2019; 231 pages  The ocean and seas of the world have fascinated humans for aeons. They have been well-documented in the logbooks and journals of mariners and explorers…
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LEGACIES & LEARNINGS: A CASE STUDY OF OIL SPILLS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION

Oil spills cause severe distress to marine and coastal ecosystems and impair the livelihoods and health of people who are dependent on these ecosystems.  These impacts have been studied and documented for decades, which has led to more effective…
IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA OF NOCTILUCA SCINTILLANS IN THE MARITIME DOMAIN

IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA OF NOCTILUCA SCINTILLANS IN THE MARITIME DOMAIN

 In October 2020, bright blue sparkling waters were reported on the shores of the western Indian coasts, which were presented with excitement by residents of coastal cities and tourists in the face of the cold and demeaning fervour of the ongoing…

INTRODUCING CLIMATE RESILIENCE AS THE FIFTH PILLAR OF THE SAGARMALA PROGRAMME

This article seeks to highlight the glaring gap between the planned activities within SAGARMALA and the long-term climate-change-induced threats facing coastal regions in India. It first discusses some of the more prominent impacts of climate…
OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY, SAGARMALA, AND THE BLUE ECONOMY

OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY, SAGARMALA, AND THE BLUE ECONOMY

The SAGARMALA Project and Predicted Energy-Requirements Launched in 2015, the SAGARMALA Project (SP) is a contemporary, mega undertaking of the Government of India (GoI) that is aimed at ‘port-led’ comprehensive and holistic development…
The NMF signs MoU with the World Sustainable Development Forum

The National Maritime Foundation signs MOU with the World Sustainable Development Forum (WSDF)

The National Maritime Foundation and the World Sustainable Development Forum signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU) to formalise their partnership. Both organisations have a joint vision to ultimately move beyond dialogue and take…

The National Maritime Foundation signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ocean Foundation (TOF)

We are pleased to announce the signing, on 09 October 2020, of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Maritime Foundation and the Ocean Foundation. The MoU was signed on behalf of the NMF by its Director-General, Vice Admiral…

Events

A SUSTAINABLE 'BLUE' TRANSITION FOR THE PORTS AND SHIPPING INDUSTRY- NMF-TOF WEBINAR

The webinar is co-hosted by The Ocean Foundation, Washington, D.C., (TOF) and the National Maritime Foundation of India (NMF) on ‘Sustainable, ‘Blue’ transition for the ‘Ports and Shipping’ Industry’, from 1830h–2030h (IST), on…
Webinar on Blue economy Deconstructing Blue Economy in the Indo-Pacific

Quadrilateral Diginar Series on Blue Economy-Fourth Diginar on “Deconstructing Blue Economy in the Indo-Pacific”

Watch the Livestream here- Programme Details The fourth Diginar in the KAS (India office)-TERI-NMF-FICCI Series on “Blue Economy-India’s’ Pathway to a Sustainable, Secure and Resilient Economy”, will be held from 1030h to 1700h,…
Quadrilateral Virtual Series on Blue Economy-India’s Pathway to a Sustainable, Secure and Resilient Economy Blue Economy for Prosperity in Post Pandemic World: Opportunities in Traditional Sectors and New Avenues for Financing

3rd webinar in Quadrilateral Virtual Series on Blue Economy- Blue Economy for Prosperity in Post Pandemic World: Opportunities in Traditional Sectors and New Avenues for Financing

The sessions would discuss the following aspects: • What role will the private sector from the key established Blue Economy sectors play to develop an inclusive and sustainable development of Blue Economy in India. • In the livelihood…
Quadrilateral Diginar Series on Blue Economy-India’s’ Pathway to a Sustainable, Secure and Resilient Economy Second Diginar on “Ensuring sustainability of oceans for a healthy economy- securing livelihoods and enhancing security”

Quadrilateral Diginar Series on Blue Economy- 2nd Diginar on “Ensuring sustainability of oceans for a healthy economy- securing livelihoods and enhancing security”

With a significant share of the coastal community riddled with poverty, the current COVID and climate change crises would exacerbate their vulnerabilities. The global economic recession would impact shipping, tourism and fishing significantly.…
Quadrilateral Diginar Series on Blue Economy-India’s Pathway to a Sustainable, Secure and Resilient Economy First Diginar on “Holistic Maritime Security in The Indian Ocean Region: Pursuing A Sustainable and Secure Blue Economy”

Quadrilateral Diginar Series on Blue Economy-India’s Pathway to a Sustainable, Secure and Resilient Economy- 1st Diginar on “Holistic Maritime Security in The Indian Ocean Region: Pursuing A Sustainable and Secure Blue Economy”

The past decade or so has witnessed a distinct evolution in the way “Blue Economy” has been perceived and its linkages with “Holistic Maritime Security” are more evident and complex. For India there is an intrinsic link between the…

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