India's Arctic Policy

Published on 06 Apr 2025

India's Arctic Policy seeks to strengthen ties between the resource-rich and fast changing Arctic area and the nation. The region's environment is warming three times faster than the global average; therefore, the strategy also aims to protect it against climate change.

Objectives of Arctic policy

• Strengthen National Capabilities in Science and Exploration: Enhancing scientific and exploration capacities, protecting the ecosystem and climate, and fostering commercial and maritime relations with the Arctic region are among the goals it seeks to fulfill.

• Understanding the Impact of Climate Change in Arctic region: It aims to improve knowledge of how India's environment, economy, and energy security are affected by climate change in the Arctic region.

• Linkages between polar regions and the Himalayas: Using information from science and traditional knowledge, it aims to investigate the connections between the Himalayas and polar regions.

• Better Analysis of Arctic Ice Melting: It aims to advance improved forecasting, analysis, and coordinated policymaking about the effects of Arctic ice melting on India's strategic, military, and commercial interests in relation to international shipping lanes.

Tags:
Environment

Keywords:
Climate change Arctic Conservation Glaciers Arctic policy

Syllabus:
General Studies Paper 3

Topics:
Environment and Climate Change