Norway Hosts India Forum: Tackling Ocean Plastic

The India-Norway Marine Pollution and Plastic Waste Forum 2025, hosted by Norway in Mumbai, signifies a concentrated effort to combat marine pollution. This forum brings together diverse stakeholders from both nations to move beyond discussions and implement actionable strategies.

Building on a 2019 blue economy collaboration, the partnership has evolved significantly. It supports projects tackling plastic pollution across its lifecycle, from waste management to citizen-led clean-ups, and has extended its initiative until 2030 to foster deeper cooperation.

This Indo-Norwegian collaboration highlights the possibility of achieving "blue prosperity" through joint action, emphasizing that environmental solutions can also be economically viable. The initiative aims to share innovations and community-driven approaches, with India and Norway leading the global charge.