The Indian Express editorial argues that oceans must be treated as a central policy arena, not as a side issue. The core idea is that ocean governance affects climate policy, trade, shipping routes, fisheries, environmental protection, and maritime security.
Why the topic matters
Oceans support global commerce through shipping lanes, provide food and livelihoods through fisheries, and shape climate through heat absorption and carbon cycling. For India, ocean governance links directly to the blue economy, coastal resilience, maritime security, and sustainable development.
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