Gujarat Maritime University (GMU), in collaboration with the World Maritime University (WMU), U S Naval War College, World Maritime University – Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-GOI), Ankara National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law (DEHUKAM), Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), Centre for Climate Change Law and Governance (CLIMA) at the University of Copenhagen, Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), IMO-International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), UiT Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea (NCLOS), NUS Centre for International Law (CIL), and the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), is delighted to announce that Registration has started for the 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP), scheduled to be held from 09th to 11th September 2025 in New Delhi, India. We kindly request you to feature this announcement on your platform to ensure maximum outreach.
About the Conference
The Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy is a prestigious global forum that brings together leading experts, policymakers, academics, and practitioners. The 48th edition, themed “Developing World Approaches to Ocean Governance: Perspectives from the Indian Ocean Rim”, will focus on contemporary challenges and innovative solutions in ocean governance, particularly from the perspective of the developing world.
Significance of the Event
For decades, the COLP series has played a vital role in advancing dialogue on maritime law and policy. This year’s conference, supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, promises to contribute significant insights into strengthening international cooperation and governance in the Indian Ocean region.
Dates
09–11 September 2025
Venue
Hotel Ashok, New Delhi, India