Archive · 12 Sep 2025
EU-India Blue Economy Conclave Sees Strong International Interest
Imagine a big meeting between India and Europe, specifically Kerala.
They're getting together to talk about how to use the ocean and the things in it, like fish and underwater resources, in a smart and sustainable way.
The meeting is called the EU-India Blue Economy Conclave, and it's happening in Kovalam, Kerala.
Lots of countries from Europe are coming to learn and potentially invest in projects.
They'll explore things like modernizing the coast, growing seafood, and creating new businesses.
Kerala hopes to become a leader in this 'blue economy,' using its coastline and history with the sea to its advantage.
They also hope to attract more investments to the state.
The EU-India Blue Economy Conclave will be held in Kovalam, Kerala on September 18-19.
21 countries have confirmed participation, with more expected.
The event is themed “Blue Tides -- Two Shores, One Vision.”
The conclave is jointly organized by the Department of Fisheries (Kerala), the Union Government, and the European Union.
The conclave will explore joint research, startup collaborations, and policy innovation.
- Who
- Policymakers, investors, academics, and innovators from Europe and India
- What
- EU-India Blue Economy Conclave
- When
- September 18-19
- Where
- Kovalam, Kerala
- Why
- To position Kerala as a model blue economy hub, tapping into EU expertise and leveraging the state’s maritime sector.
- Event Name
- EU-India Blue Economy Conclave
- Theme
- Blue Tides -- Two Shores, One Vision
- Location
- Kovalam, Kerala
- Date
- September 18-19
- Confirmed Participating Countries
- 21
- Organizers
- Department of Fisheries (Kerala), Union Government, European Union