Arctic Circle India Forum

The India Forum is co-hosted by Arctic Circle and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Earth Sciences of India. It will take place in New Delhi on 3-4 May 2025.

The theme of the Forum is The Polar Order: The Arctic and Asia | Science - Geopolitics - Climate - Business. It will focus on Asia’s growing role in Arctic affairs, including in polar research cooperation, business opportunities, climate and sustainable development, maritime activities, and geopolitical dynamics. This event will highlight how developments in the region are shaping global politics, trade, and sustainability—especially in a time of heightened geopolitical instability.

Hosted in India, the world's most populous country and a fast-growing economy, the Forum underscores the Arctic’s growing relevance beyond its immediate region. As global interest in the Arctic intensifies, the India Forum will provide a platform for critical discussions on cooperation, competition, and the future of the polar regions in an evolving world order.

Please find all relevant information on the India Forum on the Arctic Circle webpage & the Observer Research Foundation webpage.

Lunch at the venue on May 3-4 is included in the registration for the India Forum.

Evening receptions at the venue on May 3-4 are included in the registration for the India Forum.

Please refer to the list of countries exempt from visa. The link can be accessed here.

Participants are advised to apply in-person for a Conference Visa at their local Indian High Commission/Embassy if possible. Any questions regarding the visa process should be directed to arcticcircle_indiaforum@orfonline.org.

You can apply for an E-Conference Visa here. Additional information on the requirements for the e-visa are mentioned in the same link.

Once you have successfully submitted your application, kindly let us know by sending an email to this address. If you already possess a valid visa or do not require a visa to travel to India, kindly let us know via the same address.

Online registrations for the India Forum close at 23:59 IST on 30 April.

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