Theme: Coastal Guardians: Future-Proofing India's Waters in an Era of Emerging Risks
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The 2026 edition of OSI will delve into the complex interplay between maritime development, environmental sustainability, and risk mitigation. This year’s theme highlights the urgent need for India and the wider region to adopt an anticipatory, coordinated, and technology-driven approach to spill management.
As maritime infrastructure expands and offshore energy activities accelerate, it is vital to strengthen the resilience of our coastal ecosystems through:
Next-Generation Spill Prevention StrategiesAdvanced Monitoring, Detection & Surveillance TechnologiesIntegrated Risk Assessment and Preparedness FrameworksClimate-Aware Spill Response PlanningAI and Robotics in Spill Response & RemediationRestoration of Sensitive Coastal and Marine EcosystemsLegal, Regulatory and Governance ReformsCommunity Engagement and Capacity BuildingNext-gen tools for detection, response & modelling.
Strategies for extreme weather & offshore risk management.
Mangroves, corals, and coastal community rehabilitation.
Strengthening legal frameworks and cross-sector collaboration.
