Overview The International Indian Ocean Science Conference 2025 (IIOSC-2025) , organized by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) , commenced in Hyderabad on December 1, 2025 . The conference emphasizes the importance of ocean sustainability, safety, resilience, and India’s leadership in advancing ocean research under the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science . Key Developments Conference Details Participants: Approximately 500 participants from 15 countries, representing research institutes, academia, industry, and NGOs. Focus: Showcasing progress and scientific knowledge gained during the second International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE-2) spanning 2015–2025 . Platform: Provides a platform for scientists to present research findings, exchange ideas, identify knowledge gaps, and chart a roadmap for addressing outstanding issues. Key Speakers M. Ravichandran: Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences T. Srinivasa Kumar: Head, UNESCO-IOC Secretariat T.M. Balakrishnan Nair: Director, INCOIS Leading scientists from India and abroad Conference Programme Outlining the future roadmap of IIOE-2 , including new initiatives aligned with the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development . Discussions focusing on addressing knowledge gaps and challenges in coastal research and monitoring. Emphasis on Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) . Enhancing engagement of research communities in the western Indian Ocean, marginal seas, and the eastern Bay of Bengal. Capacity development and promoting early-career scientists to strengthen global ocean science collaboration. UPSC Relevance This conference is relevant to the UPSC syllabus, particularly in the areas of Geography (Oceanography) , Science and Technology , and Environment and Ecology . It highlights India's role in international collaborations for ocean research and sustainable development, aligning with GS Paper 1 (Geography), GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology, Environment), and GS Paper 2 (International Organizations). Important Facts IIOSC-2025 Location: Hyderabad Organizer: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) IIOE-2 Duration: 2015-2025 Key Focus Areas: Ocean sustainability, safety, and resilience Alignment: U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development