Indian Ocean Rim Association - IORA

05/06/2026

The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India will host the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association on 15 & 16 June 2026 in New Delhi.

The meeting will bring together senior government officials from IORA Member States to review progress, discuss regional priorities, and advance cooperation across the Indian Ocean region under the theme of "Innovation, Openness, Resilience & Adaptability".

Read more: https://www.iora.int/india-will-host-28th-meeting-iora-committee-senior-officials

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05/06/2026

The Fifth Meeting of the Working Group on the Blue Economy (WGBE) was convened virtually on 12 May 2026 under the leadership of Indonesia as Chair of the WGBE and India as the Coordinating Country for the Blue Economy.

The meeting brought together representatives from 11 Member States and 1 Dialogue Partner to review progress on the implementation of the WGBE Work Plan and exchange updates on initiatives, projects, and activities across the region.

04/06/2026

On 3 June 2026, a delegation from the National Defence College, India, comprising senior officials from the Indian Civil Services, Defence forces, and foreign countries, called on H.E. Sanjiv Ranjan, Secretary-General of . The delegation is on 5-day study tour to Mauritius.

The visit of the delegation provided an opportunity to have an overview of the functioning of IORA in across Priority Areas and Cross-Cutting Issues in the .

02/06/2026

IORA extends its best wishes to its Dialogue Partner, the Republic of Italy, on its National Day 🇮🇹

Joined IORA in 2019
Capital: Rome
Language: Italian
Currency: Euro

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

The Indian Ocean Rim Association is currently convening a "Workshop on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region" from 1–5 June 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bringing together representatives from IORA Member States and regional/international organizations, the workshop serves as a platform for Strengthening Regional Cooperation: Enhancing Interoperability and Knowledge Sharing on disaster risk management.



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01/06/2026

On 20 May 2026, IORA, in collaboration with GIZ, hosted the third webinar of its Online Workshop Series on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The session, “EPR Best Practices Showroom,” provided a platform for comparative learning, drawing insights from India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Tunisia, and European Union.

Participants explored key elements that contribute to effective EPR systems, including monitoring and reporting mechanisms, digital traceability platforms, and regulatory enforcement approaches, while examining lessons learned from both successes and challenges.

📅 Looking ahead, the fourth and final webinar will take place on 3 June 2026, focusing on the practical integration of EPR with municipal solid waste management.

29/05/2026

The 5th Meeting of the IORA Core Group on Fisheries Management (CGFM) was convened virtually on 13 May 2026 by the Sultanate of Oman, as Chair of the CGFM, together with the IORA Secretariat.

The Meeting brought together representatives from nine IORA Member States and three Dialogue Partners to review progress under the CGFM Work Plan, discuss ongoing and upcoming fisheries-related initiatives, and strengthen regional cooperation in sustainable fisheries management.

Discussions also highlighted the implementation of the IORA Principle Guidelines on Combatting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, as well as the importance of continued engagement by Member States and Dialogue Partners in supporting the CGFM Work Plan.

22/05/2026

Happy 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 to Republic of 🇾🇪

Joined IORA in 1997
Capital: Sana’a
Language: Modern Standard Arabic
Currency: Yemeni Rial

20/05/2026

in partnership with the Fishery and Marine Science Institute (IH.SM)-University of Toliara, Madagascar, is hosting the Blue Carbon Ecosystems Training Workshop from 24-31 May 2026 in Toliara, Madagascar.

The event will focus on building regional capacity in carbon measurement, ecosystem management, and policy and management approaches for seagrass and mangrove ecosystems, which is crucial for climate mitigation and coastal resilience. Participants from IORA Member States will engage in hands-on research, knowledge exchange, and community-driven solutions to advance a sustainable Blue Economy.

Highlights include:
🔹 Practical training on carbon quantification methods
🔹 Site visits to Blue Carbon projects and community initiatives
🔹 Policy discussions with local and national authorities
🔹 Strengthening regional research networks for long-term impact