On 20 May, India hosted the Second Blue Talks in New Delhi, a high-level dialogue ahead of the current United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. The event brought together Indian policymakers, scientists, diplomats, and international observers, with one standout moment: the launch of India’s new white paper, “Transforming India’s Blue Economy: Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Growth.” (From he Australian Institute of International Affairs.)