# India bilateral environmental and research cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-bilateral-environmental-and-research-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-09-22T20:07:32.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

India is expanding its bilateral cooperation with various nations in the areas of environmental research, climate strategy, and resource management.

In Oslo, Indian and Norwegian officials met for the 12th Joint Working Group on Environment to advance a ‘Green Strategic Partnership’. The discussions centered on marine pollution, waste recycling, carbon markets, and sustainable ocean management. 

Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts in Nuuk focused on strengthening ties between India and Greenland. These discussions covered mining investments, labor mobility for healthcare and hospitality, and potential Indian involvement in polar scientific research through collaborations between research institutions.

Building on these efforts, Indian Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George and Norwegian State Secretary Astrid Bergmal met in New Delhi to further the ‘Green Strategic Partnership’. The discussions expanded to include enhancing trade and investment ties between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), as well as deepening cooperation in fisheries and the Arctic. These talks follow a previous meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store during the Nordic-India Summit in Oslo.

Recent developments show continued momentum in the India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership, specifically regarding fisheries, the Arctic, and trade under the India-EFTA framework. The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has completed its first year, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal noting that approximately 8,000 Rules of Origin certificates have been issued, indicating early business adoption.

## Claims

- The agreement targets overcapacity in electric vehicles, batteries, chemicals, semiconductors, and solar panels. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Fifteen economies, including the US, India, Japan, and members of the EU, signed the statement. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The USTR released a joint ministerial statement on Wednesday. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- China, Russia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia did not sign the joint statement. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The statement follows G20 trade ministerial discussions held in Milwaukee from September 30 to October 1, 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The pact aims to eliminate non-market policies and practices that distort global markets. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Structural overcapacity is identified as a factor that distorts prices and production patterns. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Technical meetings are scheduled to occur before December 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: India and Greenland discuss mining and Arctic research cooperation

India and Greenland are exploring enhanced cooperation in mining, skilled labor mobility, Arctic scientific research, and cultural exchanges following diplomatic meetings in Nuuk.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-greenland-discuss-mining-and-arctic-research-cooperation

### 2026-09-22: India and Norway strengthen environmental and climate cooperation

India and Norway reaffirmed their Green Strategic Partnership during the 12th Joint Working Group on Environment meeting in Oslo, focusing on climate change, plastic pollution, and ocean management.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-norway-strengthen-environmental-and-climate-cooperation

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