BRICS Oceanic and Polar Science Working Group Meets in Goa

# BRICS Oceanic and Polar Science Working Group Meets in Goa ### Why in News? The **8th** **BRICS** Working Group meeting on Oceanic and **Polar Science** and Technology began in Goa under India's **2026** **BRICS** Presidency. ### What is the group working on? - The meeting brings **BRICS** countries together for collaborative research on oceans, polar regions and related science and technology. - It is hosted by the National Centre for Polar and **Ocean Research** (**NCPOR**), India's specialised institute for polar and **Southern Ocean** research. - The working group is part of the wider **BRICS** science, technology and innovation cooperation framework. ### Exam Connect - **NCPOR** → Goa; autonomous institute under Ministry of **Earth Sciences** - **BRICS** **OPST** Working Group → oceanic and polar science cooperation