NCPOR was part of organising a two-day workshop on the SWAYAM MOOC course, 'Understanding the Arctic, Climate, and the Need for Environmental Protection organised by Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) . The event was inaugurated by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, in the presence of Prof. K. Dinesh (Registrar and Dean, KUFOS), Prof. S. Suresh Kumar (Director of Research and Dean, FOST), Dr. Rahul Mohan (Scientist F, NCPOR), and Prof. Anu Gopinath (Course Coordinator, MOOC Course). Dr. Thamban Meloth delivered the keynote address, highlighting Polar Exploration and India's contributions to Polar Science. Dr. Rahul Mohan spoke about environmental concerns in Antarctica.