Art meets activism: Sea Walls bringing ocean conservation to the streets
Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans, a pioneering initiative by the PangeaSeed Foundation, is making waves in the realm of environmental conservat
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Life below water
Healthy oceans and seas are essential to our existence. Covering 70 percent of our planet, they provide crucial resources such as food, energy, and water. However, our activities have caused significant damage to these invaluable ecosystems. To safeguard them, we must tackle pollution, halt overfishing, and implement effective management practices to protect marine life globally.
Priya Sato
- Sep 4
- 3 min
Antarctica: Ecosystem at risk from invasive species on debris
Antarctica, known for its pristine and isolated environment, faces an unprecedented threat from invasive species hitching rides on plastic a
Priya Sato
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Whaling and the sustainable development goals: An ongoing dilemma
Despite the International Whaling Commission's (IWC) 1986 moratorium on commercial whaling, countries such as Iceland, Norway, and Japan con
Priya Sato
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Experiencing sustainability: A workshop by the Global Society Institute with Sabrina Förster
6th-grade students of the Deutsche Schule Málaga had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique workshop on environmental protection
Priya Sato
- Jul 4
- 2 min
Sustainable aquaculture: Akvaplan niva's breakthrough in climate neutral fish feed
Akvaplan-niva, a nonprofit research and development institute renowned for its expertise in aquatic environments, is spearheading a groundbr
Priya Sato
- Jun 21
- 3 min
The Ocean Matcher: Revolutionizing ocean funding
In collaboration with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, a coalition of philanthropic organizations, including the Lenfest
Priya Sato
- Jun 13
- 3 min
The SEA LIFE TRUST Beluga whale sanctuary
The SEA LIFE TRUST is a registered charity (no. 1175859) dedicated to protecting the world's oceans and the incredible marine life they sust
Priya Sato
- Jun 8
- 4 min
Celebrating World Oceans Day: The importance of our oceans
Every year on June 8th, the world comes together to celebrate World Oceans Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the cri
TARGETS
Everyone can contribute to achieving the Global Goals. By focusing on these targets, meaningful action can be taken to create significant impacts across various areas. This approach encourages collaboration and collective efforts to address critical issues, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Target
The action
REDUCE MARINE POLLUTION
By 2025, we aim to prevent and significantly reduce all types of marine pollution, with a particular focus on pollution from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
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The action
PROTECT AND RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS
By 2020, we must sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to prevent significant adverse impacts. This includes strengthening their resilience and taking action for their restoration to ensure healthy and productive oceans.
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The action
REDUCE OCEAN ACIDIFICATION
Minimise and address the impacts of ocean acidification by enhancing scientific cooperation at all levels.
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The action
SUSTAINABLE FISHING
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, as well as illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, along with destructive fishing practices. Implement science-based management plans to restore fish stocks to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield, based on their biological characteristics, within the shortest feasible timeframe.
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The action
CONSERVE COASTAL AND MARINE AREAS
By 2020, conserve at least 10 percent of coastal and marine areas, in accordance with national and international laws and based on the best available scientific information.
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The action
END SUBSIDIES CONTRIBUTING TO OVERFISHING
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies that contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that promote illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and avoid introducing new subsidies of this nature. Recognise that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization's negotiations on fisheries subsidies.
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The action
INCREASE THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM SUSTAINABLE USE OF MARINE RESOURCES
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to small island developing states and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources. This includes promoting sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism.
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The action
INCREASE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY FOR OCEAN HEALTH
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity, and transfer marine technology, in line with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission's Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology. This aims to improve ocean health and enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, especially small island developing states and least developed countries.
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The action
SUPPORT SMALL SCALE FISHERS
Provide small-scale artisanal fishers with access to marine resources and markets.
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The action
IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE INTERNATIONAL SEA LAW
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This convention provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as referenced in paragraph 158 of "The Future We Want."
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