SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities.
How this Goal works as a Guide for our work
We promote clean water and safe waste to protect rivers and lakes that feed larger systems.
How GIS supports our work
Use GIS and Earth observation to track water quality and guide clean-up.
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities.
Reduce marine pollution, especially from land.
We promote clean water and safe waste to protect rivers and lakes that feed larger systems.
Use GIS and Earth observation to track water quality and guide clean-up.
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts and strengthen resilience, taking action for their restoration.
Protect and restore coasts and marine ecosystems.
We protect inland watersheds to benefit downstream ecosystems.
Connect land and water data to guide watershed management.
14.3
Minimise and address the impacts of ocean acidification through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.
Reduce damage from ocean acidification.
We raise awareness of links between land use, climate and ocean health.
Track temperature and pH in connected water systems.
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, IUU fishing and destructive practices and implement science-based plans to restore stocks.
Stop overfishing and illegal fishing and restore fish stocks.
We reduce pressure by improving land livelihoods and reducing runoff.
Track land use, runoff and sediment affecting fisheries.
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 percent of coastal and marine areas, based on the best available scientific information.
Protect at least a tenth of coasts and seas.
We support inland conservation that benefits marine systems.
Map protected areas and corridors from headwaters to coasts.
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain fisheries subsidies that contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, and eliminate subsidies that contribute to IUU fishing.
End subsidies that worsen overfishing while considering poorer countries.
We strengthen land livelihoods to lower pressure on fisheries.
Relate watershed investments to reduced fishing pressure.
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to SIDS and LDCs from the sustainable use of marine resources including sustainable fisheries and tourism.
Grow sustainable blue economy benefits for poorer countries.
We build resilient land livelihoods and water quality upstream.
Trace value chains inland to coastal markets and water quality.
14.A
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology to improve ocean health and enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to development.
Share knowledge and technology for ocean health.
We build local data skills and share evidence for waterways.
Use GIS and EO to collect, analyse and share data.
14.B
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.
Ensure fair access for small-scale fishers.
We support clean waters and fair inland market links.
Map access routes, landing sites and market connections.
14.C
Enhance conservation and sustainable use of oceans by implementing international law as reflected in UNCLOS.
Protect oceans by following international law.
We align watershed protection with national and global goals.
Provide transparent local evidence for compliance and reporting.