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