Fishing
The implementation of target 14.6 on harmful subsidies to fisheries of the SDG14, requires applied research that balances the social dimension against economic and environmental issues.
On May 29th we had the pleasure to welcome Anne-France Didier at the IUEM. Ms Didier is in charge of the roadmap SDG14 for the French government.
This workshop, which gathered around the table about twenty researchers from various backgrounds, aimed to discuss about the scientific gaps in their subject of expertise to be shared with decision-makers.
3 themes were developed during the meeting:
- Fishing subsidies
- Underwater noise
- Plastic in the ocean
A policy brief outlining the discussions is being drafted. Stay tuned!
To learn more about SDG14, read here our 1st Policy Brief.
« Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development” – can be considered as a tool to address sustainable development processes on the ocean in both developed and developing countries and to facilitate action at all levels and with all actors, including civil society, the private sector and the scientific community to strengthen the capacity of the State to achieve the desired outcomes. The SDG 14 targets cover environmental pressures on marine life due to economic activities. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and coastal communities are especially impacted by these environmental pressures as well as being dependent on marine resources in socio-economic terms.
What we have learned:
Underwater noise
As part of the SDG14 marine pollution mitigation target 14.1, there is a strong need for harmonization of measures to assess the impact of noise on marine wildlife.
Plastic
The target 14.1 on marine pollution mitigation of the Goal14 should target plastic packaging, which accounts for almost half of the world’s plastic waste.
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