Why it matters
Oceans cover 70% of the planet, produce over half of the world's oxygen, and absorb about 30% of CO2. Healthy oceans are essential for climate regulation, food security, and biodiversity.
Key facts
- +30%Ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the industrial revolution.Source: UN SDG Report 2024
What the world agreed to
Key targets for Goal 14. The full list, with indicators, is on the UN's site.
See all targets on sdgs.un.org- Prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds
- Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems
- Minimize and address ocean acidification through enhanced scientific cooperation
- Effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing and illegal fishing
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Who leads globally
4 UN agencies and international organizations work on Goal 14.
- FAOFood and Agriculture OrganizationLeads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
- IMOInternational Maritime OrganizationRegulates shipping and prevents marine pollution from ships.
- UNEPUnited Nations Environment ProgrammeSets the global environmental agenda and promotes sustainable development.
- UNESCOUN Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationBuilds peace through education, science, culture and communication.
Closely connected goals
Progress here moves together with these goals.