SDG14_Life_Below_Water_Presentation.pptx

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1. SDG 14: Life Below Water – Protecting Our Oceans for a Sustainable Future Your Name / Institution Date

2. Introduction to SDGs • Overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) • Global cooperation is key to sustainability and a better future.

3. What is SDG 14? Goal: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. Why oceans matter: biodiversity, climate regulation, livelihoods.

4. Importance of Oceans • Oceans cover 70% of the Earth • Produce over 50% of Earth's oxygen • Provide food and livelihoods to billions • Face threats like pollution, overfishing, and climate change

5. SDG 14 Targets (Overview) 1. Reduce pollution 2. Protect ecosystems 3. Address ocean acidification 4. Sustainable fishing 5. Conserve marine areas 6. End harmful subsidies 7. Support small islands & LDCs 8. Marine research 9. Support small fishers 10. Enforce sea law

6. Pollution & Ecosystems • Target 14.1: Reduce marine pollution • Target 14.2: Protect and restore ecosystems • Target 14.3: Combat ocean acidification

7. Fisheries & Conservation • Target 14.4: Sustainable fishing • Target 14.5: Protect marine areas • Target 14.6: Eliminate harmful subsidies

8. Equity & Economic Benefits • Target 14.7: Support small island states and LDCs • Target 14.b: Support small-scale fishers

9. Science & Law • Target 14.a: Promote marine science and research • Target 14.c: Implement international sea law (UNCLOS)

10. Challenges to Achieving SDG 14 • Overfishing • Pollution and marine debris • Weak enforcement • Lack of data and funding

11. Progress So Far • Expansion of Marine Protected Areas • International treaties and cooperation • Innovations in sustainable fishing practices

12. How Can We Contribute? • Reduce plastic use • Eat sustainable seafood • Participate in beach clean-ups • Support ocean-friendly policies

13. Conclusion • Oceans are vital for our planet and people • Achieving SDG 14 is critical for a sustainable future • Let's protect our oceans together

14. Q&A / Discussion Feel free to ask questions or share your thoughts on protecting marine life.

15. References • United Nations SDG 14: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal14 • FAO, UNEP, UNESCO data on oceans and marine resources