GOAL
CONTENT
CONTRIBUTION OF OCEANS AND BLUE ECONOMY
1
Fight and end poverty in the world.
*By 2030, raise the resilience of the poor to the impacts of extreme events.
*Healthy marine ecosystems promote healthier local communities, thanks to a better quality of lifestyle and food supply.
2
Fight and end hunger by improving access to food and nutrition.
The sustainable use of marine resources as well as law enforcement will provide a continuous supply of food.
3
Guarantee good health and well-being of human beings on our planet.
Waste-free oceans have fewer pathogens with negative consequences for humans (infectious diseases, etc.).
5
Promote inclusion and protect the rights of women and girls.
The Blue Economy promotes the inclusion of women in the main sectors, promoting gender equality.
6
Guarantee access to drinking water and sanitation to the entire population of the world.
Water desalination converts seawater or brackish water into drinking water to ensure access to fresh water for the vulnerable population.
7
Promote access to renewable energy for all human beings.
The ocean provides waves, tides and other sources of renewable energy. This ensures supply to remote communities and mitigates carbon dioxide emissions.
8
Promote inclusive and sustainable growth, and the availability of decent work for all the world’s inhabitants.
*Alternative marine tourism, as well as sustainable aquaculture, can greatly contribute to the well-being of coastal areas and islands.
*Promoting the circular economy can reduce ocean pollution from liquid and solid waste.
10
Reduce inequalities within each country and between the world’s economies.
Recognize the common but differentiated responsibilities of the Global North and South, providing resources to small island countries and vulnerable coastal areas.
13
Policies and action against climate change. Promote mitigation and adaptation actions.
*Shallow coastal water ecosystems such as mangroves, salt marshes and seagrass beds are keys to managing natural carbon sinks.
*Coastal habitats such as coral reefs, mangroves and salt marshes protect from extreme events such as cyclones and hurricanes, storm flooding and rising mean ocean levels and prevent coastal degradation.
14
Sustainable use of the seas to protect biodiversity and promote the well-being of the population.
The blue economy and sustainable ocean management prevent damage to underwater life that is due to ocean acidification, species migration, coral bleaching, etc.
16
Promote the consolidation of communities, peaceful societies for sustainable and inclusive development. Promote universal access to justice through appropriate institutions.
*Strong institutions and inclusive societies are very important for sustainable development and climate adaptation and mitigation.
*APEC provides a good framework for ocean management and blue economy promotion, which could be emulated by regional organizations such as ASEAN, TPP, etc.
17
Promote the consolidation of the Global Alliance for sustainability and inclusion.
International cooperation is of utmost importance to promote sustainability and climate action. Investments in the blue economy are a key tool to help the Global South carry out adaptation and mitigation tasks, as well as raise their standards of living.