SDG 14 on Conservation and Sustainable Use the Oceans: Contributions of Canadian Law, Policy and Governance
A Toolkit of Legal & Institutional Practices
Three-quarters of the planet’s surface consists of oceans, seas and marine areas. They are a vital source of food for humans and wildlife, and are crucial to economies — regional, national and local — as well as important regulators of our climate and a significant source of cultural and spiritual inspiration for many peoples and communities. SDG 14 on oceans, seas and marine resources is particularly important for the environmental pillar of sustainable development, which provides an essential foundation for economic prosperity and social well-being. The international legal instruments, governance arrangements and policy collaborations on sustainable development in relation to conservation and sustainable use of resources are still evolving, and important gaps can be found with regard to key aspects of SDG 14.
This Toolkit focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 4 Oceans), which aims to “Conserve and Sustainably Use the Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources for Sustainable Development.” Ocean conservation plays a critical role in advancing sustainable development, addressing climate change, preserving biodiversity, enabling human health, and providing clean water for human consumption and agricultural production. The inclusion of a stand-alone SDG on oceans is both confirmation of its central importance and a call to action to address impending threats.
Download here: SDG 14 Oceans – Toolkit – Can and SDGs – 12.07.2020-4
