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I am interested in life Below Water because I am always seeing plastic in the ocean on the news. I hate seeing it and needs to be changed.

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Goal 14: Life below water - The Global Goals

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Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

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Goal 4: Quality education - The Global Goals

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Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy - The Global Goals

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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

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I like this because if I do a hard job I want equal pay for the work I put in.

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Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - The Global Goals

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Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

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Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure - The Global Goals

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Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

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Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities - The Global Goals

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Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

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The world's oceans -their temperature, chemistry, currents and life- drive global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind. Rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, a significant proportion of foodstuffs, and even the oxygen in the air, are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea. Throughout history, oceans and seas have been vital conduits for trade and transportation. Sustainable management of this essential global resource is a key feature of future well-being.

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14. Life below water | 2030 Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean

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The world's oceans -their temperature, chemistry, currents and life- drive global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind. Rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, a significant proportion of foodstuffs, and even the oxygen in the air, are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea.

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Life Below Water – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

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SDG14: life below water : navigating life below water in Asia and the Pacific

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ESCAP serves as the United Nations’ regional hub promoting cooperation among countries to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. It is the largest regional intergovernmental platform with 53 Member States and 9 associate members.

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14. Life below water - Sustainable development goals - Eurostat

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Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union. Its mission is to provide high quality statistics and data on Europe.

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Scientists have called for the designation of a new United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) with the aim to conserve and sustainably use Earth's orbit, and prevent the accumulation of space junk.

There are currently 17 SDGs, adopted by UN members in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet for future generations, and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

But with growing numbers of satellites and other objects now orbiting our planet, there is growing concern that without some form of global consensus another of Earth's once pristine environments is at risk of being irrevocably changed.

Writing in the journal One Earth, an international collaboration of experts -- in fields including satellite technology and ocean plastic pollution -- have proposed an 18 th SDG dedicated to the protection of Earth's orbit.

The study highlights that there are now around 100 nations involved in varying levels of space activity, and that since the 1950s, almost 20,000 satellites have been launched into Earth's orbit.

These satellites bring immense benefits to society, from monitoring ecosystems and supporting global communications, to facilitating services used by billions of people across the planet such as satellite television and contactless bank card payments.

However, once they reach the end of their useful life, the experts say abandoned satellites, launch stages, and fragments resulting from explosions or collisions can accumulate as orbital debris. This raises the chance of collisions with active satellites, which would not only impact their ability to function but would also result in further increases in debris.

While a number of organisations have begun to recognise the need for action to address this, the authors say an additional SDG could deliver the global consensus and mechanisms for effective enforcement required to address the issue.

They believe a new SDG18 could draw direct inspiration from one of the existing goals -- SDG14: Life Below Water -- with lessons learned in marine debris management being used to prevent another planetary crisis before it is too late.

They also highlight that it would complement the existing SDGs, which include references to space technology for its ability to support improved understanding of global issues but not its potential to represent a future issue itself.

The article was co-authored by researchers from the University of Plymouth, PBL Works, Arribada Initiative, University of Auckland, The University of Texas at Austin, Anturus Ltd, University of Maine, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Spaceport Cornwall, Slingshot Aerospace Ltd, and ZSL (Zoological Society of London).

It builds on an article published in Science in March 2023, in which a number of the same scientists called for a legally-binding treaty to ensure that Earth's orbit isn't irreparably harmed by the future expansion of the global space industry.

Dr Imogen Napper, Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth, led the new study with funding from the National Geographical Society. She said: "The need to protect and connect our natural environments, from the ocean to Earth's orbit, has never been more urgent. Both are vital to the health of our planet, yet increasingly under threat from the pressures we place on them. There is growing recognition that marine litter knows no international boundaries, and the same applies to space debris. A UN-backed agreement would be a crucial step in safeguarding Earth's orbit for the future."

Professor Heather Koldewey, ZSL's Head of Ocean and FAIRER Conservation, said: "Just like plastic pollution and climate change, space junk is an issue that transcends borders. Our ongoing efforts to protect the ocean highlight just how important UN-backed agreements are for managing this crisis. It's key we learn from the challenges and solutions in tackling marine debris and act now to protect our planet's orbit."

Dr Thomas Dowling, Lecturer in Remote Sensing & Geospatial Science at The University of Auckland, said: "Not so long ago, our oceans were regarded as infinite resources to plunder and infinite sinks for our waste. We now know that view was grossly mistaken -- many marine environments are now barren wastelands and more than eight million tonnes of plastic debris is estimated to enter the ocean every year. Earth's orbit is a similar finite environment to the ocean, and mindlessly exploiting the orbital environment is repeating the mistakes of the past. It's time to create policies to regulate what we're putting in space, and we need to ensure objects entering orbit are safe, sustainable, and serving essential -- or at least important -- purposes for significant numbers of people around the world."

Melissa Quinn, General Manager of the International Business Unit at Slingshot Aerospace, added: "The proposed 18 th Sustainable Development Goal is a crucial step toward protecting Earth's orbit for future generations. Space is essential to our daily lives, from global communications to understanding climate change, yet the rapid rise in satellite deployments -- 2,877 in 2023 alone (~15% increase from 2022), with even more in 2024 -- has led to an increasing risk of collisions and debris. In 2024, we saw a 17% year-over-year spike in the average number of close approaches in low earth orbit per satellite on Slingshot Beacon, Slingshot's space traffic coordination application. With over 12,500 spacecraft now orbiting our planet, including more than 3,300 inactive satellites, we need urgent, coordinated global action to ensure space is safe, sustainable, and secure. This SDG offers a powerful opportunity to safeguard the benefits of space for all humanity."

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comets and meteors; space station; environmental awareness; environmental issues; earth science; environmental policies; space policy; ocean policy

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A Sustainable Development Goal for space?

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An international team of scientists has called for the creation of an 18th addition to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which would aim to mitigate against the accumulation of space junk in Earth's orbit.

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Life Below water The Conversation(Global) 

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Life Below water The Conversation(Global) 

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Goal 14: Life Below Water - United Nations Sustainable Development

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - Time for Global Action for People and Planet

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How effective is the Chinese plan for life below water

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How effective is the Chinese plan for life below water

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what has china done to life below water 

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what has china done to life below water 

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How much damage has china done to life below water

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How much damage has china done to life below water

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Goal 14 - Life Below Water | The World's Largest Lesson

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Show your support for the Global Goals by joining the World's Largest Lesson. We'll share latest news and updates and you'll be able to download high quality resources for free.

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U.S. Agency for International Development

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Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development

Worldwide, coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for marine life, protect coastlines from storms and erosion, and are central to the livelihoods of millions of people. Covering over 150 square miles, the Red Sea contains one of the longest continuous living reefs in the world, and its uniquely resilient corals are essential to global reef survival as the planet's oceans warm.

The Red Sea coast is one of Egypt's most breathtaking natural wonders. With year-round sunshine, stunning underwater sights, and calm blue waters, the Red Sea draws millions of tourists every year. However, these marine ecosystems have been stressed by climate change, coastal development, tourist activity, and overfishing.

In 1992, 12 members of the Red Sea diving community came together and brainstormed a solution to reduce impacts on these reefs: a permanent mooring buoy system that would give boats a place to anchor other than the reefs. This led to the creation of the Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association, or HEPCA.

Since the 1990s, USAID and HEPCA have partnered to protect Egypt's natural resources and educate Egyptians and tourists on the importance of environmental conservation efforts. HEPCA estimates that the destruction of coral reefs along Egypt's Red Sea coastline would have been 70 percent higher without this collaboration and support.

USAID's work on the Red Sea continues. At the UNFCCC's Climate Conference (COP27) in November 2022, USAID announced the Egyptian Red Sea Initiative, with an initial investment of up to $15 million. This new initiative will mobilize finance and action to protect the Red Sea's coral reef and coastal ecosystem for future generations while promoting high-value, low impact ecotourism, and fostering economic development into local communities.

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Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water | Basic Page | U.S. Agency for International Development

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Worldwide, coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for marine life, protect coastlines from storms and erosion, and are central to the livelihoods of millions of people. Covering over 150 square miles, the Red Sea contains one of the longest continuous living reefs in the world, and its uniquely resilient corals are essential to global reef survival as the planet's oceans warm.