Sustainable Development Goals for Oceans

The video discusses the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goal 14, focusing on conserving and sustainably using oceans and marine resources. It highlights the importance of marine environments for biodiversity, climate regulation, and human survival. The agenda aims to reduce marine pollution, manage ecosystems sustainably, regulate fishing, and promote marine research and technology transfer to less developed countries.

What is the main focus of SDG 14 in the 2030 Agenda?

• Conserving forests and wildlife

• Promoting renewable energy

• Conserving and sustainably using oceans and marine resources

• Improving urban infrastructure

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by seas and oceans?

• 85%

• 75%

• 60%

• 50%

Which of the following is NOT a function of the marine environment?

• Increasing desertification

• Supporting economic activities

• Regulating climate

• Providing food and resources

What does the 2030 Agenda propose to reduce in marine environments?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

• Marine pollution and ocean acidification

What is one of the goals related to fishing in the 2030 Agenda?

• Increase illegal fishing

• End overfishing and destructive practices

• Promote recreational fishing

• Ban all fishing activities

How does the 2030 Agenda suggest enhancing the sustainable use of oceans?

• By reducing marine biodiversity

• By banning all marine activities

• By promoting urban development

• By increasing marine research and technology transfer