The City of Malm and ICLEI together commit to host a conference on the implementation of SDG 14 at a local level Life Below Water 11-13th October 2017 in Malm Sweden. This will kick start a global network for ocean literacy, knowledge exchange and up-scaling of local initiatives for the marine environment. As part of this work Malm and ICLEI will take these initiatives to ICLEIs membership of 1500 cities and regions across the globe, about 50% of which are in coastal areas. The focus for this work will be on the marine environment, but with strong links to climate mitigation and adaptation, sustainable procurement, ecosystem services, community development and the circular economy. In this way, work with SDG 14 will be integrated closely with action for the other SDGs.
A more detailed declaration for the global local government network will be launched by the City of Malm and ICLEI at the Life Below Water Conference in October 2017 and also presented at COP23 in Bonn, 3rd UN Environment Assembly and finalised with an phase 1 action plan at the ICLEI World Congress in Montreal in June 2018.
This will be a commitment for the period 2017 to 2030.
Progress reports
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
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June 2018 Phase 1 Local government action plan for SDG 14 delivery at ICLEI World Congress
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International Life Below Water Conference, 11-13th October 2017 in Malm
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13th October 2017 Launch global initiative Local governments, local action and SDG 14
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Linking to Climate change agenda November 2017 COP23 in Bonn
