Strategies and Approaches for Accelerating and Scaling up SDG14 Implementation
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Conference Room 11
Side Event
SDG14 is one of the most ambitious of the 17 SDGs particularly in terms of the accelerated time
frames for achieving several of the targets. Successful implementation of SDG14 requires
replication and rapid scaling up of proven strategic approaches that can deliver on one or more
SDG14 targets. Drawing from the UNDP/GEF International Waters and Biodiversity portfolios, this
side event will present a series of short ‘case studies’ highlighting such proven approaches that
have succeeded in reversing large scale dead zones, moved global tuna stocks towards
sustainability, reduced the impacts of shipping on the marine environment, and introduced
integrated, ecosystem-based approaches to sustainable ocean and coastal management at both
local and multi-country scales. Speakers will highlight the strategic planning and other ocean
policy and management tools and methodologies used, lessons learned and opportunities for
replication and upscaling.