Monday, April 12, 2021

Sustainable Development



Sustainable development is defined as development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy theirs. This report, published in 1987 by the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development, insists on the need to protect the diversity of genes, species, and all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in nature. 

This is possible in particular via measures to protect the quality of the environment, and by the restoration, development, and maintenance of habitats that are essential to species. This implies the sustainable management of the use of the animal and plant populations being exploited. In other words, it is the rational management of human, natural, and economic resources that aims to satisfy the essential needs of humanity in the very long term.

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Sustainable Development Goals

 


1-      No poverty:

To end poverty, everyone should have basic healthcare, security and education.

2-      Zero hunger:

Globally, one in nine people are undernourished. This goal aims to end hunger.

3-      Good health:

Ensuring people live healthy lives can cut child mortality and raise life expectancy.

4-      Education:

The UN wants everyone to have access to inclusive, equitable quality education.

5-      Gender equality:

Gender equality is a human right, and is vital for a peaceful, prosperous world.

6-      Clean water:

Clean water protects people from disease, yet three in 10 people lack access to it.

7-      Clean energy:

Targets for 2030 include using more renewable, affordable energy.

8-      Economic growth:

The aim is for sustainable economic growth and decent employment for all.

9-      Industry and infrastructure:

This involves building resilient infrastructure and fostering innovation.

10-   No inequality:

The poorest 40 per cent of the population should be able to grow their income faster than average.

11-   Sustainability:

The UN wants to increase affordable housing and make settlements inclusive, safe and sustainable.

12-   Responsible consumption:

This goal aims to foster eco-friendly production, reduce waste and boost recycling.

13-   Climate action:

Urgent action is needed, by regulation emission and promoting renewable energy.

14-   Life underwater:

The aim is to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.

15-   Life on land:

To stop degradation, we must preserve forest, desert and mountain ecosystem.

16-   Peace & justice:

The aim is inclusive societies with strong institutions that provide justice for all.

17-   Partnership:

If all countries are to achieve the goals, international cooperation is vital.

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Life Below Water Goal

 

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), adopted in September 2015, are accompanied by targets which have to be met individually and collectively by the signatory states. SDG14 Life Below Water aims to lay the foundation for the integrated and sustainable management of the oceans.

 However, any environmental management has to be based around targets which are SMART – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bounded – otherwise it is not possible to determine whether management actions are successful and achieve the desired aims. The discussion here shows that many of the targets adopted for SDG14, and especially a detailed analysis of Target 1, are aspirational rather than fully quantified. In order to move towards making the targets operational, we advocate merging the language of environmental management with that used by industry for linking risks to the environment, management performance and ensuing controls. 

By adopting an approach which uses Key Performance Indicators (‘KPIs’), Key Risk Indicators (‘KRIs’) and Key Control Indicators (‘KCIs’), we advocate that a degree of rigour leading to defendable actions can be brought to marine management.

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World Progress on ( Life Below Water )

 

The SDGs aim to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems from pollution, as well as address the impacts of ocean acidification. Enhancing conservation and the sustainable use of ocean-based resources through international law will also help mitigate some of the challenges facing our oceans.

Oracabessa Bay is where the author Ian Fleming created James Bond, probably the worlds’ most famous fictional spy. His house, ‘Goldeneye’ is now a luxury resort, attracting visitors from all over the world. However until recently, the seemingly idyllic landscape hid a brutal reality—coral reefs were dying off, and fish numbers had dropped precipitously. The tourism and fishing industries were threatened. Also, he had to witness a regular and heartbreaking sight—poachers killing the critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtles and stealing their eggs.

“Poachers would wait until she laid her eggs then turn her on her back, kill her and cut her from her shell, he says. “They killed every turtle and dug up all the eggs." Prized on the black market for their aphrodisiac qualities, sea turtle eggs fetched much more than an average wage in the community. “If they worked on a building site that would be the equivalent of a month's pay,”. Many residents of the village decided to fight back to protect not only the turtles but the entire community’s ecosystem.

The Oracabessa Bay Fishing Sanctuary was established in 2010 when the St Mary’s Fishermen Cooperative joined forces with the Oracabessa Foundation, a not-for-profit owned by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, who first signed reggae star Bob Marley, and who now owns Goldeneye.




And our wired world had a lot of other problems, the world has left many people feeling over-scheduled, leaving little time to keep up with critical issues, including the state of the oceans. Lack of time to seek out important ocean information can occur in a lack of awareness, indifference, and inaction. A poorly informed population will not push back against bad behavior and dangerous decisions by local, national, and international leaders.

plus we are trying to solve these problems by every week the Sea Save Foundation team researches and vets the significant stories from the last past few days. We use only reliable news. We weave the critical facts into a few short sentences and present this “Ocean Week in Review” to our audience via our blog and social media programs. By spending a few minutes each week, readers can stay abreast of current scientific breakthroughs, challenges, and advocacy efforts and incorporate this information into their understanding of the ocean. People want to do the right thing and want to protect oceans; we provide them with the information they need to best further these efforts. An informed public will choose to support a sound policy that promises secure ocean futures.

Frequently scientists write in a language understandable only by their colleagues. We break down stories published in peer-reviewed journals and reputable publications in a way that is understandable and interesting to the lay reader. We write entries using language that captivates and engages our readers. Information can contribute to knowledge, and knowledge can result in action to protect our oceans.

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Local Organizations

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to support international and regional trends to protect the marine and ocean environment and to reduce the sources of marine pollution. It seeks to improve the marine environment for its importance in development and to enhance food security. The Kingdom adopts strategies and policies that reduce tampering or negligence in the maritime system, On the biodiversity of the Kingdom in 2005 aimed at ensuring the conservation and development of biodiversity, including plans to study the current status of biodiversity and the threats it faces and ways to preserve and develop it.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s initiatives to preserve marine life:



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