Background
In preparation for the review of SDG 14 – and its role in advancing sustainable development across the 2030 Agenda, the Division for Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA/DSDG), together with other partners, are organizing an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on SDG 14 – and its role in advancing sustainable development across the 2030 Agenda – in support of the HLPF’s in-depth review.
The objective of the meeting is to take stock of progress towards achieving SDG 14, and to assess: what has changed since the SDG was last reviewed in 2017, including in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic; progress and next steps regarding SDG 14 targets that have now expired; and the role of ocean science and technology in achieving this SDG. The meeting will also consider interlinkages with other SDGs and opportunities to leverage synergies and minimize trade-offs; share knowledge about success stories, good practices and challenges; identify particular areas of concern; and suggest ways forward in terms of policies, partnerships and coordinated actions at all levels.
This event will help inform the HLPF, including the planning of its sessions, and contribute to the evidence base for work on life below water going forward from 2022.
An official meeting summary is available in the Documentation tab.
Biographies
Announcements
Key Messages
Opening Remarks by Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs
Opening Remarks by Mr. Miguel de Serpa Suares, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and UN Legal Counsel
Closing Remarks by H.E. Mr. Peter Thomson, UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean
