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APRU network of experts, future leaders and policy makers addressing the health of the Pacific Ocean and its marine and coastal resources

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The Association of Pacific Rim Universities, APRU (apru.org) is committed to raising awareness and addressing major challenges affecting the health of the Pacific Ocean and its marine and coastal resources. We will achieve this by developing an effective network platform, connecting latest research and science with policy makers and international partners while encouraging future leaders to take on these challenges.

As the main network of leading universities linking Asia, Oceania and the Americas, APRU is the Voice of Knowledge and Innovation for the Asia-Pacific region. We bring together thought leaders, researchers, and policy makers to exchange ideas and collaborate on effective solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.

Over the past year APRU has implemented the following initiatives with the aim of supporting the SDG14:
- an international case competition reaching out to over two million students in the Asia-Pacific in partnership with The New York Times, to raise awareness on the impact of climate change on the Pacific Ocean.

- active engagement with UN initiatives and APEC working groups, committing resources and contributing research expertise to address key challenges of the Pacific Ocean.

To protect the Pacific Ocean and its coastal and marine biodiversity, APRU sees a need for Asia-Pacific research experts and higher education institutions to work collaboratively with governments, industry and civil society to create a connected, multidisciplinary approach to support the implementation of SDG14.

APRU IS COMMITTED TO:
1) raising awareness and encouraging future leaders in the Asia-Pacific to engage with problems the Pacific Ocean faces through annual student-focused activities in collaboration with international partners.

2) supporting capacity building across the Asia-Pacific by developing a network of research centers and experts across disciplines, facilitating best practice sharing and cross disciplinary collaborations.

3) building an effective platform connecting latest research and experts across the Asia-Pacific with policy makers and international organizations actively facilitating policy development and implementation.
Partners
APRU, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, The University of British Columbia, University of Chile, Fudan University, Nanjing University, Peking University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China), Nanjing University, The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China), Tsinghua University, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Zhejiang University, National Taiwan University (Taiwan, Province of China), National Tsing Hua University, University of Indonesia, Keio University, Nagoya University, Osaka University, The University of Tokyo, Tohoku University, Waseda University, KAIST, Korea University, POSTECH, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, University of Malaya, Tecnológico de Monterrey, The University of Auckland, University of the Philippines, Far Eastern Federal University, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, Chulalongkorn University, California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, San Diego, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of Hawaii at Mānoa, University of Oregon, University of Southern California, University of Washington, Elsevier

Goal 14

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Goal 14

14.1

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

14.1.1

(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density

14.2

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

14.2.1

Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas

14.3

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels

14.3.1
Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations

14.4

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics

14.4.1
Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels

14.5

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

14.5.1
Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas

14.6

By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation

14.6.1

Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

14.7

By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism

14.7.1

Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries

14.a

Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

14.a.1
Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

14.b

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets

14.b.1

Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries

14.c

Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"

14.c.1

Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources

Name Description
14.a Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Capability analysis of APRU research centers, mapping of their expertise on the Pacific Ocean using data analytics
Series of student competitions with international partners aimed at future leaders, raising awareness of key challenges affecting the Pacific Ocean
Development of events, workshops and symposia series
Participation in UN and APEC meetings and projects providing active contribution to the policy development process
Staff / Technical expertise
Expert Contribution from APRU International Secretariat, academic member experts and industry partners
In-kind contribution
Travel and staff time from APRU International Secretariat, academic member experts and industry partners to support research, knowledge exchange and partnership development
Title Progress Status Submitted
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
Partnership Progress 2019-04-09 On track
APRU network of experts, future leaders and policy makers addressing the health of the Pacific Ocean and its marine and coastal resources
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01 January 2017 (start date)
01 December 2020 (date of completion)
Entity
APRU
SDGs
14
Geographical coverage
Hong Kong (Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China)
Ocean Basins
North Pacific, South Pacific
Communities of Ocean Action
Scientific knowledge, research capacity development and transfer of marine technology
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Contact Information

Christina Schönleber, Director (Policy and Programs)

christina.schoenleber@apru.org