Renewable Energy from Coral and Karstic Formation
Description
Recent interest in the science community on high-intense energy (UVR) led to the initiative. The initiative is in a trial stage (creating a prototype to test the idea).
For the first time, energy is recognized as a core part of the global sustainable development agenda of the United Nations. The aim of SDG7 is interconnected with the objectives of SDG14 and the voluntary commitment registered under COA #24052.
For this initiative to be carried out, the following implementation methodologies are suggested:
1) Present the initiative in an international scientific community;
2) Consult and communicate with like-minded researchers and institutions;
3) Present the idea and be able to come up with a prototype and evidence-based results.
No arrangements for Capacity Building and Technology Transfer yet at the moment.
The initiative, #OceanAction24052, was started as an idea in managing renewable resources. During a workshop in Marseille, South of France in 2013, an outdoor experience led to an observation of the karstic formation. The extreme heat experienced during the process of excursion cultivated curiosity unexplainable and sort of interesting.<br />
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During initial investigative research, the interest led to an established theory, "Reversible Reaction Process", pioneered by the French chemist, Claude Louis Berthollet. <br />
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Looking at other related research studies, the idea grew from the findings of other researchers, in particular, Dana Riddle in her feature article, "Playing with Poison", an article that documents the results of an experiment designed to examine the effects of artificially-produced UVR on symbiotic zooxanthallae and coral's exposure to varying intensities, which reinforces the strong interest in UV for future innovations, e.g. solar cell design, heat-exchangers, energy storage, separation of water molecule, hydrogen fuel, carbon capture and harvesting of other ocean-mineral resources. e.g. lithium.<br />
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To seek audience and support, the proponent decided to take the initiative to the scientific community. At the United Nations, there is an opportunity to present the idea under the program, Communities of Ocean Action.<br />
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The initiative should be governed by a team of competent scientists and researchers.<br />
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Consultation with like-minded researchers is currently the only tangible means of looking at the potential of harvesting and storing huge amount of energy from coral and karstic formation. The direction in which the idea is leading to, gave us a clearer path on how to tackle the engineering, physics and mathematics aspects.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
7.1
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.1.1
Proportion of population with access to electricity
7.1.2
Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
7.2
7.2.1
Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
7.3
7.3.1
Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP
7.a
7.a.1
International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems
7.b
By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support
7.b.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
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
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
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
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
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
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
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| 14.3 | Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels |
| 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 |
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