strategy
Using oceans sustainably
Synonyms:
Using marine resources sustainablyUsing marine resources
Reducing unsustainable development of marine environments
Ensuring sustainable development of marine systems
Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends integrated management and sustainable development of coastal and marine areas, including exclusive economic zones. Broader:
Protecting marine environmentCreating global sustainabilityStimulating renewable resources managementProviding sustainable water resource planning Narrower:
Ensuring sustainable development of coastal zonesEnsuring sustainable use of marine living resourcesExpanding programmes on marine environmental quality Facilitated by:
Respecting marine commonsPreparing contingency plans for marine disastersUndertaking education on coastal zone managementImplementing national policy on marine environmentsAssessing regularly the coastal and marine environmentDeveloping human resources for management of marine and coastal areasUndertaking environmental impact assessment of major coastal and marine area projects Subjects:
Oceanography → Oceanography Oceanography → Marine
Agriculture, Fisheries → Fisheries
→ Systems
Environment → Environment
Development → Sustainable development
Type Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
