strategy
Monitoring changes in the marine environment
Synonyms:
Expanding international monitoring programmes for the marine environmentStudying ocean characteristics
Monitoring the world's oceans
Implementation:
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 supporting and expanding international programmes for systematic observation, such as the mussel watch programme, building on existing facilities and with special attention to developing countries.
Broader:
Investigating oceansMonitoring global environmentIncreasing research on oceanographic analysisUndertaking environmental monitoring and assessments Narrower:
Monitoring marine pollutionMonitoring coastal environmentMonitoring conservation of coral reefsMaintaining databases on marine living resourcesMonitoring accumulation of pollutants in marine wildlifeAssessing impact of climate change on marine environment Values:
Changeableness Subjects:
Oceanography → Oceanography Oceanography → Marine
Research, Standards → Study
Research, Standards → Inspection, tests
Environment → Environment
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
