strategy
Surveying marine living resources
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 assessing the potential of marine living resources, including underutilized or unutilized stocks and species, by developing inventories, where necessary, for their conservation and sustainable use.
Broader:
Mapping ocean resourcesMapping ocean resourcesSurveying natural resources of small islandsEnsuring sustainable use of marine living resources under national jurisdictionAssessing marine resourcesSurveying available economic resources Facilitates:
Providing marine information systemConserving marine living resources in accordance with international law Facilitated by:
Assisting developing countries' ocean fisheries Subjects:
Oceanography → MarineResources → Resources
Research, Standards → Surveying
Development → Potential
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
