Goal 14 Life Below Water

New analysis unpacks how small island developing states are leveraging the ocean for climate action, calling for more global support to accelerate the momentum.

Trade in the sector between developing countries has doubled over the past decade, but persistent barriers highlight the need to revitalize the global system of trade preferences among them to unlock further growth.

The tool helps countries know who is benefiting from economic growth, whether it’s environmentally sustainable and other indicators of progress.

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

With support from UNCTAD and partners, the Caribbean nation has revved up efforts to leverage its rich aquatic resources to promote sustainable value chains and trade.

UNCTAD supports the nation rich in aquatic resources to diversify its exports through the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

An UNCTAD report highlights the opportunities the ocean holds for developing countries and charts a new course to sustainably use marine resources.

The UN Trade Forum 2023 will highlight how developing countries can use trade to tackle global challenges including protecting the ocean, reducing digital and gender inequalities, and building more resilient economies.

The agreement is a milestone towards making all ocean economic activities more sustainable, less harmful and beneficial to all.

Nature abounds in sustainable alternatives to plastics, but companies and countries must work across borders to boost their production and tackle barriers.