SDG 14. Life below water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Published on : May 18th 2017 Updated on : March 19th 2026 Dans cette rubrique The ministry in action Action for peace and respect for human rights Action within the UN Security, Disarmament and Non-proliferation Emergency Humanitarian Action Protecting Human Rights Gender equality: a priority for France Commitment to international justice Digital Diplomacy Promoting a sovereign Europe The European Political Community Defence Europe France and the European Union European matters Promoting French businesses and France’s attractiveness Attracting foreign investment Attracting international students Destination France: The recovery and transformation plan for tourism Promoting French expertise in sport Supporting French exporters Supporting researchers and scientific cooperation globally The French Government’s Trade Policy Ensuring the presence of French culture Cultural Diplomacy Defending Francophonie and the French language Franco-German cooperation Supporting the cultural and creative industries Contributing to sustainable, balanced globalization Addressing the climate and environmental emergency Combating global social inequality External action of local government bodies Summits and global issues Regional strategies Presentation - State of affairs The pollution of oceans, in all of its forms (plastic, hydrocarbons, underwater noise, persistent organic pollutants) seriously damages marine ecosystems. This biodiversity loss will have terrible consequences for ecosystems, the climate and humankind. The fish and seafood consumed by humans may be contaminated. The 540 million people who are dependent on fishing may see their income fall and their boats and equipment damaged. The new SDG on seas and oceans therefore calls for the conservation of the oceans, elimination of pollution and restoration of fish stocks for sustainable fishing, in the framework set out by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, known as the Montego Bay Convention. United Nations Targets for 2030 Ministry Projects Key figures Some ten countries have already committed to reduce plastic pollution by joining the International Coalition instigated by France. The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) co-chaired by France for two years with Madagascar, adopted a 2016-2018 Action Plan in November 2016 to better protect and conserve coral reefs and their ecosystems. Examples of projects (in French) AFD - Protecting the biodiversity and resources of Moheli Marine Park 2014AFD - Preserving the biodiversity of Mayotte and the Scattered Islands 2015 Publications by implementing agencies AFD - Concerted water management : The example of the River Senegal (August 2016) Useful links SDG 14 on the UN website Site of the Ocean Conference SDG 14 on the website UN Women Actions in favor of the protection of the sea and ocean, Site of the Ministry of Ecology (in French)