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Sustainable Development Goal #14 Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
Our earth is unique because of our oceans. All life depends on water. Oceans connect nations through networks of trade and transportation. Marine habitats are responsible for providing biodiversity, food supply, oxygen, and even moderating climate and weather. Nearly half of the world’s population relies on marine ecosystems for their main sources of protein. Overfishing, pollution, destruction of marine and coastal habitats, and other human activities are adversely impacting sustainable development.

With life below water we must conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources

Our earth is unique because of our oceans. All life depends on water. Oceans connect nations through networks of trade and transportation. Marine habitats are responsible for providing biodiversity, food supply, oxygen, and even moderating climate and weather. Nearly half of the world’s population relies on marine ecosystems for their main sources of protein. Over-fishing, pollution, destruction of marine and coastal habitats, and other human activities are adversely impacting sustainable development.

Why It Matters


Ocean conservation is important for reducing poverty and improving health. Marine ecosystems are major suppliers of food as well as providing employment opportunities connected with fishing and tourism that are essential for human livelihood. Gender equality is strengthened through the availability of jobs for women that are employed by marine commerce and fishing. Oceans naturally remove pollution and waste from our planet. Preserving marine environments is essential in maintaining a healthy climate. Stabilizing marine habitats to protect marine biodiversity around coral reefs and other fragile ecosystems require immediate intervention.

Why It Matters


Ocean conservation is important for reducing poverty and improving health. Marine ecosystems are major suppliers of food as well as providing employment opportunities connected with fishing and tourism that are essential for human livelihood. Gender equality is strengthened through the availability of jobs for women that are employed by marine commerce and fishing. Oceans naturally remove pollution and waste from our planet. Preserving marine environments is essential in maintaining a healthy climate. Stabilizing marine habitats to protect marine biodiversity around coral reefs and other fragile ecosystems require immediate intervention.

Blue Chip Action


Blue Chip Foundation’s Jenn Gross and Peter Stengaard Kick Off Pan-American Judges’ Summit
By Blog Owner July 2, 2019
Blue Chip Foundation co-founders Jennifer Gross and Peter Stengaard traveled to Casina Pío IV to provide support and participate in the Pan-American Judges’ Summit on Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine.
A speaker on Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America presents US Agenda 2030
October 9, 2017
SDG USA's "America's Goals for 2030," or US Agenda 2030, aims to promote sustainable development in the U.S. through ethical employment, universal healthcare, and environmental safety initiatives
Jennifer Gross Donates 5,000 Smartphones to Ghana’s Community Health Workers Initiative
By Blog Owner September 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation donated 5,000 smartphones to Ghana’s healthcare system at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.
Blue Chip Foundation Participates in T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin
By Blog Owner May 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, was part of the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29 and 30, 2017. Gross, who serves on the leadership council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, found the event a tremendous success.
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Global Action


UN designates 2021-2030 ‘Decade of Ocean Science’
By Blog Owner December 6, 2017
More than three billion people on the planet rely on oceans for their livelihoods. According to the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a new campaign focusing on improved science and research efforts from 2021-2030 will help promote the ‘Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.’
FAO: Join global treaty to root out the scourge of illegal fishing
By Blog Owner October 7, 2017
The Conference of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) introduced the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), a new global treaty that calls for all countries to join the fight against illegal fishing. FAO has set aside funding dedicated to supporting poorer countries in developing technical, scientific, and legal frameworks to support successful outcomes from the initiative.
UN Assembly President rings Nasdaq bell; sounds alarm on behalf of world’s endangered ocean
By Blog Owner August 21, 2017
Peter Thomson, President of the United Nations General Assembly, called attention to the damage being done to oceans. At the start of the trading day in New York, Mr. Thomson said, “The Ocean is in trouble.”

Blue Chip Action


Blue Chip Foundation’s Jenn Gross and Peter Stengaard Kick Off Pan-American Judges’ Summit
By Blog Owner July 2, 2019
Blue Chip Foundation co-founders Jennifer Gross and Peter Stengaard traveled to Casina Pío IV to provide support and participate in the Pan-American Judges’ Summit on Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine.
A speaker on Sustainable Development Goals in the United States of America presents US Agenda 2030
October 9, 2017
SDG USA's "America's Goals for 2030," or US Agenda 2030, aims to promote sustainable development in the U.S. through ethical employment, universal healthcare, and environmental safety initiatives
Jennifer Gross Donates 5,000 Smartphones to Ghana’s Community Health Workers Initiative
By Blog Owner September 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation donated 5,000 smartphones to Ghana’s healthcare system at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in New York.
Blue Chip Foundation Participates in T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin
By Blog Owner May 30, 2017
Blue Chip Foundation, represented by founder Jennifer Gross, was part of the T20 Global Solutions Think Tank in Berlin on May 29 and 30, 2017. Gross, who serves on the leadership council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, found the event a tremendous success.
More Posts

Global Action


UN designates 2021-2030 ‘Decade of Ocean Science’
By Blog Owner December 6, 2017
More than three billion people on the planet rely on oceans for their livelihoods. According to the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a new campaign focusing on improved science and research efforts from 2021-2030 will help promote the ‘Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.’
FAO: Join global treaty to root out the scourge of illegal fishing
By Blog Owner October 7, 2017
The Conference of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) introduced the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), a new global treaty that calls for all countries to join the fight against illegal fishing. FAO has set aside funding dedicated to supporting poorer countries in developing technical, scientific, and legal frameworks to support successful outcomes from the initiative.
UN Assembly President rings Nasdaq bell; sounds alarm on behalf of world’s endangered ocean
By Blog Owner August 21, 2017
Peter Thomson, President of the United Nations General Assembly, called attention to the damage being done to oceans. At the start of the trading day in New York, Mr. Thomson said, “The Ocean is in trouble.”

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Sustainable Development Solutions Network
By Blog Owner January 17, 2018
The objective of the (SDSN) is to accelerate the progress of achieving the United Nations (Sustainable Development Goals) and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
A woman is standing in front of a brick building holding a broom.
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Learn about Blue Chip & VII poverty reduction efforts. VII Foundation is a charitable non-profit media and educational organization dedicated to documentary filmmaking for social impact.
SDG USA
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
SDGUSA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by the promotion of policy research & development, grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, & advocacy.
Millennium Promise
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.

Initiatives


Partners


Sustainable Development Solutions Network
By Blog Owner January 17, 2018
The objective of the (SDSN) is to accelerate the progress of achieving the United Nations (Sustainable Development Goals) and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
A woman is standing in front of a brick building holding a broom.
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Learn about Blue Chip & VII poverty reduction efforts. VII Foundation is a charitable non-profit media and educational organization dedicated to documentary filmmaking for social impact.
SDG USA
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
SDGUSA supports the successful actions of America’s Goals for 2030 in the United States by the promotion of policy research & development, grassroots organizing, social entrepreneurship, & advocacy.
Millennium Promise
By Blog Owner January 5, 2018
Millennium Promise is the first and leading international nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organization oversees the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and other programs including the Sustainable Districts Program, Connect to Learn, the Lead Farmer Program, and the Two Million Community Health Workers (CHW) Campaign.

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Take the Pledge:

I pledge to do my part to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in my own city. I will promote awareness, provide resources where I can, and work toward our shared goal: a sustainable world.
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