Life Below Water

Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Click on the case studies below to find out what programs, projects and policies are being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Goal 14.

Learn more about the targets and indicators of SDG 14 at UN Sustainbale Development Knowledge Platform.

Case studies

7 case studies available.

Shijiuyang Ecological Wetland for Safe Drinking Water
Jiaxing, China

Shijiuyang Ecological Wetland for Safe Drinking...

This practice ensures drinking water safety for residents and promotes continuous improvement in ecological and residential environments.

Seoul Urban Renewal: Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration
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Seoul , South Korea

Seoul Urban Renewal: Cheonggyecheon Stream Rest...

Cheonggyecheon Stream has been transformed into a 10.9 km (7.0 miles) modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul.

Design, Construction and Operation of Persian Gulf Martyrs’ Artificial Lake
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Tehran, Iran

Design, Construction and Operation of Persian G...

The Persian Gulf Lake provides a new social and recreational area for the residents of Tehran, as well as for international visitors.

Pluit Reservoir Revitalization Project
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Jakarta, Indonesia

Pluit Reservoir Revitalization Project

The Pluit Reservoir Revitalization Project is an initiative of the city of Jakarta to reduce urban flooding, improve water storage capacity and the quality of its prime water source.

GreenQuays
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Breda, Netherlands

GreenQuays

Urban river regeneration through nature inclusive quays

Sustainable Sanitation
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Berhampur, India

Sustainable Sanitation

An FSSM program that improve health outcomes for citizens and provides employment opportunities for women

Durban Metropolitan Open Space System
Durban, South Africa

Durban Metropolitan Open Space System

The eThekwini Municipality adopted a set of coordinated actions to preserve biodiversity and the ecosystems surrounding the city.