27%
of the world's
coral reefs
have been
destroyed
due to human activity
SDG 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development by 2030
WHY IT MATTERS
Although you may not realise it, the ocean’s temperatures, chemistry, currents and life make the Earth habitable for us all. Oceans cover 70 percent of our planet and we rely on them for food, energy and water. The ocean produces over half of the world's oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere. The ocean transports heat from the equator to the poles, regulating our climate and weather patterns. Throughout history, oceans and seas have been vital conduits for trade and transportation and ocean-dependent businesses employ a huge number of people. Yet, we have managed to do tremendous damage to this resource. There is a continuous deterioration of coastal waters owing to pollution and ocean acidification is having an adversarial effect on the functioning of ecosystems and marine life.
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What Can I Do?Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.
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What Can I Do?Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.