What has a floor but no ceiling?

Oceans may seem infinite, stretching into depths we cannot see. But they are not limitless in their capacities. Let's take better care of what's covering 71% of our planet. Explore Sustainable Development Goal 14 – Life below water.

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Alessandra Ambrosio

Supermodel and ocean lover

Cody Simpson

Singer, songwriter and UNDP Ocean Advocate

Sylvia Earle

Oceanographer, founder of Mission Blue

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They tackle this goal

UNDP (Environmental and natural capital)

#TOGETHERBAND supports them by raising awareness of their work and aims to raise funding through band sales.

Their aims

Ensure environmental sustainability globally.

What they do

UNDP assists countries to implement their obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and to integrate environmental concerns into national and sectoral plans and strategies; secure resources; and implement programs that advance inclusive, sustainable development, and strengthen livelihoods.

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More stories about "Life below water"

1  https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/oceans/ visited in November 2019
2 Our Shared Seas: A 2017 Overview of Ocean Threats and Conservation Funding
3  https://www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives/oceans/ visited in November 2019


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