12.1 Ocean Science for sustainable development: what are the key challenges of the Decade 2030?

The United Nations designated the years 2021 to 2030 as the ‘Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’.

It presents a great opportunity to deliver scientific knowledge, foster technological innovation, and build capacity to achieve the 2030 Agenda and reverse the decline of ocean health.

Which areas are in a most urgent need for scientific solutions?

Decade 2030: what is within our grasp? [Three-line challenges from the key scientists]

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Further Reading

Brochure – The Science We Need for the Ocean We Want. Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO.