The UN Development Programme's Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC)UNDP) aims to accelerate the achievement of the targets of SDG 14 – Life below water, including the reduction of marine pollution. The oceans suffer from several problems, such as overfishing, loss of natural habitat and the consequences of climate change.
“At a time when the world’s oceans and seas are facing unprecedented pressures, UNDP’s new Ocean Innovation Challenge will shine a spotlight on innovative, entrepreneurial and creative approaches that can advance ocean restoration and coastal protection. Supporting the blue economy in this way can help achieve SDG 14, while also boosting economic development and helping to reduce poverty and inequality,” said UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner.
