Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
The UN Conference on the Human Environment 1972 in Stockholm marked the beginning of a global awareness of the interdependence between people, other living species and our planet, as well as the es
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance that celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis.
Habeebulahi Ajibola Adekilekun, Olorunshola Dave Omodamiro, Ngozi Kalu Achi, Habeebat Adekilekun Oyewusi, Racheal M. Omodamiro, Bashar Adekilekun Tijani, Oluwatosin Olubunmi Oladipo, Fahrul Hayup,
Chapter 5 - Impact of marine pollution on marine microbial products,
Editor(s): Sesan Abiodun Aransiola, Mariam Iyabo Adeoba, Naga Raju Maddela,
Marine Microbial Products,
Academic Press,
2026,
Pages 121-135,
ISBN 9780443438363,
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-43836-3.00012-4.
This chapter explores how pollutants such as microplastics and oil spills disrupt marine microbial communities and ocean ecosystem health, highlighting the need to reduce marine pollution and protect biodiversity in line with SDG 14 (Life Below Water). By emphasizing the impacts of contaminants on aquatic environments and potential risks to human health, it also relates to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
Aquatic Waste Valorization: Innovative Approaches and Sustainable Strategies: 2026, Pages 29-52
This chapter aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and Goal 14 (Life Below Water) because it highlights how valorizing aquatic waste can reduce water pollution and protect aquatic ecosystems.
The RELX Environmental Challenge celebrates 15 years of supporting clean water and sanitation innovation, marking this significant milestone with an increase in the prize fund and the introduction of a new ocean category.
In this round up of 2025, we share the Special Collections published throughout the year to mark key UN observation days and events.
The authors evaluate marine macroalgae for removing methylene blue dye from water. They note macroalgae's potential as an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for dye removal from contaminated water.
Drawing on insights from the United Nations 10-Member Group on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs, Beyond 2030 reviews the framework’s achievements to date and delivers critical insights into how the SDGs can guide global cooperation and decisive local action well beyond 2030.
