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UNDROP
UN Declaration on Rights of Peasants
5.1
Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to have access to and to use in a sustainable manner the natural resources present in their communities that are required to enjoy adequate living conditions, in accordance with article 28 of the present Declaration. They also have the right to participate in the management of these resources.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
5.2.a
A duly conducted social and environmental impact assessment;
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
5.2.b
Consultations in good faith, in accordance with article 2.3 of the present Declaration;
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
5.2.c
Modalities for the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits of such exploitation that have been established on mutually agreed terms between those exploiting the natural resources and the peasants and other people working in rural areas.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
5.2
States shall take measures to ensure that any exploitation affecting the natural resources that peasants and other people working in rural areas traditionally hold or use is permitted based on, but not limited to:
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
12.5
States shall provide peasants and other people working in rural areas with effective mechanisms for the prevention of and redress for any action that has the aim or effect of violating their human rights, arbitrarily dispossessing them of their land and natural resources or of depriving them of their means of subsistence and integrity, and for any form of forced sedentarization or population displacement.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
13.1
Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to work, which includes the right to choose freely the way they earn their living.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
13.5
States, taking into account the specific characteristics of peasant agriculture and small-scale fisheries, shall monitor compliance with labour legislation by allocating, where required, appropriate resources to ensuring the effective operation of labour inspectorates in rural areas.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
17.1
Peasants and other people living in rural areas have the right to land, individually and/or collectively, in accordance with article 28 of the present Declaration, including the right to have access to, sustainably use and manage land and the water bodies, coastal seas, fisheries, pastures and forests therein, to achieve an adequate standard of living, to have a place to live in security, peace and dignity and to develop their cultures.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
17.2
States shall take appropriate measures to remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination relating to the right to land, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity or lack of access to economic resources.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
17.3
States shall take appropriate measures to provide legal recognition for land tenure rights, including customary land tenure rights not currently protected by law, recognizing the existence of different models and systems. States shall protect legitimate tenure, and ensure that peasants and other people working in rural areas are not arbitrarily or unlawfully evicted and that their rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed. States shall recognize and protect the natural commons and their related systems of collective use and management.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
17.4
Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to be protected against arbitrary and unlawful displacement from their land or place of habitual residence, or from other natural resources used in their activities and necessary for the enjoyment of adequate living conditions. States shall incorporate protections against displacement into domestic legislation that are consistent with international human rights and humanitarian law. States shall prohibit arbitrary and unlawful forced eviction, the destruction of agricultural areas and the confiscation or expropriation of land and other natural resources, including as a punitive measure or as a means or method of war.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
17.5
Peasants and other people working in rural areas who have been arbitrarily or unlawfully deprived of their lands have the right, individually and/or collectively, in association with others or as a community, to return to their land of which they were arbitrarily or unlawfully deprived, including in cases of natural disasters and/or armed conflict and to have restored their access to the natural resources used in their activities and necessary for the enjoyment of adequate living conditions, whenever possible, or to receive just, fair and lawful compensation when their return is not possible.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
17.6
Where appropriate, States shall take appropriate measures to carry out agrarian reforms in order to facilitate broad and equitable access to land and other natural resources necessary to ensure that peasants and other people working in rural areas enjoy adequate living conditions, and to limit excessive concentration and control of land, taking into account its social function. Landless peasants, young people, small-scale fishers and other rural workers should be given priority in the allocation of public lands, fisheries and forests.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
17.7
States shall take measures aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of land and other natural resources used in their production, including, among others, through agroecology, and ensure the conditions for the regeneration of biological and other natural capacities and cycles
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
18.1
Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to the conservation and protection of the environment and the productive capacity of their lands, and of the resources that they use and manage.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
20.1
States shall take appropriate measures, in accordance with their relevant international obligations, to prevent the depletion and ensure the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in order to promote and protect the full enjoyment of the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
21.2
Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to water for personal and domestic use, farming, fishing and livestock keeping and to securing other water-related livelihoods, ensuring the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of water. They have the right to equitable access to water and water management systems, and to be free from arbitrary disconnections or the contamination of water supplies.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
1.2
All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic co-operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.6 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation.

14.6.1 Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7 (14. Life below water)

By 2030, increase the economic benefits to small island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.

14.7.1 Sustainable fisheries as a percentage of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.c (14. Life below water)

Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of “The future we want”

14.c.1 Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
1.2
All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic co-operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.6 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation.

14.6.1 Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7 (14. Life below water)

By 2030, increase the economic benefits to small island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.

14.7.1 Sustainable fisheries as a percentage of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.c (14. Life below water)

Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of “The future we want”

14.c.1 Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
6.1
The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right to work, which includes the right of everyone to the opportunity to gain his living by work which he freely chooses or accepts, and will take appropriate steps to safeguard this right.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
11.1
The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions. The States Parties will take appropriate steps to ensure the realization of this right, recognizing to this effect the essential importance of international co-operation based on free consent.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
12.1
The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
12.2.b
The improvement of all aspects of environmental and industrial hygiene;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
15.1.b
To enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.a (14. Life below water)

Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries.

14.a.1 Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology
15.2
The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, the development and the diffusion of science and culture.
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.a (14. Life below water)

Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries.

14.a.1 Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology
15.3
The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.a (14. Life below water)

Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries.

14.a.1 Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology
15.4
The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international contacts and co-operation in the scientific and cultural fields.
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.a (14. Life below water)

Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries.

14.a.1 Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology
ICERD
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
5.e
Economic, social and cultural rights, in particular:
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
5.e.i
The rights to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work, to protection against unemployment, to equal pay for equal work, to just and favourable remuneration;
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
5.e.vi
The right to public health, medical care, social security and social services
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
5
In compliance with the fundamental obligations laid down in article 2 of this Convention, States Parties undertake to prohibit and to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms and to guarantee the right of everyone, without distinction as to race, colour, or national or ethnic origin, to equality before the law, notably in the enjoyment of the following rights:
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
CRC
Convention on the Rights of the Child
27.1
States Parties recognize the right of every child to a standard of living adequate for the child's physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social development.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
27.3
States Parties, in accordance with national conditions and within their means, shall take appropriate measures to assist parents and others responsible for the child to implement this right and shall in case of need provide material assistance and support programmes, particularly with regard to nutrition, clothing and housing.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
CEDAW
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
11.1.b
The right to the same employment opportunities, including the application of the same criteria for selection in matters of employment;
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
11.1.c
The right to free choice of profession and employment, the right to promotion, job security and all benefits and conditions of service and the right to receive vocational training and retraining, including apprenticeships, advanced vocational training and recurrent training;
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
11.1.f
The right to protection of health and to safety in working conditions, including the safeguarding of the function of reproduction.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
11.1
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the field of employment in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, the same rights, in particular:
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
11.1.a
The right to work as an inalienable right of all human beings;
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
14.2
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in rural areas in order to ensure, on a basis of equality of men and women, that they participate in and benefit from rural development and, in particular, shall ensure to such women the right:
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
14.2.g
To have access to agricultural credit and loans, marketing facilities, appropriate technology and equal treatment in land and agrarian reform as well as in land resettlement schemes;
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
14.2.h
To enjoy adequate living conditions, particularly in relation to housing, sanitation, electricity and water supply, transport and communications.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
UNDRIP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
8.2.b
Any action which has the aim or effect of dispossessing them of their lands, territories or resources;
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
25
Indigenous peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinctive spiritual relationship with their traditionally owned or otherwise occupied and used lands, territories, waters and coastal seas and other resources and to uphold their responsibilities to future generations in this regard.
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
26.1
Indigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired.
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
26.2
Indigenous peoples have the right to own, use, develop and control the lands, territories and resources that they possess by reason of traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use, as well as those which they have otherwise acquired.
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
29.1
Indigenous peoples have the right to the conservation and protection of the environment and the productive capacity of their lands or territories and resources. States shall establish and implement assistance programmes for indigenous peoples for such conservation and protection, without discrimination.
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
32.1
Indigenous peoples have the right to determine and develop priorities and strategies for the development or use of their lands or territories and other resources.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
32.2
States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free and informed consent prior to the approval of any project affecting their lands or territories and other resources, particularly in connection with the development, utilization or exploitation of mineral, water or other resources.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
ILO 111
Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)
Description 2
This fundamental ILO Convention defines discrimination as any distinction, exclusion or preference made on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin, which has the effect of nullifying or impairing equality of opportunity or treatment in employment or occupation. The Convention also covers traditional occupations such as small-scale artisanal fishers.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
ILO 169
The Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169)
7.1
The peoples concerned shall have the right to decide their own priorities for the process of development as it affects their lives, beliefs, institutions and spiritual well-being and the lands they occupy or otherwise use, and to exercise control, to the extent possible, over their own economic, social and cultural development. In addition, they shall participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of plans and programmes for national and regional development which may affect them directly.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
7.2
The improvement of the conditions of life and work and levels of health and education of the peoples concerned, with their participation and co-operation, shall be a matter of priority in plans for the overall economic development of areas they inhabit. Special projects for development of the areas in question shall also be so designed as to promote such improvement.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
7.3
Governments shall ensure that, whenever appropriate, studies are carried out, in co-operation with the peoples concerned, to assess the social, spiritual, cultural and environmental impact on them of planned development activities. The results of these studies shall be considered as fundamental criteria for the implementation of these activities.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
7.4
Governments shall take measures, in co-operation with the peoples concerned, to protect and preserve the environment of the territories they inhabit.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
MLC
The Maritime Labour Convention (2006)
MLC
The Maritime Labour Convention (2006), which consolidates and updates 37 ILO maritime Conventions and Recommendations adopted since 1920. The Convention codifies all the necessary elements to achieve decent work for seafarers and help ensure a level playing field for shipowners.
14.c (14. Life below water)

Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of “The future we want”

14.c.1 Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
ILO 188
The Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)
ILO 188
The Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), which aims to ensure decent conditions of work with regard to minimum requirements for work on board; conditions of service; accommodation and food; occupational safety and health protection; medical care and social security.
14.b (14. Life below water)

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets.

14.b.1 Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/ policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small-scale fisheries
14.c (14. Life below water)

Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of “The future we want”

14.c.1 Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
Escazú Agreement
Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean
1
The objective of the present Agreement is to guarantee the full and effective implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean of the rights of access to environmental information, public participation in the environmental decision-making process and access to justice in environmental matters, and the creation and strengthening of capacities and cooperation, contributing to the protection of the right of every person of present and future generations to live in a healthy environment and to sustainable development.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
4.1
Each Party shall guarantee the right of every person to live in a healthy environment and any other universally-recognized human right related to the present Agreement.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
4.2
Each Party shall ensure that the rights recognized in the present Agreement are freely exercised.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
4.3
Each Party shall adopt the necessary measures, of a legislative, regulatory, administrative or any other nature, in the framework of its domestic provisions, to guarantee the implementation of the provisions of the present Agreement.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
14.c (14. Life below water)

Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of “The future we want”

14.c.1 Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
4.6
Each Party shall guarantee an enabling environment for the work of persons, associations, organizations or groups that promote environmental protection, by recognizing and protecting them.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
5.2.b
being informed promptly whether the requested information is in possession or not of the competent authority receiving the request;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
5.2.c
being informed of the right to challenge and appeal when information is not delivered, and of the requirements for exercising this right.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
5.2
The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes:
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
5.2.a
requesting and receiving information from competent authorities without mentioning any special interest or explaining the reasons for the request;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
5.3
Each Party shall facilitate access to environmental information for persons or groups in vulnerable situations, establishing procedures for the provision of assistance, from the formulation of requests through to the delivery of the information, taking into account their conditions and specificities, for the purpose of promoting access and participation under equal conditions.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
5.4
Each Party shall guarantee that the above-mentioned persons or groups in vulnerable situations, including indigenous peoples and ethnic groups, receive assistance in preparing their requests and obtain a response.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.1
Each Party shall guarantee, to the extent possible within available resources, that the competent authorities generate, collect, publicize and disseminate environmental information relevant to their functions in a systematic, proactive, timely, regular, accessible and comprehensible manner, and periodically update this information and encourage the disaggregation and decentralization of environmental information at the subnational and local levels. Each Party shall strengthen coordination between the different authorities of the State.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.2
The competent authorities shall endeavour to ensure, to the extent possible, that environmental information is reusable, processable and available in formats that are accessible, and that no restrictions are placed on its reproduction or use, in accordance with domestic legislation.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.3.i
an estimated list of waste by type and, when possible, by volume, location and year; and
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.3.b
reports on the state of the environment;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.3.j
information on the imposition of administrative sanctions in environmental matters.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.3.c
a list of public entities competent in environmental matters and, where possible, their respective areas of operation;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.3.d
a list of polluted areas, by type of pollutant and location;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.3.e
information on the use and conservation of natural resources and ecosystem services;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
6.3.f
scientific, technical or technological reports, studies and information on environmental matters produced by academic and research institutions, whether public or private, national or foreign;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
6.3.h
information on environmental impact assessment processes and on other environmental management instruments, where applicable, and environmental licences or permits granted by the public authorities;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
6.3.g
climate change sources aimed at building national capacities;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
6.4
Each Party shall take steps to establish a pollutant release and transfer register covering air, water, soil and subsoil pollutants, as well as materials and waste in its jurisdiction. This register will be established progressively and updated periodically.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.5
Each Party shall guarantee that in the case of an imminent threat to public health or the environment, the relevant competent authority shall immediately disclose and disseminate through the most effective means all pertinent information in its possession that could help the public take measures to prevent or limit potential damage. Each Party shall develop and implement an early warning system using available mechanisms.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.6
In order to facilitate access by persons or groups in vulnerable situations to information that particularly affects them, each Party shall endeavour, where applicable, to ensure that the competent authorities disseminate environmental information in the various languages used in the country, and prepare alternative formats that are comprehensible to those groups, using suitable channels of communication.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.7.z
Such reports shall be drafted in an easily comprehensible manner and accessible to the public in different formats and disseminated through appropriate means, taking into account cultural realities. Each Party may invite the public to make contributions to these reports.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
6.7
Each Party shall use its best endeavours to publish and disseminate at regular intervals, not exceeding five years, a national report on the state of the environment, which may contain:
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
6.7.a
information on the state of the environment and natural resources, including quantitative data, where possible;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
6.8
Each Party shall encourage independent environmental performance reviews that take into account nationally or internationally agreed criteria and guides and common indicators, with a view to evaluating the efficacy, effectiveness and progress of its national environmental policies in fulfilment of their national and international commitments. The reviews shall include participation by the various stakeholders.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
6.12
Each Party shall take the necessary measures, through legal or administrative frameworks, among others, to promote access to environmental information in the possession of private entities, in particular information on their operations and the possible risks and effects on human health and the environment.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.2
Each Party shall guarantee mechanisms for the participation of the public in decision-making processes, revisions, re-examinations or updates with respect to projects and activities, and in other processes for granting environmental permits that have or may have a significant impact on the environment, including when they may affect health.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.3
Each Party shall promote the participation of the public in decision-making processes, revisions, re-examinations or updates other than those referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article with respect to environmental matters of public interest, such as land-use planning, policies, strategies, plans, programmes, rules and regulations, which have or may have a significant impact on the environment.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.4
Each Party shall adopt measures to ensure that the public can participate in the decision-making process from the early stages, so that due consideration can be given to the observations of the public, thus contributing to the process. To that effect, each Party shall provide the public with the necessary information in a clear, timely and comprehensive manner, to give effect to its right to participate in the decision-making process.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.5
The public participation procedure will provide for reasonable timeframes that allow sufficient time to inform the public and for its effective participation.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.7
The public’s right to participate in environmental decision-making processes shall include the opportunity to present observations through appropriate means available, according to the circumstances of the process. Before adopting the decision, the relevant public authority shall give due consideration to the outcome of the participation process.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.9
The dissemination of the decisions resulting from environmental impact assessments and other environmental decision-making processes in which the public has participated shall be carried out through appropriate means, which may include written, electronic or oral means and customary methods, in an effective and prompt manner. The information disseminated shall include the established procedure to allow the public to take the relevant administrative and judicial actions.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.12
Each Party shall promote, where appropriate and in accordance with domestic legislation, public participation in international forums and negotiations on environmental matters or with an environmental impact, in accordance with the procedural rules on participation of each forum. The participation of the public at the national level on matters of international environmental forums shall also be promoted, where appropriate.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17.b
a description of the main environmental impacts of the project or activity and, as appropriate, the cumulative environmental impact;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17.c
a description of the measures foreseen with respect to those impacts;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17.d
a summary of (a), (b) and (c) of the present paragraph in comprehensible, non-technical language;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17.e
the public reports and opinions of the involved entities addressed to the public authority related to the project or activity under consideration;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17.f
a description of the available technologies to be used and alternative locations for executing the project or activity subject to assessment, when the information is available; and
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17.g
actions taken to monitor the implementation and results of environmental impact assessment measures.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17.a
a description of the area of influence and physical and technical characteristics of the proposed project or activity;
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
7.17.z
The aforementioned information shall be made available free of charge to the public in accordance with paragraph 17 of article 5 of the present Agreement.
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
9.1
Each Party shall guarantee a safe and enabling environment for persons, groups and organizations that promote and defend human rights in environmental matters, so that they are able to act free from threat, restriction and insecurity
14.1 (14. Life below water)

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

14.1.1 (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

14.2.1 Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3 (14. Life below water)

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.

14.3.1 Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations
10.2.f
acknowledge the importance of associations, organizations or groups that train the public on or raise public awareness of access rights;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
10.2
Each Party, in line with its capacities, may take, inter alia, the following measures:
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
10.2.g
strengthen capabilities to collect, retain and evaluate environmental information.
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
10.2.a
train authorities and civil servants on environmental access rights;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
10.2.b
develop and strengthen environmental law and access rights awareness-raising and capacity-building programmes for, inter alia, the public, judicial and administrative officials, national human rights institutions and jurists;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
10.2.c
provide the competent institutions and entities with adequate equipment and resources;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
10.2.d
promote education and training on, and raise public awareness of, environmental matters, through, inter alia, basic educational modules on access rights for students at all levels of education;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
10.2.e
develop specific measures for persons or groups in vulnerable situations, such as providing interpreters or translators in languages other than official languages when necessary;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
14.5 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information.

14.5.1 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas
11.3.d
committees, councils and forums of multisectoral development stakeholders to address cooperation priorities and activities.
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels
11.3.a
discussions, workshops, expert exchanges, technical assistance, education and observatories;
14.4 (14. Life below water)

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science- based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.

14.4.1 Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels

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