SDG 14: Life Below Water

Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015. The official wording of SDG 14 is: “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” The oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, and play a vital role in regulating the climate, providing food and jobs, and supporting biodiversity. Achieving SDG 14 means protecting the oceans for future generations.

SN SDG logo © Springer Nature 2019This hub features highlights from Springer Nature's book and journal programme, blogs, events and more. Covering topics such as marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, ocean acidification, and more.

If you care about your work contributing to achieving the SDGs, then you should work with a publisher that shares that commitment. Springer Nature, steadfastly focused on the SDGs, is that publisher. Publishing your SDG 14-linked research with Springer Nature will amplify its reach, impact and influence.

At Springer Nature we want to provide a home for SDG-related knowledge, facilitating the discovery, sharing, use and reuse of research that has true impact. Academic and editorial communities facilitate knowledge exchange, encourage global dialogue, and identify solutions.

Nicola Jones, Director, SDG Programme, Springer Nature

Call for Papers: Article Collections

If your work bears on SDG 14, you can amplify its impact by publishing it in one of many themed article collections / special issues.

Sustaining Life Below Water: Conserving, managing, and protecting our marine and freshwater resources (Multi-journal Collection)

Moving towards Climate-smart Ocean Planning (npj Ocean Sustainability)

Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (Nature Portfolio multi-journal collection)