By the year 2050, the human population is estimated to have grown from seven billion to 10 billion people. The current land-based system of food production cannot meet the nutritional needs of a growing and more urbanized population. Turning to the ocean could be a solution but it is being rapidly depleted of fish and other aquatic foods as well its ecosystems being degraded due to unsustainable fishing and aquaculture practices. Progress is being made but further work is required to secure ethical, legal and sustainable seafood that is accessible, especially to those most nutritionally in need.
Elevating and securing the long-term role of blue food as a primary source of livelihoods, cultural values, and nutrition for society.
Specific targets: SDG 14.2, SDG 14.4, SDG 14.6