{"id":1638,"date":"2025-09-14T18:04:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T18:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.0.102\/?page_id=1638"},"modified":"2026-01-02T18:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T18:21:51","slug":"goal-14","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sdgsghana.gov.gh\/index.php\/goal-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Goal 14"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Goal 14 aims to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Ghana, this means tackling severe threats like overfishing, illegal fishing, and plastic pollution that endanger marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities. Key priorities include restoring fish stocks, protecting marine habitats, reducing ocean pollution, and supporting sustainable small-scale fisheries that millions depend on for food and income.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This is driven by\u00a0local fishing communities adopting closed seasons and forming marine surveillance committees<\/strong>. These grassroots efforts, often led by canoe fishers, are crucial for self-regulation, reporting illegal activities, and protecting spawning grounds to ensure fish stocks recover for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Statistics for SDG Goal 14 in Ghana\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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14.1.1<\/strong> \u2013 (b) Plastic debris density<\/td>\n152,134,672 items (2020)<\/strong><\/td>\nGhana Statistical Service(GSS). Highlights the severe challenge of marine plastic pollution, informing national policies on plastic waste management.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.2.1<\/strong> \u2013 Countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas<\/td>\nSeasonal closures for artisanal fishers practiced (2024)<\/strong><\/td>\nFisheries Commission. Demonstrates application of science-based, traditional management to conserve fish stocks and marine ecosystems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.5.1<\/strong> \u2013 Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas<\/td>\n0.1% (2022)<\/strong><\/td>\nWildlife Division \/ Forestry Commission. Indicates a very low level of formal marine protection, highlighting a critical area for expansion to meet international targets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.6.1<\/strong> \u2013 Implementation of instruments to combat IUU fishing<\/td>\nMinisterial Directive on trawl gears; Band 5 implementation (2024)<\/strong><\/td>\nMinistry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development. Shows regulatory action to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing practices.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14.c.1<\/strong> \u2013 Progress in ratifying\/ocean-related instruments<\/td>\nRatified WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (2025)<\/strong><\/td>\n2025 VNR \/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Reflects commitment to international cooperation for sustainable ocean governance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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