CRFM at UN Conference to advance SDG 14, to conserve seas, oceans & marine resources for development

​The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is participating this week in a high-level UN Conference, to advance the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for development.
 
The event, being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 5th to 9th June 2017, focuses on the theme, “Our oceans, our future: partnering for implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14”
 
According to a release, Conference organizers want the event to serve as a game-changer, that will reverse the decline in the health of our oceans, for people, planet and prosperity. A key area of focus will be furthering efforts to make fisheries sustainable.
 
The Caribbean helps to meet the global demand for fish, on which more than 3 billion people rely for animal protein, while 300 million people globally rely on marine fisheries for their livelihoods.
 
CRFM Executive Director, Milton Haughton, views this conference as very important. He says, “We attach great significance to it, and will be showcasing our policies and activities, that are aimed at balancing food security and sustainable livelihoods, with the need to protect and preserve the oceans and seas, and their biodiversity. We will also be seeking to strengthen our relationships with traditional partners, and forging new partnerships”.