Evaluation of FAO’s contribution to SDG 14:
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
Promoting the health and sustainable use of our oceans, seas and marine resources is critical to life and is the focus of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) and its ten targets.
FAO is the custodian, co-custodian, or partner agency of seven of these targets’ indicators. In these roles, FAO builds on its long history of leadership in developing normative guidance and formulating and implementing projects in the areas covered by SDG 14 targets, such as sustainable fisheries.
This evaluation assesses the relevance, contribution and leveraging of partnerships in FAO’s efforts to monitor and progress towards achieving SDG 14 targets and broader SDG 14 objectives. Findings show the relevance and contributions of FAO’s work, as well as areas to improve.
Scope of the evaluation
- FAO SDG14 related work from June 2016 until June 2021 (this includes assessment of relevance and contribution of FAO’s work to SDG14 and to the Global 2030 Agenda related targets
- Setting of indicators and indicator methodologies
- Institutional arrangements within FAO to mainstream and work towards SDG 14 objectives
- Partnerships at the national, regional, and global levels.
