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Indicator

Indicator 14.a.1: Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

Target

Target 14.a: Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

Metadata update

2021-02-15

International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

Related indicators

Links to SDG 17, SDG 5;

Targets: to all other SDG 14 targets, as science is crucial to protect and conserve the oceans’ resources.