The overall theme of the UN Ocean Conference 2022 is “Scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: stocktaking, partnerships and solutions“.

Natural resources including wildlife can be real assets to support the economy. In this sector, Africa has a huge potential.

Earth Observation (EO) is a robust, flexible and cost-effective technique to gather information about our planet and has direct benefits for local communities.

Most commercially exploited species are under high fishing pressure. Estimates show that, worldwide, only 7% of monitored marine fish stocks are underfished.

Every year, more than 100 million people worldwide face periods of acute hunger. Our Knowledge Centre supports policy that make food systems more sustainable and resilient. 

What if paints and detergents could be made from crops, algae could be turned into fuel and industrial by-products could be transformed into fertilisers?

Faces of JRC science

Faces of JRC science