UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our impact mission it to enable a sustainable seaweed farming industry to mitigate climate change, ensure food security and create jobs across the value chain.
Oceanium is committed to contributing to the achievement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Oceanium will measure our impact using the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) "Theory of Change".
Each SDG has includes several targets detailing the steps to be taken in order to achieve that goal.
ZERO HUNGER

2.1 Sustainable and affordable food production
2.3 Support small scale seaweed farmers
2.4 Protection of ecosystems and sustainable seaweed farming
2.5 Maintaining genetic diversity of oceans

GENDER EQUALITY
5.1 Ending gender discrimination
5.5 Equal leadership opportunities
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
8.1 Economic growth in coastal developing countries
8.2 Promote farming and processing jobs in coastal communities
8.3 Developing relationships with small farmers and teach best practice
8.4 Efficiency in processing of seaweed, carbon neutral and sustainable farming practice
8.5 - 8.8 Commitment to equal pay, non-discriminatory, and fair paying jobs

INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
9.2 Creation of jobs in developing countries and coastal communities
9.4 Environmentally friendly processing technology
9.5 Hire local people throughout value chain
RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
12.1 Participate in national measurement programme on sustainable consumption and production
12.2 Development of environmentally friendly packaging
12.4 Carbon sequestration via seaweed farms, replacement of fossil fuel based packaging
12.5 Sustainable packaging reduces plastic waste
12.6 Encouraging large companies to adopt sustainable packaging
12.8 Promotion of the benefits of seaweed-based products
LIFE BELOW WATER
14.1 Reduction of marine pollution through farming
14.2 Seaweed farms create sanctuaries for marine life, encourage biodiversity
14.3 Reduction of ocean acidification via nitrogen absorption
14.4 Reduction in destructive fishing practices as farming provides alternative livelihoods
14.5 Conservation of marine areas
14.7 Economic benefits to island and coastal communities
For more information on the Sustainable Development Goals, please visit https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/