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2030 Marine Biodiversity and Ocean Health Breakthrough and Roadmap

The 2030 Marine Biodiversity and Ocean Health Breakthrough and Roadmap provides specific near-term actions and milestones for the maritime sector with respect to ocean health and biodiversity, and creates a shared vision for climate and nature across all stakeholders. By utilizing resilient solutions and an equitable approach, the Roadmap details how maritime actors can minimize impacts on marine biodiversity whilst tackling the triple global crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Activity period 2023–present
Last CoAct update 2025
Web URL https://www.sustainableshipping.org/roadmap/updatedoceansvisionarea/
Output effectiveness
0.33
Accountability Index
0.08
Inclusiveness Index
0.38
Num. actors 11
Functions Knowledge dissemination, Technical implementation, Policy planning
SDGs 6 14 17
Themes oceans and coastal zones
Policy focus Mainly mitigation
Sectors Professional, scientific and technical activities
Implementation countries
Target Target type
36% GHG emission reduction compared to 2008, by 2030 Emission reduction target
96% GHG emission reduction compared to 2008, by 2040 Emission reduction target
100% GHG emission reduction compared to 2008, by 2050 Emission reduction target
50% reduction in air pollutants by 2030, compared to 2008 Emission reduction target
100% reduction in air pollutants compared to 2008, by 2040 Emission reduction target
50% global reduction of black carbon emissions compared to 2008, by 2030 Emission reduction target
100% global reduction of black carbon emissions compared to 2008, by 2050 Emission reduction target
99% reduction of black carbon emissions near ice sheets and glaciers compared to 2008, by 2030 Emission reduction target
100% reduction of black carbon emissions near ice sheets and glaciers compared to 2008, by 2040 Emission reduction target
Reduce the impact of the shipping industry on marine biodiversity by 30% by 2030, 40% by 2040 and 50% by 2050 Other target
25% fleet average speed reduction from 2024 levels by 2030 Other target
Ship strike mortalities decrease by 80% from 2024 by 2030 Other target