{"id":268,"date":"2023-03-20T10:53:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uoa.edu.iq\/sustainability\/?page_id=268"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:31:48","slug":"sdg-14-life-below-water","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-14-life-below-water\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 14: Life Below Water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ds-page ds-goal-page\"><header class=\"ds-hero\" style=\"--sdg:#0A97D9\"><div class=\"ds-hero-grid\"><div><nav class=\"ds-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><span>SDG 14<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"ds-badge\"><b>14<\/b>Life Below Water<\/div><h1>Life Below Water<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives<\/p><div class=\"ds-meta\"><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/list-checks.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 17 Indicators<\/span><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:grid;place-items:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SDG14.png\" alt=\"SDG 14\" style=\"width:min(260px,70%);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45)\"><\/div><\/div><\/header><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-head\"><div><span class=\"ds-eyebrow\">SDG 14<\/span><h2>Indicators<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-inds\" style=\"--sdg:#0A97D9\"><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg14-14-0\/\"><code>14.0<\/code><span>Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG14<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-life-below-water-list-14-1\/\"><code>14.1<\/code><span>Research on Life Below Water [List]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/freshwater-education-programs-14-2-1\/\"><code>14.2.1<\/code><span>Freshwater Education Programs<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainable-fisheries-education-14-2-2\/\"><code>14.2.2<\/code><span>Sustainable Fisheries Education<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/overfishing-awareness-programs-14-2-3\/\"><code>14.2.3<\/code><span>Overfishing Awareness Programs<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/aquatic-conservation-events-14-3-1\/\"><code>14.3.1<\/code><span>Aquatic Conservation Events<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainable-seafood-policy-14-3-2\/\"><code>14.3.2<\/code><span>Sustainable Seafood Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/ecosystem-biodiversity-projects-14-3-3\/\"><code>14.3.3<\/code><span>Ecosystem Biodiversity Projects<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/marine-industry-innovation-14-3-4\/\"><code>14.3.4<\/code><span>Marine Industry Innovation<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/water-quality-standards-14-4-1\/\"><code>14.4.1<\/code><span>Water Quality Standards<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/plastic-waste-reduction-plan-14-4-2\/\"><code>14.4.2<\/code><span>Plastic Waste Reduction Plan<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/marine-pollution-prevention-policy-14-4-3\/\"><code>14.4.3<\/code><span>Marine Pollution Prevention Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/aquatic-ecosystem-protection-plan-14-5-1\/\"><code>14.5.1<\/code><span>Aquatic Ecosystem Protection Plan<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/aquatic-ecosystem-monitoring-14-5-2\/\"><code>14.5.2<\/code><span>Aquatic Ecosystem Monitoring<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/aquatic-stewardship-programs-14-5-3\/\"><code>14.5.3<\/code><span>Aquatic Stewardship Programs<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/community-ecosystem-collaboration-14-5-4\/\"><code>14.5.4<\/code><span>Community Ecosystem Collaboration<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/watershed-management-strategy-14-5-5\/\"><code>14.5.5<\/code><span>Watershed Management Strategy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-prose\"><section class=\"ds-intro\"><p>The fourteenth Sustainable Development Goal aims to conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas, rivers, and aquatic ecosystems. Rivers and marine ecosystems provide food, medicines, economic opportunities, and essential environmental services, while also contributing to biodiversity and climate resilience.<\/p><p>In Iraq, river ecosystems are deeply connected to civilization, culture, and daily life. Al-Maarif University College recognizes the importance of protecting aquatic environments, especially local river systems such as the Euphrates River in Al-Anbar.<\/p><p>Through education, awareness, and sustainability-oriented activities, the University supports responsible environmental behavior and encourages students and society to understand the importance of life below water.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"university-contributions-to-life-below-water\"><h2 class=\"bar\">University Contributions to Life Below Water<\/h2><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Supporting aquatic ecosystems through education and awareness.<\/li><li>Supporting aquatic ecosystems through practical environmental actions.<\/li><li>Promoting water-sensitive waste disposal practices.<\/li><li>Contributing to the protection and maintenance of local ecosystems.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"related-news-and-activities\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Related News and 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