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Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

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

Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

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This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name	Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology
Target name	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.
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UN designated tier	2
UN custodial agency	IOC-UNESCO (Partnering Agencies: UNEP)
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