Miguel De Serpa Soares is United Nations Legal Counsel and Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, and Special Adviser to the Presidents of the Ocean Conference on oceans and legal matters.
Achieving SDG 14: the Role of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Oceans contribute to poverty eradication by providing opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and decent work. Over 3 billion people depend on marine and coastal resources as a means of support. In addition, oceans play a crucial role in the achievement of global food security, as well as human health and well-being.