For 17 days, we will be sharing a glimpse into how the fashion and space industries engage with each of the 17 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forward by the United Nations.

In this fourteenth of the series, we examine goal number 14: Life Below Water

It’s easy to forget about life below the sea because it is mostly hidden from view. There are areas of the oceans that are just as much a mystery to us as the far reaches of space. One of the direst issues impacting the oceans and water systems now is equally invisible. Microplastics are so small that they have made their way into our own bodies through fish and other seafood that ingest microplastics that they pass on to us. The invisibility or lack of interaction with life below water should not keep us from taking action to protect it. On the contrary, it should remind us how dynamic, diverse, and mysterious our world is and inspire us to help it thrive.

While these lists aren’t comprehensive, the goal is to demonstrate the potential impact through shared efforts between the two industries, in addition to their potential impact independently. We would love to hear from you in the comments about other areas or opportunities you see or are working on.

Sources:

Space Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, UNOOSA

How the United Nations’ SDGs Relate to the Fashion Industry, Remake

International Institute for Sustainable Development, SDG Knowledge Hub

Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources, UN