The Role of Regional Economic Cooperation Mechanism in the Implementation of UN SDG 14: The case of APEC

Abstract

The framework of regional economic integration is an important mechanism to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030. SDG 14 on marine protection and sustainable use is a common concern of the international community, and it is also an important part of multilateral cooperation processes in many regions around the world. Taking the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) as an example, this paper first combed the mainstream process and practical characteristics of APEC ocean issues, and then analyzed and demonstrated the complementary role and beneficial progress of APEC in the implementation of SDG 14. Further, it discussed the difficulties and challenges faced by APEC in the process of implementing SDG 14, and finally put forward some countermeasures and suggestions for future development, so as to provide reference for better implementation of SDG 14 at the regional level and provide inspiration for promoting international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Keywords

• apec
• 2030 agenda
• sdg 14
• mainstreaming
• countermeasure and suggestion