Given the climate crisis, all sectors must make choices that serve people and planet well into the future. The establishment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 shifted the global debates on these issues particularly recognizing that sustainability as a critical lens must be applied not only by public and not-for-profit sectors, but also by philanthropy and private sector.
Marine conservation and sustainable fisheries require diversified funding sources to align with Sustainable Development Goals. This study examined seven Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIPs) and seven community marine reserves in Mexico, spanning 60 months.
The content aligns primarily with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by emphasizing sustainable agriculture as a solution to food insecurity, while also supporting SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) through its focus on climate resilience, sustainable diets, and ecosystem restoration. It further contributes to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by addressing the socio-economic dimensions of hunger and calling for collaborative, cross-sectoral action.
