MANAGING PLASTIC WASTE IN THE SEA TO SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE 14TH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs-14)

Abstract

Objective: Many international agreements as hard law instruments have been agreed. However, in its implementation, good governance is needed so those common goals can be achieved to prevent and reduce global marine damage and pollution such as plastic waste pollution in the sea. In 2015 an agreement was reached on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a substitute for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), with 17 goals, including the 14th goal regarding marine conservation, which must be achieved by 2030. Thus, achieving the SDGs has the support of various international sea agreements with various adjustments and harmonization between institutions. This study aims to identify and analyze the existence of international marine environmental agreements on the SDGs, especially regarding the handling of plastic waste in the sea.   Theoretical framework: The  study is based  on  international  scientific  publications,  reports, scientific  papers.  And  also  for  a  more  complete  and  objective  presentation  of  the  problem under study, practical materials in the area under study were used.   Method: The method that will be used in this research is the desk study method with a normative juridical approach.   Result and Conclusion: The study results show that several international marine environmental agreements seek to adapt to the 14th SDGs, especially the handling of plastic waste in the sea, as support so that the SDGs can be achieved in 2030.