Ocean Acidification: Steps Taken to Address Ocean Acidification

The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of India describes methods for reducing carbon emissions as part of its mitigation initiatives. These activities cover indirectly addressing ocean acidification.
Institutions conducting maritime research include the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), which conducts study on the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems.
India works on ocean research in conjunction with partners and international organisations. Sharing knowledge and experience on ocean acidification is made easier thanks to this collaboration.
Sustainable Fishing Methods: Using sustainable fishing methods can help protect marine habitats, which can help reduce ocean acidification indirectly.
Public Awareness and Education: Increasing support for sustainable practices and policies can be accomplished through increasing ocean acidification awareness among the general public, decision-makers, and industries.
Promotion of Renewable Energy: Using more renewable energy sources can help cut carbon emissions, which will lessen ocean acidification as well as climate change.
Wastewater treatment and pollution prevention: By preventing dangerous substances from entering the oceans, proper wastewater treatment and pollution prevention techniques lessen the strain on marine ecosystems.

International Frameworks and Agreements: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) offers a legal framework for the protection and wise use of marine resources, including measures to address ocean acidification. The need to limit greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to ocean acidification is emphasised in the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Research and Monitoring: International organisations like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) encourage research and monitoring initiatives to better comprehend the effects of ocean acidification and create mitigation methods.
Global Collaborations: Projects like the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON) bring together researchers, decision-makers, and other interested parties to exchange information on data, research results, and best practices
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Goal 14 of the SDGs, “Life Below Water,” aspires to protect and sustainably utilise the oceans, seas, and marine resources. The measures made to address ocean acidification fall under this objective.