Target 14: By 2020, ecosystems that provide essential services, related to water, and contribute to health, livelihoods

Target 14: By 2020, ecosystems that provide essential services, related to water, and contribute to health, livelihoods and well-being, are restored and safeguarded, taking into account the needs of women, local and vulnerable communities.

Different ecosystems have continued to provide essential services to human beingĀ  and other life forms, however population increase and unsustainable human activities has led to deterioration of these ecosystems rendering them ineffective in providing the ecosystem services.