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The focus of the global goal “Life Below Water” is the protection of the ecosystems of seas and oceans and sustainable use of marine resources. Marine acidification caused by climate change and pollution of the world seas and oceans as well as overfishing have a major impact on marine ecosystems. According to the UN progress report, the condition of coastal waters continues to deteriorate because of both pollution and the introduction of excessive nutrients, which cause algal growth and consequently death of marine life from lack of oxygen. Ocean acidification is caused by higher CO2

Foreign trade statistics give an overview of the trade in goods and services between Estonia and other countries. The difference between exports and imports is the foreign trade balance of the country. In foreign trade statistics, goods are recorded on the basis of their movement across the Estonian border and services on the basis of purchase and sale transactions of residents and non-residents. Foreign trade statistics are published at current prices and provide answers to the following questions: what is the total value of foreign trade; what is the value of exported and imported goods and

The focus of the global goal “Responsible Consumption and Production” is sustainable production and consumption patterns, more efficient use of resources and activities that reduce human impact on the environment and health. The 2030 Agenda lays down implementing the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns. The essence of the programmes is sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. Food waste must be reduced by a half and food losses must be reduced in production and supply chains. The agenda highlights the need for environmentally

Industry is the largest sector of the economy and an important driver of economic growth. Industrial enterprises create many jobs and provide opportunities for other types of business as well. Industry is a sector of the economy which covers mining and processing natural resources; energy production and manufacture of equipment, machinery and products; processing of agricultural products; processing of manufactured products. Statistics Estonia collects and publishes economic indicators for three industrial activities – mining, energy production and manufacturing. The mining industry involves