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| Goal |
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 14.3: Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels |
| Indicator |
Indicator 14.3.1: Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations |
| Metadata update |
May 2024 |
| Related indicators |
14.a.1 Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager |
| Contact organisation unit |
Food Monitoring, Nutrition and Environment |
| Contact person function |
Compilation of environment and Natural resources |
| Contact phone |
++254-735-004-401, +254-202-911-000, +254-202-911-001 |
| Contact mail |
P.O. Box 30266–00100 GPO NAIROBI |
| Contact email |
dps@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definitions:Ocean acidification is the decrease of seawater pH over an extended period, typically of decades or longer, which is caused primarily by the uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Concepts: Ocean acidification is caused by an increase in the amount of dissolved atmospheric CO2 in the seawater. The average marine acidity is expressed as pH, the concentration of hydrogen ions on a logarithmic scale. |
| Unit of measure |
pH |
| Data sources |
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute |
| Data collection method |
Data is collected from administrative record |
| Data providers |
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use |
| Rationale |
The data is collected for appropriate monitoring and improved understanding of variability and rates of change, helping to inform mitigation and/or adaptation strategies The data is collected to inform decision making and policy formulation such: The Kenya NATIONAL FISHERIES POLICY, 2020 Fisheries Management and Development Act (FMDA), 2016 |
| Method of computation |
Compilation of data from administrative records |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination. |
| Quality assessment |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data is available for 2020, 2021 and 2022 aggregated at National level |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
Not applicable |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |