The Information at Sea program of Rijkswaterstaat has been included on the United Nations' online partnership platform for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The listing underscores the program's contribution to the sustainable, safe and responsible use of the North Sea, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Through Information at Sea, Rijkswaterstaat is developing a public digital infrastructure for the North Sea. The program collects, processes and shares real-time data from sensors, radar systems and monitoring networks. This information supports the safe, sustainable and efficient development of offshore activities, including renewable energy generation, maritime transport and environmental monitoring.
On the UN platform, Information at Sea is recognised as a partnership that contributes to several Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 14: Life Below Water. The program helps improve understanding of marine ecosystems, enhances maritime safety and supports the sustainable development of offshore activities in the North Sea.