The EU4Ocean Summer School on Ocean Literacy & Collaboration is a 6-day training (29 - 4 July, 2025) dedicated to thinking about how to better collaborate on ocean-related projects. It is composed of theoretical lectures and practical training for early career ocean professionals (ECOPs) on ocean literacy and collaboration on nature-based solutions for the Mediterranean and Black Seas.

The training is developed under the European Ocean Coalition (EU4Ocean) framework of the European Commission and is organized in the context of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). The Summer School will gather 25 international young professionals.

Info: https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org/eu4ocean-summer-school-on-ocean-literacy-collaboration-venice-2025/

Location: Venice, Italy

Learning outcomes

Target audience: Early Career Ocean Professionals, master and PhD students with mixed and interdisciplinary backgrounds. 

Language: English

Instructors:

• Francesca Santoro, Senior Programme Officer (Ocean Literacy), UNESCO-IOC
• Valentina Lovat, Associate Programme Specialists of UNESCO-IOC, focal point for youth
• Gaia Maria Sole Intonti, Associate Programme Specialists of UNESCO-IOC, focal point for educational resources
• Jerneja Penca, Mediterranean Institute for Environmental Studies
• Anna Maria Marino, Youth4Ocean representative
• Raffaele Dessì, architect and historian
• Francesco Musco, IUAV University
• Fabio Carella, IUAV University
• Folco Soffietti, IUAV University
• Vittore Negretto, IUAV University
• Maria Loloni, EIT – Climate KIC
• Giorgio Castellan - CNR
• Simone Armeli Minicante - CNR
• Christian Toson - CNR
• Laura Cannarozzi - CNR
• Alberto Barausse, University of Padova
• Lucy Cathcart-Frödén, Sonic and Community Art
• Therese Carnemalm, Ocean Ambassador for Bauhaus of the Seas Sails project
• Federico Girotto, ONOFF designer
• Representative from Dotdotdot Company (TBD)

The certificate will be issued after the completion and full attendance of the activities planned online and onsite, including successfully completing the work group presentation.

Pre-requisites and requirements

B2 level of English.

Application process

The application process was coordinated by the organizers. Participants have been selected according to the following criteria:

• Gender balance
• Geographical representation
• Age range: up to 35 years old
• Background: all the sectors are encouraged to apply. We will pay attention to create an interdisciplinary group.
• Priority will be given to youth from the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea, as well as members of the Y4O Forum and ECOPs

Costs

This training has no tuition fees.

5 grants are available to cover the travel costs; accommodation for the whole week is provided to all the participants; breakfasts, lunches and 2 social dinners are included. Participants will have to cover the costs of travel and dinners (excluded 2 social dinners offered by the organizers)

Feedback survey

At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.

Contacts

For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or Gaia Maria Sole Intonti (gm.intonti@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as e-mail subject.

Cancellation policy

In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

The Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) is a partnership of UK organisations committed to improving access to marine data. MEDIN is open to all with an interest in marine data and information. MEDIN is funded by a consortium of 16 sponsors and has over 60 partners that represent government departments and agencies, research organisations and private companies committed to practise good data management. MEDIN reports to the UK Marine Science Coordination Committee. 

This ONLINE course demonstrates how data management ‘best practice’ can improve organisational efficiency in data acquisition, analysis, curation and sharing. It covers data use with respect to corporate risk, re-use, audit and traceability, whilst at the same time helping minimising costs.

The course will equip attendees to better meet the challenge of keeping on top of the ever-increasing volumes and types of data that is being created and how to manage this data and make it available to users as meaningful information, whether using proprietary or open-source software and systems as enablers. 

Aims & Objectives

The course aims to give participants a broad understanding of data governance, management principles, and system components and how data can be published information and re-used with a focus on the tools that the Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) provides as examples of best practice. 

Expected Learning Outcomes 

Course content

The course comprises a series of presentations, demonstrations and check-point reviews, with a large practical element to help users become familiar with:

• Why data management is important and how it can and arguably should be part of an organisations business management framework alongside quality, occupational health and safety, and information security, all of which are covered by ISO accreditation.
• The role of a data policy and management plan, and things to consider and how data can be shared, published and re-used.
• Data management principles, standards and components, including data lifecycle and quality, the role of vocabularies (or data dictionaries) and the importance of creating, maintaining and publishing metadata.
• The resources and other benefits of MEDIN and practical instruction in the use of the MEDIN data guidelines, metadata standard and controlled vocabularies.

Course modules include:

• Module 1. Course content and objectives 
• Module 2. Introduction to MEDIN as an exemplar data partnership and management framework  
• Module 3. Data management overview, principles and organisation 
• Module 4. Data in a Business Management Framework (Policy, Planning, Review) 
• Module 5. Standards Overview 
• Module 6. Data management components frameworks and infrastructure
• Module 7. Practical session
• Module 8. MEDIN Data Guidelines
• Module 9. Data Sharing and Publishing
• Module 10. Course Summary

Target audience and prerequisites

This training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry, or for education or research, for example:

• Existing and potential data managers who wish to gain an overview of data governance, policy and principles and/or want to learn more about using the MEDIN metadata standard data guidelines in their day to day work.
• Contractors who want to implement good data management practice and/or have been asked to supply MEDIN compliant metadata.
• Bachelors/masters/PhD students or recent graduates interested in data management best practice and adding to their professional skill set.

Pre-requisites: An understanding of marine data collection is beneficial, however no prior knowledge of MEDIN or data management is required. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience in data management is not required.

Language of Instruction: English 

Instructors

• Roseanna Wright (MEDIN/NOC)
• Colm Walsh (MEDIN/NOC)
• Alice Rysiecki (MEDIN/NOC)
• Chloe Figueroa-Ashforth (DASSH/MBA)
• Mike Osborne (OceanWise)

Course Format and Duration

The course takes place over 5 days with online lectures delivered in live sessions (2-3 hours, with regular breaks) in the mornings (UK time) and independent-study and practical assignments in the afternoons.

• Understand Co-design Concepts (Understanding)
  • Understand the key principles and elements of co-design.
  • Explain the significance of co-design in the context of the Ocean Decade.
• Analyze the objectives and strategies outlined in the Ocean Decade's implementation plan (Analyzing)
  • Evaluate how co-design principles can be integrated into Ocean Decade activities.
• Apply the learned co-design steps to develop a conceptual Decade Action Project idea (Applying).
  • Apply the learned co-design steps to develop a conceptual Decade Action project idea.
  • Design a basic framework for implementing co-design in a Decade Action Project.
• Develop Joint Vision and Objectives for Co-design Projects (Creating)
  • Create a joint vision statement for a Decade Action Project.
  • Formulate specific, measurable objectives and expected outcomes for the project.
• Identify and Map Relevant Stakeholders (Analyzing)
  • Identify potential stakeholders in a project using co-design principles.
  • Construct a stakeholder map, highlighting their roles and importance in the project.
• Formulate Stakeholder Engagement Strategies (Creating)
  • Develop a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan tailored to a project idea.
  • Propose strategies for effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Design an Equal Partnership Plan (Creating)
  • Construct a plan for ensuring equal partnership in a co-design project, incorporating inclusive practices.
  • Critique and improve partnership strategies to enhance collaboration efficiency.
• Develop a Sustainability and Impact Monitoring Plan (Creating, Evaluating)
  • Develop a sustainable plan for a co-design project, ensuring long-term viability and impact.
  • Formulate methods for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the project over time.

Course content

Module 0: Welcome and Inception Workshop

Module 1: Introduction to Co-Design and the Ocean Decade

Module 2: Joint vision and impact pathway: develop joint goals for your Decade Action

Module 3: Stakeholder engagement and equal partnership: clarify whom to involve in your Decade Action

Module 4: Jointly conducting research project: project management and communication

Module 5: Sustainability: how to evaluate your co-designed project and make it last longer

Module 6: Participants’ presentations and course evaluation 

Instructors

• Rebecca Lahl, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)
• Dr. Julian Lilkendey, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)

Note that other invited speakers and facilitators may be joining some of the sessions. Names and affiliation will be updated once confirmed.

Pre-requisites 

IOC-UNESCO Co-design for the Ocean Decade is strongly recommended (optional).

Assessment

This training includes tutoring and group activities, to be evaluated through participation and performance. A Certificate will be awarded for completion of the course for those who successfully complete the course assignments, attend 60% of the synchronous sessions during the modules, and submit an enhanced proposal in the next call for Decade Actions.

Duration

Estimated time required to complete the course is 30 hours, starting from 22 April until 31 October 2025. Timetable will be discussed and decided together with the participants. (Note that time spent on extra group activities is not included). 

Minimum technology requirements

• Computer with Windows or Mac OS
• Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari web browsers
• JavaScript and cookies enabled
• Broadband internet access (minimum bandwidth of 0.5 Mbps (Receive and Send)
• Speakers or headphones, Microphone

Computer skills required 

You should be proficient in the following:

Certificate

This training includes tutoring and group activities, to be evaluated through participation and performance. In order to successfully complete the course and be awarded a Certificate at the end, the following is mandatory:

• Complete the course assignments;
• Attend 60% of the synchronous sessions (Modules); and 
• Submit an enhanced proposal in the next call for Decade Actions.

Note: filling in the course feedback survey is mandatory to obtain the course certificate.

Costs: This course has no tuition fees

Contact

OTGA secretariat:ioc.training@unesco.org

Cancellation policy

In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

The Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) is a partnership of UK organisations committed to improving access to marine data. MEDIN is open to all with an interest in marine data and information. MEDIN is funded by a consortium of 16 sponsors and has over 60 partners that represent government departments and agencies, research organisations and private companies committed to practise good data management. MEDIN reports to the UK Marine Science Coordination Committee. 

This ONLINE course demonstrates how data management ‘best practice’ can improve organisational efficiency in data acquisition, analysis, curation and sharing. It covers data use with respect to corporate risk, re-use, audit and traceability, whilst at the same time helping minimising costs.

The course will equip attendees to better meet the challenge of keeping on top of the ever-increasing volumes and types of data that is being created and how to manage this data and make it available to users as meaningful information, whether using proprietary or open-source software and systems as enablers. 

Aims & Objectives

The course aims to give participants a broad understanding of data governance, management principles, and system components and how data can be published information and re-used with a focus on the tools that the Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN) provides as examples of best practice. 

Expected Learning Outcomes 

Course content

The course comprises a series of presentations, demonstrations and check-point reviews, with a large practical element to help users become familiar with:

• Why data management is important and how it can and arguably should be part of an organisations business management framework alongside quality, occupational health and safety, and information security, all of which are covered by ISO accreditation.
• The role of a data policy and management plan, and things to consider and how data can be shared, published and re-used.
• Data management principles, standards and components, including data lifecycle and quality, the role of vocabularies (or data dictionaries) and the importance of creating, maintaining and publishing metadata.
• The resources and other benefits of MEDIN and practical instruction in the use of the MEDIN data guidelines, metadata standard and controlled vocabularies.

Course modules include:

• Module 1. Course content and objectives 
• Module 2. Introduction to MEDIN as an exemplar data partnership and management framework  
• Module 3. Data management overview, principles and organisation 
• Module 4. Data in a Business Management Framework (Policy, Planning, Review) 
• Module 5. Standards Overview 
• Module 6. Data management components frameworks and infrastructure
• Module 7. Practical session
• Module 8. MEDIN Data Guidelines
• Module 9. Data Sharing and Publishing
• Module 10. Course Summary

Target audience and prerequisites

This training course is suitable for anyone responsible for collecting or managing marine environmental data in the public sector, industry, or for education or research, for example:

• Existing and potential data managers who wish to gain an overview of data governance, policy and principles and/or want to learn more about using the MEDIN metadata standard data guidelines in their day to day work.
• Contractors who want to implement good data management practice and/or have been asked to supply MEDIN compliant metadata.
• Bachelors/masters/PhD students or recent graduates interested in data management best practice and adding to their professional skill set.

Pre-requisites: An understanding of marine data collection is beneficial, however no prior knowledge of MEDIN or data management is required. Familiarity with different marine data types, and how data is acquired and used, would be helpful but not essential. Prior knowledge or practical experience in data management is not required.

Language of Instruction: English 

Instructors

• Roseanna Wright (MEDIN/NOC)
• Colm Walsh (MEDIN/NOC)
• Alice Rysiecki (MEDIN/NOC)
• Chloe Figueroa-Ashforth (DASSH/MBA)
• Mike Osborne (OceanWise)

Course Format and Duration

The course takes place over 5 days with online lectures delivered in live sessions (2-3 hours, with regular breaks) in the mornings (UK time) and independent-study and practical assignments in the afternoons.

This training course, part of the Erasmus Maris initiative, engages secondary schools in key phases of marine science through a mix of formal and hands-on learning. Focused on microplastic pollution, students will sample and analyze environmental data while gaining an introduction to databases and the Erasmus Maris workflow. Collaboration and teamwork are central, and the training concludes with a certificate ceremony recognizing participants' achievements.

Who is it for?

Secondary school teachers and facilitators - Secondary school students with an interest in environmental science, marine biology, or related fields. Students should have a basic understanding of scientific concepts, particularly those related to ecology, biology, and chemistry. Students should be familiar with basic laboratory techniques and fieldwork procedures (15 years and older)

Venue

• Recall key terms related to microplastic pollution.
• Identify the main environmental impacts of microplastics.
• Identify different types of microplastics commonly found in aquatic environments
• List the different abiotic factors relevant to marine ecosystems.

Comprehension:

• Describe the importance of microplastics analysis in environmental research.

Applying:

• Collaborate with peers to implement the sampling protocol for collecting microplastic samples in various aquatic environments.
• Measure abiotic factors in aquatic ecosystems.
• Apply the Erasmus Maris protocol to analyse environmental samples.
• Prepare data and metadata in appropriate formats.

Analysis:

• Interpret data collected during the training week and compare microplastic concentrations between rivers and seas and/or between different samples.

Synthesis and evaluation:

• Assess the environmental impact of microplastic pollution based on the data collected.

• Overview of microplastics and their environmental impact
• Importance of microplastics analysis in environmental research
• Main microplastic pollution pathways: From rivers to the sea
• How to organize and conduct microplastics sampling in aquatic environments
• How to analyze microplastics environmental samples
• Additional Activities:
  • Evaluation and Feedback
  • Active participation in sampling and analysis activities

• Participation and level of engagement: Observation of students' involvement in team-building activities, workshops, and discussions.
• Assessment of the Tasks: Assessment of the learning outcomes related to the assigned activities (analysis of samples, presentations, and reporting on their findings).
• Practical Skills Demonstrations: Students should demonstrate their understanding and skills acquired through practical tasks (conduct of sampling procedures, analysis of samples)
• Feedback and Reflection: students will be encouraged to reflect on their experiences and provide feedback on their learning progress.
• Formal Evaluation: Quizzes, and tests to assess students' understanding of key concepts and knowledge gained.

Language of Instruction

English 

Instructors

Kamel Labibes

John Seghers

Organizers

This course is organized by JRC Geel,  Ayam Sailing Europe (ASE), and CAMPUS MAX TEM, co-funded by Erasmus+ programme, with the support of UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy.

Esta capacitación presencial en español tiene como objetivo fortalecer las capacidades locales y regionales en el manejo de datos de biodiversidad de aguas profundas en la región del Corredor Marino Tropical Oriental - CMAR, con el fin de documentar información de calidad basada en estándares y en el uso de herramientas y metodologías comunes, facilitando su publicación a través de OBIS y GBIF, así como de otras iniciativas relacionadas, contribuyendo así a mejorar el conocimiento de la biodiversidad marina de esta región para su conservación y manejo. La capacitación hace parte de las actividades de fortalecimiento de capacidades del proyecto 'Exploración de la biodiversidad de montes submarinos profundos y estrategias de monitoreo de AMP en el Pacífico colombiano a lo largo de gradientes batimétricos', liderado por INVEMAR dentro del macroproyecto 'Avanzando en la investigación de los fondos marinos para la conservación del Paisaje Marino del Pacífico Oriental Tropical'. Está dirigido específicamente al personal científico y técnico de las instituciones socias: Fundación Charles Darwin de Ecuador, Universidad de Costa Rica, Fundación Amigos de la Isla del Coco de Costa Rica - FAICO, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute - STRI de Panamá e INVEMAR; así como personal de diferentes Parques Nacionales Naturales involucrados en la región de interés.

**El curso tiene un fuerte énfasis en ejercicios prácticos con datos de la propia área de interés del participante. Se desarrollará a través de cinco módulos que, en general, reforzarán los conocimientos adquiridos en el curso autodidacta OBIS Fundamentos en español (obligatorio), profundizando en temas y aspectos relevantes para el proceso de tratamiento de datos profundos de diferentes tipos de conjuntos de datos y utilizando las diferentes herramientas ofrecidas con vistas a su publicación en OBIS a medio plazo.

Los resultados del aprendizaje

Contenido

El curso está organizado en cinco módulos secuenciales, cinco ejercicios y una evaluación, que permitirán poner en práctica los conceptos básicos utilizando los conjuntos de datos de los participantes para preparar su publicación en OBIS.

Público objetivo

El curso está dirigido a investigadores científicos, profesionales y personal técnico de las instituciones socias del proyecto financiado y de los Parques Nacionales Naturales con jurisdicción en la región de interés.

Requisitos:

• Dominio del español.
• Certificación del Curso OBIS «Fundamentos para la publicación de datos de biodiversidad marina en OBIS» [autodidacta].

Organizadores e Instructores:

El curso está organizado por la UNESCO, INVEMAR, y OTGA, con instructores expertos en la materia:

Erika Montoya-Cadavid, OBIS-Colombia Node - INVEMAR.

Carolina Peralta, OBIS-Caribbean Node - Universidad Simón Bolívar (Venezuela). 

Victor Chocho, OBIS/GBIF Ecuador Node - Ministerio de Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica.

Duración y formato del curso

El curso combina 46 horas de actividades sincrónicas.

Requisitos tecnológicos/habilidades informáticas

Tener conocimientos básicos de informática y estar familiarizado con el uso de hojas de cálculo para trabajar con datos (por ejemplo, Excel, Numbers).

Evaluación y certificado

Se otorgará un certificado de finalización a aquellos participantes que completen con éxito a todas las clases presenciales, completado la revisión de cada módulo y realizado y entregado los ejercicios diarios propuestos.

Solicitudes y criterios de selección

Inscripción según el formato OTGA. Asistencia solo por invitación. Sólo la persona inscrita podrá acceder al curso.

Todos los participantes fueron invitados especialmente por INVEMAR y delegados por las instituciones asociadas al proyecto que se dedican a la investigación científica y al seguimiento de la biodiversidad en la región del Pacífico Oriental Tropical (POT).

La UNESCO está comprometida a promover los principios de igualdad de acceso. Se recomiendan encarecidamente las solicitudes de grupos minoritarios o subrepresentados.

Costos

Gratis. No hay tasas de matrícula.

El apoyo financiero para todos los participantes y formadores es proporcionado por INVEMAR a través del proyecto 'Explorando la biodiversidad de los montes submarinos profundos y las estrategias de monitoreo de las AMP en el Pacífico colombiano a lo largo de gradientes batimétricos'.

Contactos

Coordinadoras del curso:

Erika Montoya Cadavid -  erika.montoya@invemar.org.co 

Secretaría de la OTGA: ioc.training@unesco.org

This training course is part of CoastPredict UN Ocean Decade GOOS Programme’s capacity-building efforts and is a collaboration with the SUSTAIN project (UN endorsed project affiliated to CoastPredict). The training focuses on advancing skills in coastal ocean, wave, and biogeochemical modeling, and introduces innovations in observation and remote sensing, to strengthen coastal resilience in the Philippines. The course is organized by CoastPredict in collaboration with the Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience (DCC-CR) ‘Coastal Resilience School’ and CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy, with the support of OceanTeacher Global Academy (OTGA).

Details: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4643

Course objective

The course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of numerical ocean modeling, machine learning techniques, and remote sensing applications to simulate and analyze the dynamic and biodiverse marine environments of the Philippines. 

A key feature of the course is hands-on training using the SURF ocean modeling platform, enabling participants to simulate real-world scenarios through detailed tutorials and case studies centered on the Philippine coastal region. The program emphasizes integrating physical, biological, and chemical processes in marine systems to support the protection and sustainable management of natural resources. Through this initiative, the course aims to enhance capacity for implementing data-driven solutions and strategies for resilience that can serve as a replicable model for other regions facing similar challenges.

Venue

The course will be subdivided into two phases:

An online phase will take place through OTGA e-learning platform.

An in-person phase which will be held in Quezon City, Philippines, at the University of Philippines. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course the participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of ocean circulation, wave dynamics, and biogeochemical modeling.
• Set up and execute downscaling experiments using the SURF platform.
• Apply advanced AI modeling techniques to predict and analyze coastal chlorophyll concentrations.
• Understand key concepts in satellite data processing and remote sensing for oceanographic monitoring
• Understand how decision-support systems can assist in marine hazard management, oil spill forecasting, and ship route optimization
• Gain practical knowledge of coastal observations and hands-on experience in implementing and operating low-cost sea-level monitoring systems.

Target audience

The course is targeted particularly towards mid-career scientists and professionals from environmental protection agencies, governmental officers and postgraduate students (with basic knowledge of oceanography and modeling).                  

Technological requirements/computer skills

• Python, Jupyter notebook

Course content and agenda

• Module 1 Lessons (online through BigBlueButton on OTGA platform) 

24 Feb 2025: 8.00 CET / 15:00 GMT+8 (3 hours)

• Lesson 1: Overview of the Relocatable Ocean Modeling platform SURF
• Lesson 2: Overview of coastal wave modelling
• Lesson 3: Introduction to biogeochemical 1-D modelling
• Lesson 4: Introduction to Cineca’s cloud computing system
• Lesson 5: Practical application of SURF
• Assignment of exercises: Instructions and overview (for downscaling and wave modeling).

Course Duration

The course has a total of approx 46.5 hours, according to the following structure:

• 24 Feb - 8:00 CET/15:00 Philippines time (GMT+8) - 3.5 hours (synchronous, online)
• 26 Feb - 8:00 CET/15:.00 Philippines time (GMT+8) 1 hour (synchronous, online)
• Assignments ~ 8 hours (asynchronous, online) 
• 5 days (3-7 March)-  9:00-16:00 (GMT+8) ~ 6 hours /day ( ~ 30 hours) (synchronous, face-to-face)

Certificate

OTGA Certificate will be awarded to the participants upon successful completion of assignments online and delivery of a group presentation according to the course planning.

Notes

Application process

This course is by invitation only, with a limited number of seats (10-15) participants.

Selection criteria

UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Costs

Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.

The course is offered free of charge to the participants. The participants would have to cover their own costs of their travel and stay in Quezon city. Instructors are self-funded.

Contacts

For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org), always using the name of the course as e-mail subject.

Cancellation policy

In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

Venue/local:

Universidad de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile 

Solicitudes

La participación está limitada a 20 alumnos en persona y 60 en linea. Complete el formulario de solicitud en línea disponible en este enlace: https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/zb3znf91n0y9jr/ 

Las solicitudes comienzan el 11 de noviembre de 2024. La fecha límite para presentar la solicitud es el 30 de novembre de 2024 - EXTENDED TO 10 December 2024 (23:59 CET: hora de Europa Central).

Criterios de selección

Estudiantes de pregrado en el último año de sus estudios. Estudiantes de posgrado en ciencias físicas, matemáticas o marinas. Se dará preferencia a aquellos estudiantes que planeen utilizar modelos numéricos como parte de su investigación, en lugar de aquellos que aprendan solo por curiosidad.

La UNESCO está comprometida a promover los principios de igualdad de acceso. Se recomiendan encarecidamente las solicitudes de grupos minoritarios o subrepresentados.

Costos

Contactos

Coordinadores del curso:  Héctor H. Sepúlveda  hectorsepulveda@udec.cl 

Secretaría de la OTGA: ioc.training@unesco.org

This online course is the second of a series of tsunami courses organized by the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Resilience Section and its Tsunami Information Centres. Tsunami Ready provides a basic understanding of the tsunami hazards and the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready programme.

Note: The successful completion of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Awareness is a pre-requisite for enrolling in this course. Go to https://oceanexpert.org/event/4369 for details on how to enrol in the Tsunami Awareness course.

Learning outcomes

The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept, process and indicators of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme. By the end of the training, you should be able to:

• Describe tsunami hazards and tsunami early warning system.
• Describe the background and importance of Tsunami Ready.
• Explain general information about the Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme.
• Explain the process to obtain UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready recognition
• List the 12 UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme indicators.

Course content

The course is divided into the following lessons:

Lesson 1. Tsunami Ready Background. This lesson will review the global tsunami hazards, discuss the global coordination of the Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System and learn about the history of Tsunami Ready (UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme).

Lesson 2. Tsunami Ready Implementation Process. This lesson will describe the implementation and recognition process of Tsunami Ready, review the roles of the National Tsunami Ready Board, Regional Tsunami Ready Board, Tsunami Ready Local Committee and Tsunami National Contacts.

Lesson 3. Tsunami Ready Indicators. This lesson will describe the 12 UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Indicators.

Target audience

The audience for this course includes:

• Persons whose line of work is in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
• Staff of Disaster Management Offices
• Staff of Tsunami Warning Centres
• Non-Government Organizations
• Scientist-researchers from the University or research agencies
• Community members interested in applying for UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition

Proficient in the following is required:

• The ability to be self-directed in learning new technology skills (e.g. following a step-by-step tutorial, online video help, or access to support to learn necessary skills)
• Basic computer skills
• Finding resources through search engines

Language of instruction

English

Certificate

This is a self-paced course that includes presentations and quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals. In order to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion, the following is mandatory:

• Complete all modules/topics in sequence. You cannot proceed to the next lesson or activity before completing the preceding lesson.
• Complete the Post Test and receive a pass grade 70%. The Post Test should take up to about 1 hour and 3 attempts are allowed.

Technology requirements

To complete this course, participants should have access to:

• Computer with Windows or Mac operating system
• Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari web browsers

Pre-requisites

The successful completion of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Awareness course.

Course duration and format

The course will be available online between 17 January 2025 and 15 December 2025. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is approximately 6 hours. 

How to enrol

If you have successfully completed the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Awareness then you will be provided with details on how to enrol.

UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as the email subject.

Contacts

• OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org

For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat always using the name of the course as the email subject. 

There are no tuition fees. 

Feedback survey

At the end of the course, you will be asked to fill out a feedback survey. This information will be used to improve future courses.

Please note that filling out the feedback survey is a criteria to obtain the certificate

Cost: This course has no tuition fees. 

Cancellation policy

In the event of cancellation of the course by the OTGA or its affiliates, we will provide notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date. In the event of cancellation by the attendee, we should receive notification of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the course date.

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