Este curso tiene como objetivo desarrollar experiencia profesional en manejo de información y promover el conocimiento en datos para personas que trabajen en la producción, gestión y uso de datos oceánicos, en línea con lo establecido en el Plan de Implementación de la Estrategia de Datos e Información del Decenio de los Océanos. Asi mismo, busca brindar herramientas a los líderes de la región para fortalecer y consolidar sus comunidades de práctica.

Resultados generales de aprendizaje

Al completar con éxito esta capacitación, los participantes podrán:

• Apoyar la participación de la comunidad y desarrollar oportunidades de aprendizaje para capacitar a otros en sus propios países y regiones sobre datos oceánicos.
• Iniciar y liderar sus propias comunidades de práctica locales o regionales sobre datos oceánicos.
• Desempeñar un papel destacado en la comunidad de práctica global de la Oficina de Coordinación del Decenio para el Intercambio de Datos Oceánicos.
• Liderar la cooperación transfronteriza en temas específicos de interés para el intercambio de datos.

Contenido y planificación del curso

Cuatro bloques de tres temas con sesiones en vivo.

Cada tema consistirá en:

• Una clase de una hora pregrabada para que los participantes puedan verla a su propio ritmo.
• Tiempo de discusión de seguimiento en línea, en grupos.
• Actividades para reforzar el aprendizaje

Módulo 1 (Noviembre 2025)

1.1 Introducción: Por qué la gestión de datos oceánicos, incentivos para compartir datos y el panorama global de datos oceánicos

• Objetivo: Proporcionar una introducción y visión general del curso; describir algunos impactos, beneficios y motivaciones para compartir datos oceánicos bien gestionados; ofrecer una visión general de las redes e iniciativas globales y regionales de intercambio de datos oceánicos.
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán explicar a otros por qué es importante gestionar y compartir datos oceánicos y qué opciones existen para hacerlo a escala global.

1.2 Comprendiendo los roles: Marco de Calidad de IODE, pasos, roles de los individuos

• Objetivo: Introducir el Marco de Calidad que utiliza IODE para gestionar y compartir datos oceánicos en su red; describir los distintos roles dentro del marco y cómo se relacionan con una comunidad de práctica de datos oceánicos.
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán describir los roles necesarios en una comunidad de práctica en torno a los datos oceánicos y el marco de calidad en el que se desarrolla la actividad.

1.3 Identificando su comunidad de datos oceánicos: ¿Con quién interactuará? y ¿A quién apoyará y entrenará?

• Objetivo: Ayudar a los participantes a evaluar quién forma parte de su comunidad de datos oceánicos y cuáles son las necesidades de aprendizaje/formación de esa comunidad.
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán identificar el propósito de su comunidad de práctica, así como identificar e invitar a posibles miembros.

Módulo 2 (Diciembre 2025)

2.1 Planificación: Haciendo que sus proyectos y programas marinos prioricen los datos

• Objetivo: Explicar el proceso de planificación de la gestión de datos y cómo beneficia su priorización a un proyecto o programa
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán liderar la planificación de gestión de datos en su organización o comunidad de práctica

2.2 La importancia de la calidad de los datos

• Objetivo: Introducir a los participantes a diversos problemas de calidad de datos en diferentes situaciones, que pueden estar fuera de su área de especialización, y a los impactos de la reutilización de datos en la calidad de los mismos
• Resultado: Los participantes tendrán una visión general de la importancia en la calidad de los datos oceánicos y podrán orientar a sus comunidades de práctica sobre recursos clave.

2.3 Construyendo su comunidad de datos oceánicos

Objetivo: Dotar a los participantes de habilidades para construir una comunidad de práctica en gestión e intercambio de datos oceánicos.

Resultado: Los participantes estarán seguros de su capacidad para hacer crecer una comunidad de práctica a partir de los miembros potenciales identificados en el Módule 1.

Módulo 3 (Enero 2026)

3.1 Poniendo los datos en acción: Compartir datos oceánicos para generar conocimiento y acción

• Objetivo: Capacitar a las comunidades de práctica para comprender cómo preparar datos para compartirlos y en dónde. Así como algunas herramientas que se pueden usar para generar conocimiento.
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán promover el intercambio de datos en sus comunidades de práctica y asesorar sobre buenas prácticas.

3.2 ¿Cómo obtener reconocimiento por compartir mis datos? De compartir a publicar datos

• Objetivo: Ayudar a los participantes a entender la diferencia entre compartir datos y publicarlos y sus beneficios. Cómo comenzar y cómo usar identificadores de objetos digitales (DOI) para conjuntos de datos.
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán explicar el proceso de publicación de datos a sus comunidades de práctica y reconocer las opciones para permitir la citación formal de los conjuntos de datos creados por sus comunidades.

3.3 Creando espacios de aprendizaje en su comunidad de datos oceánicos

• Objetivo: Una actividad clave de las comunidades de práctica es compartir conocimiento y ayudar a los miembros a aprender entre ellos. Esta sesión se centra en los aspectos clave de un entorno de aprendizaje saludable basado en pares, seguido en el Bloque 4 por una sesión sobre diseño de sesiones de aprendizaje efectivas.
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán fomentar entornos apropiados en sus comunidades de práctica para permitir el crecimiento y desarrollo de sus miembros.

Módulo 4 (Febrero 2026)

4.1 Qué es la red IODE y quién participa

• Objetivo: La red IODE es la principal red global de intercambio de datos oceánicos y consta de varios componentes. Esta sesión dará a los participantes una introducción sobre la composición de la red IODE y su alcance de trabajo.
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán presentar la red IODE a sus comunidades de práctica y alinear las actividades de la comunidad con las actividades de IODE, incluyendo la colaboración con Centros Nacionales de Datos Oceanográficos y Unidades de Datos Asociadas.

4.2 Obtener apoyo organizacional y aceptación

• Objetivo: Las comunidades de práctica de datos a menudo están involucradas en cambios organizacionales; obtener acogida o apoyo para sus actividades es clave. Esta sesión dotará a los participantes de herramientas para aumentar el perfil y la participación de sus comunidades de práctica, logrando un mayor impacto.
• Resultado: Los participantes estarán equipados con habilidades y conocimientos para comunicar eficazmente el trabajo de sus comunidades a diferentes interesados y obtener aceptación de los tomadores de decisiones.

4.3 Diseñando aprendizaje

• Objetivo: Las Comunidades de Práctica apoyan a sus miembros ofreciendo oportunidades de aprendizaje focalizadas. Esta sesión introducirá conceptos para diseñar oportunidades de aprendizaje efectivas.
• Resultado: Los participantes podrán planificar sesiones de formación efectivas y específicas para desarrollar habilidades dentro de sus comunidades de práctica.

Seguimiento (Q1 2026)

Los organizadores del curso planean organizar (siempre que sea posible) sesiones presenciales de seguimiento para complementar la hoja de ruta de la formación. Estas sesiones se organizarán en diferentes regiones del mundo, previa confirmación de la disponibilidad de expertos y recursos, y, en la medida de lo posible, coincidirán con conferencias u otros eventos a los que sea probable la asistencia de los participantes. Se recomienda encarecidamente la participación en los eventos presenciales, pero no es obligatoria. Para los participantes que no asistan al seguimiento presencial, se organizará una sesión complementaria en línea, que será obligatoria para completar este curso.

• Objetivos: Proporcionar espacios presenciales para dar seguimiento al contenido del curso de formación de entrenadores y desarrollar hojas de ruta individuales de acción, cuya implementación se seguirá en línea.
• Resultados: Los participantes habrán desarrollado planes de acción personales para poner en práctica las habilidades adquiridas durante el curso y habrán organizado la primera sesión de seguimiento con los líderes del curso.

La información sobre estas sesiones se actualizará [AQUÍ] una vez confirmadas.

• Buen conocimiento práctico del inglés (*el curso se impartirá en varios idiomas, pero los recursos externos pueden estar en inglés).
• Conocimientos básicos de informática.
• Se recomienda tener conocimientos de gestión de datos oceánicos (haber completado el curso OTGA).
• Conocimiento de datos oceánicos.

Idioma de instrucción

Inglés y español

Instructores y organizadores

El contenido de este curso fue proporcionado por:

• Adam Leadbetter
• Rob Thomas
• Jan-Bart Calewaert
• Ana Carolina Mazzuco
• Taco de Bruin
• Peter Burger
• Margarita López-Velosa
• Otros instructores de cada región (por confirmar)

Esta capacitación está organizada por Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing en colaboración con la Ocean Decade Coordination Unit y la UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy (Programme Component of IODE).

Evaluaciones y certificados

Este curso incluye un conjunto de evaluaciones automatizadas en línea con múltiples preguntas para evaluar su aprendizaje y un plan de acción final que se desarrollará e implementará individualmente. Los participantes deberán completar una autoevaluación previa y posterior relacionada con el contenido del curso, y se les solicitará que completen una encuesta de retroalimentación al final del curso para reflexionar sobre su experiencia de aprendizaje e identificar áreas de mejora. Esto también proporcionará retroalimentación valiosa para los profesores y organizadores del curso para mejorar futuras sesiones de capacitación.

Para recibir un Certificado de Finalización, los estudiantes deben:

• Obtener una puntuación mínima del 80% en todos los cuestionarios;
• Completar todas las lecciones, actividades y evaluaciones;
• Realizar el pretest y el posttest obligatorios;
• Desarrollar e implementar un plan de acción;
• Participar en sesiones en vivo en línea (75% de asistencia);
• Enviar el formulario de retroalimentación requerido, obligatorio para todos los cursos de OTGA.

Una vez completado el curso, se invitará a los participantes a participar en las reuniones mensuales y de seguimiento con el DCO para el Intercambio de Datos Oceánicos para continuar con el desarrollo de la red y la capacitación futura de otros participantes.

Requisitos tecnológicos

Para completar este curso, los participantes deben tener acceso a:

• Computadora con un sistema operativo moderno (Windows, macOS o Linux)
• Última versión de los navegadores web Chrome, Edge, Firefox o Safari
• JavaScript y cookies habilitados
• Acceso a internet de banda ancha (ancho de banda mínimo de 0.5 Mbps (Recepción y Envío))
• Altavoces o auriculares, micrófono
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Duración y formato del curso

Este curso se impartirá en formato semipresencial, combinando actividades en línea a su propio ritmo, sesiones y evaluaciones dirigidas por el instructor, y trabajo práctico. La duración total del curso (bloques 1, 2, 3 y 4 y actividades relacionadas) es de 25 horas.

Programa de sesiones en vivo en línea:

18 de noviembre de 2025 (Módulo 1)

17 de diciembre de 2025 (Módulo 2)

14 de enero de 2026 (Módulo 3)

10 de febrero de 2026 (Módulo 4)

Tenga en cuenta que el curso de capacitación puede complementarse con un módulo de seguimiento presencial, que se programará en 2026. Las fechas y el lugar se confirmarán por región.

Costo: Este curso no tiene costo de matrícula.

Cómo participar

La participación en esta capacitación es solo por invitación y se coordina en colaboración con los Comités Nacionales, las Oficinas de Coordinación y los Centros del Decenio de los Océanos.

Contatos

• DCO Ocean Data Sharing: oceandatasharing@unesco.org 
• OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org

Para cualquier consulta por favor contactar con la Secretaría de OTGA utilizando siempre el nombre del curso como asunto del correo electrónico.

Política de cancelación

En caso de cancelación del curso por parte de la OTGA o sus afiliados, se notificará con al menos 7 días de antelación. En caso de cancelación por parte del asistente, se nos notificará con al menos 7 días de antelación.

OceanExpert announcement: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4869

This course aims to equip ocean data leaders in regions across the globe with the knowledge and tools to grow their own communities of practice, thereby developing professional expertise and data literacy for ocean data producers, curators, and users as identified in the Ocean Decade’s Data Strategy Implementation Plan.

General learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Support community buy-in and develop learning opportunities to train others within their own countries and regions about ocean data 
• Seed and lead their own local or regional ocean data Communities of Practice
• Play leading roles in the Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing’s global Community of Practice
• Lead cross-border cooperation on specific data sharing topics of interest

Course content & planning

Four modules of three topics delivered on-online with targeted, in-person follow-up.

Each topic will consist of:

• One one-hour lecture - pre-recorded to allow learners to watch at their own pace
• Follow-up discussion time - online, in groups
• Activities to re-inforce the learning

Module 1 (November 2025)

1.1 Setting the scene: Why ocean data management, incentives to sharing data, and the global ocean data landscape

• • Aim: To provide an introduction and overview to the course; to describe some of the impacts, benefits and motivations in sharing well-managed ocean data; to give an overview of the global and regional ocean data sharing networks and initiatives.
  • Outcome: Learners will be able to explain to others why it is important to manage and share ocean data and what options are available to make this happen at a global scale

1.2 Understanding roles: The IODE Quality Framework, Steps, Roles of Individuals

• • Aim: To give an introduction to the Quality Framework that IODE uses to manage and share ocean data across its network; to outline the various roles that exist within the framework and how these relate to an ocean data community of practice
  • Outcome: Learners will be able to describe the key roles that are needed in an ocean data community of practice and the quality framework that activity sits within

1.3 Identifying your ocean data community: Who will you engage with, support, and train?

• • Aim: To help learners consider who their ocean data community is and what the focus of learning/training needs in that community is
  • Outcome: Learners will be able to identify the purpose of their community of practice, and to identify and invite potential members

Module 2 (December 2025)

2.1 Planning: making your marine projects and programmes “data first”

• • Aim: To explain to learners the Data Management Planning process and how it helps in making a project or programme “data first’
  • Outcome: Learners will be able to lead in Data Management Planning in their organisation or community of practice

2.2 Quality data matters

• • Aim: To introduce learners to a range of thematic data quality issues, which may be beyond their normal area of expertise and to the impacts of data quality on the re-use of data in a range of ocean applications
  • Outcome: Learners will have an overview of the importance of ocean data quality which they can bring to their communities of practice and be informed of key resources which they can point their communities of practice

2.3 Building your ocean data community:

• • Aim: To equip learners with skills in building a community of practice in ocean data management and sharing
  • Outcome: Learners will be confident in their ability to grow a community of practice from the potential members identified in Block 1.

Module 3 (January 2025)

3.1 Putting data to work - sharing ocean data to enable insight and action

• • Aim: To enable communities of practice to understand how to prepare data for sharing, where to share and some tools that can be used to share data which can then be used in creating insights
  • Outcome: Learners will be able to encourage data sharing in their communities of practice, and advise on best practices, technology choices, etc

3.2 How do I get credit for sharing my data? Moving from data sharing to data publication

• • Aim: To help learners to understand the difference between sharing data and formal data publication, the benefits of data publication, how to get started, and how to use digital object identifiers for datasets
  • Outcome: Learners will be able to describe data publication to their communities of practice and be aware of options to allow for formal citation of datasets created by their communities of practice

3.3 Creating learning spaces in your ocean data community

• • Aim: A key activity of communities of practice is sharing knowledge and helping members to learn from each other. This session will focus on the key aspects of a healthy peer-based learning environment, and will be followed in block 4 by a session on designing effective learning sessions
  • Outcome: Learners will be able to foster healthy environments in their communities of practice to allow the growth and development of members

Module 4 (February 2026)

4.1 What is the IODE network and who is involved

• • Aim: The IODE network is the key ocean data sharing network globally and consists of a number of components. This session will introduce learners to the makeup of IODE’s network and its scope of work
  • Outcome: Learners will be able to introduce the IODE network to their communities of practice and to align activities of the community to IODE activity, including working alongside National Oceanographic Data Centres and Associated Data Units

4.2 Getting organisational support and buy-in

• • Aim: As data communities of practice are often engaged in organisational change, getting buy-in or support for their activities is key. This session will equip learners with tools to help with raising the profile of and engagement with their communities of practice leading to greater impact.
  • Outcome: Learners will be equipped with skills and knowledge to effectively communicate the work of their communities of practice to a range of stakeholders and to get buy-in from decision makers

4.3 Designing learning

• • Aim: Communities of Practice support their members by giving them focussed learning opportunities. This session will introduce the concepts in designing effective learning opportunities
  • Outcomes: Learners will be able to plan effective and targeted training sessions to develop skills within their communities of practice

In-person Follow-up (2026)

• Aims: To provide in-person spaces to follow-up on the train-the-trainer course content and to develop individual roadmaps to action, implementation of which will be followed up online
• Outcomes: Learners will have developed personal action plans to put into practice the skills they have acquired throughout the course and have organised the first follow-up session with the course leaders

Information about these sessions will be updated [HERE] once confirmed.

Target audience & pre-requisites

This course was prepared for ocean practitioners and institutions interested in becoming focal points to collaborate with the Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing in building a network of recommended practices around good data management and sharing.

Participation will require:

Language of instruction

English and Spanish

Instructors and Organizers

Content for this course was provided by:

• Adam Leadbetter
• Rob Thomas
• Jan-Bart Calewaert
• Ana Carolina Mazzuco
• Taco de Bruin
• Peter Burger
• Margarita López-Velosa
• Other instructors from each region (to be confirmed) 

This training is organized by the Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing in collaboration with the the Ocean Decade Coordination Unit and the UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy (Programme Component of IODE).

Assessments and Certificate

This course contain a set of online multiple-question automated assessments to evaluate your learning, and a final action plan to be developed and implemented individually. Participants will be required to complete a pre and post self-assessment related to the course content, and be requested to fill out a feedback survey at the end of the course to reflect on your learning experience and identify areas for improvement. This will also provide valuable feedback for course teachers and organisers to enhance future training sessions. 

To receive a Certificate of Completion, learners must:

• Achieve a minimum score of 80% on all quizzes;
• Complete every lesson, activity, and assessment;
• Complete the mandatory pre-test and post-test;
• Develop and implement an action plan;
• Participate in online live sessions (75% attendance);
• Submit the required feedback form, which is mandatory for all OTGA courses.

After completion of the course, participants will be invited to join follow ups and monthly meetings with the DCO for Ocean Data Sharing to continue the network building and future training of other participants.

Technology requirements

To complete this course, participants should have access to:

• Computer with a modern operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• 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
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Course duration and format

This course will be conducted in a blended format, through a combination of online self-paced activities, instructor led sessions and assessments, and hands-on work. The duration of the course (Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4 and related activities) is a total of 25 hours.

Live sessions schedule:

18 November 2025

17 December 2025

14 January 2026

10 February 2026

Note that the training course may be complemented by face-to-face in-person follow-up module - to be scheduled in 2026 - dates and venue to be confirmed by region.

Cost: This course has no tuition fees. 

How to participate

Participation in this training is invitation only, coordinated in collaboration with the National Committees, Coordination Offices and Centres of the Ocean Decade.

Contacts

• DCO Ocean Data Sharing: oceandatasharing@unesco.org 
• 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. 

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.

OceanExpert announcement: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4867

Neste curso online, os participantes aprenderão a aceder a dados oceanográficos in situ e remotos disponíveis gratuitamente online e a explorar software gratuitos para desenvolver dados e análises básicas de ecossistemas marinhos e costeiros de meso a larga escala. Trata-se de uma formação de nível introdutório, ideal para quem está dando os primeiros passos na utilização de dados oceanográficos.

Objetivos 

Como resultado deste curso, os participantes irão adquirir conhecimentos básicos para apoiar uma análise inicial, de meso a grande escala, de ecossistemas marinhos e costeiros. Estes incluem:

•  Obtenção de variáveis auxiliares (e.g., limites administrativos, batimetria) e oceanográficas (e.g., temperatura da superfície do mar, concentração de clorofila-a)
• Funções básicas em Sistemas de Informação Geográfica (SIG) em software geral (QGIS) e específicos à oceanografia (Ocean Data Viewer)
• Visualização e o desenvolvimento de produtos online e em ambiente SIG.

Resultados de aprendizagem 

No final deste curso, os participantes deverão ser capazes de:

• Descrever as variáveis oceanográficas mais relevantes, assim como os instrumentos necessários para a recolha de dados
• Utilizar de software de acesso livre para síntese de dados e análises 
• Descobrir fontes e utilizar dados oceanográficos multi-paramétricos
• Desenvolver produtos para compreender e monitorizar ecossistemas marinhos e costeiros a partir de diversas fontes, utilizando programas computacionais selecionados.

Conteúdo

• Importância da oceanografia observacional e do Sistema Global de Observação do Oceano (GOOS)
• Plataformas de observação e amostragem 

• Seleção e delimitação da área de interesse.
• Organização da estrutura de pastas e nomes de arquivos

• World Ocean Database (WOD), selecionar e baixar dados WOD
• Ocean Data View (ODV), baixar e instalar ODV
• Criar coleção de dados no ODV
• Importar e analisar dados WOD no ODV
• Controle de qualidade no ODV
• Preparar e exportar produtos no ODV

• Sistema de Informação Geográfica e formatos básicos de arquivos SIG
• QGIS, baixar e instalar, interface do usuário

• Fontes de dados marinhos simples e auxiliares para SIG
• Importar dados de formato vetorial (shape) e matriz (raster) no SIG
• Recorte de camadas vetoriais (shape) e matriciais (raster)
• Preparar e exportar figura cartográfica

• Obter EOVs a partir de diversos portais
• Ferramentas de SIG tais como interpolação, recorte com máscaras, extração de isolinhas, cálculos, derivação de vetores de componentes escalares

• Familiarização com portais de dados oceanográficos e suas ferramentas básicas para plotagem e consulta de variáveis de interesse
• Exportar produtos (figuras, plots, dados, arquivos de formato SIG)

Público-alvo

Alunos de graduação (bacharelado) e pós-graduação (mestrado e doutorado), e profissionais em início de carreira nas áreas de oceanografia, ciências do mar, biologia marinha e/ou afins.

Idioma: Português

Instrutores/Organizadores

Dr Lilian Anne Krug^1,2

¹ Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)

² Centre of Marine Sciences of the Algarve (CCMAR)

Duração e formato do curso:

O curso terá lugar on-line maioritariamente em modo assíncrono. O curso inclui cerca de 7 horas de trabalho individual assíncrono, por semana, num total de cerca de 30 horas de trabalho, a serem concluídos no período entre 3  de novembroe 28 de novembro de 2025. Os módulos do curso devem ser concluídos sequencialmente.

Caso os organizadores considerem necessário, poderão organizar-se algumas sessões síncronas para discussão ou esclarecimento de dúvidas. Em todo o caso, haverá assistência assíncrona durante o curso.

Pré-requisitos tecnológicos:

• Computador com sistema operativo Windows
• Versão mais recente dos browsers Chrome (preferencial) e Firefox
• Direitos de administrador no computador/laptop a utilizar durante o curso
• Java Runtime Engine (Java 9 JRE) instalado ou 70 MB de espaço para o instalar
• Processador Intel® Core™ i3 ou similar/superior
• Espaço em disco de 3 GB ou mais
• 2 GB ou mais de RAM
• QGIS versão 3.40 ou a mais recente (estável) disponível no momento do curso
  

Nota: o curso destina-se a utilizadores de Windows

Avaliação / Certificado

Um certificado de participação será emitido se todos os segmentos dos módulos do curso forem concluídos e um mínimo de 70% for alcançado no total das avaliações (questões de múltiplas respostas, V/F, exercícios).

Processo de candidatura

O número de lugares disponíveis é limitado (Até 30 brasileiros e até 5 de outras nacionalidades de língua portuguesa). Preencha o formulário de inscrição on-line disponível em: https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/mjmsj321vy21wr/

O prazo para submissão da candidatura é 5 outubro, 2025 (23:59 CET: Central European Time). Critérios de seleção:

• Alunos de graduação (bacharelado) e pós-graduação (mestrado e doutorado), e profissionais em início de carreira nas áreas de oceanografia, ciências do mar, biologia marinha e/ou afins.
• Fluência em Português e conhecimentos práticos de inglês
• Competências informáticas básicas
• Preferência a candidatos brasileiros que não tenham participado em formações anteriores semelhantes no âmbito do OTGA

Custos: Não se aplicam propinas ou taxas de inscrição.

A UNESCO está empenhada em promover os princípios de igualdade de acesso. As inscrições de grupos minoritários ou sub-representados são fortemente encorajadas.

Em caso de dúvidas entre em contato com a Secretaria da OTGA (ioc.training@unesco.org) usando sempre o nome do curso como assunto do e-mail.

Política de cancelamento

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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.

Duration

This training is divided into 5 days, totaling 45 hours of activities. 

Language of Instruction

English 

Instructors

Kamel Labibes - Ayam Sailing Europe -ASE

John Seghers - European Commission - JRC

Piotr Robouch - European Commission - JRC

Emmy Pequeur - University of Ghent - UGhent

Julie Muyle - Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ 

Mattias Bossaer - Flanders Marine Institute - VLIZ

Organizers

TThis course is organized by JRC Geel and  Ayam Sailing Europe (ASE), in collaboration with the University of Ghent and VLIZ, with the support of UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy.

This 4-hour course empowers ocean scientists with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills for using the Global Fisheries Atlas Virtual Laboratory within the Blue-Cloud Virtual Research Environment (VRE). During this course, you will explore the benefits of standardized, FAIR fisheries data via a Virtual Laboratory (VLab). You will also get familiar with virtual facilities, either through graphic user interfaces (GUIs) or through programmatic access (APIs), and learn how to access web mapping products to browse the Global Record of Stocks and Fisheries (GRSF) and datasets describing Tuna Atlas fisheries globally. The course also provides methods to reproduce, update, and customize the systems for other use cases.

The aim of this course is to equip ocean scientists with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate, utilize, and customize the Global Fisheries Atlas Virtual Lab for accessing, analyzing, and contributing to global fisheries data and research. Through hands-on experience with the Data-Interpolating Variational Analysis in n dimensions (DIVAnd) framework, participants will learn to integrate and analyze multi-source observational datasets to reconstruct and interpret surface ocean current patterns.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe the purpose and functionalities of the Global Fisheries Atlas Virtual Laboratory.
• Explain the benefits of using standardized, FAIR fisheries data within the Virtual Laboratory.
• Identify key partners involved in the development and maintenance of the Virtual Laboratory.
• Access updated time series of catch and fishing effort data for calibrating models and driving stock assessments. 
• Reproduce or customize the Global Fisheries Atlas for other species or processing levels, using the Virtual Laboratory RStudio server. 
• Identify and access data describing species distribution and abundance as Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs). 
• Apply DOI assignment for fisheries data and related code to foster open and reproducible science. 
• Utilize the GRSF API and SPARQL endpoint for complex queries on stocks, fisheries data, and vocabularies. 
• Execute R code from the Virtual Laboratory RStudio server, leveraging GitHub, Zenodo API, and Dockerization. 
• Use Shiny apps and dynamic reports (R Markdown) for data visualization and reporting within the Virtual Laboratory Environment. 

Course content

Module 1: Introduction of the Virtual Laboratory - This module provides an overview of the Global Fisheries Atlas Virtual Laboratory, including its partners and its services, and the role and impact of Global Fisheries Atlas.

Module 2: Global Tuna Atlas - This module guides on the use of GitHub and Zenodo API to access the main versions of data or code releases, execution of R code and projects in Virtual Laboratory RStudio server, dockerization, Zenodo DOIs for both data and code, use of Shiny apps, and creation of dynamic reports through R Markdown. 

Module 3: Global Record of Stocks and Fisheries (GRSF) - This module introduces to GRSF resources and main entities, including guidance to programmatic access, tools to explore stocks and fisheries data through GRSF API, complex query answering through GRSF SPARQL endpoint, and GRSF Vocabularies (code lists of species, areas, and fishing gears).

Target audience

• Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in marine and environmental sciences;
• IT professionals supporting research activities in scientific institutions; and
• Project managers and coordinators involved in research projects that utilise Virtual Research Environments (VREs).

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

Instructors and Organizers

Content for this course was provided by:

• Julien Barde
• Yannis Marketakis
• Bastien Grasset

This training is organized by the EU BlueCloud2026 project in collaboration with the UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy, RTC Belgium, and contributions from project partners' experts (Flanders Marine Institute VLIZ, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) of France, and Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas - Institute of Computer Science).

Blue-Cloud 2026 aims at a further evolution of this pilot ecosystem into a Federated European Ecosystem to deliver FAIR & Open data and analytical services, instrumental for deepening research of oceans, EU seas, coastal & inland waters. It develops a thematic marine extension to EOSC for open web-based science, serving the needs of the EU Blue Economy, Marine Environment and Marine Knowledge agendas.

Assessments and Certificate

This course contain a set of multiple-question automated assessments to evaluate your learning. Participants will be required to complete a pre and post self-assessment related to the course content, and be requested to fill out a feedback survey at the end of the course to reflect on your learning experience and identify areas for improvement. This will also provide valuable feedback for course teachers and organisers to enhance future training sessions.

To receive a Certificate of Completion, learners must:

• Achieve a minimum score of 80% on all quizzes.
• Complete every lesson, activity, and assessment.
• Complete the mandatory pre-test and post-test.
• Submit the required feedback form, which is mandatory for all OTGA courses.

Technology requirements

To complete this course, participants should have access to:

• Computer with a modern operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• 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

Course duration and format

For this first round, the course will be available online between 17 September 2025 and 31 July 2026. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is approximately 4 hours. 

Cost: This course has no tuition fees. 

The training course is Funded by the European Union, with additional support from UNESCO IOC.

How to enrol

Please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is approved (this is not done immediately), you can self-enrol in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enrol in the course using your OceanExpert username and password.

First log-in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrolment. The enrolment key for all courses is VLab5*2025EN1

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. 

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 before 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.

This 4-hour course is designed to empower ocean scientists by providing a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in using a Carbon Plankton Dynamics Virtual Laboratory (VLab), running in Blue-Cloud Virtual Research Environment (VRE). Participants will learn how to explore carbon plankton data, patterns, and processes relevant to marine ecology using a virtual environment. Knowing that the carbon pump in marine ecosystems operates as a key mechanism for carbon dynamics, learning how to use a virtual carbon plankton model can provide support to enhance knowledge in marine life dynamics, as well as perform science-based decision-making. This course uses datasets and scenarios of the Belgian Part of the North Sea and the Gulf of Trieste to demonstrate the capabilities of the models, which can be applied and adapted for other regions and conditions.

The course aims to empower ocean scientists with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in using a Virtual Laboratory (Vlab) on Carbon Plankton Dynamics within the Blue-Cloud VRE. By accessing various digital tools, you will be able to utilize models to study carbon plankton and apply them to make decisions related to the carbon pump mechanism based on data products and modelling outputs.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify key data collection processes and partners involved in research within the Belgian Part of the North Sea and the Gulf of Trieste and the development of the Carbon Plankton Dynamics Virtual Laboratory.
• Explain the importance of carbon plankton dynamics for scientific research, modeling, and oceanography.
• Define the purpose and functionalities, and the services provided by the Virtual Laboratory.
• Identify and utilize near-real-time data within the Virtual Laboratory for use in Nutrient–Phytoplankton–Zooplankton–Detritus (NPZD)-type models.
• Access relevant data from Blue-Cloud Data Discovery and Access service (DD&AS) 
• Format data files for use in the Virtual Laboratory
• Operate the Virtual Laboratory (VLab) on Carbon Plankton Dynamics to simulate and analyze phytoplankton dynamics in the specified regions.
• Analyze model results related to the contributions of bottom-up and top-down drivers by the RShiny App within the Virtual Laboratory.
• Quantify the relative contributions of bottom-up and top-down drivers in phytoplankton dynamics using the NPZD-type model within the Virtual Laboratory.
• Interpret marine ecosystem management decisions based on model outputs from the Virtual Laboratory (VLab).

Course content

• Module 1: Introduction to the Virtual Laboratory - This module introduces the Virtual Laboratory on Carbon Plankton Dynamics, its services, the relevance of carbon plankton dynamics, and key partners, focusing on their roles in data collection and modeling within the Belgian Part of the North Sea and Gulf of Trieste as a use case.

• Module 2: Data Collection - This module guides on the types of data needed for the Virtual Laboratory on Carbon Plankton Dynamics, methods to access data (DD&AS), and the process of building and formatting data files, focusing on data from the Belgian Part of the North Sea and Gulf of Trieste.

• Module 3: Discovering the Model - This module provides hands-on experience in operating the Virtual Laboratory on Carbon Plankton Dynamics using the handbook, focusing on how to use near-real-time data to run an NPZD-type model.

• Module 4: RShiny App - This module teaches participants how to use the RShiny App in the Virtual Laboratory on Carbon Plankton Dynamics, focusing on visualizing and interpreting data related to phytoplankton dynamics in the Belgian Part of the North Sea and Gulf of Trieste.

Target audience

• Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in marine and environmental sciences;
• IT professionals supporting research activities in scientific institutions; and
• Project managers and coordinators involved in research projects that utilise Virtual Research Environments (VREs).

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

Instructors and Organizers

Content for this course was provided by:

• Steven Pint
• Matteo Bazzaro 
• Gianpiero Cossarini 
• Cyrielle Delvenne

This training is organized by the EU BlueCloud2026 project in collaboration with the UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy, RTC Belgium, and contributions from project partners' experts (Flanders Marine Institute VLIZ, National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS) of Italy).

Blue-Cloud 2026 aims at a further evolution of this pilot ecosystem into a Federated European Ecosystem to deliver FAIR & Open data and analytical services, instrumental for deepening research of oceans, EU seas, coastal & inland waters. It develops a thematic marine extension to EOSC for open web-based science, serving the needs of the EU Blue Economy, Marine Environment and Marine Knowledge agendas.

Assessments and Certificate

This course contain a set of multiple-question automated assessments to evaluate your learning. Participants will be required to complete a pre and post self-assessment related to the course content, and be requested to fill out a feedback survey at the end of the course to reflect on your learning experience and identify areas for improvement. This will also provide valuable feedback for course teachers and organisers to enhance future training sessions.

To receive a Certificate of Completion, learners must:

• Achieve a minimum score of 70% on all quizzes.
• Complete every lesson, activity, and assessment.
• Complete the mandatory pre-test and post-test.
• Submit the required feedback form, which is mandatory for all OTGA courses.

Technology requirements

To complete this course, participants should have access to:

• Computer with a modern operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• 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

Course duration and format

For this first round, the course will be available online between 17 September 2025 and 31 July 2026. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is approximately 4 hours. 

Cost: This course has no tuition fees. 

The training course is Funded by the European Union, with additional support from UNESCO IOC.

How to enrol

Please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is approved (this is not done immediately), you can self-enrol in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enrol in the course using your OceanExpert username and password.

First log-in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrolment. The enrolment key for all courses is VLab3*2025EN1

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. 

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.

This course will provide a comprehensive introduction for the management and archive of marine biological data, including the guiding principles of biological data management and typical responsibilities for data managers. Several types of biological data will be tackled, including observational data, image-derived data and omics data and how these data can be formatted, standardized and quality controlled before being submitted to wider regional, national and international initiatives. Watch the video below for a brief overview and introduction.

Find all the information on how to enroll in this course on OceanExpert: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4846

As a follow-up of the bi-annually opened Ocean Data Management Training course, this course provides a comprehensive introduction for the management and archive of marine biological data, including the guiding principles of biological data management and typical responsibilities for data manager. Several types of biological data will be tackled, including observational data, image-derived data and omics data and how these data can be formatted, standardized and quality controlled before being submitted to wider regional, national and international initiatives.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to describe the core tasks required for the processing and distributing of biological marine data, explain the importance of following standards, both for the data and the metadata and identify possible data flow mechanisms and pathways to ensure their data are shared as widely as possible, thereby stimulating re-use.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this training, learners will be able to:

• Describe the core tasks required for the processing and distributing of biological marine data
• Explain the importance of following standards, both for the data and the metadata 
• Identify possible data flow mechanisms and pathways to ensure their data are shared as widely as possible, thereby stimulating re-use
  

Course contents

Topics will include: Guiding principles in data management, Data formats, metadata, quality control, data policy, data sharing and publishing, and a main focus on data management of various types of biological data. It is organized in the following modules:

• Module 1. Guiding principles in data management
• Module 2. Fundamentals of marine biological data management and the Research Data Life Cycle
• Module 3. Best practices for data capture
• Module 4. Transferring your (meta)data to Darwin Core
• Module 5. Common issues with data format and quality
• Module 6. Preservation & publication of marine biological data
• Module 7. Imagery data
• Module 8. DNA-derived data
• Module 9. Data archaeology & rescuing historical data

Target audience

• Marine data managers
• NODC and/or ADU staff
• Data stewards and researchers
• Early career researchers

Language and computer skills required

• a good working knowledge of English
• basic computer skills
• the ability to find resources through search engines
• 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)

Instructors/Organisers

This course is organised by the OceanTeacher Global Academy with the assistance of the Flanders Marine Institute:

• Leen Vandepitte (general coordination) – Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
• Laura Marquez
• Lynn Delgat
• Charlotte Dhondt
• Patricia Cabrera
• Carolien Knockaert
• Ruben Perez
• Salvador Fernandez
• Stefanie Dekeyzer 
• Wim Decock
• Cyril Radermecker

Course duration and format:

The course will be delivered online between 3 September 2025 and 30 November 2025. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is approximately 35 hours.

Learner Assessment:

This is a self-taught course that includes quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals. In order to successfully complete the course and award a Certificate at the end, the following is mandatory:

• • Complete all lessons in each Module of the course
  • Complete all quizzes with 70% minimum score. For each quiz you are allowed 2 attempts and the highest grade is recorded
  • Complete pre and post tests

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

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

How to enrol

Please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is approved (this is not done immediately), you can self-enrol in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enrol in the course using your OceanExpert username and password. Enrolment is available until 15 July 2025.

First log-in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrollment.

The enrolment key is BDM**2025-c2

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

There are no tuition fees. 

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

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.

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.

This 4-hour course is designed to empower ocean scientists by providing a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in using the Coastal Ocean Currents from Observations Virtual Laboratory (VLab) running in Blue-Cloud Virtual Research Environment (VRE). 

In this course, participants will learn how to use a multi-source approach framework to study and reconstruct surface currents through a variational inverse method: Data-Interpolating Variational Analysis in n dimensions (DIVAnd). By accessing various tools for coastal ocean dynamics research, participants will be able to use variational interpolation techniques to reconstruct surface currents and understand application in relevant scenarios, such as oil spill modeling.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Provide information about the Coastal Currents from Observations Virtual Laboratory, including partners and their roles.
• Explain the importance of coastal ocean surface currents for scientific research, modeling, and oceanography.
• Define variational interpolation and explain its purpose within the Virtual Laboratory.
• Recognize the Julia programming language used for Data-Interpolating Variational Analysis in n dimensions (DIVAnd).
• Utilize direct and indirect surface current measurements within the Virtual Laboratory.
• Create a surface current data product using DIVAnd within the Virtual Laboratory.
• Describe the uses of an oil spill model in the context of coastal ocean currents.
• Detail about Decision Support System (DSS) and its applications
• Apply DSS WITOIL in the oil spill scenario and for Blue-Cloud DSS.

Course content

• Module 1: Introduction to the Virtual Laboratory - This module introduces the Coastal Currents from Observations VLab, its services, the relevance of coastal ocean currents, the basics of variational interpolation, and the role of Julia in DIVAnd.
• Module 2:  Surface current data - This module offers guided learning about direct and indirect measurements of surface current data, including principles, strengths, and limitations.
• Module 3: Application of variational interpolation (DIVAnd) - This module provides hands-on experience in applying Data-Interpolating Variational Analysis in n dimensions (DIVAnd) to create surface current data products within the VLab, including setting parameters, running analysis, and visualizing the results. 
• Module 4: Use case: oil spill model - This module offers a brief introduction to oil spill modeling and demonstrates the application of surface current data within this context, highlighting the importance of accurate current information for predicting oil spill trajectories.

Target audience

• Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in marine and environmental sciences;
• IT professionals supporting research activities in scientific institutions; and
• Project managers and coordinators involved in research projects that utilise Virtual Research Environments (VREs).

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

Instructors and Organizers

Content for this course was provided by:

• Abel Dechenne
• Alexander Barth
• Igor Atake

This training is organized by the EU BlueCloud2026 project in collaboration with the UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy, RTC Belgium, and contributions from project partners experts (University of Liège, GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Research; CMCC Foundation Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change; and Flanders Marine Institute VLIZ).

Blue-Cloud 2026 aims at a further evolution of this pilot ecosystem into a Federated European Ecosystem to deliver FAIR & Open data and analytical services, instrumental for deepening research of oceans, EU seas, coastal & inland waters. It develops a thematic marine extension to EOSC for open web-based science, serving the needs of the EU Blue Economy, Marine Environment and Marine Knowledge agendas.

Assessments and Certificate

This course contain a set of multiple-question automated assessments to evaluate your learning. Participants will be required to complete a pre and post self-assessment related to the course content, and be requested to fill out a feedback survey at the end of the course to reflect on your learning experience and identify areas for improvement. This will also provide valuable feedback for course teachers and organisers to enhance future training sessions.

To receive a Certificate of Completion, learners must:

• Achieve a minimum score of 70% on all quizzes.
• Complete every lesson, activity, and assessment.
• Complete the mandatory pre-test and post-test.
• Submit the required feedback form, which is mandatory for all OTGA courses.

Technology requirements

To complete this course, participants should have access to:

• Computer with a modern operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• 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

Course duration and format

For this first round, the course will be available online between 17 September 2025 and 31 July 2026. The estimated time to complete the self-paced course is approximately 4 hours. 

Cost: This course has no tuition fees. 

The training course is Funded by the European Union, with additional support from UNESCO IOC.

How to enrol

Please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is approved (this is not done immediately), you can self-enrol in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enrol in the course using your OceanExpert username and password.

First log-in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrolment. The enrolment key for all courses is VLab2*2025EN1

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. 

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.

A monitorização da presença e dos efeitos de substâncias perigosas, e materiais como os microplásticos, é essencial para manter uma boa qualidade dos ecossistemas costeiros. As abordagens de monitorização adequadas necessitam de combinar um conjunto de avaliações químicas e biológicas. Este curso online foca-se em abordagens integradas químico-biológicos para a monitorização de substâncias perigosas, desde o planeamento até à recolha e análise de dados. Abrangerá períodos de aprendizagem assíncronos e síncronos, onde serão abordados conceitos teóricos e discutidos casos de estudo.

Resultados de aprendizagem

Após a conclusão bem-sucedida deste curso, os alunos serão capazes de:

• Aumentar a compreensão dos princípios básicos subjacentes à biomonitorização

• Aumentar as competências para planear e seleccionar locais de monitorização e bioindicadores adequados

• Aumentar a compreensão das vantagens e desvantagens das diferentes medições químicas e biológicas

• Avaliar os resultados e as desvantagens da abordagem adotada

• Aumentar a capacidade de interpretar e selecionar boas práticas para a caracterização de base e acompanhamento dos ecossistemas costeiros

Conteúdo do curso

• Princípios básicos de biomonitorização de substâncias perigosas

• Planeamento e desenho experimental

• Análise química e bioacumulação

• Bioensaios e medições de biomarcadores

• Avaliação da contaminação por microplásticos

• Análise integrada de dados

Público alvo

Gestores ambientais que pretendam realizar a monitorização de rotina dos ecossistemas estuarinos e costeiros, investigadores marinhos, investigadores pós-doutoramento, estudantes de doutoramento, docentes de ensino básico e secundário, e outros profissionais interessados. Será dada prioridade a participantes originários de países de língua portuguesa. A UNESCO está empenhada em promover a igualdade de género. Por conseguinte, as candidaturas de mulheres são fortemente encorajadas.

Idioma do curso: Português

Pré-requisitos: Conhecimentos básicos de contaminação ambiental e toxicologia.

Instructores

Duração do curso e formato

O curso será ministrado online entre 3 de novembro a 8 de dezembro de 2025. O curso tem carga horária total de 15 horas.

Aulas síncronas

• completar todas as lições de cada Módulo do curso
• completar todos os questionários (pontuação mínima de 50% para cada questionário)
• finalizar o trabalho final prático
• responder a pesquisa de satisfação

O curso será ainda certificado pelo Conselho Científico-Pedagógico de Formação Contínua (Ministério da Educação, Ciência e Inovação de Portugal).

Requisitos tecnológicos

Processo de candidatura

O número de lugares disponíveis é limitado (50 vagas). As candidaturas terão início a partir de 26 de agosto de 2025. 

Preencha o formulário de inscrição on-line disponível neste LINK. O prazo para submissão da candidatura é até 19 de setembro de 2025  (23:59 CEST: Central European Summer Time). 

Pesquisa de satisfação: Ao final do curso, você será solicitado a preencher uma pesquisa de feedback. Essas informações serão usadas para melhorar cursos futuros.

The Course aims to raise awareness and evaluate the current knowledge on pharmacontamiantion of the Ocean and its impact on marine life, human health and blue economy.

The Course is in line with the Ocean Decade Campaign and, in particular, with the SDG14 since it will inform citizens and professionals about the hidden danger of medicines spread in the ocean, pollutants capable of exerting a detrimental effect on the marine ecosystem.

Key contents will include topics about the magnitude of pharmacocontamination in the ocean; and ecopharmacovigilance and marine-pharmacovigilance as new emerging concepts.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the participants are expected to be able to understand,analise and evaluate the importance of pharma-contamination, to categorize and detect the importance of the ocean on human health, and to create the future leaders in different ocean regions that are capable of sustaining crtiical thinking and to fight ocean pollution derived from pharmaceuticals to all society levels.

Target audience

The training is focused on undergraduate and postgraduate students (in Biology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Tourism, Engineering, Chemistry, Agronomy, and Veterinary), researchers, policy makers, and lecturers. Applications are open to everyone.

Pre-requisites

Participants must:

• Have prior knowledge about marine life and environment.
• A working knowledge of English.

Course content

• Módule 1 Introduction to marine eco-pharmacovigilance (4 h)
  • Pharmacovigilance principles (30 min)
  • Pharmacovigilance in rivers (1.5 h)
  • Pharmacovigilance in seas/oceans (2 h)
• Módule 2 The impact of medicines pollution on marine biodiversity
  • Evidence in terms of interferences on corals and algae metabolism due to medicines (2 h)
  • Evidence in terms of interferences on fishes and mollusks metabolism due to medicines (2 h)
• Módule 3 The impact of medicines pollution on coastal environment and human health (6 h)
  • Medicines-related pollution effect in fishing and aquaculture (2 h)
  • Medicines microdoses and effect for human health (2 h)
  • Sunscreens as pollutants (2 h)
• Módule 4 The Ocean contribution to Pharmacology and One Health (4 h)
  • Traditional medicine derived from the Ocean (1 h)
  • Veterinary medicines derived from the Ocean (1.5 h)
  • Human health and ocean-related drug-discovery (1.5 h)
• Módule 5 Communication Strategies to Advocate Ocean Protection (2 h)

Language of instruction: English

Course Duration, Synchronous Sessions, and Format

This course is expected to be mainly self-paced, with an estimated total of 20 hours to complete all activities. No live sessions are planned. 

Instructors

Onsea Albertina

Damiani Giovanni

Prof. Arijana Meštrović 

Daniel Joshua

Kenneth Mei Yee Leung

Organizers

This course is organized by the University of Milan (Research Center of Precision Medicine and Chronic Inflammation), and the UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy RTC Belgium.

Application process and selection criteria

OTGA online application form. Before starting the online application process, applicants must: (a) create a profile in OceanExpert (www.oceanexpert.org); (b) prepare a short Curriculum Vitae; and (c) prepare a motivational statement highlighting the relevance of this course for the candidate's career (maximum 300 words).

A limited number of seats are available (approximately 50). Please complete the online application form available on this LINK [https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/m1er1ms20dgqsk3/]. The applications start on 12 August 2025. The deadline to submit the application is 20 September 2025. [CLOSED]

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

Assessment & Certificate

Participants will be required to complete all lessons, with an 80% passmark of the assignments. A certificate of completion will be issued for those who complete these requisites.

Contacts

• Course Coordinators: Giovanni Damiani (Giovanni.damiani1@unimi.it)
• OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org

Costs

Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.

The instructors will give the course voluntarily. 

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.

Announcement: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4833

In this context, this blended training aims to provide participants with a comprehensive theoretical understanding of environmental DNA (eDNA) and its applications in environmental sciences. It will cover all relevant aspects from eDNA sampling, laboratory and bioinformatic analysis, data analysis of results and possible application. The participants will learn about the origins of eDNA, how it enters the environment, and its significance in measuring biodiversity. The training will give an overview of eDNA, including its definition and different ecosystems where it can be studied with a specific focus on marine ecosystems.

Venue

University of Ghana

General Learning Goals

By the end of the course, the participants are expected to have:

• Increased understanding of the eDNA technology and its practical application.
• Enhanced skills in the collection and preservation of eDNA samples.
• Practical knowledge and skills in the extraction of eDNA samples. 
• Insights on the analysis of eDNA data, and use of bioinformatics tools. 
• Knowledge of utilization of eDNA technique in assessing marine biodiversity and monitoring ecosystems.

This course includes an online preparation component where participants will learn how to:

1. Explain what eDNA is, its sources, and its ecological significance.
2. Describe workflows for eDNA sampling, preservation, laboratory analysis, and bioinformatics.
3. Identify key challenges, limitations, and good practices in eDNA studies.
4. Understand quality control (QC), data stewardship, and ethical considerations in eDNA research.
5. Recognise how eDNA data can inform policy, conservation, and ecosystem monitoring in Africa’s marine environments.

Target audience

The training is focused on ocean practitioners from West and North African countries, including Early Ocean Career Professionals (ECOPs) and mid-career ocean scientists interested in and needing to use eDNA in their scientific or technical work.

Pre-requisites

Participants must:

• Have prior knowledge of marine biodiversity sampling and monitoring.

• Bring their laptop.

• A working knowledge of English.

• Applicants must be from West or North Africa.

Course content

Module 1: Foundations of Environmental DNA (eDNA) Science

Module 2: eDNA-Omics and Their Applications

Module 3: eDNA Workflows and Practical Considerations

Module 4: eDNA Bioinformatics Analysis

Module 5: Data Interpretation, Bias, and Policy Relevance

All these theoretical modules will be complemented by targeted hands-on activities for 1 week, face-to-face training in Ghana.

Language of instruction: English

Course Duration, Synchronous Sessions, and Format

The course will take place face-to-face between 3 to 7 November, 2025, with a duration of approximately 40 hours.

The course has an online learning component to be completed before the onsite classes of approximately 12h.

Participants will be required to:

• Complete online self-paced learning activities before the onsite classes.
• Familiarize themselves with the documentation and methods shared by the group previously.

Instructors

Edem Mahu

Sammy Wambua

Angela Ayiku

Phyllis Amamoo

Organizers

O curso visa fornecer os fundamentos da investigação sobre microplásticos para leigos de todas as áreas. A dinâmica consiste basicamente em fornecer conhecimento consolidado e atualizado sobre o tema e abrir espaço para debates sobre as consequências sociais e ambientais da poluição plástica.

Resultados da aprendizagem

1. Compreender o papel dos polímeros e aditivos nos microplásticos, o mecanismo de fragmentação e as categorias primária e secundária.

2.Compreender os fundamentos das propriedades dos polímeros, especialmente os relevantes para a compreensão do seu potencial impacto ambiental.

3.º Acompanhar os pontos técnicos em debate nas iniciativas políticas atuais, em ação ou em desenvolvimento.

Conteúdo do curso

1. Introdução às definições de polímeros e histórico da poluição plástica; Definição e categorias de microplásticos; Formação de microplásticos e principais fontes e ocorrência.

2. Fundamentos da ciência dos polímeros para compreender as suas propriedades físicas e utilização universal: transição vítrea, fusão e cristalização; difusão; aditivos; degradação.

3.º Ciência dos polímeros por detrás dos microplásticos: Fragilidade e fragmentação, lixiviação, dimensões micro e nanométricas, formulação.

4. Monitorização e Análise: Recolha, Separação; Caracterização; Identificação; Contaminação cruzada e GQ/CQ.

5. Toxicidade: causas potenciais, Substâncias Adicionadas Intencionalmente (IAS) e Substâncias Adicionadas Não Intencionalmente (NIAS); Sorção e dessorção; Impacto mecânico; Separação.

6.º Políticas regulamentares: as iniciativas políticas atuais e em desenvolvimento que abordam a questão da poluição por plástico.

Público-alvo e pré-requisitos

O público-alvo são todos os interessados no tema da poluição por plástico. O pré-requisito desejável, mas não obrigatório, é o Ensino Secundário completo.

Nota: Todas as aulas são preparadas para alunos sem conhecimentos específicos de química, física ou biologia. A história dos cursos anteriores no Brasil contou com a participação significativa de profissionais das Ciências Humanas e Sociais e de um vasto leque de setores públicos.

Idioma

português

Instrutores

Walter Ruggeri Waldman – Federal University of Sao Carlos

Ana Carolina Moreira de Oliveira – Our Blue Hands

The Coastal Ocean Environment School in Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO) in Kenya is thrilled to open applications for its inaugural program. Modelled after the successful Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in Nigeria and Ghana (COESSING; https://coessing.org/), which has fostered oceanography skills and capacity across West Africa since 2015, COES-WIO offers a transformative learning experience in ocean science.

The program includes an immersive, in-person week from 21st to 27th September 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya, where participants will engage in hands-on activities, including fieldwork, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, and presentations. This experience is designed to enhance practical skills, connect with experts, and build networks that support continued growth and international collaboration in ocean sciences. Participants will have the opportunity to learn advanced ocean-related practices and global frameworks, important tools to advance capacity in research, management, and services.

The training is developed as a pre-activity of the 13th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association Symposium, and is organized in the context of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). The school will gather 75 international young professionals from the WIO region.

Venue: Mombasa, Kenya

The training will take place at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) with some sessions hosted at Pwani University and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI).

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the learners are expected to:

• Be familiar with field surveys and experimental techniques within the different project tracks.
• Understand how to use different equipment for physical and biological data collection within the different project tracks.
• Be familiar with processes involved in the different project tracks including fish handling, postharvest processes, marine plastics and laboratory sample processes. 
• Develop reports to communicate the scientific concepts learnt in the various project tracks.

Course contents

• Small Scale Fisheries & Postharvest losses, Mariculture potential in the WIO
• Climate change - Beach Erosion & Coastal Processes
• Physical and Chemical Oceanography
• Marine Plastics & Pollution
• Ecological Survey Techniques and Data Management

Target audience

Students (Bachelors, masters, PhD), early-career researchers, and professionals in marine science and oceanography-related fields, including sectoral stakeholders from the WIO region.

Language of instruction: English

Moderators and Instructors

• Cosmas Munga, TUM
• Ali Maarifa, PU
• Brian Arbic, U-Michigan
• Janae' Collier, U-Michigan
• Eben Nyadjro, Mississippi State University
• Richmond Q., Plastic Punch, Ghana
• John Walter, UNILAG
• Audrey Delpech, CNRS France
• Chenzhu (William) Xu, Oregon State University
• Peter Knoop, U-Michigan
• Tracey Schafer, U-Michigan
• Gabriel Akoko Juma, Alfred Wegener Institute
• Joseph Tunje, PU
• Francis Mutuku, TUM
• Saeed Mwaguni, TUM
• David Mirera, KMFRI
• John Mbugani, UDOM
• Clara Rivers, U-Copenhagen
• Anthony Nzioka, KMFRI
• Peter Odote, KMFRI-Associate
• Frank Mirobo, UDOM
• Nimit Kumar
• Ritabrata Thakur, IIT New Delhi

Organizers

The training is organized by the University of Michigan (UoM), USA in collaboration with Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), Pwani University (PU), and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). 

Activities were made possible with additional support of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association, BlueCaD Project – Early Career Ocean Professionals Programme, Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientists Network (WIO-ECSN), and UNESCO IOC OceanTeacher Global Academy and Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility.

Course duration and format:

Learner Assessment and Certificate

The certificate will be issued after the completion and full attendance of the activities in the respective project tracks, including successfully completing the group presentations.

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

Pre-requisites and requirements

To complete this course, you should have access to:

• A laptop from which the students can perform tasks and join the synchronous sessions (you will be required to carry your laptop to the training site).
• Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari web browsers
• Linux (preferably Ubuntu 16.04 or above)
• Access to the Internet for online sessions
• Availability to travel and take part in the 1-week onsite course in Malta

Prior to the course, the learners will be required to:

1. Register and familiarize yourself with the OTGA platform.
2. Download and install R and other software that will be communicated.
3. Download the datasets that will be uploaded on the OTGA platform
4. Do a self-introduction on the OTGA platform and highlight their expectations
5. Read the course materials notes that will be prepared by the lecturers.
6. Confirm their availability for the in-person training in Malta

How to apply

This course has a limited number of participants. 

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

Selection criteria

Contacts

• Course Coordinators: Gabriel Juma gabriel.akoko.juma@awi.de and Cosmas Munga ckamunga2014@tum.ac.ke  
• OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org

Costs

This training has no tuition fees.

), su relación con otros enfoques de gobernanza integrada de los océanos, el proceso de elaboración de un plan espacial marino/marítimo y cómo utilizar un plan espacial marino/marítimo. Explora la definición y los elementos de la planificación espacial marina/marítima efectiva desde una perspectiva teórica y luego presenta cómo se aplican estos enfoques teóricos a través del proceso PEM.

Planification de l’Espace Marin/Maritime (PEM), sa relation avec d'autres approches de gouvernance intégrée de l’océan, le processus d'élaboration d'un plan de l’espace marin et comment l’utiliser. Il explore la définition et les éléments d'un plan de l’espace marin efficace d'un point de vue théorique et cherche ensuite à présenter la mise en œuvre de ces approches théoriques dans le cadre du processus de PEM.

: Data manipulation and analysis

Target audience and prerequisites

This course is designed for researchers, fisheries officers, students, and Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) actively engaged in fisheries management, maritime security, and coastal conservation in Africa.

Language: English

Instructors

Dr. Kwame Adu Agyekum (Department of Marine and Fisheries Sciences, University of Ghana)

Mr. Ignatius Kweku Williams (GMES and Africa project, University of Ghana)

Mr. Daniel Quarshie (GMES and Africa project, University of Ghana)

Course format and duration

This course will be held online and includes synchronous sessions, for which attendance is mandatory. These sessions are scheduled for:  9 – 13 July 2025 11:00 -13:00 UTC / GMT Daily.

The estimated duration of this course is 20 hours (10 hours of synchronous classes and 10 hours of asynchronous activities). 

Organizers

RTC Ghana

MarCNoWA: GMES & Africa Project

IOCAFRICA - Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO Sub-Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States

Learner assessment

Assignments (e.g, written and data exercises) and multiple-choice quizzes.

Certificate

OTGA Certificate will be awarded to the participants upon completion of assignments (pass mark: 70%) and 60% attendance at the synchronous sessions.

Technology requirements, computer skills, and pre-requisites

• 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, and microphone

You should be proficient in the following:

Application and selection of participants.

A limited number of seats (approximately 25) are available. Please fill out the online application form available in this LINK:  

The applications start on 10 June 2025. The deadline to submit the application is 25 June 2025 (23:59 CET: Central European Time).

Participants will be selected based on the fit to the target audience, motivation statement, and professional background/qualification. 

Costs: This is an online course with no tuition fees.

Contacts

For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or the course coordinator Ignatius Kweku Williams (kwilliams@ugedugh.onmicrosoft.com) always using the name of the course as e-mail subject.

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.

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.

Course description

This training provides an in-depth understanding of tsunami mitigation strategies, emphasizing early warning systems and effective risk communication. Participants will explore the principles and mechanisms behind tectonic and non-tectonic tsunami early warning systems, focusing on their implementation in Indonesia. The course will also cover real-world case studies from Indonesia and Japan, providing hands-on learning experiences to enhance practical skills.

Learning outcomes

• understand the principles and best practices of tsunami mitigation
• Understand the basic knowledge of tectonic-tsunami  early warning system
• Understand the basic knowledge of non-tectonic tsunami early warning system
• Able to communicate the risk of tsunami
• Able to demonstrate the case study of tsunami mitigation presented during the hands-on

The course content is listed as follows

• Overview of Global Tsunami Mitigation
• Tsunami Literation and Mitigation, Case study in Japan
• Tsunami Mitigation, Case study in Indonesia
• Introduction to Tectonic-Tsunami Early Warning System in Indonesia 
• Introduction to Non Tectonic-Tsunami Early Warning System in Indonesia 
• Risk Communication

By the end of this training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to assess tsunami risks, communicate effectively in crisis situations, and apply mitigation measures in their respective fields. Through hands-on training in cutting-edge data processing techniques, participants will gain the scientific expertise needed to derive accurate insights, enhancing their capabilities to contribute effectively to mitigate tsunami.

The major learning activities of the training will be included

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Coaching
• Hands-on
• Exercise
• Action Plan

synchronous sessions

There will be synchronous sessions every day (see agenda)

Target audience and prerequisites

The primary targeted audience will be disaster management professionals, researchers, policymakers, and anyone who is involved in tsunami mitigation and risk reduction strategies activities. Participants have at least a bachelor's degree or have an equivalent level of academic background geophysics, seismology, or any subject relevant to disaster management, preferably under the age of 45 years old, and have sufficient command of spoken and written English.

Language of instruction

English

Instructors 

• Overview of Global Tsunami Mitigation: Dr. Nelly Florida Riama (14 July 2025)
• Tsunami Literation and Mitigation, case study tsunami Japan of 1 January 2024: Professor Megumi Sugimoto  (14 July 2025)
• Tsunami Mitigation, case study tsunami Indonesia:  Dr Weniza (15 July 2025)
• Introduction to Tsunami Ready Recognition Program: Ms Suci Dewi Anugerah (15 July 2025)
• Lesson learnt on Tsunami Ready Implementation in Indonesia: Mr. Admiral Musa (15 July 2025)
• Introduction to Tectonic-Tsunami Early Warning System in Indonesia: Dr Wijayanto (16 July 2025)
• Introduction to Non-Tectonic-Tsunami Early Warning System in Indonesia: Mr Januar Arifin (17 July 2025)
• Risk Communication: Professor Ota Yoko (18 July 2025)

course duration (1 learning hours = 45 minutes):

• Synchronous: 24 learning hours
• Asynchronous: 18 learning hours
• Total: 42 learning hours

Learner assessment

Initial assessment will be done through the pre-test before the class starts.

For formative evaluation, assignments and discussions the OTGA/BMKG Learning Management System will be used .

For the summative assessment, at the end of the course, participants will have a post-test and have to write an action plan on how they will implement the knowledge they gained during the training and a report following a timeline of the proposed action plan.

Certificate

a certificate will be issued if the participant meets the criteria

• present in all sessions/class (100% attendance)
• completed a minimum of 90% of all the assignments
• receive a score of 60 out of 100 on the post-test

Technology requirements

Participants are required to have access to a computer (laptop or PC) with a stable internet connection. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is necessary for completing assignments and engaging with course materials. No advanced IT skills are required.

Pre-requisites no

Application process

A limited number of seats (30) are available. Please fill out the online application form available at this LINK

The deadline to submit the application is 25 June 2025 (23:59 CET: Central European Time).

Selection criteria

• Relevance to the Field – Applicants must have relevancy in tsunami mitigation, disaster management, or other related fields in their work/ studies.
• Completion of Registration Documents – Applicants must submit all required registration documents within the specified deadline to be considered for selection.

Costs

Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.

Contacts

For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or  Anni Arumsari Fitriany (anni.arumsari@bmkg.go.id)  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.