MEDIN_May2025
Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset
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
- An understanding of MEDIN and why data management is important and how it can reduce costs, risk, and add value through extending its original purpose.
- An understanding of the fundamentals of how data is collected, managed, published and used plus how important metadata is!
- An appreciation of data management components based on the International Data Management Association Book of Knowledge (DM-BOK)
- Knowledge of the importance of metadata and practical guidance in its creation, maintenance and dissemination
- Have an appreciation of the need to use words, phrases and terms to describe or explain marine data content and to understand how controlled vocabularies are used within the MEDIN standard and guidelines
- Appreciate how geospatial data can be accurately represented
- Understand the role and value of adopting data governance and how this relates to business management and corporate governance.
- Understand what discovery metadata is, what the MEDIN discovery metadata standard is and how it is used on the MEDIN portal.
- Be able to use the online metadata editor and metadata maestro to create MEDIN compliant discovery metadata records.
- Understand the ways in which data is now published and considerations associated with sharing and re-use
- Appreciate that the MEDIN data guidelines are a tool to create consistent datasets with comprehensive metadata, that allows data to be shared, understood and reused by others with ease.
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.
Monday-Friday: approx. 09:00-12:00 GMT/BST + drop-in sessions 14:00-14:30 GMT/BST
Attendance not mandatory, sessions are recorded.
Application Process
Please self-enroll on the course on OceanTeacher:https://classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.php?id=1148
The course enrolment key can be requested from the course organiser (MEDIN). Number of places is limited to 60 participants.
Contacts:
MEDIN: Roseanna Wright (roswri@bodc.ac.uk) (Course Organiser)
OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org
In case of need for further clarifications please use the contacts above, always using as email subject:
(Online) Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset, 19-23 May 2025
Costs
No tuition fee.
This course is organised by MEDIN and hosted by OTGA.
More information about MEDIN's workshops can be found on https://www.medin.org.uk/medin-workshops
Assessment and Certificates
A combination of quizzes and assignments to ensure understanding and practical application of knowledge and skills acquired during the course.
Certificates will be issues based on the required activities (chapters, quizzes and assignments) for each pathway (Governance, Practical MEDIN, or Combined) being completed.
The course has been awarded official recognition as contributing to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology’s (IMarEST’s) members.
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.
SLR-2025EN
Sea Level Rise and Its Impact on Coastal Zones under Climate Change
The training course
will introduce the cutting-edge strategies, methods and tools on sea level rise
and climate change research at global and regional levels, share experience in combating
climate change and sea level rise and application in China and the Southeast
Asian region, inspire discussion on the role of climate change in realizing the
sustainable development goals for the ocean.
OL_2025PT
A mudança que precisamos para o Oceano que queremos - Literacia do Oceano com escolas 2025
O curso pretende aumentar a capacidade dos professores para tomar
decisões, bem como comunicar e ensinar, sobre o oceano. Além disso,
pretende potenciar o papel dos professores e educadores como
multiplicadores desta capacidade, aumentando a capacidade dos seus
alunos e comunidades escolares de transformar o conhecimento em efetivas
mudanças de atitude. O curso abordará a Literacia do Oceano sob a
abordagem multiperspetiva consagrada pela UNESCO e insere-se nos
Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 4 (Educação de Qualidade), 6
(Água potável e Saneamento), 12 (Produção e Consumo Sustentáveis), 13
(Ação Climática) e 14 (Proteger a Vida Marinha) da Agenda 2030. O curso
fornecerá conhecimentos e ferramentas para a sala de aula que fomentam o
pensamento crítico e compreensão sobre o oceano, aumentam a consciência
sobre a nossa relação diária com o oceano e os nossos comportamentos
que impactam a sustentabilidade do oceano. Pretende-se que as
aprendizagens dos formandos sejam transferidas e adaptadas a contextos
educativos formais.
Informações: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4716
Descrição do curso
Este curso online tem como objetivo aumentar a capacidade dos professores para comunicar e ensinar sobre o oceano e tomar decisões mais informadas. Procura também potenciar o papel dos professores e dos educadores como multiplicadores desta capacidade, aumentando a capacidade dos alunos e das comunidades escolares para transformar o conhecimento em mudanças práticas de comportamento e de atitude.
O curso aborda a Literacia do Oceano sob a visão multiperspetiva consagrada pela UNESCO e insere-se nos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 4 (Educação de Qualidade), 6 (Água potável e Saneamento), 12 (Produção e Consumo Sustentáveis), 13 (Ação Climática) e 14 (Proteger a Vida Marinha) da Agenda 2030, e nos desafios da Década das Nações Unidas das Ciências do Oceano para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (2021-2030).
Este curso contribui diretamente para o ODS 14 - Target 7 - Educação para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Cidadania Global, e para os desafios 9 -Competências, conhecimentos, tecnologia e participação para todos e 10 - Restaurar a relação da sociedade com o oceano da Década do Oceano.
O curso irá fornecer conhecimentos e ferramentas para a sala de aula, promovendo o pensamento crítico e a compreensão sobre o oceano, aumentando a consciencialização sobre a nossa relação diária com o oceano e o impacto que os nossos comportamentos têm na sustentabilidade do oceano.
Espera-se que a experiência dos alunos seja transferida e adaptada a contextos educativos formais. Este curso é uma ação endossada pela Década das Nações Unidas das Ciências do Oceano para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (2021-2030).
Resultados de aprendizagem
- No final do curso, os participantes deverão ser capazes de:
- explicar a importância da Literacia Oceânica.
- debater a influência que temos no oceano através das nossas escolhas diárias
- promover mudanças comportamentais e atitudinais em relação às questões que afetam o Oceano.
- fomentar a interação entre os professores e a comunidade científica.
- explorar e selecionar informação, atividades e recursos educativos sobre o Oceano para explorar o tema na sala de aula.
- Compreender e explorar o Oceano utilizando diferentes perspetivas (Ciência, Geografia, Valores, Igualdade de Género, Cultura, Sustentabilidade, História).
- orientar os alunos para assumirem um papel mais ativo na procura de soluções para os problemas relacionados com o oceano.
- integrar a sustentabilidade dos oceanos nos currículos das diferentes disciplinas e ciclos de ensino utilizando uma abordagem holística.
- Módulo 1 (3.5h). Mergulhando na Literacia do Oceano
- Módulo 2 (3.5h). O oceano na perspetiva histórica e geográfica
- Módulo 3 (5.5h). A ciência do oceano que precisamos para o futuro que queremos
- Módulo 4 (4.5h). Seja azul – o que é o azul sustentável e o(s) valor(es) do nosso oceano
- Módulo 5 (7h). Trabalho autónomo – traduzir o conhecimento da LO para a sua prática de ensino usando exemplos locais (grupo ou individual)
- Módulo 6 (1h). Sessão online para discussão final do curso e dos trabalhos resultantes do módulo 5
Público alvo : Professores de todos os ciclos de ensino, professores pré-escolares e educadores não formais. Sem pré-requisitos.
Idioma do curso: Português
Formadores:
Patrícia Conceição (Estrutura de Missão para a Extensão da Plataforma Continental, EMEPC)
Laura Guimarães (Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, CIIMAR)
Zara Teixeira (Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, MARE)
Raquel Costa (Instituto de Educação, IE)
Filomena Cardoso (Universidade de Aveiro, UA)
Fernanda Rollo (Universidade Nova de Lisboa, UL)
Cláudia Moreira (Atualmente na APA)
Marisa Almeida (CIIMAR)
Ana Marta Gonçalves (Atualmente no Centro de Ecologia Funcional, CFE)
Mariana Almeida (Universidade de Aveiro, UA)
Narcisa Bandarra (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, IPMA)
Avaliação:
A avaliação incluirá rever todos os conteúdos do curso assim como completar com um mínimo de 50% nas diversas formas de avaliação (questões de resposta múltipla, V/F, exercícios, trabalho autónomo). O curso está acreditado pelo Conselho Científico Pedagógico de Formação Contínua (Ministério da Educação Português): ); será emitido o certificado respetivo pela entidade formadora
Avaliação do aluno:
- Tarefas do Módulo 1 - 10% da nota final
- Tarefas do Módulo 2 - 10% da nota final
- Tarefas do Módulo 3 - 10% da nota final
- Tarefas do Módulo 4 - 10% da nota final
- Módulo 5 - 60% da nota final (Inclui trabalho autónomo - 40%; participação no fórum e sessão síncrona - 10%; visualização de conteúdos e execução de tarefas - 10%)
Competências linguísticas e informáticas necessárias (espera-se que os candidatos tenham):
- Fluência da língua portuguesa; conhecimento prático da língua inglesa necessária (literatura e sites estarão maioritariamente disponíveis apenas em Inglês)
- Competências informáticas básicas
- Capacidade de encontrar recursos através de motores de busca
- Experiência na utilização de um processador de texto, software de apresentação, ou outras aplicações de produtividade
- Ser independente na aprendizagem de novas competências tecnológicas (por exemplo, seguindo um tutorial passo a passo, ajuda em vídeo online, ou acesso ao apoio para aprender as competências necessárias).
Para completar este curso, os participantes devem ter acesso a um computador e internet
Processo de candidatura
O número de lugares disponíveis é limitado (60). Preencha o formulário de inscrição on-line disponível AQUI (abertura a partir de 24 de fevereiro de 2025). O prazo para submissão da candidatura é 14 de março de 2025 (23:59 CEST: Central European Summer Time). Não se aplicam propinas.
A UNESCO está empenhada em promover os princípios de igualdade de acesso. As candidaturas de elementos de grupos minoritários ou sub-representados são fortemente encorajadas.
* Esta é a terceira edição deste curso, pelo que, só serão aceites inscrições de participantes que não estivessem inscritos nos anos anteriores.
Critérios de seleção (60 lugares disponíveis):
- Motivação: Um resumo de até 200 palavras sobre a motivação para fazer o curso e como os participantes planeiam aplicar os conhecimentos adquiridos.
- Professores em atividade
- País de origem (40% das vagas reservadas a participantes de países da CPLP).
- Paridade de género
Contacto:
- Course coordinators: Patrícia Conceição (patricia.conceicao@emepc.gov.pt), Laura Guimarães (guimlid@gmail.com), Zara Teixeira (zara.teixeira@uc.pt)
- OTGA Secretariat: (ioc.training@unesco.org), always using the name of the course as the subject of the email (in English).
Política de cancelamento
Em caso de cancelamento do curso pela OTGA ou afiliados, notificaremos o cancelamento pelo menos 7 dias antes da data do curso. Em caso de cancelamento pelo participante, deveremos receber notificação de cancelamento pelo menos 7 dias antes da data do curso
ERASMUSMARIS-25Bel
Erasmus Maris 2025: From sampling and analysis of microplastics to data
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
Heilig Hartlaan 16, 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
- 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
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.
Internal process. Each of the three schools participating in the program, spread across three different countries (Finland, Portugal and Belgium), have chosen six students to participate in the program. Applicants have expressed a genuine interest in environmental issues. presentation, and performance at school were also taken into account.
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:
- Dr Kamel Labibes: coordination@ayamsailing.eu
- OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org
In case of need for further clarifications, please use the contacts above, always using them as email subjects.
SP_BDM_2025
Biological Data Management 2025
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/4745
SP_ODM2025
Ocean Data Management 2025
This online, fully self-paced training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of marine data, including the guiding principles of data management and typical responsibilities for data managers, data stewards and scientists.
This course is developed by, and for, marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
During this training course, you will be introduced to several general aspects related to the management of marine data, including, metadata, quality control, data policy, data sharing and publishing, data management plans and the research data life cycle. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe and implement the core tasks required for the processing of marine data, explain the importance of metadata, advise researchers on the research data life cycle and explain why a good data management plan is key from the very first initiation steps of a project.
Details: https://oceanexpert.org/event/4664
Learning outcomes
By the end of this training, participants should be able to:
- Describe the phases of the Research Data Life Cycle
- Explain the concept of a Data Management Plan
- Explain the concept and importance of metadata
- identify suitable file formats for data preservation and sharing
- Identify appropriate repositories for your data
- Summarise the goal of assigning a data licence
- Explain the common concerns related to data reuse
Course contents
- General overview of data management, its principles and organisation
- Research Data Life Cycle
- Data Management Plan
- Open & FAIR data
- Data licences
- Metadata
- Data standards & quality control
Target audience
Marine data managers, data stewards and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and good management of marine data.
Language and computer skills required (Applicants are expected to have):
- 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.
Course duration and format:
The course will be delivered online between 1 February 2025 and 31 May 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 (70% minimum score for each quiz).
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 enroll
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-enroll in the course using your OceanExpert username and password. Enrolment is available from 1 February until 15 May 2025.
First log in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrollment.
The enrolment key is ODM*2025
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.
OBIS-CEMAR2025
Entrenamiento en gestión de datos de biodiversidad para incrementar el conocimiento en áreas profundas del Corredor Marino del Pacífico Este Tropical (CMAR 2025)
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.
SP_Decade2025ES
Todos por una causa: El Océano que queremos
Con este curso promovemos la apropiación del Decenio de las Ciencias Oceánicas para el Desarrollo Sostenible, acercando este marco común a personas hispano hablantes procedentes de diferentes sectores de la sociedad.
A través de cuatro módulos virtuales, asincrónicos, motivamos la formulación de acciones transformadoras que nos lleven al océano que queremos.
En su segunda versión incluimos nuevos contenidos relacionados con la Conferencia celebrada en Barcelona en 2024, los pasos que han dado los miembros del Comité creado para la implementación del Decenio en Colombia, el vínculo con la cultura oceánica, entre otros.
https://oceanexpert.org/event/4781Descripción:
El curso "Todos por una causa: el océano queremos" promueve la apropiación del Decenio de las Ciencias Oceánicas para el Desarrollo Sostenible, acercando este marco común a personas hispano hablantes procedentes de diferentes sectores de la sociedad.
A través de cuatro módulos virtuales, asincrónicos [a tu propio ritmo], motivamos la formulación de acciones transformadoras que nos lleven al océano que queremos.
En 2023 lanzamos la primera versión del curso y en su segunda versión, incluimos nuevos contenidos relacionados con la Conferencia celebrada en Barcelona en 2024 y los desafíos del Decenio, los pasos que han dado los miembros del Comité creado para la implementación del Decenio en Colombia, el vínculo con la cultura oceánica, entre otros.
Módulos y objetivos del curso:
El curso se divide en cuatro módulos concatenados, precedidos por una breve introducción. Cada módulo tiene una evaluación sencilla que está orientada a que los cursantes se apropien de los conocimientos adquiridos.
- Introducción: presentar el curso y aspectos claves para comprender el Decenio.
- Módulo 1. Las Generalidades del Decenio de las Ciencias Oceánicas: comprender qué es el Decenio y el contexto en el que surge.
- Módulo 2. El Océano que queremos: identificar los desafíos que debemos superar para alcanzar el océano que queremos.
- Módulo 3. La implementación del Decenio: entender cómo se materializan las acciones del Decenio a nivel global y regional.
- Módulo 4. Colombia en el Decenio: conocer los avances de Colombia en la implementación del Decenio.
Resultados de Aprendizaje Esperados:
- Aprenderás sobre las principales problemáticas y aspectos transversales que motivaron la creación del Decenio, así como su propósito y su gobernanza;
- Comprenderás los desafíos que se han planteado como resultados esperados del Decenio y como metas para llegar al océano que queremos;
- Explorarás el engranaje de actores y espacios de trabajo para la implementación del Decenio, tomando como referencia ejemplos de algunos países de América;
- Conocerás los principales avances y esfuerzos institucionales del Comité Técnico Nacional para la implementación del Decenio en Colombia;
- Estarás en la capacidad de formular propuestas que permitan vincular realidades y proyectos propios con el objetivo de potenciarlos y contribuir a la gestión sostenible del océano.
Público objetivo y requisitos previos:
El curso está dirigido a personas del sector académico, público, privado, comunitario o no gubernamental, hispano hablante y no es requerido ningún prerrequisito.
Idioma: Español
Formato de la lección y enfoque pedagógico:
Modalidad virtual y asincrónico. Los estudiantes podrán consultar los contenidos del curso a su propio ritmo (lecturas, videos y recursos gráficos) y tendrán la oportunidad de interactuar con sus compañeros a través de un foro de discusión abierto. No hay sesiones en vivo ni horario fijo.
Duración: aproximadamente 10 horas
Evaluación:
Cada módulo cuenta con una actividad que nos permite conocer si los contenidos son claros y son apropiados por los cursantes. Dos de estas actividades sugieren estudios de caso con los que queremos verificar si lo aprendido en los diferentes módulos está siendo aplicado o vinculado a los contextos particulares.
Monitoras:
Proceso de solicitud
Regístrese en el sitio web de OceanExpert (www.oceanexpert.org). Una vez que se apruebe su cuenta de OceanExpert (esto no se realiza de inmediato), puede inscribirse por su cuenta en el curso. Si ya tiene una cuenta de OceanExpert, puede inscribirse por su cuenta en el curso utilizando su nombre de usuario y contraseña de OceanExpert. La inscripción está disponible hasta el 1 de agosto de 2025.
- Paso 1. Inicie sesión en OceanTeacher Global Academy e-Learning platform y luego acceda a la página del curso.
- Paso 2. Haga clic en autoinscripción. La clave de inscripción para el curso es: DO*2025_es
El curso a su propio ritmo estará abierto hasta el 13 de agosto de 2025 (23:59 CEST: hora de Europa Central). La UNESCO se compromete a promover los principios de igualdad de acceso. Se recomienda encarecidamente la presentación de solicitudes de grupos minoritarios o subrepresentados.
Costos: No hay tasas de matrícula.
*La UNESCO se compromete a promover los principios de igualdad de acceso. Se recomiendan encarecidamente las solicitudes de grupos minoritarios o subrepresentados.
**Para cualquier consulta, comuníquese con la Secretaría de la OTGA (ioc.training@unesco.org) utilizando siempre el nombre del curso como asunto del correo electrónico.
Monitoras:
Política de cancelación: En caso de cancelación del curso por parte de la OTGA o sus afiliados, le enviaremos una notificación de cancelación al menos 7 días antes de la fecha del curso. En caso de cancelación por parte del asistente, debemos recibir notificación de cancelación al menos 7 días antes de la fecha del curso
Website: https://classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.php?id=1078
COMPASS-Philippines2025
COMPASS Philippines - Coastal Observing and Modeling for Prediction and Assessment to Support resilient Systems
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).
- Q&A Live session- 1 hour - 26 Feb 2025: 8.00 CET/15:00 GMT+8 - (BigBlueButton on OTGA platform)
3 March 2025 - 9:00 - 16:00 (GMT +8)
- Welcome and recap of preparatory sessions
- Regional physical oceanography
- Remote sensing applications in the Philippines
- Observation and modeling in the Philippines
- Applications of SURF ocean model in the Philippines
- Numerical modeling of marine ecosystems
4 March 2025 - 9:00 - 16:00 (GMT +8)
- Numerical ocean circulation, dynamical downscaling, and the NEMO model: Advanced techniques and applications
- Practical session 1: Review of exercises completed after online lectures, and case study simulations - instructions on what is needed at the end of week for evaluated presentations.
- Practical session 2: Downscaling experiment using the SURF platform
- Decision support system applications for Oil spills
- Ship voyage optimisation with VISIR-2
5 March 2025 - 9:00 - 16:30 (GMT +8)
- Practical session 3: Wave modelling
- Practical session 4: Biogeochemical models - 1D
- Machine-learning model for chlorophyll
- Practical session 5: Machine learning model implementation
6 March 2025 - 9:00 - 16:00 (GMT +8)
- Coastal observations and citizen science
- Practical Session 6: Finalizing the case study simulation
- Presentation preparations
7 March 2025 - 9:00 - 12:30 (GMT +8)
- Final Presentations and Applications
- Group Presentations
- Discussion and Q&A
- Closing Remarks and Certificates
8 March 2025 - 9:00 - 12:00 (GMT +8)
- Field Trip - installation of low-cost sea level sensors
Language of instruction: English
Course instructors
- Aiko Love B. del Rosario - Marine Science Institute - University of the Philippines
- Aletta T. Yñiguez - Marine Science Institute - University of the Philippines Diliman
- Cesar L. Villanoy - Marine Science Institute - University of the Philippines
- Federica Benassi - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Francesco Trotta - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Gianandrea Mannarini - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Igor Atake - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Laura T. David - Marine Science Institute - University of the Philippines
- Lorenzo Mentaschi - University of Bologna
- Luca Giunti - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
- Marco Zavatarelli - University of Bologna
- Samantha Siedlecki - Department of Marine Sciences - University of Connecticut
- Viviana Piermattei - CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy
Organizers
- Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman (Philippines)
- CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change, Italy.
- CoastPredict
- University of Bologna
- Coastal Resilience School - DCC-CR - Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience
- Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development DOST PCAARRD
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.
A minimum of a Master's degree in relevant fields such as environmental science, marine science, meteorology, fisheries, coastal engineering, or urban planning, or with equivalent relevant experience, from the Philippines and surrounding regions.
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.
OBPS-2025
Ocean Best Practices
The importance of the ocean is beyond economic, providing us with services such as 50% of the oxygen we breathe, sequestering over 26% of the CO2 emitted into the atmosphere, regulating our climate, as well as providing the recreational and cultural services that we all enjoy. Given its vast dimension and internal complexity, efficient monitoring and predicting of the planet’s ocean needs to be a collaborative effort from local to global scales. An essential requirement for such collaborative efforts is the need to follow well-defined and reproducible methods across activities: from strategies for structuring observing systems, sensor deployment and usage, and the generation of data and information products, to ethical and governance aspects when executing ocean observing. These methods should be broadly adopted by the ocean community and, where appropriate, should evolve into “Ocean Best Practices” to meet the challenges we face today.
A best practice is a methodology that has repeatedly produced superior results relative to other methodologies with the same objective; to be fully elevated to a best practice, a promising method should be adopted and employed by multiple organisations.
In this course we will introduce you to the concept of Best Practices and the Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS), and we will provide an overview of the importance and relevance of using and sharing Ocean Best Practices and Standards, as well as on how to create, submit, share and search for Best Practices in the OBPS repository.
- Understand and explain what (ocean) best practices are and what elevated them above all other methods
- Be able to create a best practice
- Be able to submit a best practice in the OBPS
- Be able to search for a specific Best Practice in the OBPS
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 December 2025.
- Step 1. Log in OceanTeacher e-Learning platform, then access the course page.
- Step 2. Click on self-enrolment. The enrolment key for the course is: OBPS2025sp
UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
TsunamiReady2024
UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready
The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept, process and indicators of the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme.
SCGR2025EN
Sustainable Coastal Growth and Resilience
Summary
This hybrid course, organized by the Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience, provides an in-depth exploration of coastal resilience and its vital role in supporting sustainable business practices and protecting communities against climate change-related impacts. Through five interconnected modules and an in-presence hands-on week, participants will learn and implement the principles, technologies, and strategies needed to understand, assess, and bolster resilience within coastal regions, while emphasizing business responsibility and proactive risk management.
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 Bertinoro, Italy, at the University Residential Center of Bertinoro (CE.U.B.).
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the participants should be able to:
- Understand Coastal Resilience and its Business Implications
- Utilize Operational Oceanography Products for Hazard Analysis
- Assess Environmental Impact and Manage Coastal Risks
- Apply Enabling Technologies to Coastal Resilience Challenges
- Develop Practical Resilience Solutions for Critical Coastal Infrastructure
- Showcase innovative solutions executing a Real-World Coastal Resilience Project
Target audience
The course is a post-graduate and early-career course for professional development and continuing education. The course is particularly aimed at early-career scientists, young professionals from coastal consulting firms, coastal managers and operators, as well as members of environmental protection agencies and civil protection organizations.
Pre-requisites
Course content
- Overview of Coastal Resilience and its Business Implications
- Understanding Coastal Hazards Using Operational Oceanography
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Risk Management
- Enabling Technologies for Coastal Resilience
- Innovative Solutions for Coastal Resilience
Language of instruction: English
Course Duration
The course will span a total of ten weeks (~90 hours in total) from 27 January to 11 April 2025 in hybrid format, with the structure includes the following:
- Five week-modules of online asynchronous learning (10 hours per week - 50 hours total)
- Five weeks of Webinars (1-2 hours per week - 10 hours total) and tutoring sessions (20 hours)
- One-week in-person workshop, 7-11 April 2025 (30 hours)
Certificate
OTGA - ISO Certificate will be awarded to the participants upon completion of assignments, assessment tests, and delivery of a project according to the course planning.
Notes
Application process
**(APPLICATIONS FOR THIS COURSE ARE NOW CLOSED)**
A limited number of seats (25) are available. Please fill out the online application form available at this LINK:https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/z3uoa8z1fqqqpu/
The applications start on 15 November 2024. The deadline to submit the application is 15 December 2024 (23:59 CET: Central European Time).
- CV containing (upload)
- Description of Education and information on Masterʼs degree in relevant fields.
- Description of Professional Experience
- Current position
- English Proficiency Certificates
- Motivation Letter - 1000 words- explaining alignment with course goals
- Reference Letters (optional but encouraged) (upload)
Selection criteria
UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
Selection will be based on:
- Pertinence of Master's degree
- Relevant work experience in coastal management, environmental consulting, urban planning, marine conservation, or related fields
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Submission of a complete application
Priority consideration will be given to applicants from underrepresented countries, particularly in the Global South.
Costs
Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.
This course is offered with no tuition fees, and all participation costs will be fully covered by the organizers. Full financial coverage for in-person week will be provided by the Decade Collaborative Center for Coastal Resilience (DCC-CR).
Contacts
For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or DCC-CR secretariat (difa.dcc-cr@unibo.it) 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.
ADAPT2024ES
ADAPT Curso de formación sobre mejores prácticas oceánicas
Este entrenamiento tiene como objetivo desarrollar la capacidad para adoptar las mejores prácticas en estrategias de observación marina, gestión y publicación de datos, así como también la síntesis de resultados. El curso abordará (1) los vacíos de conocimiento relacionadas con el estado, la dinámica y las tendencias de la biodiversidad marino-costera para revertir la pérdida de la misma, especialmente en ecosistemas como las praderas marinas y costas rocosas; y (2) proporcionará herramientas analíticas y de visualización mediante teledetección satelital para abordar la evaluación del hábitat costero, la planificación espacial marina y el monitoreo de los entornos oceánicos y cercanos a la costa.
El curso seguirá el modelo de aprendizaje experiencial como enfoque educativo. Es un proceso de aprendizaje comprometido en el que los participantes "aprenden haciendo" y reflexionando sobre la experiencia. Las actividades de aprendizaje experiencial incluirán contenidos y prácticas situadas, por ejemplo, intercambio de datos prácticos, ejercicios de campo dentro del contexto de las actividades de investigación. Todo el contenido fue diseñado en conjunto con capacitadores locales y expertos internacionales. El curso también adopta un enfoque de “formación de formadores”. Además, nos centraremos en los profesionales involucrados en el monitoreo como parte de las necesidades y requerimientos a resolver en el contexto regional del Caribe.
El proyecto ADAPT cuenta con el apoyo financiero del Acuerdo de Cooperación del Programa entre NORAD y la UNESCO y sus instituciones asociadas: la Comisión Oceanográfica Intergubernamental (COI), la Subcomision para el Caribe y Regiones Adyacentes (IOCARIBE), el Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras de Colombia (INVEMAR), OceanTeacher Global Academy (OTGA) y Ocean Best Practices System (OBPS).
Al terminar con éxito este curso, los participantes serán capaces de:
- Seleccionar métodos, herramientas y protocolos apropiados para muestrear, identificar, medir y registrar datos de biodiversidad marina, siguiendo las mejores prácticas y estándares.
- Documentar y almacenar datos brutos, metadatos y cualquier otra información relevante, utilizando formatos, etiquetas y vocabularios consistentes.
- Aplicar los principios FAIR a los datos, metadatos y resultados.
- Publicar y difundir los datos, metadatos y resultados, a través de plataformas en línea y repositorios.
- Identificar diferentes elementos, características y conjuntos de datos de GoogleEarth Engine.
- Identificar sensores, satélites, conjuntos de datos y bibliotecas de imágenes en GEE.
- Aplicar diferentes máscaras y herramientas de procesamiento de imágenes.
- Comprender el procesamiento de la clasificación del hábitat costero utilizando GEE.
Público objetivo y requisitos previos
El curso está dirigido a lo que se conoce como Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP), incluidos investigadores que trabajan en organizaciones o instituciones académicas, profesionales en ciencias oceánicas con un rol de gestión de datos y profesionales que trabajan en monitoreo y evaluación ambiental.
Se espera que los profesionales nominados tengan:
Conocimientos de la lengua española.
Familiaridad con comunidades de hábitat costero.
Habilidades básicas de taxonomía e identificación de organismos.
Experiencia en trabajo de campo y recopilación de datos (buenas habilidades de natación, de lo contrario notificar).
Habilidades con Excel o cualquier otro editor de hojas de cálculo.
** Se requerirá que todos los participantes tener su propia computadora portátil.
Temas incluidos
Módulo 1. Evaluación de hábitats costeros y la biodiversidad: estándares y publicación de datos
1.1. Protocolos de muestreo de campo
1.2. Gestión y publicación de datos
Módulo 2. Imágenes satelitales para la evaluación de los océanos
2.1. Mapeo del hábitat costero
2.2. Introducción al lenguaje de programación Google Earth Engine, conjuntos de datos geoespaciales, objetos GEE
2.3 Proceso básico de mapeo del habitat.
Formato del curso
**Se trata de un curso híbrido, con actividades formativas obligatorias presenciales y online. Parte del curso se llevará a cabo en INVEMAR y requerirá presencia en el sitio. El apoyo para el viaje a Santa Marta, Colombia, estará disponible para un número limitado de participantes previa solicitud.
Idioma: Español
Instructores
Otro(a)s contribuyentes que se incluirán
Formato del curso
40 horas sincronicas - Participación solo por application.
Nota: UNESCO está comprometida en promover la igualdad de género, se recomienda especialmente la postulación de mujeres.
Costos: Mediante una convocatoria de solicitudes, se conceden becas totales o parciales en función de la evaluación de los requisitos de los solicitantes.
Evaluación y Certificado
Una vez aceptado, el participante debe revisar previo al curso, la información disponible en la plataforma online del curso. Al final de cada sesión de capacitación, los participantes deberán presentar un prototipo de proyecto que demuestre su comprensión y aplicación de los conceptos tratados. Los participantes deberán presentar el conjunto de datos de la actividad de muestreo y articular una evaluación costera elegida, describiendo una estrategia para aplicar las mejores prácticas en la adquisición y análisis de datos, así como mostrar cómo se pueden utilizar las imágenes satelitales para recopilar datos y conocimientos relevantes sobre un área marina determinada.
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Contactos
- INVEMAR: Carolina Garcia (carolina.garcia@invemar.org.co)
- OBPS: Carolina Peralta (peraltabrichtova@usf.edu)
- OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org)
Política de cancelación
En caso de cancelación del curso por parte de la OTGA o de sus afiliados, enviaremos una notificación de cancelación al menos 7 días antes de la fecha del curso. En caso de cancelación por parte del asistente, deberemos recibir una notificación de cancelación al menos 7 días antes de la fecha del curso.
SP_OD-Codesign
Co-design for the Ocean Decade
Welcome to the IOC-UNESCO Co-design for the Ocean Decade course, a meticulously structured programme spanning six modules, each dedicated to unfolding the intricacies of co-design in the realm of sustainable ocean development. From a foundational introduction to the nuanced exploration of joint vision setting, stakeholder engagement, partnership cultivation, and sustainability strategies, this course delves deep into the principles and practices pivotal for co-design's success within the Ocean Decade's framework. Enriched with expert insights, quizzes, and diverse learning materials, it aims to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and collaborative ethos necessary to contribute effectively to the Ocean Decade's ambitious goals, fostering a community of learners poised to drive meaningful change in ocean science and policy.
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Learning goals- Understand co-design Concepts (Understanding)
- Analyze the objectives and strategies outlined in the Ocean Decade's implementation plan (Analysing)
- Apply the learned co-design steps to develop a conceptual Decade Action Project idea (Applying)
- Develop Joint Vision and Objectives for co-design Projects (Creating)
- Identify and Map Relevant Stakeholders (Analysing)
- Formulate Stakeholder Engagement Strategies (Creating)
- Design an Equal Partnership Plan (Creating)
- Develop a Sustainability and Impact Monitoring Plan (Creating, Evaluating)
Course format
This is a self-paced
course. The estimated time required
to complete this course is 18 hours total, with a suggested strategy of
approximately 3 hours of dedication per week depending on individual
progress.
To enroll, please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org).
Once your OceanExpert account is Approved, 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. Course starts on 27 May 2024.
https://oceanexpert.org/event/4261
The enrolment key is Codesign24
Any specific questions about this course please contact: the OTGA secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) always using the name of the course as email subject.
TsunamiAware2024
UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Awareness
Tsunamis are low frequency natural hazards but high impact events that may cause loss of lives and assets.
This online course provides a review of basic tsunami science to provide a basic understanding of the tsunami phenomenon, tsunami hazard and tsunami risk, the tsunami warning process and products, and how coastal communities and individuals can prepare themselves for the next tsunami.
SP_EMODnetBiology
Contributing datasets to EMODnet Biology
Learning goals
- Gain understanding of the EMODnet Biology project and how it interlinks with other European and international initiatives in the field of biodiversity knowledge.
- Recognize the importance of sharing biological data, taking into account the FAIR principles.
- Develop skills to correctly format biological data to EMODnet Biology and EurOBIS formats.
- Gain knowledge on the required quality control steps and on the importance of interoperability.
Target audience
Anyone interested in marine biodiversity data.
This is a self-taught course that includes quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals.
How to enroll
Please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org). Once your OceanExpert account is approved (this is not done immediately), you can self-enroll in the course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enroll in the course using your OceanExpert username and password.
First log in OceanTeacher, then access the course page and click on self-enrollment.
The enrolment key is EMODNETBio**2023_2c
For any questions please contact the OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or the EMODnet biology secretariat bio@emodnet.eu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(bio@emodnet.eu) always using the name of the course as email subject.
There are no tuition fees.
UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
SP_OL_Gen
Ocean Literacy: Why the ocean should matter to us all (Self Paced)
We all depend on the ocean, yet Ocean Literacy needs to be further enhanced worldwide. Ocean Literacy (OL) is ‘the understanding of human influence on the ocean and the ocean’s influence on people’. It is not only about increasing awareness on the state of the ocean, but it is also about providing tools and approaches to transform ocean knowledge into actions that promote ocean sustainability.
This
is a self-taught course that includes presentations, references and
quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular
intervals. In order to successfully complete the course and receive a
Certificate, it is a requirement to complete all quizzes ((unlimited
attempts allowed).
To enrol, please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org).
Once your OceanExpert account is Approved, you can self-enrol in the
course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enrol
in the course using your OceanExpert user name and password.
The enrolment key is Ol**2025
SP_OL_Gov
Mainstreaming Ocean Literacy in Governance (Self Paced)
The ocean provides numerous public benefits yet there is a pressing need to further mainstream Ocean Literacy in governance. Ocean Literacy (OL) is ‘the understanding of human influence on the Ocean and the Ocean’s influence on people’. This course will provide government officials with an overview of the importance of the Ocean. It will showcase the ocean as a source for development, present challenges and introduce tools and approaches for decision-making and governance regarding ocean sustainability.
This course will provide government officials with an overview of the importance of the Ocean. It will showcase the ocean as a source for development, present challenges and introduce tools and approaches for decision-making and governance regarding ocean sustainability.
This is a self-taught course that includes presentations, references and quizzes designed to help learners assess their own learning at regular intervals. In order to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate, it is a requirement to complete all quizzes ((unlimited attempts allowed).
To enrol, please register on the OceanExpert website (www.oceanexpert.org).
Once your OceanExpert account is Approved, you can self-enrol in the
course. If you already have an OceanExpert account, you can self-enrol
in the course using your OceanExpert user name and password.
The enrolment key is Ol**2025