sdg14a Scientific Knowledge And Research

Courses tagged with "sdg::14a_scientific_knowledge_and_research"

Blue-Cloud 2026
Online

Blue_Cloud_2023

Blue-Cloud 2026

Belgium
Training Center

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.

IOC/OTGA/HAB: Training Course and Identification Qualification in Harmful Marine Microalgae 2023
Blended

IOC_IQ-HAB-2023

IOC/OTGA/HAB: Training Course and Identification Qualification in Harmful Marine Microalgae 2023

Hab
Training Center

Since 1993 the IOC has conducted training courses on harmful microalgae. The purpose has been to improve the taxonomic and identification skills of the participants for research purposes and for practical monitoring of harmful algal blooms.

From 2006 the IOC training in HAB identification has been offered within a new framework which gives accreditation. The present course includes now a practical exam at the end of the course with an IOC Certificate of Proficiency in Identification of Harmful Algae issued to participants who pass the exam. We know by experience that many of the more than 500 trainees we have had over the years have wished the courses to give accreditation, and in some countries, the IOC courses have become a reference for laboratories to be approved for carrying out regulatory monitoring for harmful microalgae.

The IOC Science and Communication Centre on Harmful Algae, University of Copenhagen, Denmark is organizing the course. 


Ocean Literacy: Why the ocean should matter to us all (Self Paced)
Online

SP_OL_Gen2023

Ocean Literacy: Why the ocean should matter to us all (Self Paced)

Belgium
Training Center

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 course  provides a general overview of the importance of the ocean, the challenges it faces, and ways forward for sustainability. It will introduce the concept of Ocean Literacy, describe its basic principles, tools and approaches, and give a basic understanding of how a wide spectrum of stakeholders and social actors can support Ocean Literacy. It ultimately expects to encourage participants to incorporate Ocean Literacy in their work and everyday lives.

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 

This is a self-paced course and no feedback will be provided.

For more information about Ocean Literacy course please refer to https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org/training/.  Any specific questions about this course please contact: oceanliteracy@unesco.org.

Marine Information Technologies
Online

MIT2023

Marine Information Technologies

China
Training Center

This course will introduce cutting-edge ocean data management strategies, methods and tools at global and regional levels, share experience in ocean data and information technology development and application in China, inspire discussion on the role of information technologies in realizing the sustainable development goals for the ocean.

A mudança que precisamos para o Oceano que queremos - Literacia do Oceano com escolas
Online

OL_2023PT

A mudança que precisamos para o Oceano que queremos - Literacia do Oceano com escolas

Portugal
Training Center

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.

Métodos de Oceanografía Geológica y Física en Ambientes Costeros
Online

MOGFAC2023_ES

Métodos de Oceanografía Geológica y Física en Ambientes Costeros

Argentina
Training Center

El curso implica obtener conocimientos teóricos/prácticos para hacer trabajo de campo y muestreo en estuarios, humedales costeros y playas desde un punto de vista de la oceanografía física y geológica con relación a temas tanto biológicos como químicos. En cada caso se introducirán los equipos necesarios para cada ambientes con detalles de cómo se operan, calibran y se accede a los datos. Como se diseñan y desarrollan los trabajos de campo y el análisis de los riesgos que ellos implican. Se explicarán las técnicas de trabajo en laboratorio para el análisis de muestras. Finalmente se impartirán rudimentos de manejo de bases de datos y de métodos básicos de análisis de los datos.

Contributing and publishing datasets to OBIS (self-paced)
Online

OBIS2023EN

Contributing and publishing datasets to OBIS (self-paced)

Belgium
Training Center

This training course is self-guided and designed to teach learners how to structure datasets to contribute to OBIS. The course will guide users step-by-step through the OBIS data life cycle, including: identifying an appropriate data structure, applying Darwin Core Archive formatting, conducting quality control steps, publishing data, and accessing data from OBIS.

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 OBIS*MASTERCLASS

The course is available until 16 February 2024. Enrolment is available until 1 February 2024

Any specific questions about this course please contact: the OBIS secretariat (helpdesk@obis.org) always using the name of the course as email subject.

Ocean Data Analysis with R Programming for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) - Africa
Online

ECOP-R_2023

Ocean Data Analysis with R Programming for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) - Africa

Belgium
Training Center

The course serves as an introduction to R programming language and software environment (RStudio) for data exploration, cleaning, organizing, analysis and visualization. Relevant oceanographic (physical, chemical and biological) datasets will be used in the training, making it easy to relate, understand and apply the course concept. The course is designed for Early Career Ocean Professionals, hence, no prior experience is required. 

Ocean Data Management 2023
Online

SP_ODM2023

Ocean Data Management 2023

Belgium
Training Center

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.

AlgaeTraits: a trait database for (European) seaweeds
Online

MAT_2022

AlgaeTraits: a trait database for (European) seaweeds

Belgium
Training Center

The amazing diversity of seaweeds is reflected in the ecological and morphological characteristics of the various species. Seaweed traits and functional forms have therefore long been used as a tool to answer various ecological and evolutionary questions. AlgaeTraits (https://algaetraits.org/) provides standardized trait information for all European seaweeds, enabling the use of trait-based approaches over broad taxonomic, spatial and temporal scales. AlgaeTraits is a thematic subregister of the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) (https://marinespecies.org/) which links to AlgaeBase (https://www.algaebase.org/), the most complete database on global algal taxonomic information.

Through the online AlgaeTraits portal, editors have access to the Aphia platform (the database behind WoRMS) to add new traits and related non-taxonomic information, and to make changes to already existing records. With this course, the AlgaeTraits editors will become more at ease with the online AlgaeTraits editing interface and will learn how to use the available functionalities and tools to standardize their actions and improve the AlgaeTraits and WoRMS databases.

Cambio Climático: Carbono Azul y adaptación basada en ecosistemas marinos y costero
Online

CC2022ES

Cambio Climático: Carbono Azul y adaptación basada en ecosistemas marinos y costero

Colombia
Training Center

El curso busca sentar las bases respecto a los conceptos y prácticas relacionadas con carbono azul (mitigación – captura de CO2) y adaptación en ecosistemas marinos y costeros, en el marco de la convención de cambio climático, el plan estratégico Ramsar 2016 – 2024 y los objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 13 y 14. Busca también una retroalimentación e intercambio de experiencias por parte de todos los participantes de acuerdo a sus conocimientos y lecciones aprendidas en temas de conservación y manejo de ecosistemas marinos y costero o planificación de usos en el territorio.

Curso REDCAM 2022: Curso de estresores marinos y costeros: herramientas para la gestión de la calidad ambiental marina. Énfasis en contaminación por microplásticos
Online

REDCAM2022ES

Curso REDCAM 2022: Curso de estresores marinos y costeros: herramientas para la gestión de la calidad ambiental marina. Énfasis en contaminación por microplásticos

Colombia
Training Center

El curso proporciona las herramientas para las mediciones analíticas de las variables empleadas para calcular el Índice de Calidad de Aguas Marinas y Costeras -ICAM, siguiendo un protocolo estandarizado que asegure la calidad y homogeneidad de los resultados, para ser comparables a nivel nacional. Además, se brindarán conceptos básicos, forma de calcular, reportar e interpretar el ICAM, a través de aplicaciones de casos prácticos.

Data management and publication through the Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN)
Online

GGBN_2022

Data management and publication through the Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN)

Colombia
Training Center

The training course provides an introduction to (genetic) data management and publication through the Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN), as well as an introduction to the GGBN and the use of its data portal, the data standards and several case studies from Latin American institutions that have published data from different types of collections through the GGBN. The course purpose is to give the necessary foundations to professionals from Latin America to use the GGBN data infrastructure for publishing and giving visibility to the information they preserve.


Earth Observation data and techniques for fisheries management
Online

FishMan_2022

Earth Observation data and techniques for fisheries management

Ghana
Training Center

Fishing vessel traffic data derived from Automatic Identification System (AIS) has become an essential component for building fisheries intelligence.  Enforce and related fisheries management strategies rely on such information to curb illegal fishing, plan and implement policies for the sustainability of marine living resources. 

Fisheries managers and enforcers require specialized skills to processes the large volume of positional, navigational and voyage related information embedded in AIS data.  Open-source programming software such as Python has lots of third-party modules for building packages and functions.  This makes Python an asset for the creation of customized data processing, analyses and visualization to support in making informed decisions in the management of natural resources.   

This training course will provide participants an understanding of the movement of fishing vessels and skills in processing AIS data.


Observador de Hielo Marino y Témpanos
Online

SEAICE2022ES

Observador de Hielo Marino y Témpanos

Argentina
Training Center

Las observaciones de hielo marino y témpanos son una fuente de información sobre lugares remotos como las regiones polares y son de gran utilidad para la cartografía de hielo y la validación de estudios climáticos.

Este curso está diseñado para certificar la capacidad de los observadores en aguas polares desde el proceso de formación del hielo marino hasta la realización de observaciones desde buques o estaciones utilizando el Sistema de Información Glaciología (SIGLAC).  Además, se darán los conocimientos para la interpretación de cartas de hielo y otras herramientas para usos operativos.