year::2021

Courses tagged with "year::2021"

Mainstreaming Ocean Literacy in Governance
Online

OL_Gov_2021

Mainstreaming Ocean Literacy in Governance

Belgium
Training Center

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.

Mainstreaming Ocean Literacy in Governance (Self Paced)
Online

OL_Gov_2021_Self Paced

Mainstreaming Ocean Literacy in Governance (Self Paced)

Belgium
Training Center

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 paced course and no feedback will be provided, neither a Certificate.
For specific questions about this course please contact: oceanliteracy@unesco.org.

Manejo Integrado de la Zona costera y Planificación Espacial Marina
Online

MSP_ICZM_2021

Manejo Integrado de la Zona costera y Planificación Espacial Marina

Colombia
Training Center

El curso proporciona conceptos básicos, principios y metodologías sobre Manejo Integrado de Zonas Costeras (MIZC) y Planificación Espacial Marina (PEM), sus aplicaciones en casos prácticos, y en general, herramientas que facilitan el trabajo de los encargados de la gestión y planificación del medio marino y costero. Busca también propiciar un espacio de retroalimentación e intercambio de experiencias por parte de todos los participantes de acuerdo a sus conocimientos y lecciones aprendidas en temas de planificación y manejo de la zona costera en la región.

Observador de Hielo Marino y Témpanos
Online

SEAICE_2021

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.

Ocean Data Stewardship in the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
Online

DataStewardship2021

Ocean Data Stewardship in the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

China
Training Center

This course will highlight the importance of ocean data stewardship in the decade of ocean science, introduce the cutting-edge ocean data management strategies, methods and tools, and share experience in ocean data and information technology development and application in China. Participants are encouraged to share policies and practices and technology of ocean data stewardship and data service in their countries and contribute their wisdoms to ocean data management.

Ocean Forecast System
Online

OFS2021

Ocean Forecast System

Indonesia
Training Center

The Ocean Forecast System (OFS) can provide crucial information on ocean circulation, sea temperature, ocean waves, ocean current, salinity and sea level in terms to support marine weather information and services. This training course will improve participant’s competency in understanding ocean models and their skill to visualize and utilize OFS outputs.

Ocean Literacy: Why the ocean should matter to us all
Online

OL_Gen_2021

Ocean Literacy: Why the ocean should matter to us all

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 will provide 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. 

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

OL_Gen_2021_Self Paced

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 will provide 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.

This is a self paced course and no feedback will be provided, neither a Certificate.
For specific questions about this course please contact: oceanliteracy@unesco.org.

Planificación Espacial Marina y Costera (PEMC)/Planejamento Espacial Marinho e Costeiro (PEMC)
Online

PEMC_2021

Planificación Espacial Marina y Costera (PEMC)/Planejamento Espacial Marinho e Costeiro (PEMC)

Conosur
Training Center

[SP] Este curso en línea familiarizará a los participantes con la Planificación Espacial Marina y Costera (PEMC), los beneficios de su aplicación y los resultados que pueden ser esperados. El curso presenta las etapas básicas del proceso, la participación de las partes interesadas, sus responsabilidades, las herramientas y técnicas, y el contexto internacional.

[PT] Este curso online irá familiarizar os participantes com o Planejamento Espacial Marinho e Costeiro (PEMC), os benefícios de sua aplicação e os resultados que podem ser esperados. O curso foi elaborado para apresentar as etapas básicas do processo, o envolvimento das partes interessadas e suas responsabilidades, ferramentas e técnicas, e o contexto internacional.

Publicación y gestión de datos de biodiversidad marina (The Ocean Biodiversity Information System - OBIS)
Online

INVEMAR_OBIS2021

Publicación y gestión de datos de biodiversidad marina (The Ocean Biodiversity Information System - OBIS)

Colombia
Training Center

Construir un conocimiento básico de los datos de la biodiversidad marina a través de OBIS para introducir los estándares y formatos de datos para la publicación (IPT), el procesamiento, el acceso, el análisis y la visualización.

Supporting Marine Earth Observation Educators
Online

SMEE_2021

Supporting Marine Earth Observation Educators

Belgium
Training Center

The current suite of Earth Observation satellites offer access to an unprecedented amount of information on the marine environment. Concurrently, there is a growing demand in research, governance, and commercial marine sectors, for personnel who can use this data. Training providers across these sectors is essential for maximizing the utility of this data and building necessary capacity. This course offers participants the opportunity to work with other trainers to incorporate the use of Copernicus marine data from EUMETSAT in to their own educational activities. Participants will learn how to use open access resources available through EUMETSAT and the Copernicus programme, and co-develop their own resources with a network of fellow participants and trainers from IODE, EUMETSAT and CMEMS. The course will delivered online only.

Tecnologías de Información (SIG) aplicado al medio Marino y Costero
Online

MGIS2021CO

Tecnologías de Información (SIG) aplicado al medio Marino y Costero

Colombia
Training Center

El curso proporciona conocimientos básicos acerca de los Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) y su aplicación en temas marinos y costeros. Esto incluye temas como: métodos de adquisición de datos, técnicas de procesamiento, análisis espacial e interpretación de datos, creación de productos basados en los resultados de los análisis y métodos de publicación.

Tsunami Ready Training Course (Indonesia)
Online

TSUNAMIREADY2021

Tsunami Ready Training Course (Indonesia)

Indonesia
Training Center

This is an introductory-level training course providing the basic understanding of performance-based community readiness concept toward tsunami hazard based on 12 tsunami preparedness indicators.

The objective of this training course is to build the capacity of participants to enable them to provide assistance on building a tsunami ready community in Indonesia.

Understanding the Benefits of Operational Ocean and Forecasting Systems (OOFS)
Online

OOFS_Awareness 2021

Understanding the Benefits of Operational Ocean and Forecasting Systems (OOFS)

Belgium
Training Center

This course will provide an overview of Ocean Monitoring and Forecasting Systems. Three main topics will be addressed: the international context and motivations, modelling the ocean and operate systems, disseminating ocean information.

World Ocean Database
Online

WOD2021

World Ocean Database

Belgium
Training Center

Este es un curso práctico sobre la utilización de la base de datos mundial de océanos. Los participantes aprenderán los principios operativos sobre el uso y la agregación de datos de World Ocean Database y el control de calidad de los datos. A hands on course on the utilization of the World Ocean Database. Participants will learn the operational principles on the use and aggregation of World Ocean Database data and quality control of the data. This course is in Spanish.

Identification of Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Species
Online

Marine HAB_2020/21

Identification of Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Species

Belgium
Training Center

This is a distance learning programme giving a general introduction to the various groups of harmful algae. The course is organized by the IOC Science and Communication Centre on Harmful Algae, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

NF-POGO Centre of Excellence. Timescales of Element Cycling in the Ocean- Analytical, Experimental and (radio)Tracer Approaches
Onsite

NFPOGO-TSEC2021_Unit16

NF-POGO Centre of Excellence. Timescales of Element Cycling in the Ocean- Analytical, Experimental and (radio)Tracer Approaches

Unit on Timescales of Element Cycling in the Ocean-Analytical, Experimental and (radio) Tracer Approaches