UNESCO Chair - Ocean Expert
What is Ocean Expert?
Science Education of Children for Ocean Stewardship:
in Support of the Sustainable Ocean Economy
Ocean Expert is a UNESCO Chair at the University of Porto, coordinated by CIIMAR. It is a project and team partnering with UNESCO to advance ocean knowledge and education in support of the blue economy. This area has been identified as a priority for both the institution and UNESCO.
Research Development
The Chair undertakes research to address critical gaps in ocean science, governance, and practices to meet relevant Decade challenges through cutting-edge research projects and the development of new research areas.
Ocean Science Education and Training
Ocean Expert promotes the education of children, youth, civil society, and targeted stakeholders, with particular attention to disadvantaged groups at national and regional levels, taking into consideration UNESCO global priorities, notably Africa and gender, through the establishment and promotion of distance learning courses.
Integrated Approach
Ocean Expert draws on innovative, cutting-edge ocean research to foster ocean literacy and develop compelling content that bridges science and society. Among other aims, we seek to develop and facilitate access to tools that raise ocean awareness among younger generations, empowering them as critical agents of change and active participants in the future stewardship of our ocean and its resources.
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Want to know more about Ocean Expert?
Please contact Laura Guimarães and Marina Dolbeth.
