Ocean Education and the Decade of Marine Science for Sustainable Development

We depend on one great ocean: this is the reason and strategy of Ocean Education in the context of the Decade of Marine Sciences for Sustainable Development 2021-2030, well explained in this video.

Instructions for use

At home, in the office, in the classroom or for a presentation. A video that explains in a comprehensive, yet simple and fast way, the connection between Ocean Education and the Decade of Marine Sciences for Sustainable Development.

Source and/or author of the activity:

UNESCO-IOC (2021). Ocean Education and the Decade of Marine Science for Sustainable Development.

Cognitive learning objectives:

• The student cThe student understands the importance of knowing and preserving the ocean.
• The student understands the importance of ocean education in different social contexts, from schools to institutions.

Social-emotional learning goals:

• The student perceives individual and collective responsibility for the well-being of the ocean.
• The student engages and amplifies the collaborative network to support Ocean Literacy.

Behavioral learning objectives:

• The student is more sensitive and respectful towards the ocean.
• The student will educate others about the importance of the relationship between society and the ocean, becoming an ambassador for ocean education.
• The student will participate in Ocean Education initiatives, promoting new ones.

UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development Approaches

Geographical perspective, value perspective, cultural perspective, sustainability perspective, scientific perspective, historical perspective

Connection between subjects

Civics, history, geography, natural sciences, anthropology, economics.

Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile:

• SDG 14 “Life Below Water”
• SDG 4 “Quality Education”

Connection to Ocean Education Principles:

• Principle 1 “The Earth has a large ocean with many features”
• Principle 2 “The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of the Earth”
• Principle 3 “The ocean has a major influence on climate and weather”
• Principle 4 “The ocean makes the Earth habitable”
• Principle 5 “The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems”
• Principle 6 “The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected”
• Principle 7 “The ocean is largely unexplored”

Link a materiale bibliografico:

Ocean Literacy Portal – https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org