Course Description

Introduce the 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.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this training, learners will be able to: 

• Knowledge of the status and trends of international ocean data management.
• Better understanding of the status and importance of ocean data in the context of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
• Improved skills of integrated ocean data management and ocean information R&D.

Course Content

Ocean data management within the IODE framework, application of marine data in the era of big data and China practice, marine spatial planning, monsoon and its social and ecological impacts, marine dual evaluation key technology and practice, calibration of wave buoys in a lab and the practices on their in-situ comparison/test, how to measure the contribution and function of the ocean economy, etc.

Instructors

• Lecturers
  • Prof. Mao Bin
  • Prof. Yu Weidong
  • Dr. Aidy Muslim
  • Dr. Yu Jianqing
  • Ms. Han Chunhua
  • Prof. Lu Wenhai
  • Ms. Song Weiling

Target Audience

• Research personnel: those who are engaging in ocean science and ocean management research in universities or research institutes for more than 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Government employee: those who are engaging in ocean science research and/or ocean management for the government for more than 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Language of instruction: English

Learner Assessment

Learners will be assessed through a final course report based on the training content.

Certificate

A certificate will be issued to those who finish all modules of the training and submit their final course report.

Technology requirements/computer skills

Access to stable internet, a laptop or desktop available, basic computer skills, speakers and microphone for Q&A and open discussion.

Application Period:

20 February-31 March 2023

Course Duration and Format

The course will take place online between 15th and 30th of May 2023, with an estimated duration/workload of 28 hours. 

Synchronous sessions

The synchronous sessions are tentatively planned as follows:

- Monday, 15 May 2023

- Wednesday, 17 May 2023

- Friday, 19 May 2023

- Monday, 22 May 2023

- Wednesday, 24 May 2023

- Friday, 26 May 2023

The live sessions will be for 3 hours. Recordings of the live sessions will also be provided to participants who might experience internet challenges or might not make to join the live sessions.

Application Process

Please complete the oline application form available on this LINK.

The deadline to submit the aaplication is 31 March 2023  (23:59 CET: Central European Time). There are no tuition fees.

UNESCO is committed to promote equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Selection process/criteria (25 seats available):

• Early career professionals of ocean science and ocean management from the WESTPAC region
• at least a bachelor’s degree
• a good command of English

Contacts

• Course Coordinator: Shi Xiaoxiao ( shixiaoxiaotj@sina.com)
• OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org

In case of questions please contact the Course Coordinator and the OTGA Secretariat always using the name of the course as email 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.