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== International organizations == | == International organizations == | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://iwlearn.net/ International Waters Learning Network of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)] |
Established in 1991, GEF is an independent financial organization that provides grants to developing countries for projects that benefit the global environment and promote sustainable livelihoods in local communities. | Established in 1991, GEF is an independent financial organization that provides grants to developing countries for projects that benefit the global environment and promote sustainable livelihoods in local communities. | ||
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* [http://www.unep.org/ United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)] | * [http://www.unep.org/ United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)] | ||
| − | + | The programmes, projects, initiatives and activities of the Environmental Education and Training Unit (EETU) of UNEP are organized around three pillars namely Education, Training and Networking with specific focus on Higher Education. They are broadly guided by UNEP’s six priority thematic areas namely Climate Change; Ecosystems Management; Disasters and Conflicts; Environmental Governance; Harmful Substances and Resource Efficiency. | |
| + | EETU supports and strengthens implementation of UNEP’s six cross-cutting thematic priorities by harnessing the potential of universities as vehicles of change and transformation within communities. | ||
| − | * [http://ioc | + | * [http://www.ioc-cd.org/index.php/activities Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC)] |
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| + | Many activities of IOC are targeted at capacity development. | ||
* [http://www.wmo.ch/pages/themes/cbuilding/index_en.html World Meteorological Organization (WMO)] | * [http://www.wmo.ch/pages/themes/cbuilding/index_en.html World Meteorological Organization (WMO)] | ||
| − | + | Through its Education and Training Programme, WMO assists the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, especially those of developing countries, in their efforts to contribute, in the most effective manner, to the development plans of their countries and to become full partners in global collaborative efforts. | |
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== European organizations == | == European organizations == | ||
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European network of coastal practitioners promoting coastal and marine management that integrates biodiversity conservation with those forms of development that sustain the integrity of landscapes, the cultural heritage and the social fabric of our coasts taking into account the effects of climate change. | European network of coastal practitioners promoting coastal and marine management that integrates biodiversity conservation with those forms of development that sustain the integrity of landscapes, the cultural heritage and the social fabric of our coasts taking into account the effects of climate change. | ||
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== Research centres and institutes == | == Research centres and institutes == | ||
| − | * [http://www.crc.uri.edu/index.php Coastal Resources Centre, University of Rhode Island, USA] | + | * [http://www.crc.uri.edu/index.php?projectid=107 Coastal Resources Centre, University of Rhode Island, USA] |
Implementing coastal management projects in the field, building capacity through education and training, and sharing lessons learned and information throughout the coastal community are the foundation of the Coastal Resources Center’s work. | Implementing coastal management projects in the field, building capacity through education and training, and sharing lessons learned and information throughout the coastal community are the foundation of the Coastal Resources Center’s work. | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/about.html NOAA National Ocean Service] |
| + | The National Ocean Service (NOS) education team engages formal and informal education audiences to build environmental literacy through products and programs that incorporate the applied science of NOS. The team supports teacher infusion of NOS content into local curricula through professional development opportunities at conferences and through Web-based avenues. | ||
| − | + | *[ http://csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/ NOAA Coastal Services Center] | |
| − | + | The Coastal Services Center provides data, tools and traning for coastal managers. | |
== Training sites == | == Training sites == | ||
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Launched by the Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC) of UNEP-MAP with financial support of the European Commission. The main goal of launching this site, which has been built , is to improve information on the Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) in the Mediterranean. With this mechanism, PAP/RAC hopes to provide information, strengthen co-operation and networking among the coastal management community members, as well as to provide assistance to the improvement of the coastal management in the Mediterranean. | Launched by the Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC) of UNEP-MAP with financial support of the European Commission. The main goal of launching this site, which has been built , is to improve information on the Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) in the Mediterranean. With this mechanism, PAP/RAC hopes to provide information, strengthen co-operation and networking among the coastal management community members, as well as to provide assistance to the improvement of the coastal management in the Mediterranean. | ||
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* [http://www.medopen.org/ MedOpen] | * [http://www.medopen.org/ MedOpen] | ||
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An information system designed for use by policy makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues and by scientists, students and resource managers who need access to underlying data bases and approaches to sustainability. | An information system designed for use by policy makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues and by scientists, students and resource managers who need access to underlying data bases and approaches to sustainability. | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.iode.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=82 IODE training and education program of the IOC] |
| − | + | One of the major objectives of the IODE Programme is to assist Member States to acquire the necessary capacity to manage marine data and information. The training does not only teach the principles of data and information but also promotes the use of "standards" amongst all IODE centres and thus achieve interoperability between these centres. The strategy is based upon the elements:providing equipment, providing training, providing seed funding for operational activities of newly created data centres and marine libraries, work in a regional context, addressing common (regional) as well as individual (national) goals. It has been implemented as "Ocean Data and Information Networks" or ODINs. The first region where the new strategy was tested was Africa (see more on ODINAFRICA). Later followed similar networks in the Caribbean/South America (ODINCARSA), Indian Ocean (ODINCINDIO), European countries in economic transition (ODINECET) , Western Pacific -WESTPAC region (ODINWESTPAC) and Black Sea region (ODINBlackSea). | |
* [http://databases.eucc-d.de/plugins/courses/index.php EUCC-DE Database] | * [http://databases.eucc-d.de/plugins/courses/index.php EUCC-DE Database] | ||
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Coast Day is a unique event in the Mediterranean. It aims to raise awareness of policy makers and the public of the value of the coast, as well as of applying an integrated approach to planning and management of the coastal zone. | Coast Day is a unique event in the Mediterranean. It aims to raise awareness of policy makers and the public of the value of the coast, as well as of applying an integrated approach to planning and management of the coastal zone. | ||
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== Roadmap for Capacity Building for ICZM == | == Roadmap for Capacity Building for ICZM == | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 16 January 2013
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International organizations
Established in 1991, GEF is an independent financial organization that provides grants to developing countries for projects that benefit the global environment and promote sustainable livelihoods in local communities.
The programmes, projects, initiatives and activities of the Environmental Education and Training Unit (EETU) of UNEP are organized around three pillars namely Education, Training and Networking with specific focus on Higher Education. They are broadly guided by UNEP’s six priority thematic areas namely Climate Change; Ecosystems Management; Disasters and Conflicts; Environmental Governance; Harmful Substances and Resource Efficiency. EETU supports and strengthens implementation of UNEP’s six cross-cutting thematic priorities by harnessing the potential of universities as vehicles of change and transformation within communities.
Many activities of IOC are targeted at capacity development.
Through its Education and Training Programme, WMO assists the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, especially those of developing countries, in their efforts to contribute, in the most effective manner, to the development plans of their countries and to become full partners in global collaborative efforts.
European organizations
European network of coastal practitioners promoting coastal and marine management that integrates biodiversity conservation with those forms of development that sustain the integrity of landscapes, the cultural heritage and the social fabric of our coasts taking into account the effects of climate change.
Research centres and institutes
Implementing coastal management projects in the field, building capacity through education and training, and sharing lessons learned and information throughout the coastal community are the foundation of the Coastal Resources Center’s work.
The National Ocean Service (NOS) education team engages formal and informal education audiences to build environmental literacy through products and programs that incorporate the applied science of NOS. The team supports teacher infusion of NOS content into local curricula through professional development opportunities at conferences and through Web-based avenues.
- [ http://csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/ NOAA Coastal Services Center]
The Coastal Services Center provides data, tools and traning for coastal managers.
Training sites
Launched by the Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC) of UNEP-MAP with financial support of the European Commission. The main goal of launching this site, which has been built , is to improve information on the Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) in the Mediterranean. With this mechanism, PAP/RAC hopes to provide information, strengthen co-operation and networking among the coastal management community members, as well as to provide assistance to the improvement of the coastal management in the Mediterranean.
Virtual Training Course on Intergrated Coastal Area Management. Target users of MedOpen are decision makers (at the local, national, regional, and international level), policy advisors, project managers, staff and experts from international organisations and institutions, academic researchers, students, and all others interested in coastal management.
A multimedia distance training package on Integrated Coastal Zone Management
An free of charge online learning system, which consists of independent online study, information and teaching modules, dealing with the coast and the sea in general and with Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in particular. Modules are in German - in English soon.
An information system designed for use by policy makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues and by scientists, students and resource managers who need access to underlying data bases and approaches to sustainability.
One of the major objectives of the IODE Programme is to assist Member States to acquire the necessary capacity to manage marine data and information. The training does not only teach the principles of data and information but also promotes the use of "standards" amongst all IODE centres and thus achieve interoperability between these centres. The strategy is based upon the elements:providing equipment, providing training, providing seed funding for operational activities of newly created data centres and marine libraries, work in a regional context, addressing common (regional) as well as individual (national) goals. It has been implemented as "Ocean Data and Information Networks" or ODINs. The first region where the new strategy was tested was Africa (see more on ODINAFRICA). Later followed similar networks in the Caribbean/South America (ODINCARSA), Indian Ocean (ODINCINDIO), European countries in economic transition (ODINECET) , Western Pacific -WESTPAC region (ODINWESTPAC) and Black Sea region (ODINBlackSea).
The database contains world-wide coastal (and marine) education and training programs, summer schools and courses. All events have applied or management aspects.
Important events
Coast Day is a unique event in the Mediterranean. It aims to raise awareness of policy makers and the public of the value of the coast, as well as of applying an integrated approach to planning and management of the coastal zone.
Roadmap for Capacity Building for ICZM
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