Summary
This training course will focus on raising the knowledge on the monitoring, assessment, and accounting of marine blue carbon. And also the related instrumentation and calibration of some biogeochemical parameters are the main content of the training course. The course will use case studies relevant for the Western Pacific.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the participants should:
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the monitoring and assessment of coastal blue carbon.
- Be able to explain the role of connotation, Classification, and Accounting of Marine Carbon Sequestration.
- Be familiar with the instrumentation and calibration of some biogeochemical parameters.
Target audience and prerequisites
Include, but are not limited to, the following researchers and management staff on marine ecological observation, who deal with biogeochemical parameter measurements and instrumentation.
Language of instruction: English
Course content
Day 1 The monitoring and assessment of coastal blue carbon
Day 2 Connotation, Classification, and Accounting of Marine Carbon Sequestration
Day 3-5 Instrumentation and calibration of some biogeochemical parameters (dissolved oxygen and pH in seawater for example)
- utilization and maintenance of dissolved oxygen and pH instruments/sensors
- calibration of dissolved oxygen and pH sensors for seawater use in a lab
- calibration method of multi-parameter compensation for optical dissolved oxygen sensor in seawater
Instructors
Yu Jianqing – National Center Of Ocean Standards And Metrology
Shi Chaoying – National Center Of Ocean Standards And Metrology
Chen Luzhen – Xiamen University
Liu Dahai – Renmin University of China
Zhao yumei – National Ocean Technology Center
Zhang yingying – Institute of Marine Instrumentation, Shandong Academy of Sciences
Learner assessment and certificate
Assessment will be done through (online) quizzes.
Successful completion of the assignments (passmark: 75%) and active attendance of all of the synchronous sessions will be needed to be awarded a certificate of completion
Technology requirements
To complete this course, you should have access to:
- Latest version of either Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, web browsers
- Access to internet
- Firewalls must be disabled in order to be able to attend the synchronous live sessions
Notes
Course Duration, Synchronous Sessions, and Format
The course will take place online between November 25 to 29, 2024, with a duration of approximately 20 hours.
This is a 20-hour training course that will run online between 25-29 Nov 2024, including 3 (daily) synchronous sessions to be held between 13-16 pm (UTC+8) using BigBlueButton web conferencing platform.
The course includes 15 hours of synchronous work (content and discussion) plus 5 hours of individual asynchronous work for completion of assessments.
Application process and selection criteria
A limited number of seats (45) are available. Please complete the online application form available on this LINK. The applications start 01 October 2024. The deadline to submit the application is 31 October 2024 (23:59 CET: Central European Time).
UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
The Selecting Committee will be set up by the hosts (NCOSM and NMDIS), which will comprise the course coordinator, organizers, and lecturers. Selection criteria include the applicant’s academic background, professional experience/duties (such as marine observation, blue carbon and ecosystem data management), and how the applicant will be able to apply the new knowledge acquired. Priority will be given to participants from the West Pacific
Contacts
- Course Coordinators: YU Jianqing yujianqing@ncosm.org.cn; Xu Dian ncosmws@ncosm.org.cn
- OTGA Secretariat: ioc.training@unesco.org
Costs
Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.
The instructors will give the course voluntarily with support from NCOSM.
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.
