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Observation technique about blue carbon

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

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.

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IOC/OTGA/NMDIS/NCOSM: Marine Information Technologies Training

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

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

Notes

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

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.