The Commonwealth Secretariat
Commonwealth Blue Charter Training: Addressing the impacts of ocean acidification through mitigation, monitoring and policy
Link to Source https://cwlearn.commonwealth.int/course/view.php?id=64
This training course equips participants with the necessary tools to tackle ocean acidification by developing a comprehensive strategy that integrates mitigation, monitoring, and policy actions. Designed for policymakers, the course covers the fundamentals of ocean acidification, its impacts on marine ecosystems, and practical strategies for adaptation and mitigation. Participants will also explore the importance of monitoring, global collaborations, and policy options to address this critical issue. Building on the Action Group on Ocean Acidification’s Policymaker’s Handbook, this self-paced course is divided into 6 modules and provides a structured approach to identifying priority actions for tackling ocean acidification at regional and national levels.
Modules:
1. Ocean Acidification and its Impact on Marine Assets
2. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies
3. The "Path Towards Action" Approach
4. Monitoring, Modelling, and Forecasting Ocean Acidification
5. Leveraging Regional Collaborations
6. Policy Options to Address Ocean Acidification
Themes
Internet Speed Required: Medium
Offline Availability: No
Application Process Outline
To register for these courses, which are free of charge, please create a Commonwealth eLearning Platform account and follow the instructions: https://cwlearn.commonwealth.int/
Once you enrol onto the course/courses that you’re interested in, a member of the Secretariat team will approve your enrolment which will generally be within 24 hours. You can then complete the courses at your leisure.
More courses will be added in the near future. For more information about this course, contact: [email protected]
