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Ocean Generation: Endorsed as a UN Ocean Decade Project
In 2017, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2021 – 2030 as ‘the Ocean Decade’ (officially: the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development).
What is the goal of the UN’s Ocean Decade?
The Ocean Decade is a global effort to provide “transformative Ocean science solutions for sustainable development, connecting people and our Ocean” endorsed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO; scientists, resource providers, governments, business and industry, and other stakeholders joining forces to drive solutions.
Their vision? To provide the science we need for the Ocean we want, with the aim of supporting a well-functioning, productive, resilient and sustainable Ocean.
Ocean Generation’s “Ocean Intelligence” approach has been endorsed by UNESCO; the UN Ocean Decade.
Ocean Intelligence: Our UNESCO-endorsed approach to Ocean Literacy
Ocean science can be complicated. We make it simple.
Ocean Generation is a UK charity that improves Ocean Literacy by translating complex Ocean science into engaging content, programmes and practical actions.
Our Ocean Intelligence approach brings science and storytelling together to help people understand the Ocean, why it matters and what role they can play in its future.
Our approach has been endorsed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC) as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
Ocean Generation uses the power of storytelling to translate environmental science into understandable, engaging content, impactful programmes and practical actions that people, globally, can take to restore a healthy relationship with the Ocean and live more sustainable lifestyles.
Our Ocean Intelligence approach is grounded in four science-based pillars:
- Our Ocean: Engaging people in the wonder of our Ocean.
- Ocean not Oceans: Sharing the Science behind one interconnected Ocean that humans rely on.
- Our Impact: Exploring the 5 human actions that threaten our Ocean.
- Our Future: Discovering how we can all take Ocean Action.
How we bring the Ocean to young people
From a toe in the water to a full immersive experience
In partnership with Earth Cubs, we’ve launched a play-based game for 3 – 7-year-olds that aims to engage children on the importance of our Ocean, the harm of plastic pollution, and how they can contribute to creating a healthier planet.
Ocean Academy exists to bring the Ocean to the classroom. It’s an open-source digital education hub designed for 5 – 16-year-olds, providing them with access to the best Ocean education – in easy to understand and engage with formats.
The Wavemaker Programme empowers young adults – 16 – 25 – to make a positive change by providing them with tools and resources. Through our workshops, masterclasses, and personal development programmes, Wavemakers accelerates social action and incubates innovation.
We see a world where the Ocean is freed from human threats.
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As the first generation to deeply understand Ocean issues, we are the last generation who can stop them.
We are all the Ocean Generation.
