This onsite training course will introduce the cutting-edge strategies, methods and tools on sea level rise and climate change research at global and regional levels, share experience in combating climate change and sea level rise and application in China and the Southeast Asian region, inspire discussion on the role of climate change in realizing the sustainable development goals for the ocean.

Venue

NMDIS

Address: no.93, Liuwei Road, He Dong District, Tianjin, China

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the participants should be able to:

• Improve knowledge of the status and trends of international climate change.
• Better understand the scientific mechanisms of sea level rise and grasp the cause and effect relationship between climate change and sea level rise.
• Improve skills in designing framework balancing ecological protection and economic development.

Target audience & requisites

The course is focused on: (1) 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 degree or higher), and (2) Government employees (those who are engaging in ocean science research and/or ocean management for government for more than 2 years, and have a bachelor degree or higher).

Course content

Course Duration

The course has a total of 7 days, 6 hours per day, a total of 36hours of training course, except for opening and closing ceremony.

Certificate

OTGA Certificate will be awarded to the participants upon successful completion of 

• The attendance rate is greater than or equal to 80 percent;
• Actively ask and answer questions in class; and
• Submit a study report before the closing ceremony. 

A limited number of seats (35) are available, if you are interested, please send your documentation to: ioiwestpactraining@163.com   

Documents requested

1. One recommendation letter from the employer of applicant;
2. Application form with a photo attached (in WORD VERSION);
3. Research results and CV can be attached, and scholarships are available for the best candidates.

The applications start on 1 March 2025. The deadline to submit the application is 4 April 2025.

Selection criteria

UNESCO is committed to promoting equal access principles. Applications from minority or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Free of charge. There are no tuition fees.

Due to financial constraints, only participants from South-East Asian countries will be provided with (full or partial) financial support after selected, while participants from other regions are requested to cover their own airfare.

Contacts

For any questions, please contact OTGA Secretariat (ioc.training@unesco.org) or

Ms. SHI Xiaoxiao

Tel: +86-(0)22-24010866

E-mail: ioiwestpactraining@163.com

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.