A new international training opportunity is now available for professionals working at the intersection of coastal management, sustainability, and tourism. Hosted on the OceanExpert platform and developed by partners within the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission framework, the course emphasises sustainable coastal growth and resilience—a crucial topic for tourism destinations globally.

This online, flexible program is part of broader international efforts under the UN Ocean Decade to enhance knowledge, skills, and collaboration in ocean and coastal governance. It specifically targets early- and mid-career professionals, researchers, and practitioners involved in coastal planning, environmental management, marine services, and related fields.

Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of ocean systems, coastal risks, and the environmental pressures facing marine and coastal areas. The course also covers governance models, climate resilience strategies, and sustainable development practices applicable in real-world scenarios.

The training primarily focuses on integrating science and policy. Participants learn to use data, planning tools, and ecosystem-based methods to inform decision-making in coastal areas. This covers challenges like climate change, biodiversity decline, competing land uses, and rising tourism pressure in sensitive coastal zones. For European tourism, the course's relevance is especially notable. Coastal regions from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean and Atlantic faces common issues, including overtourism, climate threats, infrastructure strain, and environmental damage. Building knowledge on coastal resilience enables destinations to better manage visitor numbers, preserve natural resources, and achieve sustainable growth. The programme also advances EU priorities, including climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable tourism management. It supports broader initiatives like the EU Green Deal and the shift towards climate-resilient tourism. By linking ocean science with practical planning tools, the course helps to bridge the gap between research and real-world application.

Participation in the course is free and grants access to international expertise and networks. It offers tourism professionals, policymakers, and planners a chance to acquire new skills, share knowledge, and implement innovative solutions in their regions. As tourism grows in coastal areas, initiatives like this training emphasise the need to build capacity and promote collaboration. Investing in knowledge and resilience is crucial to keeping Europe’s coastal destinations appealing, competitive, and environmentally sustainable.

More information and enrolment:
https://oceanexpert.org/event/4976

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