Introduction to Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Protection for a Sustainable Blue Economy in Liberia
online 15 February - 31 May 2026 in Koloqua and English
highlights
Course Fee
Free
Duration of the Course
Total hours 20
Language
Koloqua and English
Deadline of Application
5 February 2026
Eligibility of the Applicants
- Youth
- Women
- Coastal residents
- Fisher folks
- Teachers
- Students (High school, and University)
- Local leaders and community mobilizers
- Environmental professionals
summary
This course is designed to empower Liberian youth, coastal residents, and local leaders with essential ocean literacy. The curriculum addresses critical local challenges such as coastal erosion in West Point and other coastal environs, mangrove degradation, and marine pollution while exploring practical opportunities within Liberia's Blue Economy and ocean governance frameworks.
learning outcomes
- Obtain a basic understanding of the Ocean, its goods and services, and the threats it faces;
- Understand linkages between ocean governance and sustainable human use;
- Identify priority ocean issues globally and within Liberia;
- Understand and describe Liberia’s coastal challenges and Blue Economy potential;
- Gain awareness of practical community-level solutions and resilience actions.
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