The School Guidelines support schools in promoting ocean literacy, ocean conservation and careers in the blue economy. Drawing on contributions from France’s Polynesian territory, Italy, Greece and Malta, the document combines an analysis of existing practices with guidance on school leadership, career counselling, educational events and school readiness for a Blue Education Area. Particular attention is given to island and remote school communities and cooperation between Europe and the Pacific.
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Chapter 1. Strengths and weaknesses in promoting blue careers
Examines how education systems in French Polynesia, Italy, Greece and Malta promote ocean conservation and blue careers. SWOT analyses explore school projects, teacher training and partnerships, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Chapter 2. An EU-Pacific Blue Education Area for remote schools
Explores cooperation between European and Pacific schools, with particular attention to remote and island communities. It presents approaches to strengthening marine education and connecting learning with local environments and opportunities.
Chapter 3. School strategies to encourage interest in blue careers
Focuses on career counselling and guidance as tools for developing students’ interest in ocean-related professions. It examines the contribution of work and organisational psychologists to school career guidance.
Chapter 4. Leadership strategies for school directors
Presents approaches school leaders can use to promote blue careers, ocean conservation and environmentally responsible behaviour. It considers how leadership can support these priorities across school activities.
Chapter 5. School events promoting blue careers and ocean conservation
Provides guidance on organising school events that introduce students to marine professions and ocean conservation. It focuses on using educational activities to encourage participation and interest in the marine environment.
Chapter 6. Indicators and prerequisites for a Blue Education Area
Presents an indicator checklist for examining schools’ readiness to establish a Blue Education Area. It provides a framework for identifying the conditions needed to support blue education and guide its development.