Dissemination and popularization of science focused on the ocean: The 22nd National Science and Technology Week (SNCT), theme Ocean Literacy / Ocean Culture

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) - BRAZIL (

Government

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#OceanAction59126

Description

This voluntary commitment aims to integrate Ocean Literacy as a commitment to
actions to disseminate and popularize science focused on the ocean.

The commitment contributes to the goals of the United Nations Decade of Ocean
Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), aligning with the vision of a clean,
healthy, productive, resilient, predictable, safe, accessible and valued ocean. Its focus
is to raise awareness, empower and foster scientific understanding of the role of the
ocean in sustainable development.
Objectives:
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Raise awareness of the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems and to use
ocean resources sustainably;
Promote interinstitutional dialogue and the engagement of government,
academia, civil society, and the productive sector;
Support knowledge dissemination and awareness initiatives related to Ocean
Literacy;
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Implementation methodologies:
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Holding of the SNCT as the main space for scientific dissemination in the
country, mobilizing educational institutions, research centers, government
organizations and local communities from north to south, on the theme of
Ocean Culture in the year 2025

Partners

MCTI/INPO: National Institute of Oceanic Research
UNIFESP ( Academic Institution )

SDGS & Targets

Goal 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

4.1

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

4.1.1

Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex

4.1.2

Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)

4.2

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education

4.2.1

Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex

4.2.2

Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex

4.3

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

4.3.1

Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex

4.4

By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.4.1

Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill

4.5

By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations

4.5.1

Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated

4.6

By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy

4.6.1

Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex

4.7

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

4.7.1

Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment

4.a

Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all

4.a.1

Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service

4.b

By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries

4.b.1

Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study

4.c

By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States

4.c.1

Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level

SDG 14 targets covered

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Deliverables & Timeline

12 October, 2025

Holding of the SNCT as the main space for scientific dissemination in the country, mobilizing educational institutions, research centers, government organizations and local communities from north to south, on the theme of Ocean Culture in the year 2025

Resources mobilized

In-kind contribution

Expenses that may be necessary for the full achievement of the agreed objective, such as personnel, travel, communication, venue, and other related costs, will be covered by the specific budget allocations of the participating entities.

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Timeline

10 October 2025 (start date)

10 October 2025 (date of completion)

Entity

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) - BRAZIL

SDGs

Other beneficiaries

Universities and Institutes of Science and Technology Public and private school students across Brazil Teachers and educators involved in primary and secondary education Scientific and oceanographic research institutions Civil society organizations engaged in environmental education Coastal communities benefiting from increased ocean awareness and sustainability education

Ocean Basins

Southern Ocean, North Atlantic, South Atlantic

Communities of Ocean Action

Mangroves, Coral reefs, Ocean acidification, Marine and coastal ecosystems management, Sustainable fisheries, Marine pollution, Sustainable blue economy, Scientific knowledge, research capacity development and transfer of marine technology, Implementation of international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

More information

https://semanact.mcti.gov.br/

Countries

Brazil

Headquarters

Brasília, DF, Brazil

Contact Information

Leandro, Director, Thematic Programmes

leandro.pedron@mcti.gov.br