Improving worldwide recruitment and retention of young people into the marine sector to ensure protection of the ocean for future generations
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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Description
In order to ensure global blue growth is undertaken sustainably and safely there will be an increasing need for all new entrants into the marine sector be it engineers, scientists or technologists working in industries such shipping, offshore energy, fisheries or within research labs, academic institutions or in government offices - to have a broad multidisciplinary perspective and to be aware of ethics, socio-economics and environment sustainability to ensure the protection of the ocean for future generations and to support the implementation of SDG 14.
The IMarEST seeks to improve worldwide recruitment and retention in the marine sector whilst improving professional standards. It does so by encouraging students on all marine-related academic courses to get involved in professional development activities and to carry on with these through their professional lives. Support will also be provided to students to help them in their studies. This includes providing students with financial support through a competitive bursary and scholarship programme and also developmental support that will allow them to be better prepared for their future careers. The IMarEST commits to offering free membership for the next 5 years for all students globally (including cadets) over the age of 18 undertaking a recognised course at a recognised institution.
Implementation Methodologies
The IMarEST will provide a dedicated web portal to enable individual students to sign up for the free offer and will promote this globally via existing networks and new networks and in partnership with academic providers.
The IMarEST will undertake awareness-raising activities to ensure that students are aware of the importance of professionalism and how it relates to sustainable development. A dedicated newsletter and online forum will be provided and students will receive access to the IMarEST virtual library, a valuable repository for information including e-books and journals.
IMarEST student sections will also be supported allowing students to facilitate relevant activities themselves in partnership with a local IMarEST branch, their university or college and local industry.
The IMarEST will support a grants and awards scheme to create a number of IMarEST scholars and ambassadors. The awards and scholarships will be given to support a piece of work or project to provide financial aid to those who require it or to award outstanding achievement. Around $25000 will be made available each year.
Governance
The IMarEST Professional Affairs and Education Committee (PAEC) has responsibility for setting the Institutes academic and professional development standards and have oversight of the IMarEST activities related to the development of, and support for, students.
Student sections will be supported by the IMarEST branch network. IMarEST branches exist in areas of the world where sufficient numbers of members are resident. There are over 50 IMarEST branches worldwide who provide services to support the professional development needs and interests of the members. The branches have a committee who will provide help and advice to student members and student sections.
Activities will be supported by the IMarEST Executive.
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
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
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
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.a | Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries |
Deliverables & Timeline
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Partnership Progress
| Title | Progress Status | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership Progress 2020-04-15 | On track | |
| Partnership Progress 2020-04-15 | On track | |
| Partnership Progress 2020-04-15 | On track | |
| Partnership Progress 2020-03-30 | On track | |
| Partnership Progress 2018-12-14 | On track |
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Bev Mackenzie, Dr