Digital Knowledge System

Reduction of marine litter through behavioural change

Portugal

Young person sorting marine litter indoors, during a workshop for marine pollution reduction and behavioral change to protect Portugal’s ocean and coastal ecosystems.

Marine litter, behavioral change, and ocean literacy. Development of ocean literacy materials for children (e.g., books and mini games) and a program with ocean literacy actions to be implemented in schools (co-developed with teachers).

Main Target

Reduction of marine litter

Transformative Impact

The impact of the demo will be described at the end of the project implementation. During the implementation of the project in a specific area some intermediary results will be delivered, and all these results will be published to support the dissemination and the sustainability of the project.

Implemented Actions

Volunteers removing marine litter from the Aveiro lagoon in Portugal to strengthen collaboration between cleanup initiatives.

Integration and leveraging of existing marine litter related activities at the DEMO-PT living lab to maximize synergies and avoid competition

Existing initiatives of marine litter collection were mapped and promoted through A-AAGORA communication channels. Collaborations with volunteer-led cleanups removed debris from the lagoon, restored ecological quality, and raised public awareness about marine pollution impacts.

Portuguese students creating ocean-themed art with repurposed marine litter to build ocean literacy and environmental awareness.

Develops ocean literacy skills - Art with marine litter

Educational art sessions invited students to creatively reuse marine litter collected along the coastline, transforming waste materials into meaningful pieces of art and reinforcing the value of protecting coastal ecosystems.

Teacher presenting the children's ocean literacy book "Explore the Ocean with Clio" to students in Centro Region, Portugal.

Develops ocean literacy skills - Educational resources

A children's book, "Explore the Ocean with Clio," was developed in collaboration with CLIMAREST. Reading sessions in schools introduced young learners to marine biodiversity and the importance of preserving ocean ecosystems.

Students in Portugal exploring ocean literacy digital games that encourage sustainable coastal stewardship.

Develops ocean literacy skills - Digital games

Classroom sessions showcased educational mini-games that promote ocean literacy and sustainable practices related to marine and coastal environments, giving students hands-on experience with interactive learning tools.

Marine researchers leading interactive ocean literacy workshops with schoolchildren in Portugal's Centro Region.

Develops ocean literacy skills - Workshops and interactive sessions

Researchers partnered with local schools to deliver workshops throughout the academic year, raising awareness about marine litter challenges and the community's role in protecting coastal ecosystems.

Stakeholders using Maptionnaire tools to plan marine litter reduction and ecosystem-based management actions in Centro Region, Portugal.

Develop a Maptionnaire support for citizens engagement and support Ecosystem-based management

Workshops with key stakeholders identified replication areas across Portugal's Centro Region, using Maptionnaire to discuss the Reduction of Marine Litter through Behavioural Change solution and gather community input.

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