UNESCO Ocean Literacy With All (OLWA)
Global, Multi-Regional
A global program building ocean literacy and behavior change for sustainable ocean stewardship. Includes the Blue Schools Global Network connecting schools worldwide, hands-on cross-subject projects, and the Generation Ocean campaign using transformative storytelling to drive ocean conservation action.
Theme Areas
Behavior Goal
Transform ocean knowledge into responsible action by empowering citizens to understand human-ocean interdependence and adjust daily behaviors for ocean conservation.
Methods & Approaches
Implementers & Partners
- UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
- Prada Group
- Oceano Azul Foundation
Donors & Sponsors
- UNESCO
- UN Ocean Decade partners
Key Takeaways
- 1Blue Schools Global Network uses hands-on projects across multiple subjects
- 2Blue Curriculum piloted in Brazil and Africa for K-12 integration
- 3'Generation Ocean' campaign uses storytelling to create emotional ocean connection
- 4Part of UN Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development (2021-2030)