Art and the Stewardship of the Ocean

The e-course on Art and the Stewardship of the Ocean offers a unique exploration of art’s transformative potential in ocean governance. Bringing together artists, researchers, Indigenous communities, ocean advocates, and policymakers, the course examines how artistic creation can bridge divides and inspire innovative solutions to the triple-planetary crisis.

Syllabus

Learning Objectives The main objective of this course is for participants to explore the intricate interplay between art, knowledge co-creation, and ocean governance. After completing the course, learners will be able to: Discuss threats to ocean health and the challenges faced by ocean-dependent communities. Identify the potential roles art can play in decision-making processes, particularly in relation to ocean governance. Outline the key steps and identify entry points for implementing art and art-based approaches in decision and policy-making processes. Target Audience This course will appeal to learners primarily interested in ocean governance; youth, artists, ocean-dependent communities and researchers who may be interested in learning about integrating art and art-based approaches to influence governance. It may also be of use to policymakers, non-state actors and stakeholders interested in learning about influencing decision-making and policy-making processes in ocean governance and other cross-cutting issues such as climate change.