There will be film showings, painting competitions and lecture series aimed at raising public awareness and promoting creativity and individual action for healthier oceans and coasts.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

The boat Race for Water is the ambassador of the Multi One Attitude Foundation, which has chosen to use sailing as a means to raise awareness on two essential issues: the preservation of oceans and the reduction of the water footprint.

UNESCO: Building the Wealth of Nations

Fortunately, there is a growing awareness of the value of sharks for the health of our oceans.

UNESCO: Open Access to Scientific Information

Besides supporting scientific research, Tara Oceans and UNESCO-IOC will work together to promote ocean education and public awareness on the crucial role our ocean play in global warming and to encourage sustainable management of the environment.

UNESCO: Tara Oceans Expedition: Call in New York.

Over ten UN organizations, including UNESCO-IOC, the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), are participating in the UN Pavilion to raise awareness of international efforts to promote the preservation of marine environment and sustainable development of oceans and coasts.

UNESCO: CULTURE