Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.
14. Life below water
“Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”.
At the end of the lesson, students will:
- Understand what SDG14 advocates for
- Understand how important oceans, seas and marine resources are
- Understand key terms like ocean acidification, ocean warming, oxygen loss, bycatch
- Understand the role of the fish industry and its consequences
- Analyze digital stories on SDG14
- Fabricate their own cloth shopping bag
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The intention is to raise awareness among the people of the Gulf of Fonseca and the entire world about the need to preserve protected areas from pollution and the logging of mangroves, putting common interests before private interests.
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A film about the impact and importance of mangroves which is a present problem in the district of Angoche, Moçambique.
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Did you know that there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050? I am committed to make a change. We fish for plastic around the world and sometimes collect up to 8 tonnes of marine litter on a journey.
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On 29 April 2015, hundreds of dead fish of different sizes appeared in the majestic Río La Pasión due to water contamination caused by chemical substances that had reached the river. It began from the village of Arroyo San Martín to Aldea Canaán and covered a stretch of more than 105 km along the river. This event, called and cataloged as Ecocide against humanity, affected more than 10 species of fish, as well as amphibians, reptiles, and birds. The African Palm company Repsa is accused of causing the damage.
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On 29 April 2015, hundreds of dead fish of different sizes appeared in the majestic Río La Pasión due to water contamination caused by chemical substances that had reached the river. It began from the village of Arroyo San Martín to Aldea Canaán and covered a stretch of more than 105 km along the river. This event, called and cataloged as Ecocide against humanity, affected more than 10 species of fish, as well as amphibians, reptiles, and birds. The African Palm company Repsa is accused of causing the damage.
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In our interconnected world, understanding global challenges is crucial. By integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into education, we not only create informed global citizens but also empower the next generation to be catalysts for transformative change. That is why we design SDG lessons, to inspire teachers, worldwide. We also offer 27 "pedagogical twists" as flexible tools to inject creativity and adaptability into teaching.
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