New White Paper Highlights the Need for a National Ocean Literacy Strategy in Australia
A new white paper highlights the growing importance of ocean literacy in Australia as a vital tool for engaging society in ocean sustainability. Ocean literacy, people’s awareness, attitudes, and behaviours towards the ocean, has been recognised globally, including in the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, as essential for achieving meaningful change. With increasing interest and activity in this space, the paper explores current research and practice in Australia and calls for the development of a National Ocean Literacy Strategy to guide future efforts. It also proposes the creation of an Australian Ocean Literacy Coalition to foster cross-sector collaboration, support education, engage communities, and build strong policy and funding frameworks. These steps aim to ensure long-term impact and empower all Australians to contribute to a more sustainable ocean future. Read the full article here.
