Institut Pau Claris

The sea sustains life, caring it is protecting our future

Barcelona, Spain

2nd FUNDING CALL

This project aims to improve students’ understanding of water’s vital role in sustaining life by studying seaports and port cities, their activities, and their ecological impact. The project emphasizes personal commitment to protecting oceans and marine ecosystems, raising awareness of sustainable development responsibilities.

Key Objectives:

• Improve understanding of the shipping sector’s impact on the sea and port cities.
• Raise awareness about the responsibility of protecting aquatic ecosystems.
• Encourage students to promote local changes for a sustainable marine environment actively.

Planned Activities:

1. Educational Visits: Visit museums and marine water analysis laboratories to learn about marine life and water quality.
2. Waste Study: Analyzing common marine waste, its origins, and its ecosystem impact.
3. Debates: On reducing marine waste, especially plastics and microplastics.
4. Pollution Research: Investigating pollution sources and possible corrective measures.
5. Technological Studies: Exploring technologies for pollution reduction and their environmental impact.
6. Community Campaigns: Creating awareness videos, web pages, and social media channels to promote marine conservation.
7. Collaborative Studies: Partnering with European schools for comparative studies and ecological impact assessments.

Project Phases:

• Planning and Coordination: Developing activities and preparing materials.
• Implementation: Conducting visits, research, and community campaigns.
• Evaluation and Communication: Assessing project outcomes and sharing results through local media and social networks.

Outputs:

• Data: Water and air quality data will be compiled in an accessible spreadsheet and ThingSpeak.
• Educational Materials: Multimedia presentations, educational activities, and videos on environmental education.
• Documentation: Student-led blogs and collaborative documents hosted on platforms like Google Docs and Canva.
• Presentations: Record and share student presentations on YouTube or Vimeo.

The SSLPF project aims to foster environmental stewardship by connecting students and the community to the ocean, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing marine conservation efforts. The project seeks to create a lasting impact on ocean protection through engaging activities and collaborative efforts.