Water Matters - Preserving Earth's Most Precious Resource

Learning Seaman
12 minutes
Avg. rating 4.5

Water Matters - Preserving Earth's Most Precious Resource

Learning Seaman
12 minutes
Avg. rating 4.5

This course emphasises the importance of preserving water, addressing the challenges of freshwater scarcity and pollution, and taking action to secure this invaluable resource for future generations. It highlights the multifaceted value of water, including its role in sustaining ecosystems, agriculture, industry, and human well-being.

The course discusses the factors contributing to water scarcity and stress, such as population growth, urbanization, climate change, and inefficient water management practices. It emphasizes the need to protect water sources and ecosystems through measures like watershed conservation, reforestation, and responsible land use. Efficient water use and conservation practices, including water-efficient technologies and education campaigns, are promoted to address water scarcity. Collaboration and effective governance at all levels are emphasized, along with the inclusion of marginalized groups and indigenous communities in water management plans. Technological innovations for water sustainability, addressing water pollution, adapting to climate change, and ensuring equitable access to water are also discussed. The course concludes by urging collective action and responsible choices to preserve water for the well-being of humanity and the planet.


Topics in this Course

Environment and Sustainability

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Learning Seaman

Learning Seaman is the first worldwide lifelong e-learning platform dedicated to seafarers wellbeing, mental health and resilience onboard. Τhe aim is to offer seafarers an educational and entertaining tool which will help them develop emotional resilience and manage stress, especially that brought on by the unique working conditions, such as social isolation and blurry boundaries between living and working in order to complete their tasks on board more efficiently.

It's an all-in-one platform that consists of short and concise courses from a variety of sections such as wellness and development, nutrition and health, sports, travel, art, music and movie stars, biographies, business and finance, classical studies, history, board games, theater etc. The courses are constantly updating and are presented in text, podcasts and video formats.

 

Our qualified team comprises of human resources experts, academics, artists, clinical nutritionists, journalists as well as professionals with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the maritime and education industry.

 

Its multicultural approach is derived from Greece, Israel, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

 

Our team is constantly growing to accommodate seafarers’ needs and wishes, regarding their well-being and continuous improvement while onboard.

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  1. Rating:
    Avg. rating 4.5
  2. Price:
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  3. Language: English
  4. Length: 12 minutes
  5. Intended for: Seafarers and Shoreside Personnel
  6. Reference: Not based on any reference
  7. Last Updated: August 01, 2023

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