Polar Lens:
Insights for Global Ocean Stewardship
A UN Ocean Decade Activity by Polar Horizon
Polar Lens is an educational initiative by Polar Horizon that harnesses the unique perspective of the Arctic and Antarctic to inspire deeper understanding and action around ocean sustainability. By engaging youth, educators, researchers, and communities, Polar Lens connects polar science with global ocean literacy and environmental responsibility.
Through immersive learning programs—both in the field and online—participants explore how polar ecosystems reflect the health of our oceans and illuminate the urgent challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental justice. The program equips individuals with the tools and perspectives to become informed, impactful stewards of the planet.
Polar Lens also emphasizes community engagement and public awareness, bringing the polar regions closer to diverse audiences through public talks, exhibitions, and citizen science initiatives. We collaborate with local NGOs, educational institutions, and cultural partners to promote ocean literacy and cross-sector dialogue on sustainability and climate justice.
What does it means to be endorsed?
When an activity receives the endorsement of the United Nations Decade of the Ocean, it means that the activity is officially recognized and supported as part of a collective effort to achieve the goals of the Decade of the Ocean. This implies that the activity contributes directly to the challenges and agendas of the Decade and that it has been validated as a concrete and significant contribution towards a healthy, clean, resilient and predictable ocean.
The endorsement provides official recognition, demonstrating that the activity is aligned with the goals of the Ocean Decade and directly contributes to the realization of the seven main goals of the Decade, such as reducing pollution, protecting marine ecosystems and understanding the state of the ocean.
In short, the endorsement of the United Nations Ocean Decade is a recognition that values the activity, makes it part of a global movement and provides it with the resources to achieve its goals, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable ocean.
A UN Ocean Decade Activity by Polar Horizon
Polar Lens is an educational initiative by Polar Horizon that harnesses the unique perspective of the Arctic and Antarctic to inspire deeper understanding and action around ocean sustainability. By engaging youth, educators, researchers, and communities, Polar Lens connects polar science with global ocean literacy and environmental responsibility.
Through immersive learning programs—both in the field and online—participants explore how polar ecosystems reflect the health of our oceans and illuminate the urgent challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental justice. The program equips individuals with the tools and perspectives to become informed, impactful stewards of the planet.
Polar Lens also emphasizes community engagement and public awareness, bringing the polar regions closer to diverse audiences through public talks, exhibitions, and citizen science initiatives. We collaborate with local NGOs, educational institutions, and cultural partners to promote ocean literacy and cross-sector dialogue on sustainability and climate justice.
What does it mean to be endorsed?
When an activity receives the endorsement of the United Nations Decade of the Ocean, it means that the activity is officially recognized and supported as part of a collective effort to achieve the goals of the Decade of the Ocean. This implies that the activity contributes directly to the challenges and agendas of the Decade and that it has been validated as a concrete and significant contribution towards a healthy, clean, resilient and predictable ocean.
The endorsement provides official recognition, demonstrating that the activity is aligned with the goals of the Ocean Decade and directly contributes to the realization of the seven main goals of the Decade, such as reducing pollution, protecting marine ecosystems and understanding the state of the ocean.
In short, the endorsement of the United Nations Ocean Decade is a recognition that values the activity, makes it part of a global movement and provides it with the resources to achieve its goals, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable ocean.