Education

Education Strategy Objectives

Overarching Education Objective

An Fóram’s overarching education objective is:

To collaborate with agencies and education providers to enhance the scale and diversity of water education programmes; facilitate networking and support resource sharing; initiate awareness campaigns that illuminate the value of water for personal, societal and economic well-being.

Education Strategy Sub-Objectives

This overarching objective is supported by three sub-objectives:

1. Assess current education and awareness programmes, identify gaps and opportunities to address these
2. Identify opportunities for co-operation and sharing of resources in relation to translating the science for public dissemination, and development of education and awareness programmes
3. Lead on the development of an awareness programmes in relation to significant issues pertaining to the water environment (conservation, value of water, water quality)

An Fóram Uisce is currently in the process of implementing the Education strategy.