IMO has taken the initiative to launch a new kid-friendly website including a specially- commissioned animation and information to explain to young people how IMO works to protect the marine environment and the atmosphere.
The development of the website was partly funded by the Global Partnership for Marine Litter (GPML), for which IMO is co-leading on activities related to sea-based sources of marine litter, together with FAO. By clicking on the colourful links, young people can learn more about IMO’s work. Topics include protecting the atmosphere; dealing with waste; clean oceans; invasive species; particularly sensitive sea areas; and protecting marine life from noise pollution.
With this website, young people not only acquire basic knowledge of the industry but also they learn about current initiatives for kids around the world to participate in efforts towards the protection of the marine environment. This initiative aims to nurture awareness for the protection of our oceans at an early stage by explaining to kids which are the pollution sources and what measures have been taken to reduce pollution and make shipping safe.
Find out more by exploring with your kids IMO’s new website http://kids.imo.org/
