What is a Pinna Ambassador?
Pinna Ambassadors inform, inspire, and support individuals in their communities and networks about climate and Pinna conservation actions. Based on the knowledge they acquire, they advocate for the in-situ conservation of Pinna populations and act responsibly within the framework of the Sea of Marmara Protection Action Plan.
Duties
Get Trained: By participating in the project, you will receive training on climate change, marine ecosystems, and Pinna conservation.
Be a Role Model: Set an example for your community by advocating for climate action and environmental protection, including the conservation of Pinna species.
Encourage Others: Inspire your family members, friends, and organizations to get involved in Pinna conservation and combating the effects of degradation. Invite them to implement ambitious mechanisms to accelerate conservation strategies.
Expand Your Network: Build small networks of environmental volunteers and sea enthusiasts in your community.
Benefits
- Recognition by Environmentally Conscious Members
- Access to the Pinna Ambassadors Network
- Social Benefit through Relationships and Communication with Other Ambassadors
- Access to Training Sets for Online Use
- Opportunities for Visibility on @Umutpina Social Media Channels
- Opportunities to Participate in National Events
- Access to Workshops with Policy Experts on Climate Action
- Support for Temporary Capacity Building
The Ambassadors program sheds light on the following topics:
•Environment and climate change
•Basic principles of ecology
•Biodiversity
•Metaphors between human impacts and natural ecosystems
•Sustainability in nature and human communities
•Let’s get to know the Sea of Marmara
•The great disaster: Mucilage
•Let’s get to know Pinna
•The struggle of Pinna
•Environmental conservation actions