Preface
This year's theme, "Paint the Sea, Protect Its Beauty!", integrates international concerns with Taiwan's unique marine culture. We invite students and teachers worldwide to explore marine resources, participate in ocean conservation, and work together to reduce marine pollution—restoring the blue ocean we cherish!
Looking back to 2020, we adopted the theme "Our Ocean, Our Future", raising awareness among educators and students about the importance of ocean conservation. Over the past five years, Taiwan has made significant progress in marine protection, enacting the Basic Ocean Act, publishing the National Ocean Policy White Paper, and passing the Marine Conservation Act. On the global stage, after nearly two decades of advocacy, the United Nations has also adopted the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, propelling the world towards the "30x30" goal—a shared mission to safeguard our oceans.
Through this year's theme, we hope to inspire more people to take action for conservation and sustainability, fostering the three key marine literacy principles: Connect with the Ocean, Understand the Ocean, and Love the Ocean. Whether through artistic creation, environmental education, or advocacy initiatives, we aim to merge Taiwan's maritime heritage with global sustainability goals, spreading the energy of "Paint the Sea" to every blue expanse.
Looking back to 2020, we adopted the theme "Our Ocean, Our Future", raising awareness among educators and students about the importance of ocean conservation. Over the past five years, Taiwan has made significant progress in marine protection, enacting the Basic Ocean Act, publishing the National Ocean Policy White Paper, and passing the Marine Conservation Act. On the global stage, after nearly two decades of advocacy, the United Nations has also adopted the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, propelling the world towards the "30x30" goal—a shared mission to safeguard our oceans.
Through this year's theme, we hope to inspire more people to take action for conservation and sustainability, fostering the three key marine literacy principles: Connect with the Ocean, Understand the Ocean, and Love the Ocean. Whether through artistic creation, environmental education, or advocacy initiatives, we aim to merge Taiwan's maritime heritage with global sustainability goals, spreading the energy of "Paint the Sea" to every blue expanse.
Purpose and Goals
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- In line with UN SDGs #14, we encourage reflection on solutions to marine pollution, overfishing, and other critical issues related to sustainable resource management.. This painting competition also resonates with SDG 13 in taking climate action, improving education, and raising public awareness.
- The exhibition of climate change paintings may reach out to the public and call for climate action.
- Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd and World Environment Day on June 5th to join to ranks of environmental protection activists.
- Provide a platform for pupils all around the world who are talented in painting and fine arts so that they could gain experience in participating in competitions and showing off their work to the public
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