Every diver has the power to make a real difference underwater. PADI’s Four Pillars of Change offer a framework for creating meaningful effect, from conserving marine life to supporting dive communities.
Whether you’re just a beginner or a seasoned diver, there are simple yet powerful ways that you can contribute to make every dive count not just for you, but for the ocean and the world around it.
What are the PADI’s Four Pillars of Change?
In short, the Four Pillars of Change define some main areas in which the dive industry, and the whole planet that faces a bit of a challenge. These main areas, or “Pillars”, include:
- Ocean Health Pillar.
- Marine Animal Protection Pillar.
- People and Community Pillar.
- Health and Wellness Pillar.
How You Can Support PADI’s Four Pillars of Change
Here are several ways you can support PADI’s four pillars of change and help PADI with their commitment, starting with the most essencial one.
- Do your research.
- Once you are aware, spread the word!
- Take a Specialty Course.
- Get Social and Connect.
Do your Research
It’s very simple. It is so important to be aware of the type of impacts that PADI is trying to make, in addition to the type of areas they have defined to be their Four Pillars of Change (which we mentioned above). After applying this tip, you will discover you have taken a big step.
Begin with reading up on the topics that PADI is talking about, and continue on from there.
Once You are Aware, Spread the Word!
Another simple, but crucial tip is after making aware about PADI’s Pillars of Change, remember to tell your friends and fellow divers about them.
They may not be knowing about them yet, or you may end up having a deep discussion about ways to help ingrain the PADI Community?
Take a Specialty Course
In addition to theoretical ways, PADI has developed there are some Specialty Courses that are developed by PADI which are in line with their Four Pillars of Change, for instance the AWARE Shark Conservation Diver Distinctive Specialty course or the AWARE Dive Agains Debris Specialty.
Both of these two speciality courses are options to get to positively impact PADI’s commitments, while practicing the type of activity we all love; scuba diving.
Get Social and Connect
When you get social and connect, you don’t only help ingrain the community, which is considered one of the four pillars, but you also help in spreading the word about the Four Pillars of Change themselves.
When you connect with PADI on social media and use their hashtag #padi4change after sharing your experiences and stories, you are encouraging other scuba divers to do like you. And who knows, you may find and connect with your next dive buddy when doing that?
If you want to join other like-minded divers in their community, join these PADI’s Facebook groups: Learn to Dive, Dive Travel, or Divers Around the World.
After reading this article, you now know some simple ways to positively impact PADI’s Four Pillars of Change. Each one of us can make small things, but together we can make big changes.
