The Polar Initiative’s mission is to take a leading role in understanding and protecting polar ecosystems, generating greater awareness and impact to progress conservation actions.

The Initiative was launched in 2022 through a collaboration between the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco.

#GreenShiftFestival
(Re)découvrez la première édition du Green Shift Festival dédié aux nouveaux imaginaires écologiques organisée du 7 au 10 juin 2023. Des soirées inspirantes mêlant performances, courts-métrages et tables rondes. ?

Restez connectés pour la prochaine édition en juin 2024.

?? Throwback to the first edition of the Green Shift Festival dedicated to the new environmental narratives, held from 7 to 10 June 2023. Inspiring evenings with performances, short films and round tables.

Stay tuned for the next edition in June 2024.

#TGSF #FPA2 #ChangeMakers

Partners: Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Direction des Affaires Culturelles de Monaco, Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco, Fondation Carmignac, Imagine 2050, Time for the Ocean, Académie monégasque de la mer
Credits: ©TS Visuals

#InitiativePelagos
The Pelagos Sanctuary, a Mediterranean treasure shared by France, Monaco and Italy.
A precious haven where marine mammals flourish; fin whales, sperm whales, dolphins and pilot whales populate these waters.
But the idyllic landscape is fragile, and is gradually being eroded and destroyed. Maritime traffic, recreational activities, urban density along the coast, water pollution… The sea is warming and acidifying in this pressurised area, and the future of cetaceans is under threat.

Through these images, our ambassadors for the Pelagos Initiative demonstrate their particular attachment to this shared territory.

?? Le Sanctuaire Pelagos, trésor méditerranéen partagé entre la France, Monaco et l’Italie.
Précieux écrin où s’épanouissent les mammifères marins ; rorquals communs, cachalot, dauphins et globicéphales peuplent ces eaux.
Mais le paysage idyllique est fragile, et il s’effrite et périt peu à peu. Trafic maritime, activités récréatives, densité urbaine des littoraux, pollutions des eaux… La mer se réchauffe et s’acidifie dans cet espace sous pression, l’avenir des cétacés est menacé.

Nos ambassadeurs de l’Initiative Pelagos, vous démontrent à travers ces images, leur attachement particulier à ce territoire partagé.

Ambassadors : Pierre Frolla, Claire Dufour, Davide Carrera
Partner: Fondation Vilebrequin
Credits: Kevin Sempé, Cédric Ragnolo
Images of marine mammals: Thomas Roger, Frédéric Larray

Introducing ‘REGEN RISING,’ a short documentary capturing highlights of the 2023 Campus, first milestone of the Re.Generation Future Leaders Programme, where brilliant minds converge to shape the future.

#REGEN #REGENFPA2 #FutureLeaders #sustainablefuture #Monaco

Promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and investment for a sustainable blue economy

The Ocean Innovators Platform is a private event, organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and is dedicated to cutting-edge technologies and inventive solutions aiming at conserving the world’s ocean, seas and marine resources. Its mission is highlight the essential role of entrepreneurship, innovation and investment to develop a sustainable blue economy.

 » Solutions do exist, as does the will. However, the scale in which we need to take action means that we must give these solutions and this will a new dimension. Above all, it means that we must work together in a coordinated manner with companies, scientists, financial players and all those who make a difference. Without this coordination we will not succeed in giving the various initiatives mentioned here the full scope that they deserve” – HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.