Our Action for the Planet
Inspired by his own observations and in the light of the alarming scientific evidence, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco made a personal commitment by launching, in 2006, his Foundation to act against the environmental dangers threatening our planet and making populations vulnerable.
The Foundation focuses its efforts on three principal domains of action: climate change, biodiversity and water resources as well as funds initiatives in the fields of research and studies, technological innovation and socially aware practices.
To protect the environment, the Foundation supports projects in three main geographical regions: the Mediterranean Basin, the Polar Regions and the Least Developed Countries.
Thanks to the personal involvement of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and the ongoing valuable support of like-minded environmentalists, NGOs, corporate partners and individuals, the Foundation achieved to conduct, since 2006, over 700 projects for a total amount of 84 million euros.
The funds raised enable the Foundation to support projects to protect endangered species, develop energy efficiency and renewable energies, study ocean acidification, combat desertification and manage water resources.
FROM TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE TO NON-INVASIVE INNOVATION
Indigenous people who share their keen observations and knowledge, generation after generation – about forest protection, glacial melt, ocean chemistry, marine wildlife population dynamics, or ground water recharge cycles – have a lot to teach us about how to optimally monitor the health of our planet. At the same time, the development of new technology must be an asset to move towards a more sustainable world. We believe at the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation that traditional knowledge and innovation can work jointly to create a better future.
DEVELOPING LABORATORY
ISLANDS TO TEST SOLUTIONS
The islands are unique territories characterized by strong isolation, space and resource management constraints and significant seasonal variations in populations.
These constraints are a challenge but also represent an opportunity for thedevelopment of solutions: the islands are small-scale laboratories for finding solutions that can be applied to large nations.
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation through several projects and initiatives contributes to the sustainable development of these islands and focuses on the themes of water resources, the development of non-carbon energy and waste treatment.
DEVELOPING LABORATORY
ISLANDS TO TEST SOLUTIONS
The islands are unique territories characterized by strong isolation, space and resource management constraints and significant seasonal variations in populations.
These constraints are a challenge but also represent an opportunity for thedevelopment of solutions: the islands are small-scale laboratories for finding solutions that can be applied to large nations.
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation through several projects and initiatives contributes to the sustainable development of these islands and focuses on the themes of water resources, the development of non-carbon energy and waste treatment.
OPTIMIZING CO-HABITATION
OF HUMANS AND WILDLIFE
By developing land for agriculture, mining, logging or urbanization; humans have degraded and destroyed animal habitat, responsible for 70% of biodiversity loss. Illegal, unsanitary, high-risk trade and consumption of wildlife are linked to the increase of pandemic outbreaks and to the increased risk to human health.
It is primordial that we establish a healthy relationship to wildlife and nature. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is committed to improve social acceptance and healthy interrelations among fishers, farmers, wildlife managers, ecologists, tourists and wildlife.
TOOLING REMOTE COMMUNITIES FOR
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
It is critical for remote, isolated communities to manage their natural resources in consistently sustainable and entirely self-sufficient ways. Deforestation and conversion to agriculture has contributed nearly 30% of total global greenhouse gases, hence, optimizing the sustainable management of forest and water resources in these rural communities is a critical priority for mitigating climate change.
Thus, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation supports several projects to tool remote communities for sustainable self-sufficiency.
TOOLING REMOTE COMMUNITIES FOR
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
It is critical for remote, isolated communities to manage their natural resources in consistently sustainable and entirely self-sufficient ways. Deforestation and conversion to agriculture has contributed nearly 30% of total global greenhouse gases, hence, optimizing the sustainable management of forest and water resources in these rural communities is a critical priority for mitigating climate change.
Thus, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation supports several projects to tool remote communities for sustainable self-sufficiency.
GENERATING GOOD JOBS IN
RURAL GREEN ECONOMIES
As important as it is to protect land and ocean ecosystems for the collective commons and for the health of the biosphere; it is also important to create economic stability and good, green jobs in local communities that support and reinforce our conservation and sustainable living objectives.
PROTECTING THE BIODIVERSITY OF THE OCEAN
Globally, only 7% of the world’s ocean, which covers more than 70% of our Blue Planet, is protected. Why is this important? When we protect the ocean ecosystem, then we protect the entire living marine community inhabiting the Ocean; thereby optimizing wildlife biodiversity and health. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation focuses current efforts to protect the biodiversity of the Ocean on creating platforms for communication, collaboration, and common funding to effectively integrate and scale urgent ocean protection measures.
PROTECTING THE BIODIVERSITY OF THE OCEAN
Globally, only 7% of the world’s ocean, which covers more than 70% of our Blue Planet, is protected. Why is this important? When we protect the ocean ecosystem, then we protect the entire living marine community inhabiting the Ocean; thereby optimizing wildlife biodiversity and health. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation focuses current efforts to protect the biodiversity of the Ocean on creating platforms for communication, collaboration, and common funding to effectively integrate and scale urgent ocean protection measures.
