Scientific workshop
“How to assess oceans’ blue carbon levels”
| Partner organisation | Solas & Scientific Centre of Monaco
Presentation of the selected “fight against plastic pollution micro-initiative” projects – organised by BeMed
| Partner organisation | Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, IUCN, Surfrider, Tara, Mava, ACCOBAMS
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
Press conference to present the IHO general assembly which will be held from 24 to 28 April 2017
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1st Session of the Assembly of the International Hydrographic Organization
Mapping our Seas, Oceans and Waterways – more important than ever
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), based in Monaco since 1921, provides the international standards related to hydrographic surveys and nautical charting and fosters cooperation between countries to support the safety of navigation and the sustainable development of their marine environment.
Much remains to be done in terms of mapping the oceans. To-day, there are higher resolution maps of the Moon and Mars than for most of the world’s oceans. IHO figures indicate that the depth of less than 15 percent of the oceanic areas has been measured directly and up to 50% of the world’s coastal waters requires to be surveyed.
After nearly a century in Monaco, the IHO enters its second century under a revised governance structure, with the 1st Session of the IHO Assembly that will take place from 24 to 28 April 2017. Over 300 delegates representing its 87 Member States, together with representatives from international and non–governmental organizations and observers from other States and industry will meet in the Auditorium Rainier III in Monaco.
Media contact and registration:
Caroline FONTANILI – Public Relations
info@iho.int – +377 93 10 81 00
| Partner organisation | International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
Press conference presentation of the international “Using ocean knowledge for sustainable development” conference
| Partner organisation | INDEMER
Latest News from Mediterranean Marine Research
| Partner organisation | The Mediterranean Science Commission – CIESM
Hervé Claustre (LOV-OOV) “Robotic ocean observations within a climate change context: Southern Ocean focus”
| Partner organisation | Villefranche sur Mer Oceanographic Laboratory
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
Jean-Pierre Gattuso (LOV-OOV and AMAO)
“Climate change and oceans: consequences and solutions”
| Partner organisation | Monaco Ocean Acidification Association
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Nuclear and isotopic techniques to assess the impact of pollution and climate change on oceans, focus on the Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre based in Monaco.
| Partner organisation | The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Environment Laboratories
Monaco Solar & Electric Boat Challenge: a race for solar & Electric powered vessels, designed and driven by international university students
| Partner organisation | Monaco Yacht Club, UIM, Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
7th edition of “La Belle Classe” environmental symposium – the dinner’s theme will entail an open discussion on ocean protection with presentations from marine experts
| Partner organisation | Monaco Yacht Club
Scientific workshop
“How to assess oceans’ blue carbon levels”
| Partner organisation | Solas & Scientific Centre of Monaco
RAMOGE, for balanced mooring management
| Partner organisation | RAMOGE
Public awareness campaign
“Ocean observation and How the ocean works”
| Partner organisation | Villefranche sur Mer Oceanographic Laboratory – Villefranche sur Mer Oceanic Observatory
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean: current situation overview, perspectives and Monaco Marine Protected Areas
| Partner organisation | ECOMERS Laboratory – Nice Sophia Antipolis University, AMPN
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
“Vamizi, Cradle of Coral” documentary screening; an island off the coast of Mozambique where the biodiversity is protected by means of a communal sanctuary
| Partner organisation | Friends of Vamizi, Mattias Klum/TierraGrande, IUCN, AndBeyond
General public feedback on scientific workshop
“How to assess oceans’ blue carbon levels”
| Partner organisation | Solas & Scientific Centre of Monaco
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
From the sea to our plates: A public awareness event for the sustainable consumption of seafood products
| Partner organisation | FPA2, Mr Goodfish & WWF & MSC
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
Sustainable Financing of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean Association Board of Directors
| Partner organisation | Trust Fund
Public awareness campaign
“Ocean observation and How the ocean works”
| Partner organisation | Villefranche sur Mer Oceanographic Laboratory – Villefranche sur Mer Oceanic Observatory
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
International regional marine protected areas networks meeting
| Partner organisation | MedPAN
Sandra Bessudo conference, Malpelo Foundation president, “The history and passion of Malpelo”
| Partner organisation | FPA2 & Malpelo Foundation – Sandra Bessudo
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
Ocean Elders meeting: a group of directors and prominent figures working for ocean and marine wildlife protection and improvement
| Partner organisation | Monaco Yacht Club
MONACO BLUE INITIATIVE opening night and presentation of the “Our World-Underwater Scolarship Society” prize which provides underwater experiences to students
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The 8th edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI) will take place in Monaco, on April 2nd and 3rd, 2017 under the presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Launched in 2010 upon the initiative of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Monaco Blue Initiative is a platform for discussion co-organized by the Oceanographic Institute, Foundation Albert I, Prince of Monaco and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Its members meet annually to discuss the current and anticipate the future global challenges of ocean management and conservation. This event provides a valuable framework for fostering discussions between business, scientific representatives and policy makers and for analysing and highlighting the possible synergies between the protection of the marine environment and socio-economic development.
The first editions brought forward the issues on large marine species and the deep seas as focal points for protection and conservation and raised the interest of Marine Protected Areas as efficient and tested tools for effective protection. Marine Protected Areas also emphasize the need for cooperation between all the stakeholders involved, theme that was discussed during the third edition in Yeosu in the frame of the international Exhibition. This collaboration and the need for synergy between economic development and environmental protection was also discussed during the fourth edition through the concept of blue growth which is becoming more prevalent today, as new industries, renewable energies, ecotourism and sustainable aquaculture are taking their place at the forefront of marine development and protection.
| Partner organisation | FPA2 and the Institute of Oceanography and Our World-Underwater Scolarship Society by ROLEX
MONACO BLUE INITIATIVE 8th edition
| Partner organisation | FPA2 and the Institute of Oceanography
Headquarters Agreement signature between HSH government the Prince of Monaco, the Pelagos Agreement Parties and Permanent Secretariat
| Partner organisation | Pelagos Agreement
« Cetaceans’ Strandings » workshop : help us saving dolphins and whales of Pelagos Sanctuary; come see a stranding scene reconstruction and learn life-saving gestures!
| Partner organisation | Pelagos Agreement and ACCOBAMS
Conference, “15 Years of Pelagos Agreement – A New Era for the Marine Mammal Sanctuary”. Cocktail and show following the conference.
| Partner organisation | Pelagos Agreement
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability
Students on Ice Foundation Board of Directors, educational expeditions for students to polar regions
| Partner organisation | Students on Ice Foundation
Monaco Explorations opening conference
| Partner organisation | The Prince’s Government
Lunch with Students on Ice Foundation members
| Partner organisation | Students on Ice Foundation
Arctic Marine World Heritage launch
| Partner organisation | UNESCO – NRDC
RESERVATIONS Subject to availability