Dona Bertarelli

TIME TO SET NATURE ON THE PATH TO RECOVERY

Right now, in Montreal, nations are negotiating a 10-year plan to protect and restore nature. The stakes at COP 15, the UN Biodiversity Conference, could not be higher: nature is in a state of crisis.

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NEW PARTNERSHIP

Sails of Change and the IUCN have launched a partnership, Sports for Nature, to help sports stakeholders around the world play a full part in protecting biodiversity.

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ONE OCEAN SUMMIT

It was an honour to deliver my speech at the One Ocean Summit in Brest alongside President Macron, and announce the renewal of the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Program.

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PEW BERTARELLI OCEAN LEGACY

The Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Project applauded Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso’s decree conserving 60,000 square kilometers of ocean.

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SAILS OF CHANGE

A foundation which shines a light on the importance of ensuring a sustainable balance between nature and people.

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INTERVIEW

Nautilus talked to me about my passion for the ocean and its protection.

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SPINDRIFT FOR SCHOOLS

Explore Spindrift for Schools’ new website

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NEW MPA OFF GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

PBOL today applauded Ecuadorian President's decree conserving 60,000 square kilometers of ocean between the Galápagos Marine Reserve and the Costa Rican maritime border northwest of the Galápagos Islands.

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Water is our most precious resource. It is essenti

Water is our most precious resource. It is essential to all life. 🌊

You probably know the human body consists of 60% water, but did you know 71% of Earth’s surface is water-covered of which the ocean represent 96.5%

Today, climate change is impacting the natural water cycle, causing droughts and floods, melting glaciers, and altering the delicate balance of our ocean.

Fresh and saltwater ecosystems are under increasing pressure from human activity.

On #WorldWaterDay, let’s celebrate the many the ways water benefits us, while committing to protecting it.

To value water is to value life. ✨

🎥 : @sentounderwater

« Life… freedom… happiness… » We took th

« Life… freedom… happiness… »
We took the crew of the @SailsofChange Maxi-Trimaran into the forest and asked them to sum up what nature means to them.

Forests are incredible. They purify our water, clean our air, provide food, shelter and medicines, and store carbon to help fight climate change. They’re also a wonderful place to escape to, to find peace and reconnect to nature.

On #InternationalForestsDay, let’s celebrate the role of trees in keeping us alive and healthy! 🌳

And what about you: what does nature mean to you ?

In many countries, March 14th is #ScienceEducation

In many countries, March 14th is #ScienceEducationDay🔬

Science education is key to helping children and young people develop the skills will need in future. These include problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and digital literacy.

Learning about science from a young age develops a child’s curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and interest in the world around them. As they grow older, science teaches children about how their bodies work, how nature lives and breathes, our planet’s place in the universe, and much, much more!

#science #education #students #classroom

On #InternationalWomensDay, I celebrate and thank

On #InternationalWomensDay, I celebrate and thank all women who are overcoming prejudice, pushing for progress, and changing society for the better.

A special shout out to the Womanity Foundation (@ForWomanity), who I’m delighted to support. They’re doing great work to accelerate #genderequality, and to create more inclusive societies.

Our world faces enormous challenges. To overcome them, we’ll need a society where each of us can grow, develop and fulfil our potential.

The first "Woman's Day" was held in 1909 in New York, but we are still a long way from basic rights and freedoms that are still today denied to women, including education, healthcare, and the ability to work.

Today, and every day, let’s #EmbraceEquity. Let’s demand equal access to education and jobs, and equal representation.

History teaches us that when women are empowered, societies thrive. Let’s keep pushing.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023 #women #humanrights #equality #genderequality #equalrights #freedom #womenempowerment

I’m very lucky to share my birthday with #WorldW

I’m very lucky to share my birthday with #WorldWildlifeDay 🎂

On this special day, we celebrate our planet’s wild animals and plants. Today, one in eight of all wild species is threatened with extinction.

The theme for WWD 2023 is Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation. It’s a timely reminder that we all have a part to play in conservation, whether at a local or a global level.

Today, I celebrate all conservation efforts, big and small, and thank everyone working towards a sustainable world for nature and humankind.

📸 : @andy_mann

#WWD2023 #Wildlife #Nature #Protect #Ecosystems #Biodiversity #SDG #Earth #Restore #Ocean

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#DeepSeaMining has lost its biggest corporate backer, Lockheed Martin. Momentum for a pause or moratorium on ocean mining is growing. #defendthedeep

Lockheed Martin sells deep-sea mining firm to Norway's Loke

Norway's Loke Marine Minerals has acquired deep-sea mining firm UK Seabed Resources (UKSR) from U.S. weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin , the compan...

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23 Mar 1638859558381666306

#DeepSeaMining : I call on ISA council members to pause or declare a moratorium. It’s vital that the international community stands firm against commercial interests. #DefendTheDeep

21 Mar 1638296211642888193

Thank you for these wise words @VSinkevicius. A marine protected area must truly be a highly or fully protected area to seek the full benefits for people and nature. #30x30

21 Mar 1638104731011743747

Coastal communities need to be at the heart of marine conservation efforts. Wise words from @Gius_DiCarlo on the benefits of ensuring that ocean protection has firm local roots. @pewenvironment

Rising Hope for Action on a Healthy Ocean

Alarm over the growing recognition about the consequences of the continued rapid decline of marine biodiversity and ocean health seems to have finally...

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16 Mar 1636289859538100227

I fully agree! #DeepSeaMining must be stopped!

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Philanthropy

Committed to sustainable development, environment and nature conservation, the different facets of her philanthropic work and projects allow Dona Bertarelli to play her part in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

UNCTAD

As a strong advocate for increased ocean protection and environmental conservation, Dona Bertarelli is the UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy. She promotes the development of a sustainable and regenerative Blue Economy.

Sailing

Driven by her love of the ocean, focus on performance and adventurous spirit, Dona Bertarelli is a keen sportswoman and accomplished sailor. In 2016, Dona Bertarelli became the fastest woman to sail around the world, after completing the Jules Verne Trophy record attempt.

Global Fishing Watch Marine Manager

Sails of Change

The Womanity Foundation

Spindrift racing

UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy

Spindrift for Schools

Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy

Bertarelli Foundation

Dona Bertarelli

A Swiss philanthropist, investor, sportswoman, and strong advocate for ocean protection, environmental conservation, animal welfare, education and social causes for more than thirty years, Dona Bertarelli is committed to a life more thoughtful.

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