Yann Guichard, Dona Bertarelli and nine other sailors will make up the crew of ‘Sails of Change’ for their next attempt on the Jules Verne Trophy. From October 24th, the team will be on standby.
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to the 3 MPAs which have won #BluePark Awards for conservation. Happy to be supporting the Pitcairn Islands and Cordillera de Coiba MPAs through Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy and GFW Marine Manager. https://marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/2023-blue-park-award-winners-announced/
It takes many actors and ingredients to support the creation of an #MPA. It seems that this was aligned for Hermandad Marine Reserve, Galapagos! From strong political will, local communities & NGOs as well as international champions.
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.
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.