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.
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.
#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
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
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
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.