ANNUAL REPORT 2018 © Lucile Courtial ANNUAL REPORT 2018 REPORT ANNUAL All too often environmental issues resemble a battle of That is why we must always remember what is hidden figures – figures that make your head swim. behind these figures: men, women and children – our children. Our children, to whom we risk passing on a There are the terrible figures for endangered biodiversity, violent world, ripped through by storms and climate for birds that no longer fly over our meadows or forest conflicts. Our children, who in 2018 we have seen floors, for mammals, fish and insects that will soon initiate a unique global movement to take ownership disappear and for all the species at risk of dying out of climate issues and demand determined action. before we have even discovered them. It is for them, for these men, these women and these There are the figures for climate catastrophes, for the children, that the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation extreme temperatures observed every year all over the has been taking action for thirteen years. Because we planet, for the irreversible global warming that we are know, and I see it on all of my official visits, that behind witnessing and for the rising water levels that are feared every perishing ecosystem, every disappearing species as a result. and every drying well lies human tragedy. There are the staggering figures for the cost of all And we also know that to tackle these threats, we these tragedies, whether measured in immediate only have only weapon: mobilising our peers – all their material damage, in necessary investments, or even strengths, their talents and their capacity for change – in consequences on global growth. to build a new, more peaceful, appreciative and fruitful relationship between people and the environment. These figures are so numerous, so exaggerated and so unreal that they often tend to cancel themselves out. Whether it is about helping people live in harmony with LA Gestion de L’eAu A thousand, a hundred thousand or a million species, nature, assisting those suffering from harm, supporting written in words on a page, often look like one thing: them in their search for solutions or encouraging them an abstract threat. to take action, this annual report, like everything my Foundation does, has only one subject: reconciling Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed non risus One degree, one and a half degrees, two degrees, humankind and the Earth. three degrees: everyone has trouble understanding Suspendisse lectus tortor, dignissim sit amet, adipiscing nec, ultricies sed, dolor. what they mean. It is an enormous task, which we are persevering to Cras elementum ultrices diam. 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The Foundation’s main projects in 2018 22. Our initiatives 30. Taking our strong commitment to the international stage LA Gestion de L’eAu 38. Audience-engaging events Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed non risus 50 Developing a network of partners and patrons Suspendisse lectus tortor, dignissim sit amet, adipiscing nec, ultricies sed, dolor. Cras elementum ultrices diam. Maecenas ligula massa, varius a, semper congue, euismod non, mi. Proin porttito. 56. Supporting our activities through communication 58. A worldwide presence Adipiscing nec, ultricies sed, dolor. Cras nec, ornare ut, mi. Aenean ut orci vel massa Lorem ipsum dolor elementum ultrices diam. Maecenas ligula suscipit pulvinar. Nulla sollicitudin. Fusce sit amet consectetur Governance adipiscing elit massa, varius a, semper congue, euismod non, varius, ligula non tempus aliquam, nunc turpis 70. mi. 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Maecenas adipiscing ante non diam sodales Integer id felis. Adipiscing nec, ultricies sed, © Shutterstock hendrerit. Ut velit mauris, egestas sed, gravida dolor. Cras elementum ultrices diam. Maecenas Villa Girasole Tel. +377 98 98 44 44 Printed in the Principality Prince Albert ii 16, boulevard de Suisse Fax +377 98 98 44 45 of Monaco by Graphic Service. of MonAco foundAtion 98000 MONAcO www.fpa2.org Imprim’ vert, PEFC and FSC certified. 04. 05. Protecting nAture & ensuring A sustAinAble future for HuMAnitY This vision inspired HSH Prince Albert II of tHree PrioritY sPHeres of Action Monaco to establish a foundation in June • Limiting the effects of climate change and promoting 2006 to address the alarming threats facing renewable energies. the planet. The Prince Albert II of Monaco • Safeguarding biodiversity. Foundation is dedicated to protecting the • Managing water resources and combatting desertification. environment and promoting sustainable development. Active internationally, the Foundation mobilises citizens, politicians, tHree keY geogrAPHicAl AreAs of Action scientists and economic stakeholders to The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation focuses its efforts in three support nature – humanity’s shared heritage. main geographical areas: the Mediterranean Basin, the Polar Regions As human activities continue to exert and the Least Developed Countries (as classified by the United overwhelming pressure on the equilibrium Nations) that are severely impacted by the effects of climate change, of the Earth’s major marine and terrestrial biodiversity loss and water shortage. ecosystems, and as extreme weather events increase, the Prince Albert II of Monaco tHree sPecific Missions Foundation is strengthening its action on • Building partnerships so that projects can be completed the ground, both locally and globally. successfully and concrete initiatives can be undertaken in its priority spheres of action. • Raising awareness among populations and authorities about the impact of human activities on the natural environment and encouraging more eco-friendly behaviour. • Promoting and inspiring outstanding initiatives and innovative solutions by awarding prizes and grants. tHe foundAtion in figures 10 international branches 477 projects supported since the Foundation was established 55 with a total of 55 million EUR 173 in 13 years the Foundation has supported field projects run by 173 organisations 119 partnerships signed with organisations at an international level Through its work, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation helps meet the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in order to build a world in which peace, justice and equality prevail for people and the planet. 06. 07. 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