In Montreal, nations negotiated 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.
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.
Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy is the philanthropic sponsor of the Sails of Change sailing team, which supports the foundation’s mission to raise awareness for biodiversity conservation.
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.
I'm thrilled to expand my presence to @bluesky, a new platform that encourages meaningful dialogue and community building.
📍You can find me here: https://bsky.app/profile/donabertarelli.bsky.social
Looking forward to seeing you there as well.
Deep Rising, narrated by Jason Momoa, is now available! Dive into the hidden world of the deep sea, where fragile ecosystems are threatened by deep-sea mining.
Available tomorrow for one month at http://deeprising.com before hitting major platforms. Don’t miss it!
The @LDAC_eu renews its call for a deep-sea mining moratorium, highlighting severe environmental and socio-economic risks. Proud to support this vital cause with the @DeepSeaConserve and @DBPhilanthropy.
Great reconnecting with Philippe Prufer @MissionBlue. Together, we’re reminded of the power of Hope-the force that drives ocean protection. Mission Blue’s #HopeSpots cover 165 sites in 115 countries, highlighting the fragile beauty of over 57 million km2 of ocean. @SylviaEarle
A new Fishery Restricted Area between Albania and Italy was adopted today at the 47th General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean session in the Adriatic Sea.🌊
Thanks to #PBOL, @medreact and @GlobalFishWatch for their role in this achievement!
Proud to see my co-founded partnerships, PBOL and Marine Manager, collaborating to enhance marine conservation in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. This synergy shows the power of partnerships for impactful change.
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/10/31/ai-mapping-tool-enhances-management-of-eastern-tropical-pacific-ocean
@DBPhilanthropy @GlobalFishWatch @pewtrusts
Programmes
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 was named in 2020 the UNCTAD Special Adviser for the Blue Economy, serving until 2023. She promoted 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.