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.
My team attended the #SportPositiveSummit in London. It’s inspiring to see sports organizations stepping up for environmental conservation. The energy in the @Sports4Nature workshops was incredible. Together, we’re building a future where sports & nature thrive hand in hand.
Preserving the Southern Ocean is key to maintaining marine life and livelihoods. CCAMLR members can lead by aligning conservation with sustainable fisheries, demonstrating how stewardship ensures a future where people and nature thrive together.
Thrilled to see the next generation engaging with ocean science through our educational program Sow My Dream. Introducing young minds to innovative tools like the microplastics sampler is key to fostering future ocean champions.
After 10 incredible years of Spindrift for Schools, I'm excited to announce that we are merging our educational programs for children and young adults under the name Sow My Dream, now part of Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy!
Replanting and restoring mangroves isn’t easy. While we planted nearly 1.5mio mangroves in India, many didn’t survive.
A reminder that restoration is challenging and highlights why protecting the mangroves we have left is vital. We must prioritize protection, then restoration.
Excited to share the @Sports4Nature new video! 🌿 This joint initiative empowers sports to protect and restore nature by 2030.
Let's celebrate together #GreenSportsDay on Oct 6th! 🌍
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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.