Supporting a new window on multilateralism
Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy is pleased to support Together, the new immersive experience at the Portail des Nations, unveiled this 28 May in Geneva, ahead of its official opening on June 12.
Our team were among the first happy few to experience it, alongside international and Swiss media. For the occasion, our Education & Campaigns Director, Charles Steinmyller reminded the audience why multilateralism is essential to tackling biodiversity loss.
Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy backs Portail des Nations initiative in Geneva
Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy announces its support for the Portail des Nations, a new United Nations visitor centre opening in June 2026 at a newly created complex next to the iconic Flag Alley at the United Nations Office at Geneva. Developed by the Portail des Nations Foundation, under the leadership of Ivan Pictet, the Portail des Nations is designed to make the work of multilateral cooperation more visible and accessible to a broad public.
Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Applauds Chile for Protecting Over Half of Its Ocean Waters
Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy today celebrated Chile’s creation of two new marine protected areas around remote island chains in the southeastern Pacific Ocean that scientists say harbor the highest concentration of marine species found nowhere else on Earth. On March 10, Chilean President Gabriel Boric signed a decree that fully protects approximately 130,000 square miles (337,000 square kilometers) of waters adjacent to the existing Juan Fernández and Nazca-Desventuradas marine parks.
Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy supports La Tribune Bleue
Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy is proud to support the second edition of La Tribune Bleue, a French-speaking public speaking competition focused on ocean issues, organised by the Deep Blue Foundation and held in the historic setting of the Sorbonne University in Paris.
La Tribune Bleue offers students the opportunity to reveal their talents through the artful use of words, presenting ideas and developing arguments about the ocean and our relationship with it, guided by expression, conviction, and clarity of thought.
Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Celebrates French Polynesia’s New Marine Protection Commitments
Historic designation protects species-rich waters and creates one of the world’s largest conserved areas.
PARTNERSHIP WITH SUSTAINABLE OCEAN ALLIANCE
Dona Bertarelli philanthropy and sustainable ocean alliance join forces to empower the next generation of ocean leaders.
A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA
Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy partners with UNIGE to drive biodiversity awareness among Swiss youth.
ONE FAMILY, ONE TEAM, ONE MISSION
A legacy continued under the Sails of Change banner. The professional sailing team formerly known as Spindrift, is returning to action with an expanded stable of race boats.
PROTECT GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS WITH INNOVATIVE FINANCING
Ecuador completed what is known as a debt conversion, which will provide a sustainable source of conservation funding.
AROUND THE WORLD: A NEW ATTEMPT BY THE MAXI TRIMARAN SAILS OF CHANGE
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