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.
Speaking
for the ocean
― By Dona Bertarelli
At the Tribune Bleue final, held at the Sorbonne University in Paris last week, I had the honor of opening the competition with a reflection on what drives us to speak, and on what it means to speak for something that cannot speak for itself: the ocean.
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.
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.
The Ocean Leaders Fellowship renewed for 2026
The 2026 Ocean Leaders Fellowship, established by the Sustainable Ocean Alliance in collaboration with Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, will select 40 outstanding young ocean leaders globally. Building on the success of its inaugural cohort, the program prepares emerging advocates to promote the 30×30 initiative.
Beyond Targets
and Declarations
― By Dona Bertarelli
As this year draws to a close, attention often turns to what lies ahead. For biodiversity, the coming years will be decisive, not only for what we protect, but for how we choose to change.
As I stand still, looking at the world that sustains us — this miracle of life we so often take for granted — I think about what it will truly take to protect 30% of our land and ocean, and what this commitment asks of us beyond targets and declarations.
Nurturing nature to shape our children’s future
― By Dona Bertarelli
Biophilia is a concept that deserves more space in our public conversations. It describes the innate human tendency to seek connection with nature and other living beings, an idea shaped in the 1980s through the work of biologist Edward O. Wilson. In many ways, it captures the instinct behind our sense of wonder: the quiet pull we feel toward the ocean, the calm that settles on a woodland trail, the peace that comes from a mountain range.
Nature’s Prescription for Our Future
― By Dona Bertarelli
For much of my life, I have worked at the intersection of human and environmental health. For three generations, my family has been dedicated to healthcare, with a constant focus on improving people’s well-being through science. I grew up surrounded by conversations about health, how the body functions, how to enhance quality of life, how science can help new life begin.
Biodiversity through the lens: From exhibition to lasting legacy
Through the lenses of talented nature photographers, the collection showcases vibrant ecosystems captured across our planet. Each image reveals the intricate beauty and fragile balance of life that surrounds us.
PARTNERSHIP WITH SUSTAINABLE OCEAN ALLIANCE
Dona Bertarelli philanthropy and sustainable ocean alliance join forces to empower the next generation of ocean leaders.