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Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Applauds Chile for Protecting Over Half of Its Ocean Waters
- MPA
By DONA BERTARELLI
- MPA
French Polynesia, a shared journey from commitment to implementation
― By Dona Bertarelli
Last month, I had the pleasure of returning to French Polynesia since the announcement of the Marine Protected Area (MPA). This was a deeply personal experience, as for more than a decade, this region has been central to my commitment to the ocean through Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy.
Last month, I had the pleasure of returning to French Polynesia since the announcement of the Marine Protected Area (MPA). This was a deeply personal experience, as for more than a decade, this region has been central to my commitment to the ocean through Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy.
- Deep Sea
Protecting Africa’s Ocean future and why a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining matters
― By James Alix Michel and Dona Bertarelli
The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the High Seas Treaty coming into force and meaningful progress being made on the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, global momentum for stronger marine governance is building.
The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the High Seas Treaty coming into force and meaningful progress being made on the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, global momentum for stronger marine governance is building.
- Education
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.
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.
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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.
- Education
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.
- MPA
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.
- Education
PARTNERSHIP WITH SUSTAINABLE OCEAN ALLIANCE
Dona Bertarelli philanthropy and sustainable ocean alliance join forces to empower the next generation of ocean leaders.
- Education
A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA
Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy partners with UNIGE to drive biodiversity awareness among Swiss youth.
- Sports
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.
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PROTECT GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS WITH INNOVATIVE FINANCING
Ecuador completed what is known as a debt conversion, which will provide a sustainable source of conservation funding.
- Sports
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
- Sports
IUCN AND SAILS OF CHANGE LAUNCH SPORTS FOR NATURE PARTNERSHIP TO HELP SPORTS BECOME NATURE-POSITIVE
At the Sport Positive Summit at Wembley Stadium, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Sails of Change today announced a new partnership