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SCROPHULARIA : Operational Network Conservation Strategy for Plants and Habitats

SCROPHULARIA : Operational Network Conservation Strategy for Plants and Habitats

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The Mediterranean is not only one of the richest regions in terms of biodiversity, but also one of the most threatened by global change. In continental and island Mediterranean France, the dynamics of ecosystems and landscapes have been significantly altered in recent decades as a result of…

Enhanced wetland resilience for biodiversity & livelihoods

Enhanced wetland resilience for biodiversity & livelihoods

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species Study on climate change and its effects
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The oriental antigone crane found in Cambodian wetlands is an emblematic species of the region. This species is classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, and the Cambodia-Vietnam population of the oriental antigone crane is facing a severe threat of extinction, marked by a precipitous fall of…

CORVI Project: Priority on Climate Action in Toamasina

CORVI Project: Priority on Climate Action in Toamasina

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Across Africa, coastal cities are growing rapidly, with profound implications for urban dwellers and the coastal environments on which they depend. In East Africa, coastal nations cover a diverse geographical region, from Sudan in the north to Tanzania in the south, including the islands of…

Tsara Kobaby

Tsara Kobaby

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The island of Sainte Marie in Madagascar is home to exceptional biodiversity, including 800 hectares of coastal rainforest, 357 species of vascular plants (49 of which are endangered) and a remarkable diversity of fauna, including a new species of nocturnal lemur. Its coastline boasts a remarkable…

Blue speeds for shipping campaign

Blue speeds for shipping campaign

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Reducing ship speed ("blue speed") is a concrete, feasible and easy-to-implement measure that the shipping industry can take to reduce three major environmental pressures: underwater noise, ship collisions and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Limiting the speed of commercial vessels to 75% of their…

Olhos D'Água

Olhos D'Água

Monaco
Combating deforestation Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Brazil's history is closely linked to the Atlantic Forest, one of the world's greatest reservoirs of biodiversity. It is considered one of the most important and threatened ecosystems on the planet. Chaotic development and predatory exploitation of natural resources have devastated this forest,…

Green light for coastal wetlands in the Mediterranean!

Green light for coastal wetlands in the Mediterranean!

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The environmental situation of the Mediterranean and its littoral countries is bad. The overexploitation of natural resources, the destruction of habitats and pollution have direct negative impacts on human populations (e.g. water shortages) and on its endemic biodiversity. Global warming is…

Reinforcing the reintroduction program to restore the core population of the Bearded Vulture between the Alps and the Pyrenees

Reinforcing the reintroduction program to restore the core population of the Bearded Vulture between the Alps and the Pyrenees

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The world population of the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus barbatus) is estimated at 2,000-10,000 individuals, 65% of which are adults. Only in the Western Palearctic region has its population been more comprehensively assessed (591-774 breeding pairs). Despite a relatively positive trend in…

Conserving healthy populations of large pelagic fish in the Mediterranean Sea

Conserving healthy populations of large pelagic fish in the Mediterranean Sea

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Large pelagics and other marine megafauna play a crucial role in the balance of marine ecosystems. The entire food web of the pelagic environment depends on the ecological services provided by these iconic species. They influence the balance of the food web and the overall structure and functioning…

“Siren Song”: Knowledge and Protection of the Sirenians

“Siren Song”: Knowledge and Protection of the Sirenians

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Comprehensive knowledge of the habitat and behavior of a small-scale threatened species helps establish conservation measures throughout its range. Sirenians: dugongs (Dugong dugon) and manatees (Trichechus manatus) are the only species of herbivorous marine mammals. Classified as vulnerable on the…

Hydrological Monitoring and Evaluation Initiative in the Lewa-Borana Sanctuary

Hydrological Monitoring and Evaluation Initiative in the Lewa-Borana Sanctuary

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Habitat loss, land degradation and intensifying climate change are among the greatest challenges facing park managers in sub-Saharan Africa. These issues particularly impact Kenya, a water-poor country due to scarce annual rainfall. As such, access to clean water remains a challenge for wildlife…

Restoration of the coastal forests of the Forgotten Coast of New Caledonia

Restoration of the coastal forests of the Forgotten Coast of New Caledonia

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

New Caledonia is one of the world's 35 biodiversity hotspots, i.e. an area with a great wealth of biodiversity but particularly threatened by human activity. It has an exceptional flora, with more than 3400 native plant species, 76% of which are endemic, which is one of the highest rates in the…

Young Water Fellowship National Editions 2022

Young Water Fellowship National Editions 2022

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Supporting youth-led water and sanitation start-ups promotes the development of solutions to water challenges, creates jobs, decentralizes economic opportunities, and builds the capacity of younger generations. Based on this, the Young Water Fellowship (YWF) was created in 2017, to fill a gap in…

Safeguarding Ocean Resources in Bangladesh

Safeguarding Ocean Resources in Bangladesh

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Over the past several years, Bangladesh has made great strides towards a global awareness of the importance of marine conservation, and the country has taken seriously its international obligations to protect its marine and coastal areas. With the support of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS),…

Building SeaBase: A Bioinformatic Infrastructure for Marine Genomes

Building SeaBase: A Bioinformatic Infrastructure for Marine Genomes

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Ocean health faces increasing threats from habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and other deleterious environmental shifts. Understanding mechanisms that sustain marine ecosystems and biodiversity is an enormous challenge that scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory are uniquely…

Conservation of key wetlands for migratory birds and biodiversity in Senegal

Conservation of key wetlands for migratory birds and biodiversity in Senegal

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The East Atlantic Flyway comprises a network of sites from the Arctic to southern Africa where migratory birds find refuge; the coastal wetlands of West Africa are critical in this regard. Millions of birds depend on these areas as vital stopover or breeding sites, while the surrounding communities…

Malizia Ocean Challenge

Malizia Ocean Challenge

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

The ocean, humans and climate change are intrinsically linked. Every second breath we take comes from the ocean and the ocean mitigates the impacts of climate change by absorbing nearly one third of all man-made CO2. The impacts of this are vast and we see coral bleaching, loss of habitats and…

Restoration techniques for Mediterranean red coral

Restoration techniques for Mediterranean red coral

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Restoration ecology is an emerging branch of environmental science. Over the past 20 years, restoration actions have been increasingly conducted around the world. Restoration ecology is expected to become one of the most important areas of conservation science in the 21st century. However, these…

Tropical Forest biodiversity baselines for evidence-based conservation

Tropical Forest biodiversity baselines for evidence-based conservation

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

We are in the middle of a human-caused mass extinction of species, one which all conservation efforts aim to end. Tropical forests are at the front-line of extinctions: spanning 12% of Earth’s land, they harbor over half of terrestrial species. Counter-intuitively, most conservation efforts in…

Integrated management of natural resources of small Mediterranean islands

Integrated management of natural resources of small Mediterranean islands

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity Conservation of endangered species Development of energy efficiency and renewable energies
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Although islands represent only 5% of the earth's surface, they are home to 20% of terrestrial species and 600 million people depend on island ecosystem services for their sustainable development. Islands are unique territories characterized by strong isolation, space and resource management…

Sustainable Development of Mangrove Agriculture (DEDURAM)

Sustainable Development of Mangrove Agriculture (DEDURAM)

Monaco
Combating deforestation Study on climate change and its effects
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Guinea-Bissau is a West African country with a surface area of 36,125 km² and an associated maritime area of 8,120 km² due to its numerous islands on its west coast. In Guinea-Bissau, salt farming is a perennial and secular activity. It is practiced in the dry season, from January to May…

Restor'Med Forests : Conservation of Mediterranean endemic forests

Restor'Med Forests : Conservation of Mediterranean endemic forests

Monaco
Combating deforestation Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

In Morocco, the National Park of Talassemtane is the most original entity of the Rif mountain range. The flora of the park has 11 major forest species including the endemic and emblematic Abies marocana fir. In addition, there are 35 other endemic species, 15 very rare species and 11 rare species.…

Solar lamps for Sahelian schoolchildren

Solar lamps for Sahelian schoolchildren

Monaco
Development of energy efficiency and renewable energies
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

While Africa will welcome a billion additional people in 2050, 600 million Africans still do not have access to energy, most of them children. 10 million children are born each year in a family without electricity. If this demographic catch-up represents a real opportunity for the continent,…

Cleantech Innovators Programme: support for developers of clean technologies

Cleantech Innovators Programme: support for developers of clean technologies

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Striking a balance between human development and environmental protection is one of the major challenges of our era. To tackle it, society must move away from traditional production methods and consumption patterns, and develop new technologies and companies capable of building a low-carbon future.…

Implementation of a electrified business park in the Kita Circle

Implementation of a electrified business park in the Kita Circle

Monaco
Development of energy efficiency and renewable energies
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Mali is an extremely fragile country, especially in economic terms. It has a poverty rate of 47% and struggles to provide basic services to its population (access to education, drinking water, electricity). This is particularly noticeable in the country’s most remote regions where the…

Satellite monitoring of high sea fisheries

Satellite monitoring of high sea fisheries

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The World Bank estimates that the cost associated with the mismanagement of fisheries is approximately 83 billion dollars per year. This estimation is based exclusively on the loss of fisheries’ yields due to overfishing and the collapse of stocks and does not take into account the broader…

Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resource Management

Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resource Management

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Burkina Faso is located in West Africa between Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. It is estimated that 40% of the 20.8 million inhabitants, i.e. more than 8 million people, live below the poverty line. Rural regions are the most affected and contain 92% of the…

“Solar Grandmothers” in Burkina Faso

“Solar Grandmothers” in Burkina Faso

Monaco
Development of energy efficiency and renewable energies
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

The project facilitates access to sustainable energy for 250,000 people across 250 villages in rural areas of Burkina Faso, by helping to install solar energy systems (batteries and photovoltaic solar panels) on the one hand, and d on the other hand to develop the capacities of operation and…

Benthic Organisms and Communities in a Changing Arctic Ocean (ORCA)

Benthic Organisms and Communities in a Changing Arctic Ocean (ORCA)

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Climate-related environmental changes are already having significant consequences for marine organisms and ecosystems and the services they provide to society, and future projections are worrying. Understanding of these consequences is particularly patchy in regions such as the Arctic. The Arctic…

Dissemination of Innovative Experiences - Mangroves and Territories

Dissemination of Innovative Experiences - Mangroves and Territories

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

African tropical forests represent about 11% of the 1.2 million m² of dense tropical forests worldwide. Over the past 25 years, the African continent has seen a loss of about a third of its mangrove forests, which provide vital economic and environmental benefits for communities. The…

EGALES – Gender Equality and Access to Electricity in Senegal

EGALES – Gender Equality and Access to Electricity in Senegal

Monaco
Development of energy efficiency and renewable energies
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

The availability of renewable electricity promotes health, education, economic growth and conservation of natural resources, and helps to combat climate change and pollution. It is also a factor to women’s empowerment, particularly in rural areas. Access to electricity allows them to…

Mitigating agricultural pollution of fresh water and combating climate change by restoring soil health

Mitigating agricultural pollution of fresh water and combating climate change by restoring soil health

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

From a socio-economic perspective, the biggest scientific challenge on a global scale is to provide sufficient clean fresh water for humans and wildlife while being able to feed a population of approximately 8 billion, which is increasing at a rate of 80 million people per year. Healthy soils and…

Sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Solomon Islands

Sustainable management of tuna fisheries in the Solomon Islands

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The Solomon Islands are made up of 900 small islands spread over a large geographical area and their fisheries produce close to 5% of the world’s tuna supply. The industry generates essential income thanks to the rights of access paid by foreign fishing vessels, supports a national tuna fleet and…

Development of a national certification system for Myanmar’s forests

Development of a national certification system for Myanmar’s forests

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

As Myanmar reforms its forestry sector, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is working with its partner, PEFC, to help the country manage its forestry resources sustainably to promote fair and sustainable development. The country’s forests are rich in biodiversity and home to numerous…

Creation and Management of the first Marine Protected Areas’ network in Cambodia

Creation and Management of the first Marine Protected Areas’ network in Cambodia

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The oceans and the services provided by their ecosystems are coming under growing pressure from human activities. The oceans are home to 15% of the world’s biodiversity, and 90% of coastal populations depend on them for their survival. And yet 90% of stocks of commercial fish species have…

Promoting Climate Resilient WASH Technology in Southwest Bangladesh

Promoting Climate Resilient WASH Technology in Southwest Bangladesh

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

This project aims to achieve an overarching goal of improving WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) security for 150,000 climate vulnerable community members in the south west coastal area of Bangladesh through provision of greater access to clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene practices…

Helping humans and elephants to coexist in southern Tanzania

Helping humans and elephants to coexist in southern Tanzania

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The elephants of Tanzania are under terrible threat from the illegal wildlife trade. Between 2009 and 2015, the elephant population fell from 109,000 to 50,000. The main cause of this dramatic decline is poaching, motivated by the demand for ivory in consumer countries and exacerbated by local…

Multiannual monitoring of 3D printed artificial reefs in the Marine Protected Area of the Larvotto

Multiannual monitoring of 3D printed artificial reefs in the Marine Protected Area of the Larvotto

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Artificial reefs made using a 3D printer were immersed in the Larvotto Marine Protected Area in 2017. The use of 3D printing made it possible to mimic the complexity of natural habitats while employing an ecologically responsible material, Dolomite sand. To measure the effectiveness of these reefs,…

ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative

ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative (ASI) is a pilot initiative aimed at establishing an integrated and coordinated monitoring system of cetacean populations, at the macroregional level of the Mediterranean/Black Sea, in coordination with the countries bordering the two seas and with their…

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative Collaborative Fund For Conservation

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative Collaborative Fund For Conservation

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The CCI Collaborative Fund for Conservation catalyses and supports innovative and collaborative projects undertaken by CCI partners to conserve biodiversity. Projects address high priority conservation issues and are designed to integrate research, education, policy and practice. Since 2009, 43…

Sustainable Seas in Mozambique

Sustainable Seas in Mozambique

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Inhambane Province in Mozambique is one of the few places in the world where whale sharks and manta rays can be found all year round. These endangered giants of the oceans gather in this biodiversity ‘hotspot’, attracting international visitors every year. However, the drastic decline…

Water to restore rangeland, improve animal health and enhance livelihoods

Water to restore rangeland, improve animal health and enhance livelihoods

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Africa's rangelands cover 43% of the continent and support an estimated 40 million pastoralists. Unfortunately, 90% of these rangelands are degraded, with destroyed water catchment functions, resulting in people becoming trapped in poverty and increasingly turning to already pressurised…

Tracking the movements and status of marine top predators in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

Tracking the movements and status of marine top predators in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The main purpose of this project is to advance ecological knowledge, still insignificant, on two groups of large predators – elasmobranchs (sharks, ray) and marine birds – in order to document conservation strategies for these frequently threatened species more effectively. Close to…

Conserving puma-camelid-scavenger interactions and their ecosystem effects in the Patagonia and high Andean Steppe

Conserving puma-camelid-scavenger interactions and their ecosystem effects in the Patagonia and high Andean Steppe

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Interactions between large predators and mammals are essential due to their ecological impact, which helps to regulate ecosystems and the value they hold for the local economy and cultural heritage. Recent environmental research has shown that when large carnivores limit their predatory activity…

Ensuring more sustainable timber in the yachting industry

Ensuring more sustainable timber in the yachting industry

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The aim of the project is to ensure that the yachting industry supports the growth of sustainable forest management in the least developed countries of the world. Today, the industry often uses timber species which are at best over-exploited and at worst endangered. With this project, we wish to…

Territory of excellence and 100% autonomous in sustainable energy by 2022

Territory of excellence and 100% autonomous in sustainable energy by 2022

Monaco
Development of energy efficiency and renewable energies
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

The village of Prats-de-Mollo-La-Preste aims to become autonomous in terms of energy thanks to renewable energies. To this end, the project leaders are building several agricultural sheds covered with photovoltaic panels, rehabilitating several hydroelectric dams and building a methanation unit for…

Chimpanzees and humans: biodiversity, tropical forests and sustainable agriculture

Chimpanzees and humans: biodiversity, tropical forests and sustainable agriculture

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

This project, the second phase of support from the Foundation which began in 2015, aims to preserve Uganda's tropical rainforest through a chimpanzee protection program. It involves coordinating the actions of local actors working for the conservation of chimpanzees, improving human-wildlife…

Mitigating agricultural pollution of fresh water and combating climate change by restoring soil health through conservation and organic agricultural practices

Mitigating agricultural pollution of fresh water and combating climate change by restoring soil health through conservation and organic agricultural practices

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

From a socio-economic perspective, the biggest scientific challenge on a global scale is to provide sufficient clean fresh water for humans and wildlife while being able to feed a population of approximately 8 billion, which is increasing at a rate of 80 million people per year. This project…

Getting Forests out of the Box

Getting Forests out of the Box

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

In a welcome response to campaigns by environmentalists, businesses and governments are starting to phase out single-use plastic. This is a positive reaction to a global problem. Unfortunately, this move away from plastic is leading to an upturn in the consumption of wood-based packaging. Annual…

Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Program

Edinburgh Ocean Leaders Program

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Our ocean offers many services to humanity. It provides a livelihood and food security to millions of people, regulates our climate and offers economic opportunities related to leisure activities and the development of tourism. However, extractive industries, pollution and overfishing have had…

Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Impacts on High Latitude Marine Coastal Ecosystems : The Case of the Beagle Channel

Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Impacts on High Latitude Marine Coastal Ecosystems : The Case of the Beagle Channel

Monaco
Oceans acidification
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

It is now widely recognized both by the scientific community, and increasingly by the public in general, that ocean acidification represents a threat to marine ecosystems. The main known source of acidification is the increased input of anthropogenic CO2 from the atmosphere. When CO2 enters the…

Developing integrated river pollution management framework

Developing integrated river pollution management framework

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Water Pollution is one of the major environmental challenges of developing countries like India. Pollution in rivers is largely due to untreated wastewater that flows to the river from urban settlements and industrial establishments and drawl of water (largely for irrigation). The issue of growing…

Conservation of monk seal and its habitats along Mugla and Antalya Pronvicial coasts in Turkey through concrete actions

Conservation of monk seal and its habitats along Mugla and Antalya Pronvicial coasts in Turkey through concrete actions

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The Project aims to enhance an already ongoing nationwide coastal network called "Mediterranean Seal Information & Rescue Network" AFBIKA, and to have timely and key seal sighting and illegal cave penetration data. The program unites different stakeholders for the conservation of the species.…

De-equipping of unauthorised climbing routes to ensure the reproduction of the Egyptian vulture in the Luberon

De-equipping of unauthorised climbing routes to ensure the reproduction of the Egyptian vulture in the Luberon

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

In order to improve the tranquillity of two Egyptian vultures installed in 2019 in the cliffs of the Petit Luberon state forest, a section of the climbing routes closest to the nesting area was de-equipped in 2020. However, in the neighbouring cliffs, other climbing routes have been equipped…

Conservation of the Mediterranean monk seal at the wider area of the National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades (NMPANS)

Conservation of the Mediterranean monk seal at the wider area of the National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades (NMPANS)

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The project will take place in NMPANS and the neighboring areas of Skopelos, Skiathos, S.E Pelion and N. Evia, and Lichadonisisa islets; these areas host important Mediterranean monk seal populations (see project's map). The project will include: A public awareness campaign highlighting the…

Mediterranean Monk Seal Conservation Program at Cap Blanc

Mediterranean Monk Seal Conservation Program at Cap Blanc

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The main objective of the Monk Seal Conservation Program developed at Cabo Blanco peninsula is to improve the conservation status of this endangered species in the region and globally.

Restoring bushfire affected wildlife habitat on Kangaroo Island

Restoring bushfire affected wildlife habitat on Kangaroo Island

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The project will help landholders replant and restore 20 hectares of their native vegetation that was burnt during the 2019-20 Kangaroo Island bushfires. This native vegetation has a very important role helping the ecosystem to recover, creating habitat for important wildlife species, building…

Stoechas Project: improving knowledge of the biodiversity of the Port-Cros National Park to optimise its management

Stoechas Project: improving knowledge of the biodiversity of the Port-Cros National Park to optimise its management

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The main objective of the project will be to acquire knowledge on the biodiversity of this new territory (enlarged in 2012). According to the initial planning, and after updating the list of recently completed inventories, as many as possible of the inventories planned for the period 2021-2025 will…

Champions of Sustainable Food and Biodiversity

Champions of Sustainable Food and Biodiversity

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

A social and educational innovation project on sustainable food for young people and their families. The project creates a link between students in Auvergne (high school, middle school and high school students) and young people in other countries on sustainable food issues in order to improve food…

Sea'ties

Sea'ties

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The Ocean and Climate Platform, with its network of international experts and scientists, and its 85 member organisations, has designed this project to offer managers, decision-makers in these cities and stakeholders a broad overview and analysis of the various possible responses/solutions. The…

LIFE WOLFALPS EU - Coordinated actions at Alpine level to implement coexistence actions between the wolf and human activities

LIFE WOLFALPS EU - Coordinated actions at Alpine level to implement coexistence actions between the wolf and human activities

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The aim is to improve coexistence at the level of the Alpine wolf population by implementing coordinated actions throughout the Alpine ecosystem, where the wolf has been present for 20 years (Western Alps) and where the recolonisation process has just started (Central Eastern Alps) on the basis of…

Welcoming Tigers back home - Phase 3

Welcoming Tigers back home - Phase 3

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

In 1950, more than 200 wild tigers lived in Northeast China, by 2012 they were only 20. The tiger population was decimated by habitat loss and degradation, poaching, and prey depletion driven by long-term and large-scale logging. Due to concerted efforts from the Government of China and partners…

Supporting research and strengthening knowledge of the Port-Cros National Park and Pelagos Sanctuary territory - Research phase

Supporting research and strengthening knowledge of the Port-Cros National Park and Pelagos Sanctuary territory - Research phase

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The Port-Cros National Park (PCPN) has been faced for several years with the challenge of extending its knowledge and heritage management activities to a new territory with a much larger surface area than the old one. Since 2016, the PCPN has been deploying its knowledge efforts in the heart of the…

Integrated water resources management in the Siroua Massif

Integrated water resources management in the Siroua Massif

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

The project is taking place in the Siroua Massif, located in the Souss Massa and Drâa Tafilalet Regions of Central Southern Morocco. It is an area vulnerable to the effects of climate change (droughts, floods), which has led to a decrease in available water resources. At the local level, this…

Strengthening Water Management Sustainability in West Bank, Palestine

Strengthening Water Management Sustainability in West Bank, Palestine

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

With 62.3% of households in the Salfit Governorate with orchard, only 0.3% of agricultural land is irrigated, which alongside a very low productivity and the limited income generated leads to the abandonment of agriculture. In terms of water, the Region receives the least amount from its basin…

Local community involvement in coral reefs reforestation in the Barù Peninsula, Colombian Caribbean National Park.

Local community involvement in coral reefs reforestation in the Barù Peninsula, Colombian Caribbean National Park.

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and economically valuable ecosystems on the planet, yet the world has lost half of its coral reefs in the past 30 years. Coral reefs are known to need stable conditions for them to survive. In the Barú Peninsula, this marine ecosystem has…

Addressing the Shark Crisis : Reducing Demand for Shark Fin in Asian Market

Addressing the Shark Crisis : Reducing Demand for Shark Fin in Asian Market

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

In response to the continuing shark crisis, WWF will expand its successful regional shark fin programme to two new priority markets: mainland China and Thailand, and utilise the findings of a cutting-edge study to create behavioural change amongst shark fin consumers in Asia. This study, led by…

Hammerhead shark (Sphyrna Iewini) nursery areas in the Colombian Pacific coast

Hammerhead shark (Sphyrna Iewini) nursery areas in the Colombian Pacific coast

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) are considered a top priority species for the establishment of conservation strategies. Sadly, in 2019 the IUCN was obliged to upgrade its conservation status as being “critically endangered” due to the continuous decline in global populations. To…

Securing a Sustainable Future for the Guinean Forests

Securing a Sustainable Future for the Guinean Forests

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

One of 8 African biodiversity hotspots, the Guinean Forests of West Africa (over 600000km2) support globally-significant biodiversity with high species endemism, but face threats from agriculture and commodity expansion, unsustainable logging and hunting, and mineral extraction, leading to…

Mission Recycling Concordia Station

Mission Recycling Concordia Station

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

The aim of the project is to send a young student from Monaco to the Concordia Antarctic Research Station from mid-November 2020 to the end of January 2021. This period is framed from September 2020 to July 2021 by preliminary training phases. Its mission is to work on the black water treatment…

Survey of the Antarctic ice sheet grounding line

Survey of the Antarctic ice sheet grounding line

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

A large part of the Antarctic coastline is made up of a grounding line. This zone is the boundary at which land ice detaches from the continent and falls into the ocean, becoming a platform of floating ice. This phenomenon directly contributes to rising sea levels. The retreat further inland of the…

The Golden Children – establishing a koala insurance population for Australia

The Golden Children – establishing a koala insurance population for Australia

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Under direction from the Minister for Environment and Water, International Koala Centre of Excellence (IKCE) will manage and develop the so-called Captive Managed Disease Free (CMDF). A collaboration with Cleland Wildlife Park (CPW) and Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (HBWS) will also seek to…

Improve the security of Access to water and the environment management for Turkana District

Improve the security of Access to water and the environment management for Turkana District

Monaco
Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Kenya's water resources (rivers, lakes, groundwater) are unevenly distributed geographically and vary seasonally. Rainfall, the main source of renewable water, changes considerably depending on location and time. With almost 80% of the country classified as arid or semi-arid, Kenya is…

Achieving Forests For All Forever in Gabon

Achieving Forests For All Forever in Gabon

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The government in Gabon recently solidified a decision to require FSC certification in all ~15 million hectares of forests managed by concessions by end 2022. Currently 2 million hectares are FSC certified. This decision by Gabon’s President is a milestone for responsible forest management in…

Ice Memory : Heritage library of ice core samples

Ice Memory : Heritage library of ice core samples

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Mountain glaciers capture memories of our climate and our environment, providing valuable information to help us better anticipate future environmental changes. However, climate warming is causing these glaciers to beat an unrelenting retreat. Conducted by an international team of glaciologists who…

Académie de la Mer : For a sustainable development of the Shark Fin Bay Coral Triangle

Académie de la Mer : For a sustainable development of the Shark Fin Bay Coral Triangle

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

The project is located on the island of Palawan in the Philippines, the 3rd largest reef nation after Indonesia and Australia. Located within the Coral Triangle, in the richest reef area in the world, with over 80% of the world's coral species, the Philippine region is also the most endangered…

Reforestation around and inside the village of Antolojanahary of Father Pedro

Reforestation around and inside the village of Antolojanahary of Father Pedro

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Collaborating with Akamasoa, the Association of Father Pedro, Graine de Vie creates a nursery in Antolojanahary (the first village built by Father Pedro). The objective is to support the reforestation efforts of the Akamasoa association by producing about 30,000 trees per year. This nursery…

Reforestation around and inside National Park Masoala

Reforestation around and inside National Park Masoala

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Located in North East Madagascar, the Masoala National Park, created in 1997, is the largest forest reserve in the country. It stretches over an area of 240,000 hectares and is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List due to its exceptional biodiversity (Masoala Forest alone is thought to…

Office for Climate Change

Office for Climate Change

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

To give a response to the climate emergency, a considerable effort is required to ensure that the younger generations are equipped with the tools of understanding and action that will enable them to be prepared to live in a changing world. Numerous scientific institutions and NGOs decided to set up…

Pastoral Surveillance System in the Sahel - Phase 2

Pastoral Surveillance System in the Sahel - Phase 2

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects Integrated and sustainable management of water resources
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

The aim is to help all stakeholders better anticipate and respond to climate shocks. The surveillance system draws on two sources of information: First, two European satellites equipped with sensors capable of taking daily images at a resolution of 1 km. These images identify the presence of…

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative Collaborative Fund for Conservation

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative Collaborative Fund for Conservation

Monaco
Increase knowledge of biodiversity
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

©Matthew-Smith The CCI Collaborative Fund for Conservation catalyses and supports innovative and collaborative projects undertaken by CCI partners to conserve biodiversity. Projects address high priority conservation issues and are designed to integrate research, education, policy and…

Sustainable and innovative waste management on the Mediterranean islands

Sustainable and innovative waste management on the Mediterranean islands

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

©P. Mondielli The project consists in offering support for the activities of the Small Isalnd Organisation with regard to its technical support programme for effective waste management. The association provides technical support and champion concrete efforts among local players in 5 small…

Promoting and perpetuation of a commercial production chain for an energy-efficient cooker in Republic of Guinea

Promoting and perpetuation of a commercial production chain for an energy-efficient cooker in Republic of Guinea

Monaco
Development of energy efficiency and renewable energies
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

©Bolivia Inti-Sud Soleil The project of human development by the distribution of wood energy efficient cookers in the region Lower Guinea (Guinea Conakry) is entering its third phase. This third phase is intended to consolidate the knowledge acquired during the 4-year duration of the project…

Cetaceans watching ACOBAMS

Cetaceans watching ACOBAMS

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

©Steve8Hamala The ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative (ASI) is a pilot initiative aimed at establishing an integrated and coordinated monitoring system of cetacean populations, at the macroregional level of the Mediterranean/Black Sea, in coordination with the countries bordering the two seas and with…

Combat deforestation in the Wampies tropical forest

Combat deforestation in the Wampies tropical forest

Monaco
Combating deforestation
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

©Rohit-Tandon In 2015 the Wampis indigenous people formally established their own system of self government to manage, control and protect almost 1.4 million hectares of their customary territory on behalf of almost 15,000 Wampis people and future generations. This consists principally of lowland…

Plants under Pressure 2

Plants under Pressure 2

Monaco
Conservation of endangered species
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

This project brings together two core Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) indicators, the Sampled Red List Index (SRLI) for Plants and the Biodiversity Intactness Index (BII), in order to enhance global biodiversity assessment and establish on-the-ground…

Complete scientific works of Jean Malaurie

Complete scientific works of Jean Malaurie

Monaco
Study on climate change and its effects
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

The Prince Albert II Foundation is supporting the publishing house of France's National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS EDITIONS) in the project to publish the “Œuvres Complètes Scientifiques” (Complete Scientific Works) of the famous Jean Malaurie. All his…

Community Marine Protected Area at Helen Reef: designing a long-term sustainable financing mechanism

Community Marine Protected Area at Helen Reef: designing a long-term sustainable financing mechanism

Monaco
Development of marine protected areas
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

To support community management of the Helen Reef atoll in Palau’s Hatohobei State as a marine conservation area, CI and partners are developing a long-term marine conservation agreement (MCA) defining community commitments to natural resource management in exchange for direct incentives…