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PRINCE’S GOVERNMENT

Protection and Conservation of Seas and Association’s Environment Laboratories, which
Oceans. host the International Coordination Centre
on Ocean Acidification; the secretariats of
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco has followed ACCOBAMS (Agreement on the Conservation of
in the footsteps of his ancestors in making the Cetaceans in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea
sustainable management of seas, oceans and and Contiguous Atlantic Area), the PELAGOS
marine resources a national and international Agreement, the RAMOGE Agreement and the
priority for Monaco. Mediterranean Science Commission (CIESM).

The Monaco government works tirelessly to this Through its actions on conservation and the
end, and particularly within the framework of sustainable development of the oceans, the
the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Monaco Government enhances the Principality’s
adopted by the United Nations. political visibility on the international stage
according to the guidelines established by
This was the impetus for the Government’s H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.
strong mobilization behind the events of Monaco
Ocean Week, led by the Prince Albert II of This international presence and mobilization
Monaco Foundation with the participation of the also reflect the national policy of environmental
entire Principality. exemplarity consistently highlighted and shared
with other states in international forums.
While the Principality of Monaco may not have
a large maritime domain, it does have extensive As a way to broaden awareness of the
expertise with regard to seas and oceans, which importance of conserving marine resources for
it has had occasion to put into practice on a very future generations, Monegasque schoolchildren
broad scale. also took part in a number of events during this
Ocean Week.
This expertise makes it a natural ally of the
United Nations and many other international
organizations, where Monaco’s voice is
expected, heard and highly regarded.

The relevance of the Principality’s actions
in the sea and ocean domain builds on the
coherence of its involvement with the activities
of many institutions based in the Principality.
These include the International Hydrographic
Organization; the International Atomic Energy

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