Summary:
President of the Asian branch of the Prince Albert II Foundation of Monaco, Jacky Deromedi, discusses the foundation’s initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, eliminate single-use plastics, and promote environmental conservation in an interview with Tatler Asia.
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The President of the Asian branch of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Jacky Deromedi, recently gave an interview discussing some of the Foundation’s recent initiatives. In the interview with Tatler Asia, Deromedi highlighted the ambitious goals of Monaco in reducing carbon emissions and eliminating single-use plastics. She emphasized that these goals are actively pursued by all Monegasque institutions and supported by the Prince Albert II Foundation. One initiative specifically mentioned was BeMed (Beyond Plastic Med), which aims to reduce plastic usage by implementing good practices and encouraging eco-responsible actions. The Foundation takes a comprehensive approach to raising awareness about environmental issues through events like scientific conferences, film screenings, and exhibitions. The interview also acknowledged the Foundation’s success in species conservation and ocean protection, including the contribution to putting the ocean at the center of international negotiations. Deromedi mentioned the adoption of the first international treaty on the preservation of the deep sea by UN member states in 2023. She stressed the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders in addressing the climate emergency and supporting innovative companies that develop environmentally friendly solutions. In addition, the interview mentioned the upcoming Ocean Innovators Platform session in Singapore on November 27, which was created by the Foundation. It also noted that Prince Albert II will attend the Monaco Ball 2024: Glacier Edition, a biennial gala that raises funds for global issues.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
