5 July 2021: Presided by HSH
Prince Albert II of Monaco, the 2021
edition of the Monte-Carlo Gala for
Planetary Health will offer an
exclusive, exciting, and unique
experience. On Thursday,
September 23, the Prince Albert
II of Monaco Foundation will gather
in Monaco some of the world’s most
famous artists and philanthropists
for a prestigious evening at the
Princely Palace to celebrate the 15th Anniversary
of the Foundation and the fifth
edition of the Monte-Carlo Gala.
The annual Monte-Carlo Gala brings
together the best of all worlds,
from Science and Arts, Cinema and
Music, inspired by the environmental
stewardship of HSH Prince Albert II
of Monaco. Through the Gala’s
signature auction, funds are raised
to support the Foundation’s critical
and comprehensive portfolio of
conservation projects—to protect
endangered species from illegal
wildlife trade, to expand marine
protected areas, to promote
renewable energy and resource
efficiency in emerging economies, to
eliminate deforestation, and to
better understand climate change in
particular in the polar regions.
For this exceptional edition, the
Prince Albert II of Monaco
Foundation is proud to join forces
with the Princess Charlene of Monaco
Foundation, through a series of lots
that will be auctioned in support of
their relentless efforts for the
well-being and development of
children. The Princess Charlene of
Monaco Foundation is committed to
save lives by fighting against
drowning and to develop the
education of children through the
values of sport, by supporting and
funding educational projects
internationally.
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco very
early on promoted the ideal of a new
relationship with nature and the
various species with which we share
our Earth. Aware that we were
disrupting all the major planetary
balances instead of safeguarding
them, thus endangering the future of
humanity, the Sovereign decided to
become personally involved through
His Foundation in order to amplify
His action in favour of the
environment. Launched in 2006, the
Prince Albert II of Monaco
Foundation has become a leading NGO
for the preservation and education
of sustainable development on a
global scale. For fifteen years, the
Foundation has significantly
contributed to almost 700 projects
focused on three main areas –
climate change, biodiversity, and
water.
HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco has
always believed in a world where all
children can grow up in a safe
environment and learn from each
other. She witnessed many times the
devastating reality of drowning, as
children are not always prepared to
face water hazards. Her career as a
professional swimmer also made Her
recognise the positive changes that
sport can bring to one’s life. By
creating Her Foundation, the
Princess wanted to offer children
better opportunities, show them the
way through the values of sport and
solidarity, and help prevent
drowning with the teaching of
swimming and water safety measures.
Launched in 2012, the Princess
Charlene of Monaco Foundation has
become an important institution in
the fields of drowning prevention
and education. Through its
programmes, the Foundation has
strived to educate communities
around the world by supporting more
than 400 projects.
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Presided by HSH the Prince Albert II
of Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Gala for
Planetary Health is organised by His
Foundation and Mr. Milutin Gatsby,
Global Fundraising Chairman, with
the support of the Monaco Yacht
Show, the Oceanographic
Institute, the Yacht Club of
Monaco, the Société des Bains
de Mer and the Monaco Private
Label.
Additional details and updates on
the 2021 Monte-Carlo Gala for
Planetary Health can be found at www.montecarlogala.org .
Gala honorees, event co-chairs, and
talents will be unveiled in the
coming weeks.
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