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9 February 2025
THE MONACO YACHT CLUB AT VENDEE GLOBE
For the 2nd time, a boat from the Yacht Club of Monaco, the Malizia-Seaexplorer, took part in the very famous Vendée Globe sailing race, a solo round-the-world sailing race, non-stop and without assistance. This race pits the best skippers against each other for a 45.000 kilometers journey around the Globe passing by the three legendary Capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin and Cape Horn.The Skipper of the Monaco boat, Boris Herrmann, finished the race in 12th place. He arrived on January 30, after 80 days at sea and 29,201 nautical miles covered at an average speed of 15.13 knots, despite very difficult weather conditions.During the competition, the skipper of the Monegasque boat took part in a scientific mission, collecting essential data in difficult-to-access areas. It was responsible for taking water samples to measure parameters such as salinity, temperature, oxygen and CO2 levels, and for measuring, using scientific devices on board, atmospheric pressure, temperature and surface currents.The environmental aspect has become a priority, both for the organizers and for the skippers. This commitment to the environment is part of the Vendée Globe endowment fund, of which H.S.H. Prince Albert II is this year's honorary president.https://yacht-club-monaco.mc/boris-herrmann-malizia-seaexplorer-defis-releves/
NEWS
21 January 2025
Australia Day Celebration in Monaco
There is an Australia Day celebration in Monaco.
NEWS
21 November 2024
National Day
Like every year, November 19th was a special day for all Monegasques and residents of Monaco, who celebrated the National Day.
NEWS
20 October 2024
37ème Coupe de l’America
Le YCM brille indirectement au travers de la 38ème Coupe de l’America
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International News
26 March 2025
Monaco signs up to the Space for Climate Observatory (SCO)
Adhésion SCO 1 © CNES Hervé Piraud 2025
On Thursday 20 March 2025, the Prince's Government became a signatory member of the Space for Climate Observatory (SCO) initiative. Monaco's ambassador to France, H.E. Ms Valérie Bruel-Melchior, officially signed the Charter during the SCO's third congress at the Centre de Conférences Ministériel in Paris, in the presence of officials from Monaco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and Office for Outer Space Affairs.The SCO is an international initiative that aims to facilitate the use of space technologies to monitor, mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. Bringing together more than 50 public and private organisations with expertise in space-related matters, it relies on the use of satellite data combined with in situ observations and digital models to provide decision makers with tools and information. The SCO encourages collaboration between space agencies, research institutions and public and private stakeholders to disseminate knowledge and advocate for open science. Its main objective is to improve knowledge of the climate and to support actions that boost resilience to climate change.Monaco's membership to the SCO marks a significant step in its commitment to climate action. By supporting this initiative, the Principality will be able to call upon an international network of partners and the expertise of space technologies in order to gain a better understanding and ability to predict climate change. This collaboration will be invaluable, particularly concerning Monaco's efforts to support developing countries in their fight against climate change in accordance with its international commitments. The SCO also serves as a platform for connecting providers of spatial solutions for climate action with potential funders.By becoming a signatory, the Prince's Government is also affirming its close ties with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), the founder of the SCO, thus strengthening the scientific and institutional cooperation that is vital for tackling the climate crisis.
Adhésion SCO 2 © CNES Hervé Piraud 2025
25 March 2025
Historical visit from the Head of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s European-North Atlantic Office
Visite historique du Directeur de l’Organisation de l’Aviation Civile Internationale pour la Région Europe-Nord Atlantique 1 ©Direction de la Communication - Manuel Vitali
On 20-21 March, Monaco hosted an official visit from Nicolas Rallo, Head of the European-Atlantic Office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It was the first time since Monaco joined the IACO in 1980 that it had hosted a regional director of this United Nations agency tasked with provided technical and diplomatic guidance to 193 countries for the purpose of coordinating flight activity and ensuring reliable connections for all.Hosted by Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, for an inter-ministerial meeting of representatives of her ministry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the Ministry of the Interior and the Police Department, Mr Rallo was able to appreciate the joint efforts of the Prince’s Government’s teams and learn more about the specific factors that apply to Monaco. Subjects at the heart of discussions included the sustainable transition of aviation, drone regulation, the development of synergies between various stakeholders in the sector to make Monaco a pioneer in decarbonised aviation, and the consolidation of a legal framework that guarantees ever safer airspace. The official visit continued at Monaco Heliport to present Monegasque infrastructure as well as Civil Aviation Authority teams and other professionals in the sector.
Visite historique du Directeur de l’Organisation de l’Aviation Civile Internationale pour la Région Europe-Nord Atlantique 2 ©Direction de la Communication - Manuel Vitali
19 March 2025
Monaco reaffirms its commitment to gender equality at the Commission on the Status of Women in New York
ONU - Commission sur la condition de la femme ©DR
The Principality participated in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York from 10 to 21 March 2025.During the general discussion of this session, which marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Ms Alyson Calem-Sangiorgio, Second Secretary for the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations, spoke of the Principality's response measures towards fulfilling the priorities of this fundamental instrument for the promotion of gender equality. Ms Calem-Sangiorgio highlighted the revision of outdated legislation, the establishment of the Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women's Rights, Monegasque initiatives to improve women's access to education and healthcare, and the implementation of training to provide support for women who are victims of violence.The Political Declaration, which was adopted by consensus, reaffirms the importance of implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, given that significant hurdles remain in place even 30 years after the Fourth World Conference on Women.As suggested by the Monegasque delegation, sport, which is recognised in the Beijing Declaration as a tool for empowering women and girls, has been incorporated in this year's political declaration*. * Paragraph 11: Recognize the contributions of all women and girls, including adolescent girls, to their societies, and the opportunities to strengthen these contributions in decision-making processes and as agents of change, as well as ensure their equal access to safe, accessible and affordable digital technology and to inclusive and equitable quality education, including physical education and sports, and promote lifelong learning as well as access to healthcare services and to empower them and fulfil all their human rights and fundamental freedoms, and end all forms of violence and discrimination against them.
19 March 2025
Monaco celebrates H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s commitment to the values of sport at the United Nations
Valeurs du sport ONU © DR
On Friday 14 March, the Permanent Representation of Monaco to the United Nations held its annual reception in honour of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s birthday.Focused on sport as a vector for sustainable development, the event was hosted at the United Nations’ headquarters in New York and attended by ambassadors and senior UN representatives. Monaco has been named the World Sports Capital for 2025.The Permanent Delegation paid tribute to H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s personal commitment to sports by exhibiting a series of 12 photos that reflect his commitment to sporting values.Ms Isabelle Picco, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations, delivered a speech in which she underscored the importance of the values promoted in sports. Now more than ever, solidarity, perseverance, inclusion and respect are essential in the conduct of international relations.
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Ambassador
On 2 September 2020, H.E. Ms Marie-Pascale BOISSON was nominated by H.S.H. Prince Albert II as Monaco’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to H.E Mr the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Australia and Monaco
The 3 May 2007, H.E. Ms Penelope Anne WENSLEY, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to Monaco, submitted her Credentials to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, thus establishing Diplomatic Relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Commonwealth of Australia and becoming the first Ambassador from this country to be represented in Monaco.
H.E. Mr. David Alexander Ritchie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia, replaced H.E. Ms. Wensley and was accredited by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince on 8 July 2008. He presented his Letters of Credence to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince on 25 November 2008.
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