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22 November 2023
Monaco participe au One Planet Summit pour les Glaciers et les Pôles
Le 9 novembre 2023, Mme Isabelle BERRO-AMADEI, Conseiller de Gouvernement – Ministre des Relations Extérieures et de la Coopération, a pris part à la séquence ministérielle du Premier Sommet International pour les Glaciers et Pôles (One Planet Summit for Glaciers and Poles), organisé à l’initiative du Président de la République française, en marge de la 6ème édition du Forum de Paris sur la paix.
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Décoration de la médaille d'Officier de l'Ordre du Mérite Culturel au Pr Gilles KEPEL
16 November 2023
Le 30 octobre 2023, S.A.S. le Prince Albert II de Monaco a remis la décoration de la médaille d'Officier de l'Ordre du Mérite Culturel au Pr Gilles KEPEL
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Présentation des vœux au Corps Diplomatique accrédité en Principauté en résidence en France de Madame Isabelle BERRO-AMADEÏ, Conseiller de Gouvernement–Ministre des Relations Extérieures et de la Coopération
25 January 2023
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Réception à l'occasion du XVIIème de l'anniversaire de l'Avènement de S.A.S. le Prince Albert II de Monaco
18 July 2022
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25 November 2023
Centenaire Rainier III : dénomination d’une avenue au nom du Prince à Peille
LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Stéphanie de Monaco, Cyril Piazza, Maire de Peille ©Direction de la Communication – Frédéric Nebinger
Ce samedi 25 novembre 2023, LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Stéphanie de Monaco se sont rendus dans la commune de Peille, afin de rendre hommage au Prince Rainier III dans le cadre des commémorations du centenaire de sa naissance.Le 7 août dernier, le Conseil municipal de Peille a voté à l'unanimité la proposition du maire Cyril Piazza de baptiser l’artère qui mène au Monte-Carlo Golf Club « Avenue Prince Rainier III ». De nombreuses personnalités de Monaco et des Alpes-Maritimes étaient présentes lors du dévoilement de la plaque inaugurale, placée devant l’entrée du Club.Cette nouvelle dénomination est hautement symbolique puisque, dès 1957, le Prince Rainier III a établi la résidence secondaire de sa famille dans la commune. Très attaché à Peille, il a fait don d’un orgue, provenant de la chapelle du Palais princier à la paroisse, aujourd’hui administrée par l’archidiocèse de Monaco, bien qu’elle appartienne au diocèse de Nice.Les relations entre Monaco et Peille sont anciennes : elles remontent au XIIe siècle, à l’époque où les Grimaldi n’avaient pas encore établi de souveraineté à Monaco, et où les consuls de Peille avaient cédé leurs droits sur le Rocher à la commune de Gênes.En 2019, en mémoire de liens renforcés au fil des siècles, LL.AA.SS. le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène de Monaco ont dévoilé la plaque d’appartenance de la commune au réseau des Sites historiques Grimaldi de Monaco, avant de recevoir solennellement la distinction de citoyens d'honneur. Le maire Cyril Piazza est l’actuel président de l’association nationale française des Sites historiques Grimaldi.
23 November 2023
Malagasy Gospel comes to Monaco
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The choir comprises 12 young girls aged from 15 to 23 and a young blind man, who go on tour to Europe, visiting France and Spain. This year, the travelling choir visited the Principality, where many organisations came forward to welcome them, in particular associations such as FAR, the Guides and Scouts of Monaco, the Princess Stephanie Youth Centre and AMAPEI, all very keen to make sure the Monaco visit left them with unforgettable happy memories.Some of the activities enjoyed by the members of Malagasy Gospel were:- Participating in the closing ceremony of the No Finish Line, on the track as well as on the stage;- Exploring the town through a treasure hunt prepared by FAR;- Visiting the Oceanographic Museum accompanied by students from the IUM as part of their ‘IUM Commits’ programme;- Meeting school students and taking part in the World Children’s Day, organised by the Department of Education, Youth and Sport at Princess Antoinette Park, this year highlighting the Rainier III Preventorium in Madagascar.
Malagasy Gospel à la No Finish Line
All these events were rich in valuable and extensive intercultural exchanges based around games, singing and dancing with children and young people from Monaco, with a particular focus on sustainable development and protecting the environment.Finally, the highlights of the visit were two concerts given by Malagasy Gospel, on the evenings of Saturday 18 November at the Troparium in the Rainier III Auditorium, and Tuesday 21 November at Saint-Charles Church.
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Malagasy Gospel was formed by the Association Bel Avenir in Toliara, in the South-West of the island. This Malagasy NGO has been supported by the Department of International Cooperation for many years, under the Public Aid for Development Policy of the Prince’s Government.More information at: https://malagasygospel.org/
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Malagasy Gospel à l'Auditorium Rainier III
17 November 2023
Monaco takes part in a UNESCO Marine World Heritage event
On the margins of the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, Ms Sèverine Dusaintpère, Monaco’s Permanent Delegate to the organisation, took part in an event entitled “UNESCO Marine World Heritage: Symbols of Hope in a Changing Ocean” on 16 November 2023.The event was an opportunity to express the Principality’s commitment to UNESCO Marine World Heritage.The speech by the Monegasque Delegate recalled the objectives of the agreement signed with UNESCO in 2017 to improve conservation and scientific understanding of the marine sites on the World Heritage List.The UNESCO World Heritage List includes 50 marine sites in 37 countries. Sites are known for their unique marine biodiversity, one-of-a-kind ecosystem, unique geological processes and incomparable beauty.While they cover less than 1% of the surface of the world’s ocean area, the 50 marine sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List are home to at least 21% of the planet’s blue carbon ecosystems and 15% of all blue carbon assets – carbon reserves equivalent to around 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to 2018 data.These ecosystems play a central role in storing atmospheric carbon; conserving and restoring them is crucial to the fight against global warming.Photo: © UNESCO/Marie EtchegoyenSpeakers at the event (from left to right):
Ms Fanny Douvere, Senior Project Manager for the Marine Programme of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Ms Sèverine Dusaintpère, Deputy Permanent Delegate of Monaco to UNESCO,
Mr Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre,
Mr Cyrille Barnerias, Director of International Relations, Agence française pour la biodiversité (French Biodiversity Agency),
H.E. Ms Megan Anderson, Ambassador of Australia and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO,H.E. Mr Kris Dierckx, Flemish Government Representative (Belgium) to UNESCO
15 November 2023
Monaco takes part in the 33rd session of the ICCROM General Assembly
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On 2 and 3 November, the Principality took part in the 33rd session of the General Assembly of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) in Rome.This intergovernmental organisation provides its Member States (138 today) with the best tools, knowledge and skills to support them in the conservation of all forms of cultural heritage, in and outside their borders, in the interest of all peoples. Its mandate operates in the spirit of the 2001 UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, which states that “respect for the diversity of cultures, tolerance, dialogue and cooperation, in a climate of mutual trust and understanding are among the best guarantees of international peace and security”.At this session, the General Assembly adopted the Programme of Activities and Budget for 2024-2025, for the continued implementation of the Organisation’s flagship programmes, including First Aid and Resilience for Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis (FAR), which the Principality has supported for several years.Ms Aruna Gujral, Italy’s candidate from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) was elected to be next Director-General of ICCROM by a very large majority, including Monaco. Her four-year mandate will begin in January 2024.The General Assembly also elected 14 members from among 23 candidates in a partial renewal of the ICCROM Council, creating a new dynamic through which to face the multiple crises and conflicts the world faces today. Heritage takes on great importance both in terms of conservation and in building lasting peace through the collective memory offered by cultural heritage.