On November 28, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco participated in the Sustainable Use of Oceans forum/workshop addressing the issue of “…sustainable use of oceans in the context of the green economy and poverty eradication…” held at the Musée Océanographique.

The purpose of this important event is to prepare for the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (aka Rio+20) and to “…ensure [that] the seas and oceans are at the top of the political agenda…” during the UNCSD event.

Meanwhile, it was announced that Prince Albert II will receive the ASCAT Award on December 2, 2011.  To read more about this upcoming event please click here. 

Source: Bemonaco2011

H.S.H. Prince Albert II held a meeting with Mr. Luiz Figueiredo, under-Secretary for the environment, energy, Science and technology of Brazil, to the Palais Princier on November 28, 2011. During their meeting they discussed bilateral issues and the upcoming Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.

To learn more about the upcoming conference please click here.

Source and photo courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco visited the Aquarium de San Sebastián in Spain on Friday, November 25, 2011.

Upon his arrival the prince was greeted by the president of the aquarium, the deputy of the Government in Gipuzkoa, Pedro Luis Rio, the Basque Minister of Culture, Blanca Urgell, and the speaker of the City of San Sebastian, Joshua Ruiz.

Following the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in the lobby, the prince placed a wreath below a portrait of his grandfather, Albert I of Monaco.  Then he signed the book of honor and toured the aquarium.  Afterward,  Prince Albert II visited the Balenciaga Museum which displays four gowns designed by Balenciaga for his mother, Princess Grace.  The designs were given to the museum in 2003.  After viewing the exhibit Prince Albert told reporters that his visit to the museum was “…very emotional…”  

To watch two video reports from today’s event please click the links below:

• VIDEO 
• VIDEO 2 

Source: Diario Vasco

On November 23, 2011, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco was at the Musée Océanographique to attend the unveiling of well-known free diver, Mr.Pierre Frolla, new book entitled, Pirate des Abysses (Pirates of the Abyss).

To learn more about Mr. Frolla’s book click here.