The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has opened a new photography exhibition in Rome showcasing some of the most striking images from its Environmental Photography Award, alongside a conference exploring the future of biodiversity conservation.
Inaugurated on 19th May at the Orto Botanico di Roma, the botanical garden operated by Sapienza University of Rome, the exhibition Uomo – Natura: Equilibri Fragili (Man and Nature: Fragile Balances) brings together winning photographs from the first five editions of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Environmental Photography Award. The exhibition highlights the delicate relationship between humanity and the natural world through powerful visual storytelling.
The launch event also featured a conference entitled Biodiversity Conservation: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future, bringing together institutional representatives, scientists and conservation specialists to discuss some of the most pressing environmental issues facing the planet today.
Opening remarks were delivered by Marco Colasanti, President of the Italian branch of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation; Monaco’s Ambassador to Italy, Anne Eastwood; Eugenio Gaudio, President of Fondazione Roma Sapienza; Fabio Attore, Director of the Orto Botanico di Roma; and Sergio Pitamitz, National Geographic contributing photographer and Chairman of the Environmental Photography Award.
Following a guided tour of the exhibition, discussions focused on biodiversity protection and coexistence between humans and wildlife. Among the speakers was Piero Genovesi of the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, who addressed the return of wolf and bear populations in Italy, while Marco Oliverio of Sapienza University explored the role of modern biodiversity inventories in conservation efforts. Danilo Mollicone of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization presented an innovative reforestation initiative using birds to naturally disperse tree seeds, while Sergio Pitamitz shared the story behind his work documenting the bald ibis for National Geographic.
The exhibition forms part of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s wider commitment to raising awareness around environmental protection and biodiversity conservation through art, science and international collaboration.
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Photo credit: Mauro Salvatori