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Prince backs new Highly Protected Mediterranean Initiative
By Cassandra Tanti - September 14, 2021
The Prince Albert Foundation has supported the creation of a new funding scheme that will help with the creation of more Marine Protected Areas and thereby safeguard marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean Sea is threatened by many pressures that lead to a degradation of ecosystems, a significant drop in fish populations – 85% of which are overfished – and a decline of emblematic species, such as the monk seal or sea turtles.
Many scientific studies have shown that Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) with strong protection level are effective tools to protect biodiversity, provided that they have sustainable human and financial resources. However, in the Mediterranean, most MPAs are not effectively managed and do not benefit from strong protection measures.
Guided by science and encouraged by the commitments of several leaders to increase the number of MPAs with strong protection in the Mediterranean, the MedFund Board of Directors decided to create a new financing window dedicated to MPAs with a high level of protection called the Highly Protected Mediterranean Initiative.
The MAVA Foundation, which has been involved for many years in the protection of nature in the Mediterranean, is supporting this initiative, thus becoming the first partner to join the funding mechanism.
The MedFund and the MAVA Foundation officially launched the Highly Protected Mediterranean Initiative on 7th September during the World Conservation Congress organised in Marseille on the shores of the Mediterranean and in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The MedFund will issue a call for interest dedicated to highly protected MPAs at the end of 2021 in order to support them from 2022.
Monaco Life with press release, photo by Axel Bastello/Palais Princier
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Oh this past weekend! For sure there was no shortage of activities and parties to take part in provided you found yourself in the right social scene on the Monaco/ Côte d’Azur landscape. From multi-million euro birthday bashes, to champagne showers and caviar-dotted dinner parties, social media was buzzing with style moments from familiar names and fresh faces. These were my favourite fashion moments from this weekend in Monaco. These days it’s less about glam and more about vibes.
Victoria Silvstedt
@VictoriaSilvstedt TV personality, model and Les Anges Gardiens de Monaco charity Ambassador Victoria Silvstedt pulled double denim duty at financier and Heavensake founder Carl Hirschmann’s birthday bash. The svelte Swede showed off her late summer tan and toned tummy in a white bustier crop top and a high-waisted white skirt. Victoria took us back to the early 2000s with the infamous denim Louis Vuitton speedy purse paired with a denim jacket and lace up open toe booties. With her signature tousled blonde hair, Silvstedt is the epitome of cool for the summer. But what I really want to know is, after running into her on Sunday at Anjuna beach, what is her anti-hangover regiment, because for a girl about town one can’t even tell, for she looks fresh faced on the tail-end of the weekend.
Rebecca Isabelle
@Chicbelles This Dubai-based style influencer has no problem giving the cold shoulder in hot weather. The blonde beauty explored the port area clad in an off-the-shoulder white Mango dress paired with one the seasons must have accessories, a Gucci double G belt, a pink Valentino bag and white Hermès Oran sandals. Showing her prowess in successfully mixing High Street and high end, Rebecca embodied Monaco summer style looking ready to pop off to a friend’s yacht or a poolside drink at the Meridien hotel.
Julien Giurado
@giura22 Julien Giurado, the dashing model and reality television star of shows such as Secret Story, Moundir et les Apprentis Aventuriers, and the upcoming series of Les Marseillais VS le reste du Monde, cut quite the figure in a blue plaid jacket, black t-shirt, black pants, and black-studded loafers most likely on his way to join girlfriend and fellow reality television star Martika Caringella for dinner at the Place de Casino. His long hair pulled back in a man bun the social media influencer looked calm and composed ahead of the premiere of his new show.
Yana Weiman
@yanaweiman Miss Yaroslavl/Vice-Miss Russia Yana Weiman showed that even after working out at World Class gym in Monaco, style never sleeps. Pretty in pink was the order of the day for the Russian beauty queen. In a pink crop top and embellished jeans accessorised with an iconic matching Lady Dior bag Yana gave us a much appreciated fashion victim moment shaking it up in furry flats from Ice Queen Design. Multiple question abounding, what I want to know is not how Ms Weiman can wear fur shoes in summer but how does her hair look so good post workout?? #GOALS
Lauren A.
@the.la.way I’m not going to lie, I stalk Lauren’s Instagram account regularly to follow the adventures of this brunette babe around Monaco. When it comes to serving looks she never disappoints. Positively glowing at the Place de Casino in an off the shoulder NALA top, NALA denim skirt, and Lady Dior bag Lauren celebrated the beginning off the weekend in style. Instagram tells me she’s someones wifey and is it any surprise with her endless supply of on -point outfits, phenomenal makeup skills and high taste level. Lauren A you make our Instagram popular pages brighter. Keep slaying.
Honourable Mention
Now I wasn’t even going to add this in but after MUCH consideration I have to give credit where credit is due: Michelle & her #GirlSquad
By chance Saturday night at Jimmy’z, I was sitting next to a table of girls that had me gagging in the best way with their looks. Here’s the thing about Monaco and fashion, it can be hit or miss. So many people try to be “fashion” and lose their STYLE.
When I saw Michelle dancing in her Gucci t-shirt and button up track pants I knew that she was dressing for herself. She knew who she was and didn’t care about the expectations of anybody else. While doing my research for this feature I found her Instagram, which further validated my initial thoughts. From Gucci tees, to track pants in the club and denim jackets paired with a custom Gucci Dionysus bag Michelle is THAT chick that looks good in everything.
The Squad
This wasn’t going to be added in either but I ran into Michelle’s squad at Sass Café and they were equally as fierce as her. I’m a bit tired of seeing the same look in Monaco, tight dress, stiletto heels, bad contour, etc. Comfy is the new cool.
Bumping into Vittoria Picci at Sass in that must have Gucci tee, athletic shorts and tennis shoes was refreshing. To be quite honest is there really any reason to put in any more effort than that for a Sunday night? However I don’t want to speak about that look alone in itself. Can we just talk about how Michelle, Vittoria, and Polina Moisseeva casually slay at drinks at Hotel de Paris? Note the Gucci tee, the Fendi bag, the dad hat, not to mention the Balenciaga boots and Vetements socks! Bravo girls, you’ve managed to put out-cool pretty much everybody twice your age in Monaco and doing it in t-shirts.
Instagram sensation and style blogger Louis Pisano writes SuperficialLivingDiary.com. Article first published September 4, 2017.
[caption id="attachment_18326" align="alignnone" width="640"] Song Qi was able to open for Saturday's service.[/caption]
A serving British soldier who stole a car early in the morning while very drunk and then crashed into an upmarket Chinese restaurant, demolishing its terrace and sending debris into a Rolls-Royce dealership, has narrowly escaped a sentence in jail.
The 25-year-old had taken the car at 6:00 am the morning of June 24 when the driver trustingly left keys in the ignition while he delivered baguettes and croissants to Costa at the Estoril building. The miscreant drove a few hundred yards before losing control at speed and hitting Song Qi on blvd Princess Grace. The impact was such that those who heard the crash feared a terrorist attack, Monaco’s Criminal Court was told.
The driver had fled the scene and was apprehended on the roof of Ni Box.
The level of alcohol in his blood was so high that the accused had no recollection of events when questioned by police, the court heard.
Defence lawyer Thomas Brezzo brought out every possible argument to avoid a prison sentence for his client, a result that would most certainly have meant his dismissal from the British military, a fact confirmed by an Army Major present in court last Friday.
Perhaps it was because the defendant had served in Iraq, fighting ISIS, as well as due to the spirited defence, that he narrowly avoided being sent immediately to jail. The court sentenced him to 12 months and 15 days in jail, suspended, plus a fine of €45. In the afternoon he was taken back to the UK to face a military court.
A further hearing will be held on September 22 to consider claims for damages: €83,160 for Song Qi (which was able to open for lunch), €75,000 for Costa and €10,895 for the Rolls-Royce dealership.