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Prince Albert II

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first: 2007-09-24
most recent: 2017-09-24
sittings or episodes: 3
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“A few weeks ago I had the privilege of presenting, on the sidelines of the SDG 14 Conference, the Monaco Explorations initiative. The vessel Yersin’s three-year voyage around the world aims to increase our knowledge through marine biological research in association with local scientists, disseminate the results of our research and promote collective and concerted action in areas such as the creation of protected marine zones, while stimulating innovation. I would like to conclude by affirming my confidence in science, which enables us to base our decisions on proven and verifiable facts. Whether it reassures us or frightens us, science must spur us to action and thereby to moving forward together towards progress and the hope for a better world.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Peter Thomson, whom we warmly congratulate both on the work he has accomplished in recent months and on his new responsibilities. We have great hopes for his ability to bring together the United Nations system, civil society, the private sector and academia to ensure that the targets of SDG 14 are met. It is therefore with great pride that the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and the Prince Albert I Foundation will host him at the Maison des Océans in Paris. In doing so, the Principality is continuing a tradition established by my great-great-grandfather — a prince, oceanographer and passionate scientist — one of whose ambitions was to make science accessible to all and to use new knowledge to improve the well-being of humankind.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“The implementation of SDG 14 on marine life, has special significance, and the success of the Ocean Conference, which focused on it, showed us that the conservation and sustainable development of the oceans and seas and their resources are essential for our survival. We are fully and forever committed to our planet in general and to the oceans in particular. I firmly believe that our ability to save the ocean from gradual decline will help us save the planet. That is why I welcome the Secretary-General’s visionary decision to appoint a Special Envoy for the Ocean, which highlights the challenges to be met and is greatly needed if we are to streamline our actions. There can be no doubt as to the dedication and unwavering commitment of the President of the General Assembly at its seventy-first session, Mr.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“It is up to us, the leaders gathered in this forum, to forge an ambitious consensus and provide realistic mandates and sufficient resources to the Organization. The first voluntary report from Monaco on its implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was presented at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development held under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council in July. Monaco, like every State here today, can now deal with ensuring the effectiveness of its choices with respect to the global goals that we adopted here two years ago. I would like to mention the Assembly’s call to action on 9 June with its adoption of resolution 71/312, which recognized that the ocean is our future.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“That brings me to express my satisfaction with respect to the vision that the Secretary-General has put forward so that the Organization will be better able to assist its Member States in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We support him in his reform initiatives because we want a modern and efficient Organization where international civil servants, both at Headquarters and in its many fields of operation, are invested in a priority mission for which their work and self-sacrifice are recognized. In that regard, I would like to pay tribute to all those who undertake to fulfil this mission on the ground, sometimes, as we have sadly seen too often this year, by putting their lives at risk.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Monaco welcomes the courageous initiative of the Secretary- General in that regard and yesterday signed the Voluntary Compact between the United Nations and Member States with a view to eliminating exploitation and sexual abuse in peace operations, humanitarian assistance, the promotion and protection of human rights and, more broadly, in the Organization’s contribution to sustainable development. That commitment is a strong message that zero tolerance should become the norm for all States. I believe it is important today to reflect on the creation of the United Nations, if only to appreciate it more. This exercise in remembering can enable us to put our current difficulties into perspective and convince us — if we needed to be convinced — of the importance of this global Organization.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Only by promoting global awareness and mobilizing all sectors of our societies can we adapt our economies successfully. Several States, including Monaco, as well as some private companies, have already announced major measures aimed at changing our modes of transport, production and consumption. In general, a change in our lifestyles is more than necessary; it is crucial. The joint UNICEF-World Health Organization report of 12 July on access to water and sanitation reveals glaring inequalities that continue to worsen. Too many people are still marginalized or living in unacceptable conditions. We must also resolutely persevere in the fight against all forms of serious violence against human dignity. In particular, we must work to improve the status of women as long as the discrimination and violence of which they are victims continues.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“As Dag Hammarskjöld so aptly observed, “The United Nations was not created to lead mankind to heaven, but to save humanity from hell.” Attacks on innocent civilians affect us all, wherever they are perpetrated. We hope that the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism can bring us together in our determination to annihilate this barbarism. Climate change is putting humankind in imminent danger. The unprecedented violence of recent extreme weather events serve to prompt us once again to recognize our limitations. Faced with nature unleashed, people will always lose. Hurricanes and typhoons have tragic consequences whether they form in the Atlantic or the North Pacific. The Paris Climate Change Agreement has garnered 195 signatures and 159 States parties. That is the clearest proof of the urgency felt at the global level.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Good governance, the fight against corruption, and sufficient public resources are not empty words, but rather assets without which no State can meet the basic needs of its population or establish its development policies in a long-lasting manner. Those crises serve only to further justify the Secretary-General’s advocacy for “protection and respect for human rights and for the creation of decent work opportunities for young people”. Today, by depositing our instrument of ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, I once again wish to associate my country with the efforts of the international community to promote their fundamental freedom and dignity.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“In keeping with our traditions, Monaco expresses solidarity by responding to the call of the United Nations for contributions to the World Food Programme and the International Committee of the Red Cross, as well as to Monegasque non-governmental organizations. Above and beyond those urgent humanitarian actions, Monaco’s cooperation system implements a policy promoting the eradication of poverty and fostering sustainable development to serve the most vulnerable. My country’s new strategic plan for official development assistance will work with public and private partners to respond to the most pressing needs — food security, health, education and job placement — beyond the mere duty to assist.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“The Principality of Monaco is fully committed to respect for justice and peace. That underpins our support for the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism on the most serious crimes committed in Syria. To the best of its ability, Monaco will continue its contribution in terms of the assistance to that country’s long-suffering civilian population in order to enable them to rebuild and imagine a better future. The situation in Africa, where over 20 million individuals are risk of losing their lives as a result of famine, will have serious consequences. Although drought is an exacerbating factor, it must be recognized that the primary cause for this humanitarian disaster is war.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“In that connection, the Principality pays particular attention to the work of the Special Monitoring Mission on the crisis in Ukraine and its vicinity. The Principality of Monaco, with 140 nationalities in its territory, has always been open to dialogue. Our country has been enriched by that diversity, which continues today. We are convinced that our common values — the defence of human rights, of democracy and of the rule of law — are among the ongoing priorities of a modern State concerned with the welfare of its citizens and those who live on its soil. The ideals that unite us allow us to move forward together, as our goals remain unfulfilled. The fight against impunity is part and parcel of those ideals. Refusing to allow atrocity to dictate the law is a sine qua non condition of assumed sovereignty.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“In accordance with its obligations, Monaco complies with the Security Council resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter. Respecting the commitments that apply to each Member State is paramount. We therefore refuse to be powerless witnesses of the indefensible stances that pose a grave danger to all our States. We condemn the irresponsibility of those who expose humankind to an irreversible disaster. Recognizing the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, Monaco continues to support collective efforts for the promotion of peace and security. As a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Council of Europe, Monaco participates actively in the work of those regional institutions.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“I would like to begin by telling the President how pleased I am to see him conducting the work of the General Assembly at its seventy-second session. We wish him success in the accomplishment of this important and delicate task in the service of the international community. I have an excellent memory of my official visit to Slovakia last May. On that occasion I was able to appreciate his work and to consolidate the good relations between our two States. “Peace must be our goal and guide”. But “without a healthy environment we cannot end poverty and build prosperity”. Those are the words of the Secretary- General, and current circumstances give those words special resonance. It is clear that the threat of nuclear escalation in Asia has never been greater, and that notion can leave no leader indifferent.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“13 09-52228 I am convinced that the President’s great experience at the United Nations and his role in the creation of the African Union are great pluses for the success of his very sensitive mission.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“In 2010, we will celebrate the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures and the International Year of Biodiversity. These themes symbolize, at the outset of the twenty-first century, the harmony that we must seek both among our people — with acceptance of our differences — and between the human species and the other living species on Earth, which we have the duty to protect and save from extinction. I can assure the Assembly that my country will continue to tirelessly commit itself to processes likely to build and strengthen the ties between our societies in order to promote dialogue and cultural and religious understanding based on mutual respect, such as the Union for the Mediterranean and the Alliance of Civilizations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“In this respect, I wish to reiterate the support of my country for the implementation of the responsibility to protect, which is symbolic of the strengthening of multilateralism for the good of populations. The responsibility to protect does not affect the exercise of responsible sovereignty, which places the individual at the forefront. Monaco will continue to work with its partners — that is, each and every one in this Hall — to implement best practices in the field of protection, international assistance and capacity-building, with the sole objective of saving lives. The Principality will keep responding, in solidarity, to emergency humanitarian situations, especially when it comes to assisting women and children, whose vulnerability in crisis situations, unfortunately, no longer needs to be demonstrated.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The United Nations cannot avoid this either. Since its creation, the Organization has worked for the maintenance of international peace and security through operations led under its flag. It has also played a prominent federative role in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation. Human and material resources available to peacekeeping operations have reached levels that would have not been conceivable only a decade ago. The necessary consideration of this matter initiated within the Security Council and the Secretariat, as well as with Member States, is a priority and we support it. What is just as important is the strengthening of the rule of law and of democratic institutions, guardians of sovereignty and the peaceful coexistence of States.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“But let us make no mistake: the breach of trust resulting from the financial disaster has made it more necessary than ever before that the measures taken by the G-20 be non-discriminatory and bring together all Member States. A consultative body would thus ensure the legitimacy of any decisions made. We must, together, rebuild solid foundations for a capitalism with a human face that promotes growth and social development. Current circumstances have provided us the opportunity to create a green economy, one which associates job creation with the transfer of new technologies which will enable us to achieve a sustained recovery. The State must continuously adapt its role and the expression of its sovereignty to new realities in order to remain the guarantor of the security and social well- being of populations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The G-20’s ability to bring together all States will give rise to the legitimacy necessary for renewed growth. For several months, my Government has been working to fulfil the commitments it undertook and to comply with the required norms of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) with a view to improve transparency and exchanges of fiscal and banking information. That is why my Government has already signed 12 bilateral conventions and has undertaken to conclude other agreements in this area. As of today, Monaco has had its efforts acknowledged by the OECD and will thus now be included on its White List.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Created 10 years ago, the Group of 20 (G-20) met for the first time at the level of heads of State or Government last November, thereby acknowledging the urgency of adopting measures to save the world economy from a disaster worsened by the panic reigning in the financial markets. Monaco acknowledges that this group, which represents two thirds of the world’s population and trade and close to 90 per cent of the world gross domestic product, bears special responsibility vis-à-vis the rest of the international community. We are confident of the capacity of the G-20, tomorrow in Pittsburgh, to lay the foundations for a new era encompassing, inter alia, financial regulation, financial traders’ income, governance and resources allocated to international financial institutions.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Sustainable development requires the globalization of green technologies and environmental assets. On behalf of the Principality, I reiterate our stated ambition to become carbon neutral and our resolve to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2020 and by 60 per cent by 2050. During these past few months, the world economy has been sorely tried and tested. Signs of recovery are beginning to show, but we must draw lessons from this grim year. The globalization of the economy and the resulting interdependence require 09-52228 12 reform of the international monetary and financial system.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“This Global Framework, which we fully support, aims at improving the management of the risks of climate fluctuations and climate change as well as adaptation to climate change at all levels, through development and the incorporation of science-based information and forecasting into policies and planning. The unparalleled mobilization of public opinion compels us to adopt innovative measures to slow global warming, whose consequences could be catastrophic. The Trade and Development Report recommends deep structural changes, which will not happen unless we are willing to challenge our patterns of production and consumption. The setting up of a green economy must be the basis of such a process. Our role, as political decision makers, is to ensure that the necessary technology — which already exists — is put to use to reduce greenhouse gases.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“My commitment, and that of my worldwide counterparts, as stated yesterday in the framework of the climate change summit convened by the Secretary- General, is unequivocal: we must, together — developed countries, countries with high carbon dioxide emissions and developing countries — succeed in defining a post-Kyoto regime that will be decidedly in line with a low-carbon-emission future. For too long, we have neglected the scientific warnings. More than 20 years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was created by the World Meteorological Organization. During the third World Climate Conference at the beginning of September which, with great pleasure, I attended, it was decided to establish a Global Framework for Climate Services, with a view to helping populations meet this increasingly pressing challenge.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The restoration of agriculture to the heart of our civilization also raises the crucial issue of water. Whether regarding access to it for the survival of our populations, for farming or for energy production, it is imperative to guarantee water security. Therefore, an integrated management of water resources is needed. We must be aware of the potential disasters and conflicts that would arise if we failed, and of risks linked to poor sanitation that could cause outbreaks of infectious diseases and pandemics. The phenomena of desertification and drought, as well as the acidification of seas and oceans, are exacerbated by man-made climatic change. This is why failure of the Copenhagen negotiations is not an option.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“On the contrary, it must be strengthened at a time when the most vulnerable are the ones who need it the most. This development assistance must be accompanied by long-term investments aimed at strengthening the capacity- building of developing countries, in particular through the transfer of appropriate technologies with a view to respecting the requirements of sustainable development. From this perspective, and in the light of the recent food crisis, the time is right to restore agriculture to its proper place, because food security depends on it. Today, it is up to us to forge for future generations a new destiny, “a new deal”. We must move from being donors to become partners in a green revolution in Africa, where food-producing agriculture adapted to the specific conditions of the continent must empower the local populations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“If poverty eradication is to remain our priority, we will have to get busy on fulfilling our obligations, for the most destitute are also the ones who are hungry, who suffer from malnutrition and who lack access to water and to basic social and health services. Among the main victims are women and children, 25,000 of whom die each day, according to UNICEF. Several hundred thousand people today benefit from actions undertaken by my country in the framework of its international cooperation in the fields of health, education and the fight against poverty. This is why I requested that we continue our effort to contribute 0.7 per cent of our GDP by 2015 to official development assistance. This assistance must not be sacrificed because of the present economic and financial situation.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The financial storm that swept through the world a year ago has caused too much suffering and too much harm to the global economy, at a time in our history when we are confronted with the major challenges of the climate crisis and the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), for us not to draw obvious conclusions. A year from now, we will meet again in this same forum to take stock of the progress we have made in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The 2015 deadline — which already seemed compromised on the eve of this multidimensional crisis — requires that we define a global vision for the future of humankind. Some will call it solidarity or moral awareness. Whatever the 11 09-52228 name, we need to clearly define and implement the MDGs to meet the basic needs of all human beings.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“My participation in this general debate, like that of more than 100 heads of State and Government, confirms both the seriousness of the choices we must make in the face of the challenges confronting our States and the unavoidable role of the United Nations in deciding on the future of our planet and its inhabitants. More than ever before, the General Assembly must be the “centre for harmonizing the actions of nations” in the attainment of the common ends defined in Article 1 of the Charter. To remain the vital centre, the Organization and its most representative body of the community of nations — our General Assembly — must better take into consideration the interdependence that links our destinies and the opportunity presented to our sovereign States to bestow upon our fellow countrymen a common vision marked by moral values.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“The Principality has taken pleasure in hosting many international meetings and high-level conferences in recent years. Accordingly, I am delighted that in February 2008, the tenth special session of the Governing Council of United Nations Environment Programme and the Global Ministerial Environment Forum will be held in Monaco. On that occasion, I will proudly receive ministers of the environment of Member States to discuss topics similar to those we are tackling within the General Assembly framework and thus to continue the debate launched here. In so doing, my country will, I hope, contribute once again its part to the fundamental debates of our time and will reaffirm its will to be at the heart of the genuine struggle.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“I reaffirm my country’s support for a process of increasing the membership of this Council. In fact, the chances of maintaining international peace and security will be that much greater if the representation of the international community in the Security Council were the most equitable possible. I also express the wish that the newly established Department of Field Support, working alongside the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, will facilitate the actions of United Nations personnel on the ground working valiantly to safeguard peace. I congratulate the Secretary-General on the efforts he has undertaken to these ends. My country became a Member of the United Nations 14 years ago. Ever since, the Principality has increased its participation on the international scene.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“In December, the General Assembly will hold a debate to evaluate progress in the implementation of the Declaration and Plan of Action entitled “A world fit for children” (resolution S-27/2), adopted in 2002. Considerable progress has been achieved in five years, although there still are too many needs to be met. Monaco has also joined the campaign entitled “Unite for children. Unite against AIDS,” sponsored by UNICEF, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization. My sister, Princess Stephanie, Special Representative of UNAIDS, has committed herself wholeheartedly to harnessing the energies of the Principality and beyond to advance in the fight against this scourge. Reform of the Security Council remains a current issue.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“A great deal remains to be done in the fields of education, access to health care, the fight against pandemics and HIV/AIDS, human crises following natural disasters or conflicts and, lastly, the fight against poverty. I pay particular attention to the Principality’s actions through multilateral and bilateral assistance programmes, supplemented by the generous initiatives of the charitable organizations in Monaco, which are also part of my country’s tradition. Children’s welfare has, for a long time, been a priority commitment for the Principality. My sister, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Hanover, is actively involved with this issue through the World Association of Children’s Friends (AMADE Mondiale).”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“In so doing, I reiterate my unfaltering determination to combat the manifestations of terrorism regardless of their forms. For my country, sustainable development and the fight against poverty go hand in hand, in that we are called upon to identify a new manner of growth more respectful of the resources of our planet, which, while abundant, are not inexhaustible. That is the reason why I asked my Government to increase by 30 per cent for the year 2008, under the heading of international cooperation, the total of the Principality’s voluntary contributions to the funds and programmes of the United Nations. This significant increase of funding for official development assistance is proof my country’s determination to eventually reach the target of devoting 0.7 per cent of gross national income to official development assistance.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“To consolidate its legal framework in compliance with international standards, and according to the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), the Principality of Monaco took measures identical to the European Union directives adopted to fight money laundering and terrorism. Without waiting for the new report of the Select Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti- Money Laundering Measures, in this area, my Government enacted new laws and regulations on these issues. With those tireless efforts, Monaco has been publicly recognized for leading the way in this field. I will maintain the required vigilance so that our legislative framework and our security policy will continue to guarantee the reputation of the Principality as a safe State.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“We have long lived in a world fraught with threats, but for the first time we are facing a planetary threat that threatens humankind itself. The evolution of human mindsets and behaviour will inevitably take time, but the planet cannot wait. Thus, without further delay, we must adopt a culture of responsibility. We must meet this historic challenge so that we may preserve planet Earth for our children. Let us make the choice of hope based on humanistic values, and let us not forget the power of courage when it is supported by the will to place humankind at the core of our priorities. There are also ethical considerations which inspire my country’s constant and resolute commitment in the fight against terrorism. In no circumstances can violence ever be a legitimate means to pursue any combat, whatever the cause may be.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“That message was reiterated over and over again yesterday during the high-level event on climate change convened by the Secretary-General. The European Union has shown the way by committing to a 50 per cent reduction of its greenhouse gases by 2050. Let us help developing countries by finding new financial resources; let us quickly update our modes of production and consumption. To meet that challenge, we must work together to find solutions to existing problems. Individual announcements or actions will never solve the problem. The threat is global. As the climatologist Edouard Bard has pointed out, “global warming concerns our entire ecosystem and the consequences of this phenomenon can be done only at the global level”.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“There is so much to do; it is never too late to start”. Like President Clinton, I believe that generosity is at the heart of that mobilization. It is thus imperative to transcend our own selfishness and inertia, and to learn to develop a harmonious relationship between humankind and nature. Safeguarding our planet is the challenge of the twenty-first century. That challenge requires courage, tenacity, commitment and generosity. Above all, let us act. Peter Frumhoff, one of the main contributors to the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, declared, following a large-scale study undertaken by the Union of Concerned Scientists, that “some changes are inevitable, but the worst consequences can be avoided if we act quickly”.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“This is a collective responsibility. To tackle this urgent matter, it is necessary to raise awareness, mobilize capacities and revolutionize our lifestyle. That is how we will forge a new relationship to nature. As Yves Coppens, a French scientist, stresses: “for millennia, climate has dictated man’s behaviour; today, it is man who dictates his behaviour on nature”. It is also necessary to commit ourselves to promoting a new ethic that of the right to the protection of the environment. What better place is there than this prestigious institution to lead the way forward? That new ethical dimension can be achieved only if built on the sincere commitment of each individual. That is why Bill Clinton, in his recent book, calls for concrete mobilization. As he says so well, “each one of us can give something.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“The RAMOGE Agreements for the control of marine pollution and the Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans in the Black Sea, the Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic Area reinforced that international engagement. That vocation is part of the history of my country. This year, I agreed to sponsor an ambitious international initiative launched by the United Nations Environment Programme, the objective of which is to provide for the planting of at least 1 billion trees throughout the world in 2007. Seven months after the launch of the operation, that objective was achieved. It is an extraordinary sign of hope, and I must commend the dynamism of the Programme, whose actions within the United Nations are essential for the environment. The time for action is today. We already know that the future of humanity is at stake.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Lastly, its third objective is to create the broadest possible public understanding of the environmental challenges and responsibilities involved in those issues via outreach activities. I commit myself to devoting the time and energy necessary to the success of those actions. All the programmes adopted by the Foundation comply with the environmental policy of my country. Monaco has long been active in protecting the marine environment and in developing scientific research in marine biology. The creation a century ago of the Oceanographic Museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology by my great-great- grandfather Albert I, and the more recent creation of an underwater reserve by my father, Prince Rainier III, bear witness to that policy.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“I am personally committed to leading consciousness-raising missions on the ground around the world. I will also stand with other heads of States, as I do today, and take part in international negotiation meetings regarding the environment. The second objective of my Foundation is to promote initiatives, activities and corporate actions that combine innovation with environmental protection. The Foundation in supporting and financing about 30 projects as of this year. Through its activities, the Foundation also wishes to attest to the fact that it is possible to engage in sustainable practices and behaviour that are respectful of the environment and compatible with economic, social and human development.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“From my very earliest years, I was taught to share and to give back. Then I wanted to see and learn things for myself, and my responsibility today is to testify and to act. That is why, in June 2006, I decided to make my own contribution, as well as that of the Principality, by creating a Foundation. The mission of the Prince Albert II Foundation is to identify priority and symbolic projects and to accelerate their implementation in order to reach concrete results throughout the world aimed at a sustainable and equitable management of natural resources. The Foundation’s activities are based on three strategic principles. The first is to act alongside nations, international institutions and opinion leaders in order to enhance consciousness of and accelerate decisions for sustainable development.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)
“Allow me, at the outset, to address my warmest congratulations to the President of the General Assembly at its sixty- second session. With that election, which honours your country, the Group of Eastern European States and the members of this Assembly have unanimously recognized, Sir, your eminent competence and your perfect knowledge of the Organization. You and the other members of the Bureau may be assured of the active cooperation of my delegation. You have chosen the theme of climate change for this sixty-second session. I would like to thank you for that initiative, which has been commended by all. Today, I would like to share my observations on this issue as well as my personal commitment in service of this cause. Very early on, I learned to appreciate nature and to take the necessary measures to protect it.”
2007-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 62 (2007)