UN General Assembly
2021

I would also like to talk more specifically about the protection of the oceans. In personal terms, the cause belongs to a long family tradition, as the Princes of Monaco have shown a strong personal commitment to our seas and oceans. My great- great grandfather, Prince Albert I, dedicated his life to them. In 2022, 100 years after his death, we will commemorate the visionary Prince and his valuable contribution to science. The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is providing us with an opportunity to take collective action to combat ocean degradation and threats posed by human activity.