On Tuesday, October 15, the Pelagos and RAMOGE Agreements held their first joint event on marine environmental protection at the Middle East and Mediterranean campus of Sciences Po Paris in Menton.
Welcomed by the Communauté d’agglomération de la Riviera française (CARF), this event brought together Authorities from the three countries that are signatories to each Agreement, as well as local elected officials and agents from the municipalities that signed the Pelagos Partnership Charter. Managers from Marine Protected Areas and National Parks within the Pelagos Sanctuary and the RAMOGE zone were also present, alongside Pelagos Ambassadors and partners of both Agreements.
This gathering marked an important milestone in active collaboration since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the RAMOGE and Pelagos Agreement Secretariats on March 22, concluding the Monaco Ocean Week 2024, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
During the morning session, the Secretariats presented their activities on marine environmental protection, with a particular focus on pollution reduction initiatives. In the afternoon, participants split into two roundtables dedicated to the actions of local authorities and Marine Protected Areas, and to developing partnerships with recreational sailors registered as Pelagos Ambassadors. This collaborative intelligence exercise aimed to foster innovative ideas.
The results of these discussions will be refined by the two Secretariats and further discussed within their respective working groups to be presented to their decision-making bodies.
The day concluded with the unveiling of a mural created by Monegasque artist Anthony Alberti, known as Mr. One Teas, in collaboration with Sciences Po students and event participants.
Buoyed by the success of this initial joint event, the RAMOGE and Pelagos Agreements are committed to continuing and strengthening their cooperation in the future.
Photo credit : © Adrien Poquet
