Prince Albert II inaugurates Méditerranéa Exhibition
Prince Albert II inaugurated the Méditerranéa exhibition at the Galerie des Pêcheurs, located under the Oceanographic museum, on 7 February. Featuring 26 aerial photos, the new exhibition highlights the beauty and ecological challenges of the Mediterranean Sea. Stunning snapshots of Monaco, Nice, Venice, Istanbul and Corsica wordlessly express the vastness and importance of the Mediterranean. The main objective of the exhibition is to raise awareness of environmental issues, including climate change, that affect the Mediterranean. The exhibition runs until 30 March.
Prince Albert II poses with Donald Trump at the Super Bowl
Prince Albert II attended the 59th Super Bowl in the United States on 9 February. The Prince posed for a photo with Donald Trump and spoke with the President. The photo was published on social media by the Monaco embassy in Washington with the caption, “H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and President Donald Trump catch up during Super Bowl week, celebrating their shared love for sports and camaraderie!” Mike Powers, a Monegasque of American origin is also in the photo. Comments on the photo are mixed, with one commenter writing, “Oh your Highness nooooo”.
While in New Orleans, Prince Albert II also met with Olivier Wenden, Vice President and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina, the Prince returned to see the progress being made, engage with local leaders who are tackling critical issues, witness the ongoing resilience of the community and discuss climate and water challenges.
Prince Albert II inaugurates Arctic Research Summit
Prince Albert II opened the AASCO summit on Arctic Research and Data Sharing at the Oceanographic Museum on 4 February. At the initiative of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, leading scientists convened at the Arena for the Gap Analysis of Existing Arctic Science Co-Operations (AASCO) to address critical climate change challenges and pressing Arctic research questions.
The aim of the two-day event was to build stronger links between research groups, to contribute to Strategic Arctic Research Planning and to prepare for the 5th International Polar Year (2032–33). With climate change accelerating, the Arctic is a focal point of international scientific inquiry.
“By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, strengthening cooperation, and embracing innovative research approaches, we can drive forward the solutions needed to safeguard the Arctic and, ultimately, our shared future. For these ambitions to succeed, faced with the forces opposing us, we need unwavering commitment,” said HSH Prince Albert II.
