Green Marine Europe joins the Pelagos Consortium to protect cetaceans in the Mediterranean

June 17, 2025

On June 11, 2025, during the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, Green Marine Europe officially joined the Pelagos Consortium, a pioneering alliance dedicated to strengthening cetacean protection within the Pelagos Sanctuary.

Building a cross-border governance model for marine conservation

Launched at the Palais des Rois Sardes in Nice, under the leadership of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Tethys Research Institute, the Pelagos Consortium aims to transform the Sanctuary into a global model of transboundary marine governance, focused on protecting cetaceans and their natural habitats.

A collective and ambitious commitment

Supported by a dedicated philanthropic coalition, the Consortium brings together 13 international partners across four strategic pillars:

scientific research,
regulatory frameworks,
awareness and communication,
and stakeholder engagement.

It is on this last pillar that Green Marine Europe will focus its efforts: ensuring the long-term engagement of maritime industry stakeholders – including ports, shipowners, shipyards, fishers, and local authorities – in co-developing tangible, measurable solutions to protect marine biodiversity.

A high-profile launch

The launch event was marked by the presence of key figures:

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco,
Mr. Charles Ange Ginésy, President of the Alpes-Maritimes Department,
Ms. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, French Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forestry, the Sea and Fisheries.

Their presence sent a strong message of recognition for the strategic role of the Pelagos Sanctuary in safeguarding marine life in the Mediterranean.

As the Sovereign Prince emphasized: “Unity of purpose is the key to success.”

Green Marine Europe proudly embodies this collective ambition, bridging international goals and operational action.

Learn more at the Green Shipping Industry Day

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