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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · 4d

Proud to see the Galápagos debt conversion is held up as an example by The Earthshot prize. Achieving the world's largest with #PewBertarelliOceanLegacy, Ecuador's government, and partners was rewarding. @dbphilanthropy.bsky.social
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The Earthshot Prize 2025 Winners & Finalists

From protecting rainforests and restoring grasslands to pioneering zero-waste models, and sustainable materials, our 2023 Finalists are driving real change.

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · 11d

I'm pleased to share the new website of Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy.

It reflects our vision, brings our identity to life, and shows the impact of our work: balancing People and Nature, for A Life More Thoughtful.

donabertarelliphilanthropy.org

@dbphilanthropy.bsky.social

Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy

A Swiss philanthropist, investor, sportswoman, and strong advocate for ocean protection, environmental conservation, animal welfare, education and social causes ...Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy aims to...

donabertarelliphilanthropy.org

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Jul 1

Delighted to share joint TIME op-ed with @wendyschmidt.bsky.social on why we must save our ocean - crucial for biodiversity, climate & food security. It’s the beating 💙 of our planet. We’ve seen firsthand why #science, open data & collaboration matter for #OceanConservation
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The Ocean Still Holds Mysteries. That's Why We Must Save It

The more we explore and protect the ocean, the more we benefit, whether in the form of economic returns or scientific breakthroughs.

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Jun 9

French Polynesia announces one of the world's largest designations of highly protected ocean area of 1.1 million km², incl. 2 highly protected MPAs totaling 900,000km². Grateful to support this historic step through #PBOL & @dbphilanthropy.bsky.social & @pewenvironment.bsky.social
#UNOC3 #30x30

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Jun 8

With 100+ ocean leaders from science, civil society, Indigenous communities and business, we call for a bold, systemic change. #OurBlueFuture is a united call to secure a just, healthy and resilient ocean.

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@ocean-climate.bsky.social

Our Blue Future: A Call for Action from the Ocean Community

The ocean has power. It’s not just the power of waves and tides. In its size, complexity, and centrality to our global ecosystem, the ocean has power to define our future. That power requires us to ma...

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Jun 8

On this #WorldOceanDay, French Polynesia leads by example, uniting ancestral culture with bold conservation action.

More to come tomorrow!

@dbphilanthropy.bsky.social @pewenvironment.bsky.social
#PBOL #PewBertarelliOceanLegacy #OceanAction #OceanConservation #FrenchPolynesia

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Jun 8

Honored to meet President Moetai Brotherson of French Polynesia ahead of #UNOC3. I congratulated & thanked him in person on what will be major announcements for the ocean, shared tomorrow. Through Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy, we've supported these efforts working with local stakeholders since 2013.

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Jun 6

Sustainable ocean management — and even more so, ocean protection — can only be achieved through transparency. Too often, the ocean remains out of sight and out of mind — transparency helps bring it to light and drive action.

Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · Jun 3

As the ocean community gathers for #UNOC2025, the urgency to deliver on #30x30 has never been clearer.

@donabertarelli.bsky.social spoke to @devex.com about why transparency is key to real ocean protection & how tools like Marine Manager from @globalfishingwatch.org are making it possible. 🌊

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Global Fishing Watch @globalfishingwatch.org · Jun 3

As the ocean community gathers for #UNOC2025, the urgency to deliver on #30x30 has never been clearer.

@donabertarelli.bsky.social spoke to @devex.com about why transparency is key to real ocean protection & how tools like Marine Manager from @globalfishingwatch.org are making it possible. 🌊

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · May 7

@dbphilanthropy.bsky.social @deepseaconserve.bsky.social

#OceanJustice #DefendTheDeep #StopTheMachines

Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · May 7

We are the first to witness the wonders of the deep, and perhaps the last with the power to protect them.

On #DeepDay, I reaffirm a stance I've long held: the deep deserves caution, not haste.

Read more on my perspective 👇

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · May 2

Patagonia Azul is now a Provincial Park protecting 295,000+ hectares of vital marine and coastal ecosystems in Argentina. A major step for nature and communities.

Congratulations to all who made it possible, especially our partner Rewilding Argentina. This is a moment to celebrate.

#PatagoniaAzul

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 30

🔗 shorturl.at/QjdEQ

@dbphilanthropy.bsky.social
#DefendTheDeep #OceanProtection

📷Simon Coppard

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 30

In a time of mounting pressure on our ocean, New Caledonia's announcement for a 50-year moratorium on deep seabed mining is an important milestone. It strengthens protection of the Coral Sea Natural Park from surface to seabed. I applaud the inspiring leadership, showing progress is possible.

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 28

Like daffodils blooming each spring, youth rise with unstoppable energy. They're not just the future of ocean action — they are leading today. Proud to support Ocean Leaders Fellows at #OurOcean Youth Summit with @dbphilanthropy.bsky.social & #SustainableOceanAlliance.

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 17

New study on deep-sea mining showing the increased environmental, economic and social risks. Let’s have the courage to say: not here, not now, not like this.

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#OceanJustice #DeepSeaMining #StopTheMachines

Deep-sea mining and its risks for social-ecological systems: Insights from simulation-based analyses

The pros and cons of deep-sea mining (DSM) is currently hotly debated. Here, we assess the environmental, economic, and social risks of DSM by comparing scenarios with and without DSM involvement. The...

journals.plos.org

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 9

Proud to support this petition calling for the Protection Principle at #UNOC2025 with @benicetotheocean.bsky.social
@dbphilanthropy.bsky.social

Ocean protection must be the norm, not the exception so let's reverse the burden of proof.

Add your voice:
chng.it/XswfDfpyFF

Signez la pétition

Faisons de la protection de l'Océan la norme, et non plus l’exception

chng.it

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 4

@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
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#ISA #DefendTheDeep #StopTheMachines

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 4

ISA Council meeting made one thing clear: deep-sea mining pressure can't override the duty to protect our ocean. With science, precaution, and inclusion still lacking, a moratorium is essential to safeguard the deep sea for people, nature, and future generations.

shorturl.at/dyBSU

Media Release: Deep-sea mining company plans met with global pushback as International Seabed Authority meeting concludes - DSCC

The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) urges the international community to urgently establish a moratorium on destructive deep-sea mining to prevent actions that threaten the health of our ocean ...

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 1

🖊️ Co-authors:
@remiparmentier.bsky.social (The Varda Group)
Romain Troublé & Andre Abreu (Tara Ocean Fondation)
@lpicourt.bsky.social (@ocean-climate.bsky.social)
Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza (TBA21)
Renaud Dupuy de la Grandrive (MedPAN)

@dbphilanthropy.bsky.social
#ProtectionPrinciple #SOSOcéan

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Apr 1

What if protecting the ocean became the norm, not the exception? As UNOC approaches, we call with @benicetotheocean.bsky.social for a new paradigm: reverse the burden of proof. A constructive step toward ocean protection, included in SOS Océan Conference manifesto.

Read here (FR): shorturl.at/VZiCv

OPINION. « Et si la protection de l'océan devenait la règle, et non plus l'exception ? »

OPINION. A l'occasion de la 3e Conférence de l'ONU sur l'Océan qui se tiendra à Nice, un appel urgent est lancé pour prendre des mesures ambitieuses afin de protéger l'Océan, notre bien commun vital. ...

www.latribune.fr

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Mar 7

Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay, a time to celebrate women driving change and pushing for a more just world.

Yet, too many still face barriers to education, healthcare & opportunity.

Equity benefits all. Let's keep pushing to #AccelerateAction.

#IWD2025

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Feb 28

@forbes.com @dbphilanthropy.bsky.social @pewenvironment.bsky.social #globalfishingwatch #scienscope @nautil.us #discoverearth #associationforcoastalecosystemservices #universityofedinburgh #rewildingargentina #sowmydream

Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Feb 28

Grateful to Forbes Switzerland for the conversation on my philanthropy journey and the need to protect biodiversity. Thanks Klaus Fiala for the interview Remo Neuhaus for the photography. Real change happens when science, society & policy align.

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Dona Bertarelli: Warum die Milliardärin keinen Dollar verschenkt, sondern Impact schafft

Dona Bertarelli nutzt ihr Milliardenvermögen nicht für klassische Philanthropie, sondern für gezielte Investments in den Schutz der Ozeane. Warum sie Wirtschaft und Nachhaltigkeit als Einheit sieht – ...

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Dona Bertarelli @donabertarelli.bsky.social · Feb 26

Proud to support with @dbphilanthropy.bsky.social, @ocean-climate.bsky.social, @cnrs.fr, #FriendsofOceanAction.
Hope and imagination can inspire our future.

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