Monaco Better World Forum Returns to Cannes for Ocean Impact Day

PRESS CONFERENCE

Terrace 314 Hotel in Cannes in France

May 18 at 11 a.m.

To raise global awareness about the Oceans, the Monaco Better World Forum declares the 18th of May as “Ocean Impact Day” to unite the environmental, business and entertainment industries in a global movement to save our Planet.

Cannes, France - May 13, 2019 - Monaco Better World Forum (MBWF) today announced its return to Cannes during the 72nd Festival de Cannes to gather and celebrate distinguished leaders committed to create positive impact for our oceans. The Monaco Better World Forum in partnership with the Chambers of Ecology and Renewable Energies of Monaco, Green Cross Foundation and Jean Michel Cousteau is planning a two-day event - on 18 and 19 May 2019 – including an awards gala and a MasterMind discussion on Environment & Innovation with influential politicians, artists and thought-leaders.

 “The Ocean Impact Day and the MBWF Platinum MasterMind are both a celebration and a call to action for our precious oceans,” said Manuel Collas De La Roche, Founder of the Monaco Better World Forum.

Monaco Better World Forum Awards 2019
 

The “Ocean Impact Day” will honor key political and celebrity figures committed to positive ocean action during the awards gala dinner on May 18, 2019 at 8:00 p.m, at the prestigious Martinez Hotel.

• The United Arab Emirates will be awarded “Country of Honor”, for its Climate Plan commitment to climate action that goes hand in hand with continuous economic development. His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment will be present to accept the award.
• The "Ocean Conservationist Hero Award" will be posthumously awarded to documentarian Rob Stewart, for his heroic legacy and final film Sharkwater Extinction. His parents Brian and Sandy Stewart and Patrice Theroux, executive producer will receive the award.

Rob Stewart (Sharkwater: 2006, Revolution: 2012, Sharkwater Extinction: 2018)

Amazing Auction: Two seats for a Submarine Expedition in BVI

The Ocean Impact Day Gala on May 18 will also feature a special auction event with the Aquatica Foundation for the opportunity to participate in a scientific research expedition to the British Virgin Islands in July 2019, including a dive with Aquatica Submarines - the company bringing Public Sub-sea exploration to the world - five days of luxury accommodations, a subsea expedition with Sir Richard Branson and surprise celebrity guests.

Participants will help in the identification and tagging of sharks, and conduct a Reef Restoration survey with Dr. David Vaughn from Plant a Million Corals.

Bookings: booking@bwforum.org

Further activities planned for the Ocean Impact Day include an exclusive MasterMind brunch on May 19 - from 10:30 to 15:00 on the terrace of the Casino 3,14 – to build on the creation of the world’s first Climate Smart Zone in the Caribbean, following President Macron’s “Paris One Planet Summit” and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The MasterMind will identify mechanisms to connect global elites with emerging youth movements through the MBWF “Digital Environment Engagement Platform” (DEEP). The MBWF is also announcing the launch of the “Better World Coin” in partnership with SmartBlock Technologies to assist the set-up of the DEEP platform and other.
 

About Monaco Better World Forum

MBWF Manuel Collas De La Roche & H.S.H Prince Albert II

Created by Founder and President Manuel Collas de La Roche in 2015, Monaco Better World Forum is a global platform of thought leaders and influencers committed to innovating the traditional thinking and standard approaches to humanitarian action, business innovation and environmental security.

MBWF Jean Michel Cousteau & H.S.H Prince Albert II

Previous award winners and attendees include Nobel Laureates, Academy, Globe and Grammy Awards winners such as: Prince Albert II, Sharon Stone, Forest Whitaker, Wim Wenders, Jean Michel Cousteau, Mary J. Blige, Akon and Yann Arthus-Bertrand. MWBF is especially grateful to its sponsors Knauf Jewels and EMK Beverly Hills.

Photocall

The list of attendees: Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers, influential entrepreneurs, celebrities and other VIP Guests will be revealed during the Press conference.

Press Contacts for the Press Conference and Gala Awards Registration:

Sandra Ponce de Leon

sandrapdl@gmail.com

+1 415-717-2272

Alexandre Thevenet

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+33 6 31 56 58 59