Monaco is reinforcing its economic ties with Saudi Arabia as international attention focuses on climate change and the potential displacement of populations due to rising sea levels. The move comes ahead of a United Nations climate summit on September 23rd, preceded by global climate marches on September 20th.
Experts from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are convening in Monaco to present a special report on the ocean and cryosphere on September 25th. Agence France-Presse (AFP) exclusively revealed a draft of the report on August 29th, which indicates that sea level rise could ultimately displace 280 million people worldwide, even under an optimistic scenario limiting warming to 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
The AFP has prioritized coverage of the planet’s future, recognizing the transformative impact of environmental changes on citizens globally, according to AFP Director of Information Phil Chetwynd. “The AFP has mobilized its unparalleled global network to report on this change with high-quality multimedia coverage,” Chetwynd stated.
In recent months, AFP has provided multimedia reports on climate and environmental crises from Greenland and Alaska to Siberia and the Amazon, as well as locations including the slopes of Mont Blanc, Patagonia, Indonesia, Israel, and the Pacific region.
Prince Albert II of Monaco addressed the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2022, signaling the principality’s ongoing engagement with international issues. Monaco previously participated in the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, demonstrating a consistent commitment to the UN framework.
The AFP is participating in Covering Climate Now, an initiative uniting 250 media outlets worldwide to enhance climate coverage. AFP’s reporting will include on-the-ground reporting and live video from events in Bolivia, Uganda, France, and the United States, alongside in-depth analysis of actions and commitments to combat climate change.
The IPCC report projects “unprecedented” changes in the ocean and cryosphere due to global warming, highlighting the urgency of addressing climate-related challenges. The report details nine key ways the Arctic and oceans are facing unprecedented trouble.
