Due to the health crisis related to the Coronavirus - Covid19 epidemic, the Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI) organising committee has received several cancellations from participants of the 11th edition scheduled to take place on 22 and 23 March 2020.

Faced with this situation, the organising institutions have regretfully decided to cancel the 2020 edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative, a high-level discussion platform gathering numerous international leaders from the political and ocean spheres. The 11th edition will be postponed to March 2021.

Given the evolution of the Coronavirus - Covid19 epidemic and considering the measures adopted by the governments of most countries and by the Government of Monaco, the organising institutions have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 edition of Monaco Ocean Week, a week of events dedicated to the preservation of the Ocean. All the events initially planned are therefore cancelled. 

Scheduled from 24 to 28 March 2020, this unifying event organised by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Monaco Institute of Oceanography, the Monaco Science Centre and the Monaco Yacht Club with the support of the Prince's Government, has been postponed to the week from 22 to 27 March 2021, as well as the 11th edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative.

Presided by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the 4th Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2020. This major fundraising event will again welcome international artists and philanthropists for an exclusive gala night in favor of the Foundation’s worldwide initiatives for a sustainable Ocean.

This prestigious evening, organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Mr. Milutin Gatsby, Global Fundraising Chairman, has positioned itself as one of the most memorable charity events in the world, offering guests once-in-a-life time experience. On the program of this 2020 edition on the Terraces of the Opera of Monaco: red carpet, cocktail reception, dinner prepared by a Chef and performances by international artists.An exceptional auction will punctuate the night, filled with unique experiences, collectibles and memorabilia, and a selection of fine art from some of the world’s most important artists.