KSLOF participated in several events at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit in New York City. The foundation attended the “Seas the Day” event, which celebrated and created a networking opportunity for philanthropic engagement in the Ocean Decade. The event created a forum for philanthropic organizations to discuss upcoming projects, and provided a perfect opportunity for the Foundations Dialogue to release the Monaco Statement.

The foundation also participated in the launching of a strategic collaboration between the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Coalition for Nature and The Ocean Decade Alliance. This high-level event at the Explorers Club was co-chaired by HE Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles, and HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. At this event, the foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with The Great Barrier Reef Foundation, pledging to work together to enhance ocean knowledge and capacity development in support of coral reef conservation in SIDS in the South Pacific.

The Monaco Statement

KSLOF was proud to be one of 23 philanthropic organizations that signed on to The Monaco Statement. This joint Statement, launched on the sidelines of the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit in New York City, seeks to raise awareness of the need to increase investment in ocean science to support sustainable development. Members of the Foundations Dialogue released the Statement to affirm their commitment to invest in transformative ocean science. It recognizes the central role of the ocean in human health, safety, and well-being, and encourages the philanthropic community to increase their support of marine science and conservation.