Tag Archives: Environment
Newer posts →William & Harry Join Charles on Saving Rainforests
Princes William and Harry joined their father, Prince Charles, in a 90 second video which aired on MySpace to encourage viewers to save the world’s rainforests. The video also included the Dalai Lama, Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig. But the big star of the video is a digitally animated frog, who sat with the three princes to discuss the need to save the environment. In the film the Prince of … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Celebrities, Environment, Internet, Prince Harry, Social Networking, The Duke of Cambridge | Leave a commentQueen Noor Honored with Global Environmental Citizen Award
On March 15, Her Majesty Queen Noor received the 2009 Global Environmental Citizen Awards from Harvard Medical School’s Center for Health and the Global Environment. The Global Environmental Citizen Awards are presented annually by the Center for Health and the Global Environment to individuals who have been world leaders in protecting the global environment. In accepting the award, Her Majesty said “Our health, our welfare, and our children’s future depends … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Awards, Environment, Queen Noor | Leave a commentThe Prince of Orange Speaks at 5th World Water Forum
The Prince of Orange has spoken at the 5th World Water Forum. The forum began on Monday, March 16th, when a summit meeting for heads of state was held at Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace. The Forum is held every three years, and this year’s key themes are sanitation, climate change and increasing demand for water. Prince Willem-Alexander is the Chairman of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Board for Water and Sanitation. … Continue reading
Posted in Dutch Royals | Tagged Environment, King Willem-Alexander, Turkey, United Nations, Water, Working Visit | 1 CommentCrown Prince Naruhito Gives Keynote Address to Water Forum
At the opening of the 5th World Water Forum (WWF) on Monday in Istanbul, Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito said in his keynote speech that he hopes the international community will increase its efforts to tackle the issue of global warming as it is closely related to water-related issues in the world. The prince especially stressed the significance of a free and open discussion of global water issues. Government ministers from … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese Royals | Tagged Crown Prince Naruhito, Environment, Global Warming, Turkey, Water | 1 CommentPrince Albert in Istanbul for Water Summit
As previously announced, His Serene Highness the Prince of Monaco is scheduled to arrive in Istanbul for the Fifth Annual World Water Forum. While Monday’s visits will include several low key heads of state meetings, on Tuesday March 17 Prince Albert II will provide an hour long lecture entitled “Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: Projects and Initiatives Within the Fields of Integrated and Sustainable Water Resource Management.” In preparation … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco Royals | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Environment, Interview, Turkey, Water | Leave a commentPrince of Orange With Environment Minister in Malmö
The Prince of Orange and the Dutch Environment Minister, Jacqueline Cramer, visited the Swedish city of Malmö today, reports GDP’s royalblog. The prince and the minister visited various spots in the city where projects of sustainable building have been realised. Among other thing, they visited the neighbourhood of Augustenburg where the group saw a botanical garden that was made on the roof of a building. In the afternoon they visited … Continue reading
Posted in Dutch Royals | Tagged Environment, King Willem-Alexander, Sweden, Working Visit | Leave a commentPrince Charles: Green Hero or Hypocrite?
In March the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, together with a 14-strong entourage, will visit Chile, Brazil and Ecuador on an official tour. The visit will focus on the key issues of environmental sustainability and climate change. The Prince has decided to take a private jet for the 16.000-mile trip. The plane will be an Airbus 319 which seats 29. At the flight to South America the … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Climate Change, Environment, The Prince of Wales | 3 CommentsCharles and Camilla To Visit South America
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will travel to Chile, Brazil and Ecuador from 8 to 17 March this year. The visit will focus on the relationship between these South American countries and the UK. The main issue will be something that has been very close to the Prince’s heart for many years: environmental issues and climate change. Prince Charles is known as a passionate fighter for … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals | Tagged Brazil, Charles Darwin, Chile, Ecuador, Environment, Official Visit, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince of Wales | Leave a commentPrince Albert of Monaco Travels in Antarctica
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco undertook his second polar trip in three years on January 5, 2009. The 20 day trip to Antarctica follows a 2006 trip to the North Pole and included visits to 26 different scientific outposts and meetings with scientists from 18 countries studying climate change. The busy Sovereign’s own environmental foundation and the Monaco government websites updated his His Serene Highness’ progress in … Continue reading
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