Institutions, scientists, and academics gathered on September 16 at the Yacht Club de Monaco for the first workshop of the Adapt-Pelagos project, focused on the theme: “Sustainability of Boating and Cruises in the Pelagos Sanctuary.”
The meeting was an opportunity to jointly discuss issues such as the impact of cruises and yachting, existing legal frameworks, and sustainable management initiatives such as the SEA Index by the SEA Index Superyacht Eco Association, the VisiZone module by ACCOBAMS, and the joint High Quality Whale-Watching® certificate promoted by the Pelagos Agreement.
During the two working sessions, participants collaborated to identify priority action areas and to co-develop indicators to support a more sustainable trajectory within the Sanctuary.
The core objectives of the Adapt-Pelagos project include not only the sustainability of cruising, recreational boating, and tourism, but also adaptation to climate change and integrated coastal zone management (ICZM).
The Adapt-Pelagos project was launched in April 2024 and will run for three years.
The main partner is Plan Bleu, with the participation of the following project partners: ACCOBAMS, ADEME, UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre, DIRM (Interregional Directorate for the Sea), the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco, MedPAN, Yacht Club de Monaco / SEA Index, the University of Nice Côte d’Azur, and the University of Toulon (Lab HOMER)