The Monaco Academy of the Sea (A2M) launched its second summer session this week, welcoming around forty participants from different continents…
Created in 2023, the Academy aims to share maritime expertise and offer a 360 degree vision of the seas and oceans, which cover more than 70% of the globe’s surface. This year’s programme has been redesigned while remaining faithful to its core mission: fostering international understanding of the oceans’ health and legal frameworks.
Morning sessions will continue to focus on fundamentals such as maritime health assessments and contemporary maritime law. However, this year, afternoons will introduce new themes including migratory flows, human trafficking via maritime routes, and whaling. Two half-days are dedicated entirely to the Mediterranean, exploring its geopolitics, environment, and regional complexities.
The Academy has assembled a diverse panel of French-speaking speakers from across the world to address these topics in depth. As one participant noted, migration issues at sea often go unnoticed due to the vastness of maritime spaces and the limited oversight of many vessels, yet they remain urgent and deadly realities.
The 2025 class is named in honour of Rainier I Grimaldi, the first Lord of Monaco and a renowned sailor. Attendees include students, NGO leaders, association presidents, and engineers, all benefiting from the multidisciplinary perspective offered by the course. One local participant highlighted the holistic approach of the Academy, which enriches understanding of maritime issues beyond a single discipline.
The session will culminate in a certificate presentation ceremony on 12 July, marking the end of a fortnight dedicated to advancing knowledge and stewardship of the world’s oceans from the heart of Monaco.
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