As starting point of the project, the Indian Ocean Mission, carried out in October-November 2022 by the Explorations of Monaco.
The main objectives of the expedition were to expand knowledge, encourage the exchange and transmission of knowledge, and strengthen diplomatic relations.
Thus, and additionally to the celebration of Seychelles, FROM SEYCHELLES TO MONACO follows in the footsteps of these commitments:
Environmental and educational, by supporting the actions of :
– The Seychelles Islands Foundation, via the «Eco-School – Trip of a Lifetime» program
– The Oceanographic Institute with the educational contest «Oceano pour tous»;
– The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the «Re.Generation Future Leaders Program» initiative.

Given the crucial importance of raising awareness among the younger generation about environmental issues for the future, it was decided that a fundraising event to support these projects would be organized during the event.

The educational aspect of the event will also involve schools of the Principality and the Seychelles Tourism Academy, and offer at a broad public pedagogic and interactive animations at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort ****.

In line with the wish to strengthen interstate relations between Seychelles and Monaco, a first key moment will be the Monaco Ocean Week, during which the first results of the Ocean Indian Mission will be discussed in the presence of the Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Jean-François FERRARI.
The collaboration between the two countries will also continue on other pro-environmental projects.