Putting the 'Protected' back into Marine Protected Areas: from paper-parks to a healthy ocean and thriving communities

Join ClientEarth for an exclusive reception featuring an inspiring talk by renowned underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta.

Date: 11 June
Time: 18:00 to 21:00pm
Location:  FOAM, Place du Pin, Nice, France

A four-time winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award from the Natural History Museum in London, Ballesta is the first photographer in the last 40 years to receive the Grand Title Prize twice, in 2021 and 2023. He’ll share stories and photos from his expeditions—including his groundbreaking, world-first 28-day mission, living 120 meters below the surface of the Mediterranean sea. Hosted by ClientEarth CEO, Laura Clarke, guests will also hear how ClientEarth is defending this dangerously threatened ecosystem through the power of law.

Guests are invited to stay on after the talk to meet Laurent, the ClientEarth team and friends old and new over drinks and food.

• 18:00 - Guests arrive
• 18:45 - Talks and Q&A
• 19:45 - Drinks and refreshments 
• 21:00 - Guests depart

This event is on invitation only.