Prince Hussain’s photo exhibit highlights the beauty of the living sea
In Lisbon last month, Prince Hussain inaugurated his photo exhibition entitled The Living Sea at Portugal’s National Museum of Natural History and Science. Prince Hussain was joined by Ms Elizabeth Hoag (now Princess Fareen), Prince Amyn, Prince Rahim, and Princess Salwa.
The exhibition features over 100 photos depicting the beauty, fragility, and diversity of marine life, reflecting Prince Hussain’s ecological and environmental concerns. It represents a collaboration between the Museum, the University of Lisbon, and Focused on Nature, an organisation created by Prince Hussain in 2014 to share his passion and personal mission of conservation, and to raise awareness and encourage actionable initiatives on global issues negatively impacting the environment.
Director of the Museum of Natural History and Science, Marta Lourenço, welcomed guests to the exhibition, saying that, “Raising awareness of citizens towards nature and science in a broad historical, social, and cultural context is our core business.” Representatives of government, academia, and civil society were in attendance to witness the opening of the exhibition, which will run until December 2019.
In his speech at the event, Prince Hussain brought attention to the necessity and urgency to protect, conserve, and manage our oceanic heritage and resources. He also spoke of the subject matter of the exhibition, saying, “What you see in the show represents nothing but frozen time. Incredible, fantastically joyous moments and encounters with miraculous creatures; some horrifically rare, and some more mischievous, playful, and intelligent than you could imagine.”
“As a wildlife photographer, one wonders which of our subjects will remain in twenty years time, ten years, or five,” he said.
Commenting on the photographs on display, President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal, Rahim Firozali remarked, “The exhibition shows the amazing work of Prince Hussain over several years, portraying his passion for wildlife and marine life, and it shows the beauty and the creatures of the sea.” He went on to suggest that humanity should leave this beauty in place for the next generation.
Cristina Brazio, of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “The pictures are magnificent and they speak to our concerns these days about the ocean, about the environment. Prince Hussain Aga Khan does a good job of raising awareness of these issues, and we all have a small part to play.”
Since a young age, Prince Hussain has been interested in marine life, and began SCUBA diving at the age of 14, which further developed his keen interest in nature conservation. His photographs have been featured in multiple exhibitions in the USA, France, Switzerland, and Kenya.
Prince Hussain’s photographs have been published in two books, Animal Voyage in 2004 (a new edition was printed in 2007) and Diving into Wildlife in 2015. Prince Hussain's recent photographs have also featured in several National Geographic Blogs. For more information on The Living Sea exhbition, visit the Focused On Nature website.
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Video: Inauguration of The Living Sea photo exhibition
The Living Sea exhibition features over 100 photographs depicting the beauty, fragility, and diversity of marine life, reflecting Prince Hussain’s ecological and environmental concerns. It represents a collaboration between Portugal’s National Museum of Natural History and Science, the University of Lisbon, and Focused on Nature; an organisation created by Prince Hussain in 2014 to share his passion and personal mission of conservation, and to raise awareness and encourage actionable initiatives on global issues negatively impacting the environment.
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The Living Sea exhibition features over 100 photographs depicting the beauty, fragility, and diversity of marine life, reflecting Prince Hussain’s ecological and environmental concerns. It represents a collaboration between Portugal’s National Museum of Natural History and Science, the University of Lisbon, and Focused on Nature; an organisation created by Prince Hussain in 2014 to share his passion and personal mission of conservation, and to raise awareness and encourage actionable initiatives on global issues negatively impacting the environment.
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The Living Sea Exhibition - Prince Hussain Aga Khan with Prince Lorenzo de’ Medici at San Juan de los Caballeros - Webcast this Saturday at 13:30 Toronto time.
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7MsVxiWE4Y
2020, September 19: IE University: Committed conservationist Prince Hussain Aga Khan presents his photographic exploration of the world underwater in his exhibition The Living Sea, which is part of the visual arts programme during the festival and can be visited at San Juan de los Caballeros. The extraordinary collection acts as a point of departure to raise social awareness of the sublime beauty, complexity and fragility of life in the oceans. The eloquent narrative of the images inspires dialogue on the global impact oceans have on science, the overarching environment and contemporary society. He will speak with Prince Lorenzo de’ Medici – author of historical novels and thrillers who has taken part in several television programmes about his distinguished family – about the motivation behind the exhibition, how it came about and his association, Focused on Nature.
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7MsVxiWE4Y
2020, September 19: IE University: Committed conservationist Prince Hussain Aga Khan presents his photographic exploration of the world underwater in his exhibition The Living Sea, which is part of the visual arts programme during the festival and can be visited at San Juan de los Caballeros. The extraordinary collection acts as a point of departure to raise social awareness of the sublime beauty, complexity and fragility of life in the oceans. The eloquent narrative of the images inspires dialogue on the global impact oceans have on science, the overarching environment and contemporary society. He will speak with Prince Lorenzo de’ Medici – author of historical novels and thrillers who has taken part in several television programmes about his distinguished family – about the motivation behind the exhibition, how it came about and his association, Focused on Nature.
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Aga Khan finances mass test research also in Robbio; history
robbioA mass test in Robbio, especially on volunteer rescuers, to study the spread of the virus.A study by the University of Milan Bicocca and with an excellent funder. Prince Hussain, of the Aga Khan dynasty. "He donated the funds to us, he wants to help research especially to prevent contagion among medical personnel - explains virologist Francesco Broccolo, head of the research to be conducted by the Milanese university -. Robbio will be part of this research, there are many volunteers who have potentially come into contact with the virus. But we will also do analyzes on people from Milan. ”Broccolo is finishing the protocol for the mass test financed by Prince Hussain, 46, born and resident in Switzerland.
In the accompanying letter it is explained that the study of the Bicocca University wants to understand how to best prevent the infection among health workers. "I was told that the prince met Robbio also seeing the serological tests, which ended up on the organs of information from around the world in April. Furthermore, the prince has always seen the heavy situation that involved the doctors of Milan and Lombardy in recent months and so he wanted to make his contribution to the research - explains the mayor Roberto Francese -. The credit for everything goes to Professor Broccolo who is making this possible. The details of how the checks will take place will be announced shortly when the university mass test protocol is ready ". intent in English it is explained that Robbio was also chosen "for having been among the first centers to have mass tracking with serological in recent months". --S.BAr.
Aga Khan finances mass test research also in Robbio; history
robbioA mass test in Robbio, especially on volunteer rescuers, to study the spread of the virus.A study by the University of Milan Bicocca and with an excellent funder. Prince Hussain, of the Aga Khan dynasty. "He donated the funds to us, he wants to help research especially to prevent contagion among medical personnel - explains virologist Francesco Broccolo, head of the research to be conducted by the Milanese university -. Robbio will be part of this research, there are many volunteers who have potentially come into contact with the virus. But we will also do analyzes on people from Milan. ”Broccolo is finishing the protocol for the mass test financed by Prince Hussain, 46, born and resident in Switzerland.
In the accompanying letter it is explained that the study of the Bicocca University wants to understand how to best prevent the infection among health workers. "I was told that the prince met Robbio also seeing the serological tests, which ended up on the organs of information from around the world in April. Furthermore, the prince has always seen the heavy situation that involved the doctors of Milan and Lombardy in recent months and so he wanted to make his contribution to the research - explains the mayor Roberto Francese -. The credit for everything goes to Professor Broccolo who is making this possible. The details of how the checks will take place will be announced shortly when the university mass test protocol is ready ". intent in English it is explained that Robbio was also chosen "for having been among the first centers to have mass tracking with serological in recent months". --S.BAr.
New films by Prince Hussain to air on World Environment Day
The film 7 Seas is shot in Sataya Reef, along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, where Prince Hussain spent time swimming with and photographing spinner dolphins, against a backdrop of crystal clear waters.
To coincide with World Environment Day, The Ismaili is pleased to present two short films produced by Prince Hussain, demonstrating the natural beauty of the oceans and the delicate ecosystems they support.
We know that climate change is affecting life across our seven continents, but might sometimes forget about the seas and oceans that cover over 70 per cent of our planet. Through his organisation, Focused on Nature, Prince Hussain is hoping to change that.
Prince Hussain has brought attention to the plight of our world before through his books, and as seen in his recent photo exhibitions The Living Sea and Fragile Beauty, his attention is currently focussed on our oceans.
In the film Beacons of Hope, which he co-produced with Simone Piccoli, the focus is on bottlenose dolphins, clarion angelfish, manta rays that can grow as wide as seven metres, whales swimming with their young, and four species of sharks.
Prince Hussain appears in the film in a series of interviews that highlight the interaction between ecosystems and species found in the waters off the Revillagigedo Islands in Mexico. He speaks about his encounters with a variety of sea creatures there — sharks in particular — and refers to Fins Attached, one of the charities he helps fund. “We need to do everything we can to save sharks,” he said, speaking of the 100 million sharks that are killed by human activities every year.
His other film, entitled 7 Seas Episode 1 — Egypt, is shot in Sataya Reef, along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, where Prince Hussain spent time swimming with and photographing spinner dolphins, against a backdrop of crystal clear waters.
“Our oceans are teeming with stunning, playful, and intelligent wildlife, but a great many species are sadly at risk of extinction,” said Prince Hussain.
“These films aim to offer a glimpse into the underwater ecosystem and raise awareness of the threats it currently faces. Through caring for our planet as a whole, I hope we can preserve the beauty, biodiversity and health of our oceans for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.”
As with his exhibitions and books, both films explore our relationship with nature and increase understanding of the underwater world. Through his work, Prince Hussain illuminates and advocates for what is often called the last great unexplored frontier: our oceans.
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The films Beacons of Hope and 7 Seas will premiere on The Ismaili TV http://tv.ismaili/ on World Environment Day, 5 June, at the following times: 4 am, 10 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm (London); 7 am, 1 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm (Dubai); 5 am, 10 am, 2 pm, and 7:30 pm (Toronto).
For more information on Prince Hussain’s work, visit the Focused On Nature website https://focusedonnature.org/.
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The film 7 Seas is shot in Sataya Reef, along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, where Prince Hussain spent time swimming with and photographing spinner dolphins, against a backdrop of crystal clear waters.
To coincide with World Environment Day, The Ismaili is pleased to present two short films produced by Prince Hussain, demonstrating the natural beauty of the oceans and the delicate ecosystems they support.
We know that climate change is affecting life across our seven continents, but might sometimes forget about the seas and oceans that cover over 70 per cent of our planet. Through his organisation, Focused on Nature, Prince Hussain is hoping to change that.
Prince Hussain has brought attention to the plight of our world before through his books, and as seen in his recent photo exhibitions The Living Sea and Fragile Beauty, his attention is currently focussed on our oceans.
In the film Beacons of Hope, which he co-produced with Simone Piccoli, the focus is on bottlenose dolphins, clarion angelfish, manta rays that can grow as wide as seven metres, whales swimming with their young, and four species of sharks.
Prince Hussain appears in the film in a series of interviews that highlight the interaction between ecosystems and species found in the waters off the Revillagigedo Islands in Mexico. He speaks about his encounters with a variety of sea creatures there — sharks in particular — and refers to Fins Attached, one of the charities he helps fund. “We need to do everything we can to save sharks,” he said, speaking of the 100 million sharks that are killed by human activities every year.
His other film, entitled 7 Seas Episode 1 — Egypt, is shot in Sataya Reef, along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, where Prince Hussain spent time swimming with and photographing spinner dolphins, against a backdrop of crystal clear waters.
“Our oceans are teeming with stunning, playful, and intelligent wildlife, but a great many species are sadly at risk of extinction,” said Prince Hussain.
“These films aim to offer a glimpse into the underwater ecosystem and raise awareness of the threats it currently faces. Through caring for our planet as a whole, I hope we can preserve the beauty, biodiversity and health of our oceans for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.”
As with his exhibitions and books, both films explore our relationship with nature and increase understanding of the underwater world. Through his work, Prince Hussain illuminates and advocates for what is often called the last great unexplored frontier: our oceans.
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The films Beacons of Hope and 7 Seas will premiere on The Ismaili TV http://tv.ismaili/ on World Environment Day, 5 June, at the following times: 4 am, 10 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm (London); 7 am, 1 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm (Dubai); 5 am, 10 am, 2 pm, and 7:30 pm (Toronto).
For more information on Prince Hussain’s work, visit the Focused On Nature website https://focusedonnature.org/.
https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat- ... onment-day
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Nice, France, 9 June 2025 – His Highness the Aga Khan joined Heads of State and government leaders from around the world for the launch of the third UN Oceans Conference, which was hosted by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, in Nice. Prince Hussain Aga Khan's Exhibition Fragile Ocean was the gem of the Event.
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2025, September 23: Shah Rahim with Prince Sinan were in attendance - a talk by Prince Hussain at wwf Geneva
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2025, September 23: Shah Rahim with Prince Sinan were in attendance - a talk by Prince Hussain at wwf Geneva
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Video call by Prince Hussain re Dolphins in Egypt / sataya Bay
VIDEO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2026/2026-04-28-sataya.mp4
Protecting Sataya Reef 
— a moment to act
The recent awareness raised by Focused on Nature, alongside Marevivo, highlights something deeply important — the urgent need to protect Sataya Reef (Dolphin Reef).
Sataya is not just beautiful — it is a rare sanctuary where dolphins come to rest, give birth, and raise their young. Disturbance here is not temporary; it affects life itself.
Encouragingly, Egypt has already shown what is possible. At Samadai Reef (Dolphin House), thoughtful zoning, visitor limits, and active management have created a balance between protection and sustainable tourism.
VIDEO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2026/2026-04-28-sataya.mp4
Protecting Sataya Reef 
— a moment to actThe recent awareness raised by Focused on Nature, alongside Marevivo, highlights something deeply important — the urgent need to protect Sataya Reef (Dolphin Reef).
Sataya is not just beautiful — it is a rare sanctuary where dolphins come to rest, give birth, and raise their young. Disturbance here is not temporary; it affects life itself.
Encouragingly, Egypt has already shown what is possible. At Samadai Reef (Dolphin House), thoughtful zoning, visitor limits, and active management have created a balance between protection and sustainable tourism.
PRINCE HUSSAIN AGAKHAN - Mission Neptune 2026
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June 6–8, 2026 · Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle — Paris
Neptune: The Blue Planet in Paris
On the occasion of World Ocean Day, Paris becomes — for one weekend — the capital of ocean exploration. At the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle and the Jardin des Plantes, Mission Neptune offers the public a free programme blending cinema, science, exploration and imagination, alongside the Neptune Forum on Monday 8 June, a major international gathering devoted to the Ocean as a planetary system of life and cooperation.
5pm - 6.30pm
The Living Ocean
Beyond figures and legal frameworks, the Ocean is first and foremost a lived story — told by the peoples who navigate it, the cultures that pass it on and the sciences that reveal its life. This final movement of the afternoon weaves together testimony, Indigenous knowledge and scientific perspectives to interrogate international governance in a fragmented world.
Our Living Ocean
Illustrated speech by Prince Hussain Aga Khan
Opening
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June 6–8, 2026 · Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle — Paris
Neptune: The Blue Planet in Paris
On the occasion of World Ocean Day, Paris becomes — for one weekend — the capital of ocean exploration. At the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle and the Jardin des Plantes, Mission Neptune offers the public a free programme blending cinema, science, exploration and imagination, alongside the Neptune Forum on Monday 8 June, a major international gathering devoted to the Ocean as a planetary system of life and cooperation.
5pm - 6.30pm
The Living Ocean
Beyond figures and legal frameworks, the Ocean is first and foremost a lived story — told by the peoples who navigate it, the cultures that pass it on and the sciences that reveal its life. This final movement of the afternoon weaves together testimony, Indigenous knowledge and scientific perspectives to interrogate international governance in a fragmented world.
Our Living Ocean
Illustrated speech by Prince Hussain Aga Khan
Opening
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Message from Prince Hussain for World Ocean Day
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thdaWJcZico
For World Ocean Day, Focused On Nature and The Ismaili are pleased to share a message from Prince Hussain Aga Khan on the urgent need to protect, conserve, and heal our seas.
Covering more than 70% of the planet, the ocean sustains life on Earth—from the oxygen we breathe and the climate we depend on, to the extraordinary biodiversity and coastal communities it supports.
The challenges are profound: climate change, overfishing, pollution, acidification, and the growing pressures of extraction. But so too are the reasons for hope.
Across the world, marine protected areas are expanding, species are recovering, young conservationists are leading, and new solutions are emerging.
For the sake of our planet, wildlife, wild places, and ourselves, we cannot give up on the ocean.
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Ismaili Imamat and Focused on Nature partner with Mission Neptune to support the protection of the Ocean
Prince Hussain reminded the audience that “Whilst we once needed nature to live, nature now depends entirely on us merely to survive”.
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Prince Aly Muhammad, Prince Hussain and Olivier Poivre D’Arvor, Ambassador for the Poles and Maritime Affairs and the President’s Special Envoy to the UN Ocean Conference, at a reception on 7 June 2026.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
Prince Hussain Aga Khan, founder of Focused on Nature and a founding patron of Mission Neptune, participated in the inaugural Neptune Forum held on World Ocean Day 2026.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
Prince Aly Muhammad and Philippe Baptiste, French Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space, at the inaugural Neptune Forum.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
Patrons, founding members and other supporters of Mission Neptune.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
The Ismaili Imamat and Focused on Nature (FON) joined partners in Paris this week for the official inauguration of Mission Neptune, a new global initiative launched at last year's UN Ocean Conference in Nice under the patronage of the President of the French Republic and in support of the European Ocean Pact.
Mission Neptune brings together partners from across sectors to advance ocean exploration, observation and science-based governance. By bringing together scientific programmes, research fleets, data infrastructures and outreach capabilities, it seeks to connect ocean discovery with informed decision-making and collective action.
Structured around a set of priority scientific challenges – including deep-sea biodiversity, seamounts, blue carbon, marine genetic resources, digital twins, polar regions and upwelling systems – the Mission seeks to contribute to the implementation of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and to the development of new marine protected areas (MPAs) in the high seas.
Prince Hussain, founder of Focused on Nature and a founding patron of Mission Neptune, and Prince Aly Muhammad, participated in the inaugural Neptune Forum held at the Museum of Natural History on World Ocean Day.
Speaking at the opening of the Forum, Prince Hussain highlighted the importance of paying attention to the issues of environmental protection, as he reminded the audience that “Whilst we once needed nature to live, nature now depends entirely on us merely to survive”.
The partnership on Mission Neptune follows on from the agreement signed between the Ismaili Imamat and the French Republic in July 2025 to cooperate on a range of issues including environmental protection and the fight against climate change.
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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thdaWJcZico
For World Ocean Day, Focused On Nature and The Ismaili are pleased to share a message from Prince Hussain Aga Khan on the urgent need to protect, conserve, and heal our seas.
Covering more than 70% of the planet, the ocean sustains life on Earth—from the oxygen we breathe and the climate we depend on, to the extraordinary biodiversity and coastal communities it supports.
The challenges are profound: climate change, overfishing, pollution, acidification, and the growing pressures of extraction. But so too are the reasons for hope.
Across the world, marine protected areas are expanding, species are recovering, young conservationists are leading, and new solutions are emerging.
For the sake of our planet, wildlife, wild places, and ourselves, we cannot give up on the ocean.
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Ismaili Imamat and Focused on Nature partner with Mission Neptune to support the protection of the Ocean
Prince Hussain reminded the audience that “Whilst we once needed nature to live, nature now depends entirely on us merely to survive”.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
Prince Aly Muhammad, Prince Hussain and Olivier Poivre D’Arvor, Ambassador for the Poles and Maritime Affairs and the President’s Special Envoy to the UN Ocean Conference, at a reception on 7 June 2026.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
Prince Hussain Aga Khan, founder of Focused on Nature and a founding patron of Mission Neptune, participated in the inaugural Neptune Forum held on World Ocean Day 2026.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
Prince Aly Muhammad and Philippe Baptiste, French Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space, at the inaugural Neptune Forum.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
Patrons, founding members and other supporters of Mission Neptune.
AKDN / Frederic Bukajlo
The Ismaili Imamat and Focused on Nature (FON) joined partners in Paris this week for the official inauguration of Mission Neptune, a new global initiative launched at last year's UN Ocean Conference in Nice under the patronage of the President of the French Republic and in support of the European Ocean Pact.
Mission Neptune brings together partners from across sectors to advance ocean exploration, observation and science-based governance. By bringing together scientific programmes, research fleets, data infrastructures and outreach capabilities, it seeks to connect ocean discovery with informed decision-making and collective action.
Structured around a set of priority scientific challenges – including deep-sea biodiversity, seamounts, blue carbon, marine genetic resources, digital twins, polar regions and upwelling systems – the Mission seeks to contribute to the implementation of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and to the development of new marine protected areas (MPAs) in the high seas.
Prince Hussain, founder of Focused on Nature and a founding patron of Mission Neptune, and Prince Aly Muhammad, participated in the inaugural Neptune Forum held at the Museum of Natural History on World Ocean Day.
Speaking at the opening of the Forum, Prince Hussain highlighted the importance of paying attention to the issues of environmental protection, as he reminded the audience that “Whilst we once needed nature to live, nature now depends entirely on us merely to survive”.
The partnership on Mission Neptune follows on from the agreement signed between the Ismaili Imamat and the French Republic in July 2025 to cooperate on a range of issues including environmental protection and the fight against climate change.
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Prince Hussain serves on various boards of the AKDN including the AKDN Environment and Climate Committee (ECC) and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) while actively engaging with the work of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) and the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES).
As an award-winning wildlife photographer, he devotes most of his art to ocean photography, using it to raise awareness about threatened species and ecosystems and to encourage behavioural change that will have a lasting impact on the conservation of natural resources.
Through his numerous exhibitions, publications and talks, Prince Hussain has created a global platform to raise awareness around the need to protect fragile and threatened ecosystems and increasingly rare species. He established his conservation organisation, Focused on Nature, in 2014 to support conservation, advocacy and research efforts towards responsible stewardship of wildlife and natural habitats. Focused on Nature partners with globally renowned organisations around the preservation of endangered species, oceans and rainforests.
His photographic exhibitions, The Living Sea and Fragile Beauty, shown internationally, aim to inspire admiration for wildlife and to motivate audiences to protect it. His most recent exhibition, Fragile Ocean, captures fascinating moments that illustrate the beauty of the oceans and the increasing fragility of their ecosystems. Collections of his photographs have been published in five books, Animal Voyage (2004), Diving into Wildlife (2015), Fragile Beauty, The Living Sea (2022) and Marine Encounters (2025).
Prince Hussain is a board member of Mission Blue, a member of the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation’s Council for Hope, of the National Geographic Hubbard Council and of The Wild Dolphin Project’s scientific advisory board. He is a partner of the Shark Conservation Fund, a patron of the Manta Trust,
an Ambassador for the Natural History Museum, London, and one of Marevivo’s Cavalieri Per Il Mare (Knights for the Sea).
Prince Hussain was born on 10 April 1974 in Geneva, Switzerland and developed a keen interest in conservation at a very young age. A head injury resulting from a jet-ski accident in 1987 left him briefly hemiplegic - a condition he recovered from with determination.
He received his secondary education at Deerfield Academy, Massachusetts, USA and graduated from Williams College, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 2004, he received a Master of International Affairs from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs, where his main area of study was Economic and Political Development, with a regional focus on the Middle East and North Africa.
He is married to Princess Fareen, née Ms Elizabeth Hoag. (Royal commonwealth society
Tomorrow at the #Ismaili Centre, London, the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Forum 2026, hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society will bring together leaders, innovators, and advocates to address one of the defining environmental challenges of our time: #plastic #pollution, the growing crisis in our oceans, and the urgent need to protect marine life.
Prince Hussain Aga Khan #AKDN #AKAH will deliver the keynote address. The Forum reflects his longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, marine life, and biodiversity through his work with Focused On Nature .
In his earlier World Ocean Day insignts he reminded us that the ocean sustains all life on Earth—from the air we breathe and the climate we depend on, to the extraordinary biodiversity that supports coastal communities across the world. He also highlighted both the severity of the challenges we face—climate change, pollution, overfishing, acidification, and the devastating impact of plastics on oceans and marine life—and the grounds for hope, including the expansion of marine protected areas, recovery of species, and the rising generation of conservation leadership.
Despite the scale of the crisis, His Highness emphasises that we cannot give up on the ocean.
Looking forward to tomorrow’s discussion and the shared responsibility to turn awareness, policy, and research into meaningful action across the Commonwealth and beyond.
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As an award-winning wildlife photographer, he devotes most of his art to ocean photography, using it to raise awareness about threatened species and ecosystems and to encourage behavioural change that will have a lasting impact on the conservation of natural resources.
Through his numerous exhibitions, publications and talks, Prince Hussain has created a global platform to raise awareness around the need to protect fragile and threatened ecosystems and increasingly rare species. He established his conservation organisation, Focused on Nature, in 2014 to support conservation, advocacy and research efforts towards responsible stewardship of wildlife and natural habitats. Focused on Nature partners with globally renowned organisations around the preservation of endangered species, oceans and rainforests.
His photographic exhibitions, The Living Sea and Fragile Beauty, shown internationally, aim to inspire admiration for wildlife and to motivate audiences to protect it. His most recent exhibition, Fragile Ocean, captures fascinating moments that illustrate the beauty of the oceans and the increasing fragility of their ecosystems. Collections of his photographs have been published in five books, Animal Voyage (2004), Diving into Wildlife (2015), Fragile Beauty, The Living Sea (2022) and Marine Encounters (2025).
Prince Hussain is a board member of Mission Blue, a member of the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation’s Council for Hope, of the National Geographic Hubbard Council and of The Wild Dolphin Project’s scientific advisory board. He is a partner of the Shark Conservation Fund, a patron of the Manta Trust,
an Ambassador for the Natural History Museum, London, and one of Marevivo’s Cavalieri Per Il Mare (Knights for the Sea).
Prince Hussain was born on 10 April 1974 in Geneva, Switzerland and developed a keen interest in conservation at a very young age. A head injury resulting from a jet-ski accident in 1987 left him briefly hemiplegic - a condition he recovered from with determination.
He received his secondary education at Deerfield Academy, Massachusetts, USA and graduated from Williams College, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 2004, he received a Master of International Affairs from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs, where his main area of study was Economic and Political Development, with a regional focus on the Middle East and North Africa.
He is married to Princess Fareen, née Ms Elizabeth Hoag. (Royal commonwealth society
Tomorrow at the #Ismaili Centre, London, the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Forum 2026, hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society will bring together leaders, innovators, and advocates to address one of the defining environmental challenges of our time: #plastic #pollution, the growing crisis in our oceans, and the urgent need to protect marine life.
Prince Hussain Aga Khan #AKDN #AKAH will deliver the keynote address. The Forum reflects his longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, marine life, and biodiversity through his work with Focused On Nature .
In his earlier World Ocean Day insignts he reminded us that the ocean sustains all life on Earth—from the air we breathe and the climate we depend on, to the extraordinary biodiversity that supports coastal communities across the world. He also highlighted both the severity of the challenges we face—climate change, pollution, overfishing, acidification, and the devastating impact of plastics on oceans and marine life—and the grounds for hope, including the expansion of marine protected areas, recovery of species, and the rising generation of conservation leadership.
Despite the scale of the crisis, His Highness emphasises that we cannot give up on the ocean.
Looking forward to tomorrow’s discussion and the shared responsibility to turn awareness, policy, and research into meaningful action across the Commonwealth and beyond.
More at
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PRINCE HUSSAIN AGAKHAN 2026-06-26
Prince Hussain in London, UK at Ismaili Center
on 25 June 2026
The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Forum 2026—is hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society. The keynote will be delivered by Prince Hussain Aga Khan, whose work through Focused On Nature reflects a long-standing commitment to marine conservation, biodiversity, and the protection of natural ecosystems.
on 25 June 2026
The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Forum 2026—is hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society. The keynote will be delivered by Prince Hussain Aga Khan, whose work through Focused On Nature reflects a long-standing commitment to marine conservation, biodiversity, and the protection of natural ecosystems.
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From Awareness to Action:Admin wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2026 9:27 pm Prince Hussain in London, UK at Ismaili Center
on 25 June 2026
The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Forum 2026—is hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society. The keynote will be delivered by Prince Hussain Aga Khan, whose work through Focused On Nature reflects a long-standing commitment to marine conservation, biodiversity, and the protection of natural ecosystems.
Prince Hussain Aga Khan, on behalf of his brother, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the current Vice-President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, on Climate Leadership, Shared Responsibility and the Commonwealth
I had the privilege of attending the Royal Commonwealth Society’s event on tackling plastic pollution and climate change. Bringing together leading scientists, innovators, policymakers and environmental advocates, the discussion highlighted not only the scale of the challenge but, more importantly, the practical solutions already within our reach.
The keynote address by Prince Hussain Aga Khan set the tone for an afternoon focused on moving beyond awareness towards collective action.
The President of Aga Khan Council UK reflected on the Ismaili community being based across the commonwealth and its longstanding commitment to the Commonwealth’s shared values. He spoke of dialogue across communities and faiths, pluralism, inclusion, and our shared responsibility to be the stewards of our world which we are holding in trust for our future generations.
Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s keynote
Prince Hussain began by noting the exceptional heat in London—a timely reminder that climate change is no longer a distant concern but a reality we are already experiencing.
He explained that he was honoured to represent his brother, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the current Vice-President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, and reflected on the longstanding relationship between the Aga Khan family and the Society, recalling that his late father, His Highness Aga Khan IV, also served as a Vice-President.
Climate and ocean conservation, he explained, have been lifelong commitments. Through decades of work around the world, he has witnessed first-hand the growing impact of plastic pollution—from coastlines that were once pristine to plastic now reaching even the deepest parts of our oceans.
His message was clear: climate change is not simply an environmental issue. It affects livelihoods, food security, economies, biodiversity and the wellbeing of communities across the globe. The impacts are already certain, and the need for change has never been more urgent.
One of the most powerful messages of his address was that the solutions already exist.
* Scientific research exists.
* Technology exists.
* Policies exist.
* Innovation exists.
The challenge today is no longer knowing what to do—it is deciding how to act, how to scale successful solutions, and how to accelerate sustainable change by working together.
As Prince Hussain emphasised, pollution does not recognise national borders. Neither should our response. Addressing climate change and plastic pollution requires governments, businesses, scientists, civil society and communities to build practical partnerships that transcend borders and sectors.
Panel discussion – Key takeaways
The expert panel, moderated by Janet Cooper OBE, brought together Richard Thompson OBE FRS, Professor Cressida Bowyer, Pierre-Yves Paslier, Adam Weiss and ‘Ofa Ma’asi Kaisamy.
Several important themes emerged throughout the discussion.
1. Faster policy change
The science is clear. Public policy now needs to move at a pace that reflects the urgency of the environmental crisis.
2. Stronger regulation and implementation
Regulations must not only be introduced more quickly but must also be effectively implemented and enforced if meaningful progress is to be achieved.
3. Producer responsibility
Greater responsibility must be placed on producers through product design, circular economy principles and reducing unnecessary plastic production at source.
4. Innovation in textiles
In a question from the floor by Aniza Megani of Classic Textiles, The panel highlighted the environmental impact of textiles and the importance of innovation and banning export to countries who are not equipped or unable to regulate, throughout the textile supply chain, together with stronger international standards and accountability.
5. International cooperation
Plastic pollution is a global challenge that requires global cooperation. No country can solve it alone.
6. Community engagement
Communities remain central to lasting environmental stewardship. Local action, education and awareness continue to be among the most powerful drivers of change.
7. Behavioural change
Perhaps the strongest message of the afternoon was that technological innovation alone will never be enough.
Behavioural change is essential.
* Change in governments.
* Change in industry.
* Change in regulation.
* Change in production.
* Change in consumption.
* Change within institutions.
* Change within each of us.
As moderator Janet Cooper observed, preventing one million pieces of plastic from entering our oceans may seem like “a drop in the ocean”—but every ocean is made of drops. Every action contributes towards wider change.
My reflections
Listening to the discussions, I was reminded of the guidance of His Highness Aga Khan IV, who repeatedly emphasised that knowledge by itself is insufficient.
Knowledge must become understanding.
Understanding must shape our values and ethics.
Values and ethics must become action.
Ultimately, lasting environmental progress depends upon a transformation of mindset.
Pluralism when actualised plays an essential role in that transformation. It is not simply about respecting our differences; it is about recognising our shared responsibilities and working together for the common good of humanity and our world across cultures, nations, disciplines and communities to solve common challenges.
Behavioural change must therefore occur at every level—among governments, businesses, institutions, educators, communities and individuals alike.
Climate change does not recognise borders.
Neither should our solutions.
Research, policy, innovation and finance already exist.
The defining challenge of our generation is to transform knowledge into action, scale solutions that work, and inspire the behavioural change needed to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.
The Commonwealth, representing 56 nations and around 2.7 billion people—around one-third of the world’s population—has a unique opportunity to demonstrate that when nations work together with shared purpose and shared values, collective action can create global impact.
As His Highness Aga Khan reminds us, our responsibility is not simply to research and understand the challenges before us, but to act upon them. The future of our planet will ultimately be shaped not by what we know, but by what we choose to do today and do so working together.
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