Latest News on News — 8 July 2022

Joining High-Level Political Forum side event

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in an official side event of the High-Level Political Forum 2022, which addressed new conservation technologies and knowledge systems to support the SDGs and post-2020 Global...

News — 7 July 2022

Mirpuri Foundation at UNESCO event

The Mirpuri Foundation was invited to participate in an event organized by UNESCO entitled “Leveraging ocean science and innovation for healthy and resilient coastal and marine ecosystems”, which intended to...

News — 4 July 2022

Persian Leopard displayed at Air Show

During the 70th anniversary of Portuguese Air Force in Beja, Hi Fly´s A340 displayed had a very special livery, showing our friend Kiamaky, a Persian Leopard supported by the Mirpuri...

News — 2 July 2022

Lisbon Declaration: new chapter for ocean action

The UN Ocean Conference, which concluded on the 1st of July, brought excellent news for the wellbeing of our oceans: the unanimous adoption of the Lisbon Declaration “Our ocean, our...

News — 27 June 2022

Mirpuri Foundation speaker at UN Ocean Conference

The Mirpuri Foundation was invited to be a speaker at the United Nations Ocean Conference, in a Clean Seas supported side event entitled “Racing for Clean Seas: Sport as a...

News — 31 May 2022

Theatre Award winning project at international festival

Elmano Sancho, winner of the Mirpuri Foundation 2018 Carlos Avilez Theatre Award, will be presenting his winning project, entitled “A Última Estação”, at the International Theatre Festival of Brasília –...

News — 23 May 2022

Aida Garifullina and Juan Diego Flórez at the Mirpuri Awards

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Aida Garifullina and Juan Diego Flórez  to perform at the Mirpuri Foundation Awards Gala Ceremony, where the three winners of this year’s...

News — 23 May 2022

Promoting sustainability at SciComPt 2022

The Mirpuri Foundation was the sustainability partner of SciComPt 2022, an event that took place at São Miguel Island (Azores), from the 11th to the 13th of May, to discuss...

News — 28 April 2022

Mirpuri Foundation joins a biodiversity-focused event

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in a Knowledge Dialogue by the IUCN’s Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations, and the Wildlife...

News — 8 April 2022

Mirpuri Foundation joins International Summit on Plastic Pollution

The Mirpuri Foundation was invited to participate as a plenary speaker at “From research to action: Responding to plastic pollution through science”, an international summit co-hosted by the Global Council...

News — 29 March 2022

National Theatre and Dance Museum Patronage

As patrons since 2018, the Mirpuri Foundation visited the National Theatre and Dance Museum this month.   The Museum aims to educate the public about the history and current state of the...

News — 25 March 2022

A step closer to a single-use plastic-free world

A historic resolution to beat plastic pollution was endorsed at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5), which took place in Nairobi, at the beginning of the month. 175 countries agreed to...

News — 25 February 2022

Tackling Plastic at Sailing Academy

In a joint partnership with Bluewater, the Mirpuri Foundation is happy to announce that, since it was installed at the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy (Clube Naval de Cascais) in April...

News — 26 January 2022

Together for sustainable tourism

The Mirpuri Foundation joins forces again with the European Space Agency (ESA) for another groundbreaking initiative, now focused on sustainable tourism. The “Space for Tourism” partnership was announced in an...

News — 3 December 2021

Young sailors learn about sustainability

With the mission of raising awareness on ocean conservation, the Mirpuri Foundation led another sustainability workshop directed to young sailors at the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy at the Clube Naval...

News — 11 November 2021

Raising awareness of migration-related problems

Through the participation in International Conferences, the Mirpuri Foundation continues to share the findings of the groundbreaking research on the legal implications for private vessels involved in the rescue of...

News — 13 October 2021

Mission: Sustainability

Today Hi Fly airline, with its principal sustainability partner the Mirpuri Foundation, shared its sustainability journey at Portugal Air Summit, the largest aeronautical summit of the Iberian Peninsula with the...

News — 29 September 2021

Nature’s role in recovery from Covid-19

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the virtual Knowledge Dialogue promoted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), WCC (Wildlife Conservation Congress) and the Government of France, which addressed...

News — 15 July 2021

Joining a recycling-focused webinar

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in a webinar organized by APED (Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Distribuição), in collaboration with the Portuguese Plastics Pact,  which addressed the challenges in recycling plastics. The...

News — 15 July 2021

The most beautiful playground in the world

The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy, located in the biggest and most beautiful playing field in the world, the ocean, keeps alerting youth to the problems facing our oceans, and consequently,...

News — 14 July 2021

Mirpuri Foundation at UN online Forum

The Mirpuri Foundation attended the online Forum on the Multi-stakeholder Platform on Marine Litter and Microplastics, organized by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and supported by UNEP. The main...

News — 14 July 2021

Mirpuri Foundation joins UNEP event

The Mirpuri Foundation attended the “What does a life-cycle approach applied to address marine litter and plastic pollution look like?” webinar, an event organized by the Life Cycle Initiative and...

News — 2 July 2021

Mirpuri Foundation joins Plastics Pact Webinar

The Mirpuri Foundation attended a webinar promoted by the Portuguese Plastics Pact, focused on plastics and reutilization in the restaurant Industry. The webinar called “Reuse Day ” was triggered by the...

News — 1 June 2021

The Good Bottle

The Mirpuri Foundation, in collaboration with Interface Fibrenamics Minho University, developed “The Good Bottle”, an innovative package that is 100% biodegradable and was developed for the welfare of humanity. This new...

News — 31 May 2021

Reducing aircraft carbon emissions

Hi Fly Airline, with principal sustainability partner the Mirpuri Foundation, and The Aircraft Performance Company GmbH push the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of in-service aircraft forward – by introducing...

News — 17 May 2021

DMT Awards 2022 - The Jury

The Mirpuri Foundation will be awarding a Prize in the areas of Dance, Music and Theater, that intends to promote and recognize cultural activities at the highest international levels of excellence,...

News — 17 May 2021

Dance Music and Theatre Awards 2022

Candidates for the Dance, Music and Theatre Awards may apply until January 31st, 2022. REGULATION FOR THE MIRPURI FOUNDATION 2022 PRIZE IN DANCE MUSIC AND THEATRE   Applications are open for the 2022...

News — 17 May 2021

New date for Dance, Music and Theatre Awards

In light of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and public health concerns, the Mirpuri Foundation Awards Gala 2021, which was scheduled to take place on October 29, in Lisbon, Portugal,...

News — 29 April 2021

Sailing Academy welcomes Bluewater station

As part of a joint initiative between the Mirpuri Foundation and Bluewater, a drinking water station was installed at the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy (Clube Naval de Cascais), in a...

News — 23 April 2021

Mirpuri Foundation on Earth Day

On Earth Day, the Mirpuri Foundation joined “Rewilding: A contribution to tackling the triple crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pandemic disease”, a webinar organized by the IUCN (International...

News — 21 April 2021

Aviation Sustainability Class

The Mirpuri Foundation was invited to teach a class at Universidade Lusófona, sharing its experience on how to make the aviation industry more sustainable. The online lecture for the 70 Aeronautical...

News — 19 April 2021

Requalification of National Monument is concluded

The works to clean, conserve and requalify the principal façade of the São Carlos National Theater are now concluded. The intervention has been driven by the Mirpuri Foundation, OPART partner,...

News — 13 April 2021

From yellow to blue

From yellow to blue! Our restoration work to the principal façade of the São Carlos Opera House is bringing today the National Monument to its original color, in a groundbreaking...

News — 9 April 2021

BirdLife International Webinar

The Mirpuri Foundation was invited to speak at Rare Bird Club webinar, an event organized by BirdLife International and one which discussed plastic and its harmful impacts.    Ana Agostinho, representing the...

News — 1 April 2021

Poaching: The Means to an End

The Mirpuri Foundation took part in the webinar “Poaching: The Means to an End”, co-organized by two distinguished bodies, United for Wildlife and Focused Conservation. The intelligence sharing webinar counted with...

News — 9 March 2021

Webinar on Wildlife Conservation

On March 9th, the Mirpuri Foundation organized a high-level webinar that joined six internationally recognized experts to discuss the following main theme: “The impact of Covid-19 on Wildlife Conservation”. The online...

News — 3 March 2021

Welcoming The Ocean Race Europe

The Mirpuri Foundation will host The Ocean Race Europe when the race makes a stopover in the port of Cascais, Portugal. The Mirpuri Foundation will host the first stopover in The...

News — 3 March 2021

The Impact of Covid-19 on Wildlife Conservation

  On this World Wildlife Day, the Mirpuri Foundation announces a high-level webinar entitled: “The Impact of Covid-19 on Wildlife Conservation”. The online event organized by the Mirpuri Foundation will take place...

News — 25 February 2021

Mirpuri Foundation joins UNEA-5

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5), which took place virtually, on February 22 and 23, and explored the theme: “Strengthening Actions...

News — 18 February 2021

United Nations Event

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in a high-level event, co-hosted by the Government of Kenya and UNEP, entitled “Ocean Action for Sustainability – Building a global vision to tackle plastic pollution”. Viewed...

News — 5 February 2021

35th ICRI General Meeting

As an active member of ICRI (International Coral Reef Initiative) since 2019, the Mirpuri Foundation joined the 35th General Meeting that was held virtually this week. The three-day assembly included membership...

News — 28 January 2021

An urgent call for action

Mirpuri Foundation Medical Adviser and world leading hormone medic Dr. Ivone Mirpuri spotlights the dangers chemicals pose to human health in latest Planet Water! Podcast from Bluewater. An urgent call for...

News — 5 January 2021

Protect Wildlife campaign

The Mirpuri Foundation supports Hi Fly’s new environmental campaign, as the airline principal sustainability partner and as part of the foundation’s Wildlife Conservation Program, determined to protect and preserve Nature. Hi...

News — 17 December 2020

Save The Coral Reefs Tribute

Hi Fly said farewell to the A380 9H-MIP and in a very special way. The airline drew a heart in the sky as a final tribute to the Mirpuri Foundation...

News — 9 December 2020

The Portuguese Plastics Pact

As part of the organization’s goal to tackle plastic pollution, the Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce that it is now a Member of the Portuguese Plastics Pact. The Portuguese Plastics...

News — 4 December 2020

Webinar on Plastics and Human Health

The Mirpuri Foundation joined a webinar focused on the harmful effects of plastic on human health. The online event organized by CTT, Portuguese Postal Services, aimed to raise awareness and educate...

News — 25 November 2020

Announcement of groundbreaking legal research

The Mirpuri Foundation and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) have just released the findings of an unprecedented study on the legal implications for private vessels involved...

News — 20 November 2020

International Aviation Conference

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in Malta Aviation Conference and Expo (MACE), an international event aligned with the not-for-profit’s Aviation Programme. Included in the Sustainable Operations session, the presentation was given by...

News — 18 November 2020

Winners of 2020 Best Papers Awards

The Mirpuri Foundation, AIAA Space Architecture Technical Committee and SpaceArchitect.org announce the Winners of the 2020 Best Paper Awards With support from the Mirpuri Foundation, the AIAA Space Architecture Technical Committee...

News — 10 November 2020

How are Kiamaky Noah and Amir?

An update on the three new cubs who have been born at the Lisbon Zoo with the support of the Mirpuri Foundation Born as part of the Mirpuri Foundation partnership with...

News — 4 November 2020

Cuca Roseta goes through the impact of disposable masks

The pandemic took a bit toll in the environment and increase plastic pollution on a global scale. Watch Mirpuri Foundation Ambassador Cuca Roseta go through the impact of disposable masks on our...

News — 29 October 2020

The Ocean Race Innovation Workshop

The Ocean Race Innovation Workshop took place this week, with the Mirpuri Foundation as one of its key participants. The race online initiative focused on communicating ocean science with impact, and...

News — 28 October 2020

Supporting requalification of National Monument

Today, works to clean, conserve and requalify the principal façade of the São Carlos National Theater officially commence. The intervention has been driven by the Mirpuri Foundation, OPART partner. In 2018,...

News — 23 October 2020

Surfing for Sustainability

The Mirpuri Foundation organized a surf class for Hi Fly’s staff, as airline’s principal sustainability partner. The sun was up and promised to deliver a perfect day for surfing at Sintra’s...

News — 20 October 2020

Joining forces with the European Space Agency

The Mirpuri Foundation is glad to announce its partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA). The cooperation aims to leverage space applications for advancing development addressing capacity building and education,...

News — 15 October 2020

Mirpuri Foundation partners with Scholas Occurrentes

The Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce new partnership with Scholas Occurrentes, as both non-profit organizations share common principles to create a better world for future generations. Scholas is an international...

News — 12 October 2020

Mirpuri Foundation joins UN High-Level Event

The Mirpuri Foundation joined the UN “Biodiversity: The Ocean’s Role” event. On the margins of the 2020 Biodiversity Summit, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, Peter Thomson, in coordination...

News — 26 September 2020

Humanitarian flight to Beirut

The Mirpuri Foundation and Hi Fly have teamed up again, this time to deliver humanitarian aid and medical equipment to Beirut, Lebanon, after the city was devastated by a huge...

News — 14 September 2020

Landmark trial on immunity related to Covid-19

As shareholder and investor of TTxD, the Mirpuri Foundation notes the results of a clinical trial published in Cell showing that trained immunity through the use of BCG vaccination can...

News — 7 September 2020

Regata de la Amistad

Paulo Mirpuri, owner of the Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team, participated in the “Regata de la Amistad”, sponsored by Clube Naval de Cascais, that took place in Sanxenxo, Spain this weekend. Competing in the...

News — 6 September 2020

Supporting Beirut

The Mirpuri Foundation joins Portuguese Doctor Andreia Castro and her “Support Beirut” movement, proudly contributing with more than 1800 individual doses of medication, as well as other much needed medical...

News — 21 August 2020

Sustainability Workshop to young sailors 

The Mirpuri Foundation hosted an interactive workshop on ocean sustainability with young sailors from the organization’s sailing academy at Clube Naval de Cascais.  The Summer Course program, educational as well as...

News — 5 August 2020

Not too late for Coral Reefs

Our Save The Coral Reefs Campaign is once again raising awareness of ocean protection in an unprecedented way. Locals and beach vacationers in the Algarve were able to spot today the...

News — 1 August 2020

Disposable Masks and Plastic Pollution

Five things you should know about disposable masks and plastic pollution –  A great article by UN News The fight against plastic pollution is being hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, as...

News — 17 July 2020

Joining United for Wildlife Meeting

Invited by HRH The Duke of Cambridge, the Mirpuri Foundation joined United for Wildlife Meeting, as the principal sustainability partner of the airline Hi Fly, active part of the Transport...

News — 15 June 2020

Joining first major global leadership event

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the online event “Building Business Resilience: How collective leadership will reverse nature loss”, the first major global leadership event to discuss nature in a world...

News — 9 June 2020

World Oceans Day 2020

To commemorate World Oceans Day 2020, the Mirpuri Foundation joined the United Nations World Ocean Day 2020, a virtual event in celebration of this year’s theme: Innovation for a Sustainable...

News — 5 June 2020

A Sustainable and Health-controlled Event

Today, June 5th, to mark World Environment Day, we organized the Webinar “Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy – A Sustainable and Health-controlled Event”. Key speakers were Paulo Mirpuri, President of the...

News — 3 June 2020

European Space Agency Webinar

The Mirpuri Foundation was one of the guest speakers at the European Space Agency Webinar “Path to post-COVID Recovery”. The virtual event marked the planning announcement of a feasibility study to...

News — 29 May 2020

Space Architecture Awards

Mirpuri Foundation looks to future with sponsorship of prestigious Space Architecture Awards. The Mirpuri Foundation is happy to announce its sponsorship of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ (AIAA) Space...

News — 25 May 2020

Donation of Defibrillator to Fire Brigade

The Mirpuri Foundation donated an External Automatic Defibrillator to the Montemor-o-Novo Fire Brigade, which also provides transport by Ambulance for patients and victims in need, in coordination with the National...

News — 21 May 2020

UN Conference: The private sector on Ocean action

The Mirpuri Foundation joined the United Nations Ocean Conference “Keeping the Momentum for Ocean Action: Private Sector Participation and Engagement” This conference was the second of a series of webinars that...

News — 19 May 2020

Save the Coral Reefs circumnavigated the globe

The Mirpuri Foundation “Save The Coral Reefs” aircraft just completed an around the world lap, raising awareness for this unprecedented campaign to fight the destruction of coral reefs. During this trip,...

News — 15 May 2020

United for Wildlife virtual roundtable

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the second United for Wildlife virtual roundtable, focused on the rise in poaching. Poaching, in particular the increase of this crime related to Covid-19, was one...

News — 14 May 2020

UN Conference: keeping the momentum for Ocean action

The Mirpuri Foundation was one of the key participants of the United Nations Ocean Conference “Keeping the Momentum for Ocean Action: Youth Participation and Engagement”. The webinar, a joint-effort from UN...

News — 12 May 2020

World Ocean Summit Insight Hour

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the World Ocean Summit Insight Hour, an event that took place this week and focused on the topic “The post-coronavirus ocean economy:  where do we...

News — 12 May 2020

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy

Around 50 Offshore Sailing Boats including conventional and high-performance cruisers, are expected for the first edition of the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy, which will take place in Portugal, home country...

News — 30 April 2020

New Therapeutics Technology Platform for COVID-19 Patients

The Mirpuri Foundation announces groundbreaking research as a shareholder and investor of TTxD – Trained Therapeutix Discovery, Inc. (“TTxD”), the biotech company founded by Jean Boulle Medtech at the forefront...

News — 25 April 2020

Children Learning Program

Keeping children safe and learning during lockdown is a challenge for families all over the world. With this in mind, the Mirpuri Foundation made available for download online a set of...

News — 9 April 2020

Learning how COVID-19 impacts global wildlife trade

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the event “Impact of COVID-19 on wildlife trafficking”, hosted by United for Wildlife team. The webinar was organized to share potential outcomes on wildlife, how...

News — 3 April 2020

Mirpuri Foundations joins BIICL Climate Change Webinar

The Mirpuri Foundation joined “Ideas and Perspectives for a Climate Emergency Bill: Developing a Toolkit for Legislators to Tackle Climate Change” Webinar, organized by prestigious British Institute for International and Comparative...

News — 28 March 2020

Collecting medical supplies from China

The Mirpuri Foundation responded to combat the global coronavirus pandemic making a 100,000 euros donation to the costs of the mission to China to pick up vital medical supplies. The Mirpuri Foundation...

News — 30 January 2020

Mirpuri Foundation joins Plastic Pollution Coalition

The Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce that it has joined Plastic Pollution Coalition, a growing global alliance of more than 1,000 organisations, businesses, and thought leaders in over 60 countries working...

News — 18 January 2020

Turning the Tide on Plastic

The Mirpuri Foundation was in Mumbai, India, promoting its Marine Conservation Program, specially the Turn the Tide on Plastic campaign. With this initiative, Mirpuri Foundation is raising awareness to eliminate marine litter...

News — 12 January 2020

Building Cultural Ties

Mirpuri Foundation builds cultural ties and offers musical opportunity with New Year concert As 2020 got underway the Mirpuri Foundation has given musicians its support, with its sponsorship of the New...

News — 10 January 2020

Mirpuri Foundation at PWC Sea Economy Conference

The Mirpuri Foundation was present at PWC’s 10th edition of its study conference: Helm- A Barometer of the Economy of the Sea, at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento, in Lisbon. PwC’s experts...

News — 7 January 2020

Single-use plastic free flights are now reality

As the airline’s Principal Sustainability Partner, the Mirpuri Foundation is joyous to announce that, from January 1, 2020, all Hi Fly’s own flights are taking to the air without any...

News — 19 December 2019

Meeting with Pope Francis

The Mirpuri Foundation President and Founder Paulo Mirpuri and his wife Luíza Mirpuri met with Pope Francis at the Palazzo San Calisto, Rome, where the three discussed the Foundation philanthropic...

News — 17 December 2019

Mirpuri Foundation joins ICRI

The Mirpuri Foundation is delighted to announce that it is now a member of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) after its application was accepted at the organisation’s general meeting...

News — 15 December 2019

Helping the homeless this Christmas

The Mirpuri Foundation has helped to spread a little Christmas cheer by lending much-needed support to Comunidade Vida e Paz, a homeless NGO based in Lisbon. Comunidade Vida e Paz supports...

News — 3 December 2019

The dangers of microplastics in school workshop

The Mirpuri Foundation’s mission to spread the word on the dangers of plastic pollution in our oceans, especially the poisonous nature of microplastics, has continued with a workshop for students...

News — 15 November 2019

Sustainable Brands Oceans Conference

Paulo Mirpuri tells Sustainable Brands Oceans Conference how to fly with a conscience. Mirpuri Foundation Founder and President Paulo Mirpuri was a keynote speaker at the recent Sustainable Brands Oceans, conference...

News — 13 November 2019

Birth of Persian Leopard Cubs

The Mirpuri Foundation is delighted to announce a toast success in the Lisbon Zoo program to bolster Persian Leopard numbers in the Caucasus, with the news that three new cubs...

News — 12 November 2019

CIMA International Conference

The Mirpuri Foundation addressed the Centre for Marine and Environmental Research’s (CIMA) conference ‘Stress in the Ocean’ at the University of the Algarve.   Ana Agostinho, Mirpuri Foundation special envoy spoke on the second...

News — 5 November 2019

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy

Sailing is a sport that brings people closer to the sea. The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy at the Clube Naval de Cascais aims to train young sailors but above all,...

News — 25 October 2019

Human Biomonitoring Workshop

The Mirpuri Foundation was part of a workshop on Human Biomonitoring (HBM) at the Auditorium of the Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente, in Portugal today, joining a host of medics, scientists, and experts...

News — 12 October 2019

World Migratory Bird Day

Mirpuri Foundation President Paulo Mirpuri celebrated World Migratory Bird Day at the Birdwatching and Nature Festival in Sagres, this year themed: ‘Protect Birds: ‘Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution’.  The Festival,...

News — 4 October 2019

Plastic Health Summit

The Mirpuri Foundation was invited to be a speaker at the first-ever global Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam, focused on the connection between plastic and human health. The Plastic Health Summit has...

News — 1 October 2019

Legal presentation on response to migrant crisis

The key academic heading up a Mirpuri Foundation-backed legal research project has presented his early findings to a prestigious legal conference in England. Associate Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Jean-Pierre Gauci, was...

News — 28 September 2019

Honor Committee at Figueira Sea

Paulo Mirpuri, President of the Mirpuri Foundation, was invited to be part of the Honor Committee at the recent Figueira Sea sustainability event, in Portugal.   The event was dedicated to sustainability in...

News — 16 September 2019

Mirpuri Foundation announces Concert for Peace 

The Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce the Concert for Peace 2019. The concert will be staged at the exclusive Sheraton Cascais Resort on September 27th, and will feature a headline...

News — 23 August 2019

Classical Dance Summer Course

As part of its programme to promote the Arts in Portugal, the Mirpuri Foundation recently organized a classical-dance Summer Course in Lisbon, with renowned ballet dancer Alla Shirkevich. The aim of...

News — 22 July 2019

Backed legal study gives update

Mirpuri Foundation-backed legal study gives update on its progress: To mark International Migrants Day, on 18th December last year, the Mirpuri Foundation announced a link-up with the prestigious British Institute of...

News — 10 July 2019

Surfing at Praia Grande

Hi Fly’s staff recently headed off to surf school for a team-building exercise. The event was organized by the airline principal sustainability partner – the Mirpuri Foundation, and held at...

News — 3 July 2019

Racing for the Planet

The Mirpuri Foundation has announced that it will soon be ‘Racing For The Planet’, as it confirms both its environmental message and the name of its new VO65 racing yacht...

News — 2 July 2019

Climate Risk Summit - Sink or Swim

The Mirpuri Foundation was delighted to attend the inaugural ‘Economist Climate Risk Summit’ in London today, an event designed to bring together policymakers, business leaders, scientists and investors to begin...

News — 28 June 2019

Paulo Mirpuri speaker at Plastic Free World

Mirpuri Foundation efforts to spread its message on the dangers of single-use plastics and plastic pollution generally, are continuing with Foundation President Paulo Mirpuri addressing the “Plastic Free World” Conference...

News — 24 June 2019

Paris Air Show

Hi Fly´s A380 with the Mirpuri Foundation campaign livery Save the Coral Reefs was one of the stars during the flying display of the Paris Air Show 2019 season, stealing...

News — 12 June 2019

Seabin shares data collected

The Mirpuri Foundation shares first data from Portugal’s first ever Seabin. Early data has been collected from the Cascais Seabin, it has been studied and analysed locally, and a report of...

News — 12 June 2019

Aviation Club UK

President Paulo Mirpuri was today the guest speaker for the Aviation Club UK, in London, and delivered a speech on Hi Fly success history and the innovative sustainability initiatives it...

News — 7 June 2019

The dangers of microplastics

Mirpuri Foundation highlights dangers of microplastics in successful school workshop The Mirpuri Foundation was back in the classroom to talk to students about the dangers of plastic pollution and the...

News — 7 June 2019

Summit on Blue Economy

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the 7 Seas Summit – an event taking place in Lisbon and dedicated to blue economy. Its key note speech presented the “Turn the Tide on...

News — 5 June 2019

New campaign to end plastic pollution

Hi Fly crews all smiles as they support World Oceans Day with picture campaign They are well used to a life in the sky, but Hi Fly staff and crews have...

News — 3 June 2019

Portugal and the Reduction of Single Use Plastics Seminar

The Mirpuri Foundation has been leading from the front on sustainability again, this time on the panel of a recent seminar at the University of Algarve, in Faro.  The June event,...

News — 29 May 2019

Spreading the sustainability message to global audience

Hi Fly’s ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ Airbus A330, with principal partner the Mirpuri Foundation, continues to circumnavigate the globe on its mission to raise public awareness of plastic pollution...

News — 22 May 2019

Beach Clean Up at Cabo da Roca

Mirpuri Foundation efforts to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution were fought on the beaches this week as a team of committed Mirpuri Foundation and Hi Fly airline volunteers joined...

News — 15 May 2019

Fighting Wildlife Traffic

The Mirpuri Foundation and Hi Fly President Paulo Mirpuri was in London to meet fellow members of the Royal Foundation’s ‘United For Wildlife’ Taskforces for the financial and transport sector,...

News — 7 May 2019

New Laser Bahia at Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy

The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy welcomed two new “Laser Bahia” sailboats, which were donated to the Cascais Naval Club by Cascais City Hall. The ceremony, which included the presence of Carlos Carreiras, the...

News — 7 May 2019

New ambassador Cuca Roseta

Mirpuri Foundation announces Portuguese Fadista Cuca Roseta as it’s new ambassador, spreading the foundation’s sustainability messages through a beautiful and magical voice. “I am thrilled to have become an ambassador to one of...

News — 18 April 2019

GT CUP Championship

Businessman Mal Sandford raced the GT CUP Championship and helped raise awareness to the Mirpuri Foundation’s values through his new and branded Aston Martin GT4 with 450 horsepower. The car...

News — 12 April 2019

Big Wave Surfer spreads the message

In its latest bid to reinforce the message of marine sustainability to the youngsters, the Mirpuri Foundation welcomed big wave surfer António Silva to the Foundation’s latest workshop at the...

News — 26 March 2019

Monaco Ocean Week

The Mirpuri Foundation took part  in the International Marine Environment Experts meeting in Monaco  devoted to the major issues affecting the ocean. The future of our shared heritage was the subject of...

News — 22 March 2019

World Water Day workshop

On World Water Day and in a link up with Lisbon City Hall, the Mirpuri Foundation gave a Sustainability Workshop to around 50 children under the age of 12, at the...

News — 21 March 2019

We are in The Ocean Race

The Mirpuri Foundation announced today that will be part of the next edition of the Ocean Race, the longest and toughest sporting event in the world, not only to contribute...

News — 7 March 2019

World Ocean Summit

The Mirpuri Foundation was present in the sixth World Ocean Summit, from March 5th-7th in Abu Dhabi. This world-renowned event intended to build greater collaboration across regions and connect the world...

News — 25 February 2019

Groundbreaking research on migrants search and rescue

The Mirpuri Foundation has announced a collaboration with the prestigious British Institute of International and Comparative Law to offer financial support for an Institute study of the responsibilities of, and...

News — 11 February 2019

Mexichromis paulomirpuri - new species

Scientists name newly-discovered species after Mirpuri Foundation President. Paulo Mirpuri, President of the Mirpuri Foundation, is well known in the business world for his energy and flair, but many will be...

News — 31 January 2019

Restoration of Theatrical Machinery

In the Performing Arts program, the Mirpuri Foundation supported the restoration of theatrical machinery inspired by Gil Vicente’s production of “Romagem dos Agravados”, currently exhibited at the National Theatre and...

News — 22 January 2019

School workshop spreads Mirpuri message on sustainability

In a bid to spread its important message on sustainability, a delegation from the Mirpuri Foundation visited Gil Vicente school in Lisbon to explore with the children there the growing problems...

News — 16 January 2019

Single-use Plastic Free flights hailed great success by all

The total weight of plastic saved across the whole trial between Portugal and Brazil of 16 flights – 4400 passengers – was 1500 kg. The Mirpuri Foundation is the principal sustainability...

News — 25 December 2018

First single-use plastic free flight in the world

In a defining moment for the sustainability of the planet, and a global first for the airline industry, the Mirpuri Foundation has announced that wet-lease carrier Hi Fly is poised...

News — 21 December 2018

And that’s a wrap!

And that’s a wrap! These last months were full of outstanding events, programs and experiences that couldn’t have been achieved without the help of our partners, team and volunteers. A...

News — 20 November 2018

Mirpuri Foundation’s Cascais Seabin is first in Portugal

The Mirpuri Foundation was once again leading the charge against plastic pollution, this time by supporting the placing of Portugal’s first ever Seabin into Cascais Harbour. Foundation President, Paulo Mirpuri, was...

News — 16 November 2018

Winners of Race 5

Mirpuri Foundation Team  won Race 5 of the RC44 Cascais Cup 2018. Happy to give greater visibility to our cause #turnthetideonplastic  ...

News — 15 November 2018

Taking sustainability back to the seas

Mirpuri Foundation President Paulo Mirpuri takes the helm of an RC44 racing yacht this week, to skipper a craft through the final showdown of the racing season, once again spreading...

News — 6 November 2018

Portugal says NO to single-use plastics

The Web Summit has previously been described by Italian astronaut and physicist, Paolo Nespoli, as the place where ‘impossible dreams do come true,’ and for the Mirpuri Foundation that certainly...

News — 5 November 2018

Vladimir Vasiliev - Mirpuri Foundation Career and Prestige Award 2018

The Career and Prestige Award of the Mirpuri Foundation Awards Gala 2018, a Lifetime Achievement Award, went to the recognized ‘God of Dance’ Vladimir Vasiliev. For 30 years Vasiliev was...

News — 5 November 2018

Fernando Duarte - Winner of the Mirpuri Foundation Dance Award 2018

Fernando Duarte was awarded the ‘Anna Mascolo’ Prize for Dance, winning the Mirpuri Foundation Dance Award 2018.   Fernando Duarte – Winner of the 2018 Mirpuri Foundations’s Anna Mascolo Award for Dance The winner...

News — 5 November 2018

Elmano Sancho - Winner of the Mirpuri Foundation Theatre Award 2018

Elmano Sancho took home the ‘Carlos Avilez’ Award, winning the Mirpuri Foundation Theatre Award 2018. Winner of the Mipuri Foundation’s Carlos Avilez Theatre Award – Elmano Sancho Elmano Sancho made his acting debut...

News — 5 November 2018

MPMP - Winner of the Mirpuri Foundation Music Award 2018

Edward Ayres D’Abreu and Duarte Pereira Martins were proud to receive in the name of the MPMP, movimento patrimonial pela música portuguesa the ‘Sequeira Costa’ Award for Music.   Winners of the Mirpuri Foundation’s...

News — 29 October 2018

European Parliament backs Mirpuri Foundation Campaign to Ditch Plastic

In another incredible success for the Mirpuri Foundation  sustained Campaign to force plastic pollution onto the political and social agenda, the European Parliament overwhelmingly backed a wide-ranging ban on single-use...

News — 26 October 2018

Foundation Takes its Fight on Plastic to Consumer Chiefs

The Mirpuri Foundation was again leading from the front in its global campaign to change corporate and consumer attitudes to single-use plastics, at the launch of the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable...

News — 13 October 2018

Mirpuri Foundation President spreads message on sustainability to ICOYC

Mirpuri Foundation’s founder and President Paulo Mirpuri has blown fresh wind into the sails of the foundation’s ongoing sustainability campaign with an address to the prestigious International Council Of Yacht...

News — 9 October 2018

Paulo Mirpuri Speaker at Web Summit 2018

Paulo Mirpuri,  Mirpuri Foundation’s President and Founder, will be one of the key speakers at this year’s edition of the Web Summit. The world’s biggest technology event is set to take place in Lisbon from...

News — 24 September 2018

Leading Innovation in Aerospace Medicine

Mirpuri Foundation, as principal sustainability partner of the airline Hi Fly, had a key role  at the sixth European Congress for Aerospace Medicine (ECAM) held in Prague between the 20th and...

News — 21 September 2018

Surfing for a healthy ocean

The Mirpuri Foundation invited a group of children for a surf lesson with the organization’s ambassador and Big Wave Surfer António Silva. Before diving into the water, the youngsters first...

News — 20 September 2018

Oceans Meeting 2018

The Mirpuri Foundation was present at the Oceans Meeting 2018, an international conference held today in Lisbon, and that counted with the presence of Portugal´s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The Ministerial...

News — 18 September 2018

Mirpuri Foundation sponsors sustainability event

This weekend, the Mirpuri Foundation was the main sponsor at  the first edition of Eco Cascais, a sustainability event that included seminars, workshops, exhibitions, fair trade fashion and an eco-market. Dr. Luíza...

News — 25 August 2018

A380 Save the Coral Reefs lands in Reunion Island

The Mirpuri Foundation “Save the Coral Reefs” aircraft proudly operated the first commercial service of an Airbus A380 to this beautiful  island in the Indian Ocean, attracting a lot of...

News — 9 August 2018

Teaching sustainability to young sailors

The Mirpuri Foundation hosted an interactive workshop on ocean sustainability with young sailors from the organization’s sailing academy in Cascais. The Summer Course program, educational as well as fun, aims to...

News — 7 August 2018

Sustainable and Limited Edition Mirpuri Foundation | Karün Sunglasses

The Mirpuri Foundation has partnered with Karün to launch a limited edition of the brand’s sunglasses made from 100% recycled fishing nets. This collaboration arose from a mutual desire to...

News — 2 August 2018

Paradise under plastic

Big waves surfer António Silva travelled to Indonesia where he raised awareness on the issue of plastic pollution. Indonesia is every surfer’s dream come true. It is renowned as one of...

News — 27 July 2018

Mirpuri Foundation and OPART sign cooperation agreement

Under the terms of the agreement the Mirpuri Foundation will sponsor and support a number of projects including bringing to Portugal some of the best classic dance artists, the restoration...

News — 25 July 2018

Tips to help Save Coral Reefs

Mirpuri Foundation has started today a graphic campaign titled “Tips to Save Coral Reefs.” Join us in this movement and spread the word, saving our image templates above and posting them in...

News — 24 July 2018

Making the media headlines

Proud to see our “Save the Coral Reefs” campaign raising awareness in our home country. For the first time in history an Airbus A380, the biggest commercial aircraft in the...

News — 22 July 2018

Raising Awareness at Farnborough Air Show

Hi Fly Airbus A380 supporting Mirpuri Foundation’s campaign was showcased at Farnborough Air Show, in England. The Big aircraft was one of the Biggest attractions of the event, raising awareness...

News — 20 July 2018

Turn the Tide on Plastic on new campaign launch

It was a great honour to count with the presence of some of our Volvo Ocean Race Turn the Tide on Plastic team members and friends – Dee Caffari, Frederico Melo, Harry Spedding...

News — 20 July 2018

Official launch of Save the Coral Reefs Campaign

Save the Coral Reefs Campaign was officialy launched by President Paulo Mirpuri at Farnborough Air Show, in England. See the video:     ...

News — 19 July 2018

A380 Save the Coral Reefs

Mirpuri Foundation amplified the message of its “Save the Coral Reefs” campaign by painting a Hi Fly Airbus A380 with this coral -themed livery. The aircraft, the biggest in the...

News — 19 July 2018

Save the Coral Reefs campaign

The Mirpuri Foundation is raising awareness for this unprecedented campaign to fight the destruction of coral reefs. If no action is taken, these beautiful ecosystems will disappear by 2050. With...

News — 14 July 2018

Coral Reefs are at risk

Coral Reefs are one of the world´s most colourful, biodiverse and beautiful ecosystems. Do we want to be a threat to them? Or should we start saving them? ...

News — 10 July 2018

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy Best images of Summer Courses 2018     ...

News — 10 July 2018

Marstrand Rock Cleaning action

The Mirpuri Foundation was one of the first women’s teams ever to race the high-speed, high-performance M32 catamarans in the fight for the GKSS Women’s Trophy, the first all-female tournament in  the World...

News — 2 July 2018

Competing in the World Match Racing Tour

The Mirpuri Foundation will be one of the first women’s teams ever to race the high-speed, high-performance M32 catamarans in the fight for the GKSS Women’s Trophy, the first all-female...

News — 28 June 2018

Documentary: Plastic contamination is killing the human race

The international news organization Sky News was in Portugal to interview Dr.Luíza Mirpuri, Mirpuri Foundation’s  Medical Advisor, for its documentary on “Turn the Tide on Plastic” boat of the Volvo...

News — 28 June 2018

HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands meets with Paulo Mirpuri

HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands met with the Mirpuri Foundation’s President Paulo Mirpuri at the “Turn the Tide on Plastic” team base during the Volvo Ocean Race final stopover...

News — 16 June 2018

Mirpuri Foundation race car opening the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Mal Sandford branded his V8 sports car with the Mirpuri Foundation’s logo to take part in the prestigious competition 24 Hours of Le Mans, on 16th of June, showing once again...

News — 16 June 2018

Ocean Clean-Up in Cascais

The Mirpuri Foundation and Hi Fly partnered with Cascais Naval Club and dove underwater this weekend to collect waste that builds up and contaminates the depths of our seas on a daily...

News — 14 June 2018

Mirpuri Foundation at the “Ocean Talks” in London

Dr. Luiza Mirpuri, Head of Medical Research at the Mirpuri Foundation, was a speaker at  the “Ocean Talks” conference, in London. As a member of the panel gathered to discuss...

News — 8 June 2018

World Oceans Day

On World Oceans Day learn how to save our seas from the hearts of the most interested part: Our Children! ...

News — 8 June 2018

The Mirpuri Foundation racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Businessman Mal Sandford has shown once again his active support to the Mirpuri Foundation, spreading its message in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the mythical sports car competition that...

News — 24 May 2018

Inspiring future generations

Bernardo Freitas, Volvo Ocean Race sailor and member of the “Turn the Tide on Plastic” team, along with founding partner, the Mirpuri Foundation, meet young, budding sailors from the Mirpuri...

News — 23 May 2018

Raising Awareness at human biomonitoring workshop

Doctor Luíza Mirpuri, Medical Advisor for the Mirpuri Foundation, was present at the first human biomonitoring workshop ever organized in Portugal and raised awareness towards the negative impacts of plastic on...

News — 19 May 2018

Bringing valuable art pieces back to life

The Mirpuri Foundation announces its most recent arts patronage act. The non-profit organization is supporting the restoration of theatrical machinery that was built for Gil Vicente’s production of “Romagem dos Agravados” but has now reached a high state of degradation. The Mirpuri...

News — 14 May 2018

Mirpuri Foundation Awards On Air

Pedro Carneiro and Emanuel Pimenta, members of the jury for the Mirpuri Foundation’s Dance, Music and Theatre Awards 2018, have taken part in Antena 2’s morning radio show to present...

News — 27 April 2018

Mirpuri Foundation spreading the word at International Conference

The Mirpuri Foundation made a presentation at the 2018 Waterlogic International Conference in Cascais, Portugal. Within the scope of ocean sustainability and conservation, Dr. Ivone Mirpuri, medical advisor for the...

News — 26 April 2018

Tips to live with less plastic

Mirpuri Foundation has started today a graphic campaign titled “Tips to live with less plastic.” Join us in this movement and spread the word, using our image templates above in...

News — 4 April 2018

Mirpuri Foundation leads Beach Clean-Up Day

The Mirpuri Foundation and Hi Fly headed to Comporta Beach to turn this world into a cleaner place by performing a Beach Clean-Up. Volvo Ocean Race sailor Bernardo Freitas joined...

News — 21 March 2018

Mirpuri Foundation attends debate on Oceans problems

The Mirpuri Foundation took part in the second edition of “Encontros do Mar”, in Ericeira, Portugal. The organization aims to actively contribute to a better world, therefore, the event served...

News — 17 March 2018

Paulo Mirpuri signs the Clean Seas Pledge

Following his commitment towards making Hi Fly completely plastic free before the end of 2019, its president Paulo Mirpuri just signed the ‘Clean Seas’ Pledge promising to actively fight single...

News — 13 March 2018

Hi Fly aims to go ‘Plastic Free’ by 2019

Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce that the airline Hi Fly will completely eliminate the use of avoidable and single use plastics on its aircrafts and at its offices before...

News — 7 March 2018

Anna Mascolo Dance Award 2018

    This award will promote excellence in the Dance area, with a 30.000 Euros prize. Deadline for participation is June 10, 2018. This award seeks to promote excellence in the area of...

News — 12 February 2018

Raising Awareness at the Big Wave Tour

Nazaré Challenge, the third stage of the well-known Big Wave Tour surfing circuit and one with the most dangerous waves in the world, happened this weekend at Praia do Norte...

News — 17 January 2018

Mirpuri Foundation patron of Portugal’s National Theatre and Dance Museum

Recognizing the importance of art and culture, the Mirpuri Foundation donated two 20th century paintings to the National Theatre and Dance Museum, in Portugal. The chosen pieces of art belonged...

News — 8 January 2018

Raising awareness on the use of plastics in Hong Kong

The harmful effects of plastic on human health will be presented by Dr. Ivone Mirpuri in the Volvo Ocean Race Ocean Summit in Hong Kong, China, on January 22nd. Here is...

News — 20 December 2017

Mirpuri Foundation at the BirdLife International event in London

Paulo Mirpuri, President of Mirpuri Foundation, was present at the BirdLife International event that took place last month at the British Library in London, as both organizations share the same...

News — 21 November 2017

Mirpuri Foundation supports Big Wave surfer António Silva

As part of the Mirpuri Foundation’s sustainability efforts, the non-profit organization is now sponsoring António Silva, a Portuguese surfer competing in the 2018 Big Wave World Tour. António is committed to...

News — 15 November 2017

Dance, Music and Theatre Awards 2018

Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce a Prize in the areas of Dance, Music and Theater, under the names of figures of national reputation in each of these respective cultural...

News — 9 November 2017

Vantage GT4 Race Car supports Mirpuri Foundation at Silverstone

As a big supporter of the Mirpuri Foundation’s work, the Australian businessman Mal Sandford joined the Silverstone Race this Sunday with his branded race car. The Aston Martin Vantage GT4 already...

News — 22 October 2017

A Day in Alicante

Hi Fly Team and Mirpuri Foundation flew together to Alicante aboard the A330 Turn the Tide on Plastic for the Volvo Ocean Race start. It was a big day at...

News — 26 September 2017

Mirpuri Foundation at the GREENFEST sustainability event

Mirpuri Foundation’s President, Paulo Mirpuri, will participate in this year’s edition of Greenfest, the largest sustainability event in Portugal, sharing the Foundation’s view and efforts towards marine conservation. The event is...

News — 18 September 2017

Dance Music And Theatre Awards 2018

Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce a Prize in the areas of Dance, Music and Theater, under the names of figures of national reputation in each of these respective cultural...

News — 5 July 2017

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy

  As part of the sponsorship agreement between the Mirpuri Foundation and the Sailing Academy of Cascais, all boats of the Optimist class are now displaying the Foundation image, carrying an...

News — 16 June 2017

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18

Mirpuri Foundation is the sixth confirmed team for the upcoming 2017/2018 edition of Volvo Ocean Race, that will spread a strong environmental message : “Turn the Tide on Plastic”. The...

News — 9 June 2017

Training Center Sponsorship

Students with high potential and low financial resources can apply for Mirpuri Foundation support to pay for their training with reimbursement over time once they are employed. This program applies...

News — 12 May 2017

Children First Flight with Mirpuri Foundation

Mirpuri Foundation sponsored a group of 162 children and 52 adults, most supported by charities in the Alentejo region, with their first flight experience. The journey, on board of an Airbus...

News — 10 April 2017

Mirpuri Foundation sponsors Sailing Academy of Cascais

Mirpuri Foundation, in the person of its President Paulo Mirpuri, signed a sponsorship agreement with the Sailing Academy of Cascais, represented by its President Gonçalo Esteves. “The Mirpuri Foundation believes sailing...

News — 7 April 2017

GT4 Race Car supports Mirpuri Foundation

An Australian businessman is our most recent supporter. His V8 race car, an Aston Martin Vantage GT4, with 450 horsepower, has now the Mirpuri Foundation’s logo. The aim is to...

News — 10 March 2017

Special day for children in Cape Verde

Mirpuri Foundation provided a special day for a group of Cape Verdean children supported by Tia Marina Cristina Association1, grating them the opportunity to visit the sailboat VOR70 Mirpuri Foundation...

News — 8 March 2017

Save the Ocean - Call To action

It has been a full month since racing sailing yacht VOR70 Mirpuri Foundation reached safely in the harbour of Barbados after crossing the North Atlantic. A press conference prior and...

News — 8 February 2017

Transatlantic crossing sponsored by Mirpuri Foundation

Mirpuri Foundation was the major sponsor of a Transatlantic Crossing organized by its founder, Paulo Mirpuri, which left Mindelo, Cape Verde January 29th, and arrived at Barbados 7 days later. Paulo...

News — 16 January 2017

Mirpuri Foundation - For a better world

“For a better world” The Mirpuri Foundation is a non-profit foundation set up in Portugal by the businessman and philanthropist Paulo Mirpuri as a vehicle to manage his family’s charitable donations...

News — 9 September 2016

First Flight Experience

Mirpuri Foundation supported a group of 88 children and 46 adults with their first flight experience. The journey, on board of an Airbus A340-300 from the Portuguese airline Hi Fly, began...

News — 14 January 2016

International Aid

Mirpuri Foundation helped a Syrian refugee family of six that, for health reasons, was forced to interrupt their journey to Canada. The president of the Foundation, Paulo Mirpuri went to the...
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