Visit to environmental protection projects
UNDP is collaborating with the local authorities in Les Cayes and Acul River on projects to reduce the risk of flooding that can destroy crops and homes.
The projects are targeted towards important preventive activities, including the construction of dikes and improvement of water channels and drainage.
During the visit, Crown Prince Haakon was given an introduction to the work being done, and had the opportunity to plant a seedling – as a symbol of the large-scale reforestation efforts in the area.
In the evening, the Crown Prince attended a dinner with a group of woman leaders from the government authorities, private sector and civil society in Port-au-Prince.
Goodwill Ambassador
Crown Prince Haakon was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNDP in 2003. In his work on behalf of the organisation, the Crown Prince has focused special attention on the UN Millennium Development Goals – the eight goals that the international community has committed itself to achieving by 2015.
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra: “Together we make up the Norway we love so much”
Roughly 200 guests were gathered at the Royal Palace on Friday evening to celebrate the 18th birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra. In her remarks, the Princess spoke about how fortunate she was to grow up in Norway and pointed out that everyone has a place and task in Norwegian society.
Group photographs before dinner
Family and Royals from all over Europe are gathered at the Royal Palace to celebrate the 18th birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra. Before dinner, new photographs were taken.