Isabelle Picco

Isabelle F. Picco (born 1962) is a Monegasque diplomat, peace activist and lawyer. Since September 2009, she has been the permanent representative of Monaco at the United Nations.

Early life and education Born on 8 November, 1962 in Monaco, Isabelle Picco studied environmental law at the University of Paris I, graduating in 1987. She went on to study international law, earning a master research degree from the University of Paris II in 1988 and a master of law in energy production and distribution from Paris I the following year.

In June 2010, for the 65th session of the General Assembly, Picco was appointed chair of the Sixth Committee which deals with international law. In 2012, she chaired the 22nd meeting of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and was elected vice president of the UN General Assembly for the 68th session (2013–2014).