Sustainability
From plastic bags to power bills: Monaco businesses mark a decade of greener trade
A 20-cent charge here, an ingredient swap there: ten years on, Monaco’s Commerce Engagé label has all but banished the plastic bag from member shops — and even trimmed restaurants’ energy bills.
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What are the short-haul flights now banned in France?
France has been given the green light by the European Commission to ban short haul domestic flights, but only where an appropriate rail alternative exists.
EU bans import of products linked to deforestation
The European Union has reached a ground-breaking agreement to significantly reduce its role in global deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss via a ban on all imports of...
Prince Albert honoured with prestigious German Sustainability Award
Prince Albert has been recognised for both his personal and his foundation’s work in sustainability at one of Europe’s largest awards ceremony for ecological and social commitment.
A cocktail pledge for ocean protection
The unique pairing of the luxury Hôtel Métropole and the Musée Océanographique de Monaco via a signature cocktail has helped raise 2,000 euros for ocean protection.
Energy crisis: Monaco to finance resident support package
Monaco’s government is enacting two new financial assistance schemes to help people lower their energy costs, offering help to pay for more energy-efficient appliances in people’s homes as well...
Prince Albert II honours scientific talent at FPA2 awards
The focus was firmly on the science at the annual Awards Ceremony for Planetary Health in Monaco last Friday, as the Prince Albert II Foundation celebrated the work and achievements of three...
