Sustainability
Saving the Med’s red coral: Chanel speaks exclusively on groundbreaking CSM partnership
“We didn’t anticipate 23 publications. We didn’t anticipate such success with coral cultivation. We hoped. But the scale of what’s been achieved — it’s extraordinary,” Chanel’s Frédéric Grangié tells Cassandra Tanti.
More than that, some of the research has begun to show unexpected relevance in other fields, including medicine. “Because red coral is an animal, like us, there are fascinating insights into its microbiome that may apply to human health. It’s opened doors we never imagined when we started,” he adds.
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Police force joins Energy Pact
The National Pact for Energy Transition has just gained more than 600 new individuals thanks to the recent signing by the Public Security Department.
Silversea wins award for sustainability
Monaco-based ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has been awarded the 2020 Seatrade Cruise Award for Sustainability.
Monaco protecting native plant from extinction
The Nivéole de Nice, a native plant known for its small drooping white flowers, is in danger of extinction. Now Monaco is helping the little plant fight for its survival.
MER makes its first wind investment
Monaco’s push towards a carbon-free future has taken an important leap with the acquisition of three new wind farms, boosting the Principality’s clean-energy capabilities to 25%.
New 'grow your own' initiative in schools
Students are being given a first-hand lesson on sustainable development with the creation of organic vegetable gardens in a selection of schools throughout the Principality.
Superyachts banned from mooring in Alpes-Maritimes
The Alpes-Maritimes is creating new mooring zones for yachts over 20 metres in an effort to protect the Posidonia sea grass that is being destroyed by large anchors.
