Sustainability
Beyond the discussion: what Monaco’s blue economy forums achieved this year
The Monaco Blue Initiative and BEFF highlighted a new phase for ocean finance, with investors, policymakers and scientists focusing on the tools needed to scale capital for the blue economy.
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New report on Human Health and Ocean Pollution
A report initiated by Monaco on the impact of ocean pollution on human heath has been presented, and its conclusions are worrying. However, it is not all doom and gloom.
Protesters demand “real climate law”
Demonstrations were held in Menton, Beausoleil and Nice by protesters wanting the French government to give more weight to a new climate law conceived by the Citizens' Convention.
Raising sustainably-minded entrepreneurs
Monaco Life speaks to Angelo and Tino, two brothers raised in the Principality who have set their sights on normalising sustainability in the fashion industry with their new R4 clothing line.
BeMed announces 2021 projects list
As part of Monaco Ocean Week, BeMed and the Prince Albert II Foundation have revealed the 12 new projects that it will support in 2021 to reduce plastic pollution in the Mediterranean.
Chanel partners with CSM for crucial coral research
The Monaco Scientific Centre and fashion powerhouse Chanel have signed a partnership for the study of Mediterranean red coral, which has for centuries been used to make fine jewellery.
Making waves at Monaco Ocean Week
Prince Albert Foundation Vice-President Olivier Wenden explains to Monaco Life why postponing Monaco Ocean Week was not an option for the Prince and his Foundation.