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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Principality introduces electronic payslips
As a next step in the digital transition of Monaco, Monegasque companies can now switch to the 'dematerialised salary slip'.
Plastic items make 2020 black list
From 1st January 2020, a number of single use plastic products will be banned in the Principality of Monaco, including cups and plates.
Prince’s foundation helps Bangladesh cope with climate change
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The Evolution of ZSL
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COP25 Climate Conference produces a mixed bag
Negotiations at the COP25 Climate Conference held in Madrid wrapped up on Sunday with a disappointing stalemate on an overall deal covering the biggest and most controversial issues.