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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Official launch of the Gazelles Morocco China rally
The new Gazelles Morocco China rally has been officially launched, supported by the Chinese branch of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. The rally was launched at a press conference on 22nd...
PA2F-sponsored solar car comes 2nd in Aussie race
A solar car sponsored by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has come second in the Adventure category of the grueling Bridgestone World Solar Challenge held recently in Australia. Under the...
Waste Reduction Week in full swing
The Monaco City Council has organised a host of activities for European Waste Reduction Week, which runs until 24th November. To open Waste Reduction Week, the council invited Sebastien Uscher to...
Solar panels installed on fire station
New photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof of Monaco’s fire station in Fontvieille, making it the Principality’s largest producer of renewable energy to date in a public building....
Monaco jeweller helps shed light on importance of coral
Monaco jeweller Alberto Vitale put coral front and centre at the Yacht Club of Monaco recently, inviting the Scientific Centre of Monaco to explain the important role that coral plays in our eco...
Winners of Grand Medal Albert I awarded
The Grand Medal Albert I has been awarded to Ban Ki Moon during a special ceremony at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. He was one of three recipients to receive the coveted award, which recognises...
