Sustainability
Nature, hope and hidden heroes: winners of the 2025 Environmental Photography Award revealed
From the hidden labours of marine worms to the hopeful flutter of a baby sea turtle, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 2025 Environmental Photography Award has once again celebrated the power of storytelling through a lens.
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French high court overturns ban on plastic packaging
In a major setback for the zero-waste movement, France’s Conseil d'État has overturned a ban on plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables due to a “significant procedural flaw”.
French climate minister withdraws from COP29 amid tensions with Azerbaijan
France's Ecological Transition Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher and President Macron will skip COP29 in Azerbaijan, citing misuse of the summit by Azerbaijan amid rising France-Azerbaijan tensions...
“Waste is out of taste”: Monaco’s plans for European Week for Waste Reduction
With more than 58 million tonnes of food waste generated in the EU each year, the Principality is hoping to inspire the local population to make positive changes to their habits with a series of free...
Prince Albert II Foundation launches partnership with Vendée Globe Foundation to champion ocean conservation
With an eye to ocean protection and conservation, the Prince Albert II Foundation and the newly formed Vendée Globe Foundation signed a partnership just two days ahead of the gruelling around the...
Three visionaries in sustainability and conservation recognised at 2024 Planetary Health Awards
Speaking at the event, Prince Albert II of Monaco said, "It is the responsibility of all of us to leave our children a planet in better health, one that is not condemned to destruction or injustice;...
MaConsigne recycling initiative looking for new face to front campaign
The Monaco Government is looking for a new spokesperson for the MaConsigne recycling scheme, which encourages residents and visitors to the Principality to ditch single-use takeaway containers in...
