Sustainability
UN Plastics Treaty talks in Geneva stall as countries reject draft
Hopes for a landmark UN treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled in Geneva, with negotiations extended by a day after delegates failed to agree on a draft text.
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Monaco launches Blue Economy Index
The Blue Economy Index is Monaco’s latest move to save the ocean, channeling investments into companies fighting pollution and protecting marine ecosystems.
Monaco hosts global gathering of IUCN seahorse, pipefish and seadragon specialists
More than 40 international experts recently convened in Monaco to discuss new strategies for the conservation of seahorses, pipefish and seadragons.
France: New energy regulations to impact rentals of poorly performing homes
From 2025, up to 600,000 G-rated rental properties will be taken off the market under a nationwide push to encourage landlords to improve energy efficiency.
Vertical garden inventor Patrick Blanc joins Prince Albert II at Passion Sea’s Flowers4Art
The recent Flowers4Art event, organised by Passion Sea, showcased an array of innovative vertical garden solutions and provided a platform for discussions on the transformative potential of greenery...
The Glaciers gala wraps up Prince Albert II’s Asia-Pacific tour in style
The Singapore branch of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation hosted The Glaciers gala ball on Wednesday evening, marking the final event of Prince Albert II’s Asia-Pacific tour.
Monaco delegation highlights progress and challenges at COP29
COP29 in Baku ended with a $300bn annual climate finance deal for developing nations by 2035. Though seen as progress, it drew criticism for falling short of addressing the climate crisis's urgency.
