Sustainability
A mining giant’s green vessel docks in Monaco to lead the charge for zero-emissions shipping
Why was a giant ship with a fluorescent green zero anchored off Monaco? To showcase the world’s first ammonia-fuelled vessel—and how big industry can lead the charge on climate action.
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Prince Albert II rallies global leaders In Nice: “The Ocean can’t wait”
Prince Albert II of Monaco delivered a compelling speech to more than 60 world leaders gathered in the city’s Palais des Expositions.
Enric Sala calls out ‘window dressing’ ocean pledges at UN summit in Nice
While countries such as Greece and Sweden have announced full bans on bottom trawling within their MPAs, Sala criticised others—particularly France—for making “cosmetic” announcements that...
Space4Ocean Alliance: a historic launch uniting space and sea
More than 30 international partners have signed the Declaration of Interest, establishing a coalition that aims to bridge the gap between space technology and ocean conservation.
Blue NDC Challenge launched in Nice to make oceans central to global climate plans
The countries signing on to the Blue NDC Challenge are committing to ocean-focused measures that include everything from phasing out bottom trawling and offshore oil production, to expanding clean...
Malizia Explorer christened in Monaco as new research sailboat joins the fight for ocean health
Malizia Explorer—the new scientific research sailboat from Team Malizia—was officially christened at the Yacht Club de Monaco by legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle, in the presence of Prince...
World edges closer to historic ocean deal as Macron predicts High Seas Treaty will take effect in January
With political will intensifying and new funding on the table, Nice may well be remembered as the moment the tide truly turned in favour of the ocean.
