Sustainability
From plastic bags to power bills: Monaco businesses mark a decade of greener trade
A 20-cent charge here, an ingredient swap there: ten years on, Monaco’s Commerce Engagé label has all but banished the plastic bag from member shops — and even trimmed restaurants’ energy bills.
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Monaco joins other Alps nations in strengthening climate resilience commitments
A key outcome of the conference was a pledge to step up coordinated efforts to protect the Alps from the escalating impacts of climate change.
Explained: What is France’s new sustainability index all about?
France is introducing a new sustainability index for electrical and electronic products in 2025 with the goal of giving consumers an easy way to assess product durability and make more eco-friendly...
Global leaders tackle plastic pollution at Monaco-led event in Davos
Global leaders convened in Davos for a Monaco-led event addressing plastic pollution. Organized by the Prince Albert II Foundation, the discussion highlighted innovation, investment, and cross-sector...
Prince Albert II champions water conservation as world-changing initiatives celebrated at GAEA Awards
Prince Albert II of Monaco highlighted the critical need for water conservation at the inaugural GAEA Awards during Davos 2025. The event celebrated five groundbreaking initiatives driving climate...
Will Pelagos retain its status as a Mediterranean marine haven?
With a decision pending in December, all eyes will be on Egypt, where COP24 will determine the sanctuary’s future status and its ongoing role in protecting marine mammals.
Solar power overtakes coal in EU energy mix as renewables surge
In 2024, solar power overtook coal in the EU's energy mix, with all member states seeing growth in solar generation and over half of the bloc now using little to no coal in their power production.
