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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Greenwashing: EU cracks down on airlines’ misleading policies
20 airlines stand accused of greenwashing. They have been given 30 days to bring their practices into line with current EU consumer law or verify their eco-friendly claims.
Monaco revives free ashtray campaign to reduce cigarette butt pollution
Previously a summer-only scheme, Monaco is relaunching its free portable ashtray initiative in a bid to eliminate cigarette butt pollution from its streets and beaches.
Monaco Explorations prepares for Greek Odyssey mission
After the success of its Indian Ocean Mission in 2022, Monaco Explorations has pivoted its focus to a place much closer to home: the Mediterranean Sea.
The wonder of nature: Monaco unveils its plans for 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Monaco's chosen theme for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, which will be played out across three distinct and immersive spaces, is 'Take Care of Wonder'.
Prince Albert and Med Donors’ Roundtable announce €57 million pledge to protect the Mediterranean Sea
Monaco's Prince Albert has called on donors from the private and public sectors to increase their efforts to raise funds for the 30x30 project, which seeks to attain protected status for at least 30%...
Snowfall and heavy rains ease pressure on water supplies in southern France
Local groundwater levels have been given a much-needed top-up over the winter, helping to ease fears of another summer of severe water restrictions in the south of France.
