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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A fruitful tradition: Monaco shares its citrus bounty with the population
By sharing the bounty of its citrus trees with the local population, Monaco’s annual harvest beautifully intertwines tradition and community spirit.
Mediterranean sharks face sharp declines despite conservation efforts
A new study has revealed that despite ongoing conservation efforts, Mediterranean sharks and rays face alarming declines due to overfishing, illegal fishing and the rising demand for shark products....
Energy-efficient light replacements continue in Monaco’s Dorsale tunnels
Over the coming months, Monaco will be advancing its ambitious green infrastructure initiative with energy-efficient LED upgrades across its tunnel network. Here are all the details.
The Mediterranean mercury crisis: study reveals costly consequences of seafood contamination
A groundbreaking study co-authored by Dr. Nathalie Hilmi of the CSM and Professor Marie-Yasmine Bottein from the Côte d'Azur University has revealed that methylmercury contamination in Mediterranean...
Applications open for the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025
The Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025 is calling on students, fresh graduates, and early-stage startups to submit groundbreaking solutions for ocean conservation.
IPBES nexus assessment: Fragmented governance puts biodiversity, climate, and health at risk
A major report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) highlights the severe risks posed by fragmented governance across biodiversity, climate...
