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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“With ‘OceanEye’, Europe will lead the race to understand our ocean”
While the ocean covers 70% of our planet’s surface, a staggering 95% remains unexplored. Through the newly adopted ‘OceanEye’ initiative, the European Union intends to bridge this knowledge gap.
Beyond the discussion: what Monaco’s blue economy forums achieved this year
The Monaco Blue Initiative and BEFF highlighted a new phase for ocean finance, with investors, policymakers and scientists focusing on the tools needed to scale capital for the blue economy.
BEFF 2026: The forum reshaping the blue economy’s financial DNA
High-profile world leaders and top-tier venture capitalists gathered in Monaco on 28th and 29th May for the second edition of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF) to declare that the...
Turning the blue economy mainstream: Monaco Blue Initiative 2026 maps the future of ocean finance
The 17th edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative, held on 27th May at the Oceanographic Museum, proved that the high seas are no longer just an environmental concern, but a distinct global asset class.
Prince Albert II Foundation and port cities network AIVP sign blue economy partnership
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and AIVP have signed a blue economy partnership at the Grimaldi Forum, committing to joint work on sustainable port-city development and ocean innovation.
Monaco presents Indian Ocean mission report at Blue Initiative with 25 recommendations for marine governance
The Explorations de Monaco presented the final report of their 2022 Indian Ocean mission at the Monaco Blue Initiative on Wednesday, delivering 25 recommendations on marine governance to ministers...
