Sustainability
Tech for the tide: Highlights from the ‘Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2026’ grand finale
From AI robots hunting lionfish to oyster shell concrete — these are the ocean innovators who pitched their way to victory at Monaco’s toughest blue economy competition.
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Will Smith joins ocean cause, announces new Westbrook Racing team for UIM E1 World Championship
Hollywood actor, musician and film producer Will Smith has launched a new team in the UIM E1 World Championship – the world’s first all-electric raceboat Championship. Westbrook Racing, named...
France ramps up offshore wind power initiatives in push for carbon neutrality by 2050
Two new 250MW floating wind farms that would be based in the Mediterranean - a first for the region - were among the new measures announced on 2nd May.
Écophyto 2030: France aims to reduce pesticide use by 50% before the end of the decade
Under the new Écophyto 2030 action plan, the French government will be investing €250 million in 2024 alone into the search for alternatives to traditional pesticides.
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.
