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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How to take part in the Prince Albert II Foundation’s Environmental Photography Awards
Amateur and professional photographers alike can now register for the annual Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Environmental Photography Awards.
New energy-efficient tunnel lighting project continues in Monaco
The first stage of a project to replace outdated lighting systems in Monaco is nearing completion under The Rock, but Phase Two is about to begin on Boulevard du Ténao.
Alpes Maritimes offers big money subsidies for rainwater collection tanks
A new fund of up to €5,000 per household in the Alpes Maritimes could see hundreds if not thousands of rainwater collection tanks and cisterns installed or renovated in the region.
Alain Ducasse behind first ever Sustainable Gastronomy Summit in Monaco
Launching next month in the Principality of Monaco is the revolutionary Sustainable Gastronomy Summit, a brand new event that is the brainchild of Michelin-starred culinary master Alain Ducasse.
EU climate policy guru, Frans Timmermans, resigns
Frans Timmermans, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President, has resigned from his post. He will now head up a Greens-Labour coalition in his native country in a bid to become the...
Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina to return for third edition
Building upon the success of the past two editions, the Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina Rendezvous will return for a third edition in September, bringing together the major players in the...
