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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France asks for public opinion on low-emission vehicle ratings system
Financial aid for the purchase of low-emission vehicles looks set to change in France as the government calls on the public to share their opinion on a scorecard concept.
Prince Albert II praises Paris 2024 Olympics’ sustainability efforts
A member of the International Olympic Committee, Prince Albert II has sought to praise the sustainability credentials of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Saudi Red Sea Authority signs sustainable coastal tourism agreements with Monaco
The Fondation Prince Albert II and Yacht Club de Monaco have together hosted representatives from the Saudi Red Sea Authority, who were in the Principality to sign two memorandums of understanding on...
Monaco takes a firm stance against deep sea mining
Monaco reaffirmed its strong position against deep sea mining at a meeting of the International Seabed Authority, expressing concern about the "absence of robust regulations and necessary...
New “blue economy” report produced in Monaco to make it into the hands of policymakers
A new report on the blue economy produced during Monaco Ocean Week has been released for policy makers and will now form part of key climate change conferences across the world.
European Commission to adopt common sustainability reporting standards
In another step towards the goals of its Green Deal, the European Commission has announced it will implement a uniform set of sustainability reporting standards for companies in the EU in the hopes...
