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 FrĂ©dĂ©ric GrangiĂ© 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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Prince Albert Foundation launches Re.Generation to support the leaders of tomorrow
The Prince Albert Foundation has launched a new programme designed to shape the leaders of tomorrow so they can be equipped with the necessary visionary skills to mould a sustainable planet.
BeMed publishes six-step method to plastic-free hospitality
The Prince Albert II Foundation-backed initiative BeMed says it has a plan to get hotels off the single-use plastic bandwagon and onto a responsible environmental path.Â
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: 50+ boats and 23 nations engaged in yachting’s energy transition
Peru, US, Canada, India as well as Turkey, Croatia, Italy and Portugal. These are some of the countries taking part in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge this July.
You can now calculate the carbon footprint of your visit to Monaco
The new CO2 footprint calculator by Visit Monaco has been designed to help tourists make more eco-informed choices about travelling to, from and around the Principality.Â
Monaco resident architect Emilio Ambasz wins top sustainability award
Argentinian architect Emilio Ambasz, a part-time resident of the Principality of Monaco, has won the President's Award at the New York-based Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization.Â
More low-impact shipping lanes and new MPAs in Canada thanks to FPA2 funding boost
The Canadian branch of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation will be able to expand its Arctic Corridors and Northern Voices program thanks to new funding by Davie, Canada’s largest...
