Sustainability
Exclusive: Denis Allemand reflects on his 38-year legacy at the Centre Scientifique de Monaco
Denis Allemand, one of Monaco’s most esteemed scientists and a global leader in marine biology, has retired after 38 years at the Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM). As the driving force behind the institution’s transformation into a world-renowned research hub, Allemand leaves behind a legacy defined by innovation, collaboration, and groundbreaking discoveries.
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The Mediterranean mercury crisis: study reveals costly consequences of seafood contamination
A groundbreaking study co-authored by Dr. Nathalie Hilmi of the CSM and Professor Marie-Yasmine Bottein from the Côte d'Azur University has revealed that methylmercury contamination in Mediterranean...
Applications open for the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025
The Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2025 is calling on students, fresh graduates, and early-stage startups to submit groundbreaking solutions for ocean conservation.
IPBES nexus assessment: Fragmented governance puts biodiversity, climate, and health at risk
A major report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) highlights the severe risks posed by fragmented governance across biodiversity, climate...
New mandatory brush clearing rules for properties exposed to fire risk
Starting in January, property owners in wildfire-prone areas must inform buyers and tenants about their legal obligations to clear brush. This rule strengthens fire prevention by raising awareness of...
Pelagos living lab celebrates 25 years of collaborative action and research
Over 150 participants gathered at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco on 18th December to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pelagos Agreement and its dedication to marine mammal conservation.
Centre Scientifique de Monaco decodes red coral genome in conservation breakthrough
The Centre Scientifique de Monaco, in collaboration with Chanel, the Paul Hamel Foundation, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory’s Genecore team and the Red Sea Research Centre, has...
