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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Monaco to host fifth Smart Marina Summit in September
Previous editions have drawn nearly 250 participants from 26 countries, with attendees including marina project promoters, managers, shipyards, startups, manufacturers and shipowners.
Lancet launches global health ‘Countdown’ on plastics as historic UN treaty talks enter final stretch
“You can’t manage what you don’t measure,” Prof. Landrigan tells Monaco Life's Cassandra Tanti. “And now, we’re going to measure plastics, their chemicals, and their health impacts —...
Plastic Treaty talks in Geneva face tense final hours as nations remain split on production caps
The clock is ticking in Geneva as delegates from more than 180 countries struggle to agree on a landmark United Nations treaty to end plastic pollution.
Le Méridien Beach Plaza installs bee houses to support local biodiversity
The initiative aims to support local biodiversity by providing homes for mason bees, which are crucial pollinators despite not producing honey like their honeybee cousins.
Prince Albert joins experts at Monaco Sea Academy for high-level talks on whale conservation
The second edition of Monaco’s Académie de la Mer opened this week with a dedicated session on the state of the world’s whale populations, drawing attention to the growing scientific and legal...
EU proposes 90% emissions cut by 2040 under revised Climate Law
The European Commission has proposed a major revision to its EU Climate Law, introducing a new 2040 target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels.
