That is why, in June 2006, the Sovereign Prince created the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. Its mission is to identify and support high-priority, emblematic projects, to accelerate implementation and achieve tangible results all over the world with regard to the sustainable and equitable management of natural resources.

"I decided to create a Foundation dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development (…). This is a global challenge that requires urgent, concrete action, in response to three major environmental issues: climate change, biodiversity and water."

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation acts to protect the environment and promote sustainable development at a global level. The Foundation's activities are concentrated on three main areas: climate change and renewable energies, biodiversity, and water and desertification. The Foundation supports projects in three main geographical regions: the Mediterranean basin, the polar regions and the least-developed countries.

The Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority is working in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, notably in the "Monaco Carbon Offsetting" programme, to offer partners and clients the opportunity of offsetting greenhouse gas emissions related to their activities.

"Monaco Carbon Offsetting" is a voluntary, non-profit-making programme for reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. It is aimed at individuals, businesses, organisations and communities.

For more information : www.fpa2.com

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Here are some of the concrete measures that have been implemented :

• The "A birth = a tree" reforestation programme,
• Quality management and ISO 9001 and 14001 certification,
• Awareness raising for the general public with monthly lecture-debates on ecology and the environment – the "Green Thursdays.",
• Gradual replacement of the vehicle fleet by clean vehicles, electric or hybrid,
• Free parking for electric vehicles.

www.monaco-mairie.mc/mairie-monaco/demarche-environnementale

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MC2D’s activities are based on raising awareness on environmental problems and issues among the population and public authorities for a sustainable development in Monaco.

For more information : www.mc2d.org

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A group of Monegasques, driven by the will to protect the Mediterranean Sea, established the “Monegasque Association for the Protection of Nature”. The first measures put into place, led to the creation of the Larvotto Marine Reserve , 50 hectares , at the public beach of Monaco. For over 27 years now, this underwater reserve benefits of severe and continuously regulation which enabled a re-naturalization of species such as the Pinna Nobilis (noble pen shell), the sea urchin and the Red Corals.

Today, this association is not only involved in protecting the sea environment but it is also active in the reforestation of the hills surrounding Monaco.

For further information, click here : www.ampn.asso.mc

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Below are some of the main examples:

- Cleanliness of the stretch of water is guaranteed on a permanent basis via a special contract.
- Staff training in the fight against pollution.
- Provision of toilets and showers to users.
- Implementation of an ambitious recovery policy of grey and black water.
- Obligation to use environmentally friendly products.
- Waste collection up to three times per day in the port area.
- Installation of containers for batteries, used oil, and for oil and fuel filters.
- Policy to reduce energy and water consumption.
- Declaration form for disposing of refuse in the ports of Monaco.

For the last renovation on the embankment, ecological wood composite was chosen instead of exotic wood.

www.ports-monaco.com

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