#Environment

The Prince's Government invites everyone to commit themselves to energy transition

Until 4 September, persons with reduced mobility and disabilities will, as every summer, be able to enjoy the beaches of the newly renovated Larvotto district for free.

Recycling in Monaco is now child's play thanks to the introduction of a new system... which also gives out rewards!

For nine years, Monaco City Hall, the Société Monégasque d’Assainissement and the Tourist Authority have been joining forces to promote the Monaco Plage Propre campaign to clean up the country's beaches.

All straws - with the exception of biodegradable ones - will soon be withdrawn from the Principality's bars

 Boris Herrmann is aboard Malizia II competing in the Route du Rhum 2018, a race that combines sporting challenge, scientific study and awareness-raising. 

A new Ministerial Decree amending the Environmental Code has banned the use of single-use plastic bags and utensils.

STARS’N’BARS is committed to preserving our planet’s precious environment and supports the goals of the HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation to “promote the sustainable and equitable management of natural resources and place the individual at the center of its projects.”

The Principality is once again gearing up to preserve the oceans.

The "Professional Sustainable Event Certificate" organised for the first time in Europe by the Events Industry Council will take place in Monaco from 28 to 30 March.

Organised for the first time in 2017, the Côte d'Azur Gardens Festival is back this year, with the theme "Mediterranean Dreams".

From 2 to 6 July 2019, 33 teams (including 22 universities) will take part in the Monaco Solar & Energy Boat Challenge to design and build the future of yachting. 

Team Malizia, skippered by Pierre Casiraghi and Boris Herrmann have the great honour and pleasure to sail Greta Thunberg from the UK to New York for the UN Climate Action Summit on Malizia II.

Regeneration work on the Larvotto coastal site officially began on 1 October 2019. 

This year, the Principality of Monaco and many other States will be taking part in Waste Reduction Week, from 16 to 24 November 2019, on the theme "Education and Communication about Waste Reduction".

On Friday 20 September 2019, H.S.H. Prince Albert II officially opened the urban solar plant at the Grimaldi Forum.

For several years, solar panels have been installed on the roofs of various public buildings in the Principality. We take a closer look at Monaco's solar roofs. 

 Raising awareness about the environmental impact of cigarette butts

The Tourist and Convention Authority is launching "phase 1" of its Responsible Tourism strategy

For the second successive year, the Principality of Monaco is participating in European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) between 21 and 29 November 2020. Owing to the health situation, the event will be largely "virtual".

The Department of Urban Amenities joins forces with the National Forestry Office (ONF) to mark International Day of Forests with tours and presentation workshops. 

The "Monaco Zero Cigarette Butts" initiative is back for summer 2021 ! 

EWWR 2021 will take place from 20 to 28 November, and once again this year, the Principality's tourism partners are playing their part by organising a host of practical and ingenious awareness-raising actions!

The Tourist and Convention Authority is set to take part in the 8th edition of the Riviera Electric Challenge from 13 to 15 September, travelling between Cagnes-sur-Mer and Italy before finishing in the Principality!

On 8 June 2022, H.S.H. Prince Albert published his first book entitled "Man and the Ocean", a call to arms and an appeal to the public, launched on World Oceans Day, to raise awareness about the urgent need to preserve our oceans, and by extension our entire planet. The publication of the Prince's work is also a chance to take another look at a newly republished book about the life of Princess Grace.

The Tourist and Convention Authority recently announced the creation of a CSR division. We spoke to Estelle Antognelli, the head of the new unit.

Monaco's commitment to sustainable development is reflected in practical measures, from waste management to soft mobility.  Here are just four examples of the many sustainable initiatives adopted in the Principality.

True to its spirit of innovation, Monaco is helping to create an eco-friendly hot-air balloon. 

Monaco is taking part in the European Week for Waste Reduction for the fourth consecutive year! There are a host of actions and initiatives in the Principality as part of this event, which began three days ago and continues until 27 November. 

Following the publication of its White Paper on sustainable tourism, the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority has signed the Glasgow Declaration on climate action. Here are three questions and answers with everything you need to know! 

We look back at a 2022 packed with awards and celebrations for Monaco's hotel industry, which continues to shine on the international stage.

The start of the new year saw the end of the trial phase of free bus travel in the Principality that began on 3 October.

Every year, from the middle of January to early February, the bitter oranges known locally as "bigarades" are harvested in the streets of the Principality.

The institution occupies a unique place in the international yachting world, and this year marks the 70th anniversary of its creation. The coming season is brimming with special events and activities at the Yacht Club de Monaco, which proudly flies the flag for top-level sport, the environment, sailing and maritime heritage.

The latest essential meeting of the yachting industry, showcasing the newest solutions and groundbreaking technologies to protect the environment and inspire positive change.

The azure blue Mediterranean is one of the major focal points in the Principality, especially when the sun is shining. So on 10 March,  Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is launching its 2023 campaign in four acts on the theme of the sea. The first act is titled: The Sea is Green!

As part of its proactive policy, the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority is committed to several environmentally sustainable initiatives, relying on its newly created CSR department and essential support from agencies of the Prince’s Government, including the Mission for Energy Transition. Here’s the lowdown on five practical measures for a more environmentally-friendly future.

Since the beginning of his reign, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco has rolled out a pro-active sustainable development policy on both a national and international scale.
The policy primarily covers biodiversity, resource management and greenhouse gas reduction.

The Principality of Monaco has set itself a target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. To that end, it has committed to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 from their 1990 levels.
The National Energy Transition Pact (PNTE) of the Principality of Monaco has also been created as a resource designed to enable businesses, institutions and individuals to play their part in the transition.

The Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority launches the White Paper on Sustainable Tourism in Monaco

Monaco, an Exceptional and Responsible Tourist Destination: Come and Experience It for a Weekend

The Principality has adopted a regulatory strategy aimed at phasing out single-use plastics gradually in preparation for a complete ban on their use by 2030.