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Net to collect macro and micro waste installed on Port de Fontvieille
The Department of Urban Amenities recently fitted a storm overflow on the Port de Fontvieille with a net for collecting macro and micro waste.The net will trap all solid pollutants from the storm overflow that serves the city s...
Read more of Read moreMonapass honoured at 30th Palmarès VRT des Mobilités
On 8 December, the 30th Palmarès VRT des Mobilités (VRT Transport Awards), organised by the Ville, Rail & Transport magazine, were held in Paris. The event was attended by more than 350 delegates from industry, start-ups,...
Read more of Read moreMonaco Scientific Centre adds solar panels and signs National Energy Transition Pact
On Monday 6 December, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco officially opened the Monaco Scientific Centre’s photovoltaic power station. The opening was also attended by Patrice Cellario, Minister of the Interior, whose Ministry ov...
Read more of Read moreInstallation of photovoltaic panels at FANB school
As part of the Prince’s Government’s energy transition policy, the Public Buildings Maintenance Office is installing photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Institution François d'Assise-Nicolas Barré (FANB) school.A total of 15...
Read more of Read moreMonte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer signs up to Government’s Responsible Restaurant scheme
On Thursday 25 November, five high-end restaurants from the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) Group signed up to the Government’s Responsible Restaurant® scheme.The Blue Bay at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort (o...
Read more of Read moreMonaco Energie Renouvelables (M.E.R.): five new photovoltaic power stations
To support the Principality’s transition towards energy independence by 2025, in 2017 the Prince’s Government and SMEG* joined forces to create M.E.R. To best cover the Principality’s consumption curve, a targeted mix of techno...
Read more of Read moreEWWR 2021: Principality as a model “sustainable community”
As the Principality takes part in the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) for the third time since 2019, the country is beating records for the number of people signing up, and offering a programme of appealing, incentivis...
Read more of Read more[MTE inside] – Focus on Building Energy Specialists!
The Mission for Energy Transition is a multidisciplinary team united by a common goal: achieving the Principality’s ambitious climate targets!We thought we’d help you get to know them better. In this issue, we’re focusing on ou...
Read more of Read moreHighlights of Mission for Energy Transition’s visit to Expo 2020 Dubai!
The Mission for Energy Transition took part in the Universal Expo in Dubai from 18 to 24 October, with the aim of sharing the Principality’s expertise on seawater heat pumps.Here’s a look back at the highlights of our week in D...
Read more of Read moreProgress on ocean thermal energy loops!
An update on the roll-out of ocean thermal energy loops in the Principality was given during a press conference held at the Meridien Beach Plaza on 22 October. The briefing was attended by Ms Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of P...
Read more of Read morePositive review for Klaxit car sharing service on its 1st anniversary!
To coincide with European Mobility Week, which began on Thursday 16 September, an update on car sharing was organised with the various stakeholders, including government departments and partner companies. Launched in September...
Read more of Read moreThe energy transition is gathering pace!
At the Mission for Energy Transition, we’re keenly aware that the most impactful changes take time: substantial work is carried out to inform and educate in order to promote awareness and a search for practical solutions. Recen...
Read more of Read moreMonaco ON at centre of Monte-Carlo E-Rally
The Monte-Carlo E-Rally – the 100% electric and hydrogen version of the Monte-Carlo Rally – promotes new technology to help decarbonise transport.This year’s event programme included a 350-kilometre time trial split into 15 spe...
Read more of Read moreOcean thermal energy loops now being rolled out in Principality
A press conference was held on Friday 22 October 2021 to provide an update on the roll-out of ocean thermal energy loops in the Principality’s Condamine and Larvotto districts.The press briefing was attended by Ms Céline Caron-...
Read more of Read moreAward of certificates for participation in European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2020
On Wednesday 20 October, the Department of the Environment held an event in the conference room at the Oceanographic Museum to award certificates for participation in European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2020.The certificat...
Read more of Read moreNature Weekend in the Principality’s gardens
The Gardens Section of the Department of Urban Amenities is holding the 1st Nature Weekend on 16 and 17 October 2021 in the gardens of the Principality.Free events, including tours, workshops, games and opportunities for visito...
Read more of Read moreThird meeting of the National Committee for Monitoring Marine Protected Areas
The third meeting of the National Committee for Monitoring Marine Protected Areas* was held on Wednesday 6October 2021 at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco.The Principality has two marine protected areas (MPAs), Larvotto and t...
Read more of Read moreInventory of groupers and brown meagres along Principality’s coastline
The grouper, an iconic Mediterranean fish, has almost disappeared from our coasts as a result of spearfishing. It is considered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to be an endangered species and, like...
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