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04 FOCUS The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: 10 years of projects!
sUmmARY 22 Zoom ON... Ethiopia: Between Wolves and Hyenas 12 the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Save the Seahorse - GIEC Monaco Blue initiative - « Delete » PEFC in Nepal - Mr Goodfish Beyond Plastic Med
22 MONACO 10 Doggy Bag GRIMALDI FORUM Monacology MONACO Ramoge Agreement EVER : Rimm - Solar Impulse Soft Mobility is on Exhibition « Taba Naba » the Road! « The Route » 42 Short News The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is dedicated to the protection of the envirnonment and the promotion of sustainable FOCUS development on a global scale.
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The Mediterranean basin, due to the geographic position of the Principality of Monaco. The Polar Regions, as privileged indicators of climate change evolutions. The Least Developed Countries (as defined by the United Nations official list), such as the countries in Sahelian Africa, which are severely impacted by the effects of climate change, the loss of 10 years biodiversity and water shortage 3 domains of projects! of action
To limit the effects of climate change n June 2006, HSH Prince Albert II and promote renewable energies; of Monaco decided to establish his To safeguard biodiversity; IFoundation to address our planet’s To manage water resources and alarming environmental situation. The combat desertification. Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is dedicated to the protection of the To strengthen the impact of and give environment and the promotion of greater transparency to its work, the sustainable development on a global Foundation has identified the following scale. The Foundation supports priority areas within its three main fields initiatives of public and private of action: organizations, in the fields of research * Biodiversity knowledge and studies, technological innovation * Protecting endangered species and socially-aware practices. The * Developing Marine Protected Areas Foundation supports projects in three * Studying climate change and its effects main geographical zones and focuses * Developing energy efficiency and its efforts focus on three main areas. renewable energies * Ocean acidification * Combating desertification * Integrated management of and access to 3 missions water resources
To establish partnerships in order Since it was first established, the to carry out projects and implement Foundation has conducted or supported concrete activities in our priority many projects across the globe. action areas. To raise both the public’s and the Building on a concrete approach, as close authorities’ awareness of the impact to the field as possible, they have all been of human activities on the natural through a rigorous selection process, environment and to encourage more based on the opinion of the Scientific environmentally-friendly behaviour. and Technical Committee and in To promote and encourage accordance with specific criteria defined outstanding initiatives and innovative by the Board of Directors. solutions by awarding prizes and grants.
5 1 © Ambroise Brenier-WCS Reducing vulnerability of coastal communities in Northwestern Madagascar through the creation of Marine Protected Area/ Wildlife Conservation Society FOCUS In 2013, the Madagascan Government officially granted permanent protection status to 27 protected areas. Among them, two Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) managed by the local communities became the Marine Parks of Soariake, Ankarea and Ankivonjy. The fact that such protection has been officially recognised is the culmination of the work undertaken in 2013 by WCS with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, for the establishment and sound management of these two major MPAs. The project ensures the preservation of marine biodiversity, as well as sustainable development in the region. Thanks to the Foundation’s support, WCS has implemented an efficient monitoring system, supported communication and awareness efforts, carried out ecological monitoring of the coral ecosystems’ health and strengthened the sustainable 10 years, management of MPA resources. 10 emblematic projects
The Foundation has supported 368 projects since its creation, representing a total amount of 37.3 million 2 Euros.
© M. San Felix © M. Bluefin Tuna(WWF) that this was rejected due to lobbying pressure from certain countries, especially Japan, the media impact On the initiative of its President, H.S.H. Prince helped to strengthen public pressure on States. The Albert II, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation quotas were respected and the results soon became and the WWF set up a partnership in January evident. For the past year, all maritime stakeholders 2008 to take action to save the Bluefin tuna from have agreed that the Bluefin tuna is back. Due to ecological extinction. Initially in 2008, thanks to the positive recovery levels of Bluefin tuna stocks, the association “Monaco Développement Durable” the fishing quotas, against the advice of scientists, (MC2D), in cooperation with the Prince Albert II were once again increased and are likely to rise Foundation, Monegasque restaurant owners pledged by 20 percent in 2015 and 2016, increasing from to no longer serve Bluefin tuna, thus creating the 12,500 tonnes in 2014 to 23,155 tonnes in 2017. first “Bluefin tuna free” state. In 2010, Monaco’s This WWF project, in close conjunction with FPA2, State departments, supported by the Prince Albert is aimed at continuing efforts to protect the Bluefin II of Monaco Foundation, initiated a procedure tuna by means of monitoring, research and making to add the Bluefin tuna to Appendix I of CITES political leaders aware of the issue. Currently in its (Convention on the international trade in endangered third phase, the project has been supported by the species of wild fauna and flora). Despite the fact Foundation since it was launched.
6 Olhos de Agua (Instituto terra) 3
Located in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest which is one of the most endangered habitats in the 4 world, the aim of this project is to reforest damaged areas within proximity of water points. Sebastiao Salgado, the project manager, renowned for his photographic work, is also a co-founder of the NGO Terra Instituto. In 2013, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation supported the first phase of the project which resulted in the protection of 50 water sources on 26 properties. Moreover, 6,500 trees were planted in the region which represents approximately 34.6 hectares. This reforestation increases the water supply by 20 percent and improves its quality. Several sources have since been declared natural reserves by the Brazilian Law. This project, Centre d’Excellence Sociale (TFT) which is already recognised internationally, benefits from the support of the Prince Based in the Congo Basin rainforests, the aim of this project is Albert II Foundation for a second phase the certification of 7 million hectares, by providing training to of the project concerning reforestation young social and human science specialists capable of offering around 85 water sources in the Rio Doce support, from a social point of view, to forest companies Valley, 400km north of Rio de Janeiro. committed to sustainable management and working towards Thanks to the Foundation’s support, this certification. The training concerns fifteen or so logging project will leave a positive legacy to future companies in the Congo Basin. The Prince Albert II of Monaco generations, whilst coupling the protection Foundation is the founder and principal financier of the Centre of biodiversity with sustainable agriculture. of Excellence. To date, several dozen students from universities in Cameroon, Gabo, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Congo, have undergone an intensive 10-month training period. In the light of the excellent results, the Foundation will be supporting the replication of the project in Asia.
Programme de which the Foundation supports is to develop a system for the sustainable 5 partage des bénéfices management of natural resources in the “Oltyiani Conservancy” de la biodiversité area, which is designed to protect au profit des communautés their natural heritage. It has villageoises de la région rurale already implemented a strategy de Nomayanatt for anti-poaching activities and for reducing conflict between This project, implemented by humans and wildlife, in addition to the association InterActions & supplying water resources to this Solidarity, is being conducted area thanks to the rehabilitation in North Kenya, close to the and management of a source Tanzanian border, in the rural which is currently drying up. The region of Nomayanatt. This local populations, who are asking region, with a semi-arid climate, for their natural heritage to be is afflicted by drought which has protected, are largely involved in led to repeated famine. Faced the project. Thanks to the support with such impoverishment, the provided by the Prince Albert II of inhabitants are being forced to Monaco Foundation to this project, sell their land in order to survive. the local populations will be able to Reduced availability of water co-habit peacefully and permanently and animal habitat fragmentation with big game and will pass on this generate conflict between the privileged relationship, which is populations on the one hand, and the basis of their culture, to future on the other hand, wild animals. generations. The purpose of the programme
7 Systèmes solaires dans un village malgache FOCUS
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Monk Seal Conservation promoted through participary ecosystem-based management in the Aegean Sea (Tethys Research Institute)
The monk seal is one of the most endangered mammals in the world and its population is estimated at between 300 and 500 individuals in the whole of the Mediterranean Region. The project, conducted by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, aims to create and deploy an Ecosystem Based Management and obtain an MPA in the coastal region around Gyaros Island in order to protect the monk seal. A feasibility study carried out in 2011 resulted in a model being defined which identifies key parameters so that co-existence between humans and monk seals in Greece is successful. Field missions have identified a site in Gyaros Island which houses the largest colony of monk seals and has Natura 2000 status. This status is an opportunity, both for the protection of the monk seal and the benefits reaped by local fishermen from the renewal of fish stocks. The project is also supported by the Blue Marine Foundation and the European Commission as part of the LIFE+ Nature financing Projet d’électrification mechanism. This is a great success as only 4 LIFE+ Nature projects have been approved by the European Commission in par énergies Greece. Support from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation renouvelables offers a greater chance for MPA designation which will protect this area for the monk seals and renew fish stocks. en Asie et Afrique (Fondation Energies pour le Monde) In 2014 TARA welcomed H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco aboard its ship. For the Prince, this was an opportunity to become Despite an energy policy to promote the better acquainted with the schooner, its occupants and the project use of renewable energies, the actions details. “It was important to try to save one of the last monk implemented by the Madagascan seal habitats on the island of Gyaros and other surrounding government for the deployment of islands.We are very happy to be a partner in this program, via my Foundation. I think we will not only better protect the monk seal affordable green energy are still and its habitat, but also the fauna and flora of these extremely insufficient. Access to electricity in the fragile ecosystems.We must be able to work with the local rural environment remains extremely population, especially with the fishermen, to show that it’s low, representing a mere 7% in 2009. in their interest too, in the long run, that monk seals and This project therefore consists in the fishermen coexist.” electrification, using solar and wind energy, of 8 rural communities in the Anosy and Androy regions. Thanks to the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, this project will help to improve the living 7 conditions of approximately 20,000 people and the quality of basic social services, as
well as to develop local economic activities. Dendrinos © MOm / P.
8 Providing critical support to establish Cambodia’s first Marine Protected Area (MPA) / Fauna et Flora international
Cambodian waters are a refuge for an abundance of diverse underwater life including coral reefs, seagrasses and vast areas of mangrove. Fauna and Flora International and its partners on site are working with the Fisheries Administration (FiA) under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Royal Government of Cambodia in order to create the first Marine Fisheries Management Area (MFMA) in Cambodia for the waters of the Koh Rong Archipelago. In 2014 the project management welcomed H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco who held discussions with ecologists working to protect the area, and to make it the first marine fisheries management area in Cambodia. When this designation is obtained, it will improve the daily lives of the local communities who make a living from fishing, preserve marine life and guarantee the sustainable and responsible development of the area.
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Saving the iconic Northern Bald Ibis from extinction Birdlife international
For the last 4 years, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has been involved in the protection of the bald ibis with BirdLife International. The bald ibis is classified as 9 a critically endangered species by IUCN and lives in colonies on semi-arid rocky slopes and coastal cliffs. The project is located in the Sous Massa Park in the south of Agadir Oceans North Campaign: in Morocco, the largest colony of bald ibises in the world. Protecting Life in the Arctic (PEW) Since the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation became involved, the bald ibis population has virtually doubled. This project has also developed ecotourism in the Agadir The Foundation has already lent region and is therefore a shining example of a success story support to a PEW project in the in biodiversity protection which has had a positive impact Lancaster Sound and the acquisition of on the local populations and the economic development of a three MPAs. With a view to continuing region until now extremely isolated. H.S.H. Prince Albert II its efforts for the preservation of of Monaco accompanied by Bertrand Piccard, a member of the Canadian Arctic Seas, PEW has the Foundation’s Scientific and Technical Committee, visited launched a new project to create the the local stakeholders in March 2014 in order to talk to the first network of Arctic marine protected technical staff and forest rangers. areas (MPAs) in Canada and Greenland (Northwest Passage) which will protect the main marine ecosystems identified and used by the Inuit communities. The Northwest Passage houses over 50 Inuit communities developing there as 10 this is also the habitat of many marine mammals such as the Beluga Whale and the Polar Bear. Support from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation will enable this habitat to be protected in ways identified by the Inuit people. They depend on fish, birds and marine mammals which populate this ecosystem in the Northwest Passage.
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See you M ONACO in 2017 ! 12- 14 april Soft Mobility
ALDI FORU M GRI M ALDI on the Road! © JC VINAJ
10 nce again, this year the EVER Monaco An E-Supercar conference was a real success, with both Oquality speakers and high-level personalities Made by the ISAT in attendance. Nearly 35 exhibitors were gathered inside and on the forecourt of the Grimaldi Forum, as well as on the Ride and Drive, the space dedicated to testing low and very low emission vehicles. The three days of the exhibition were punctuated by scientific conferences and round tables, as well as by several colourful demonstrations, such as the “Cagnes For EVER” Riviera Electric Challenge, which on April 6th brought together more than 30 electric cars in an energy saving competition between Cagnes sur Mer and Monaco, along an 85 km route in the hinterland of Nice. A crowd gathered on this sunny day to welcome the arrival of the cars on the Grimaldi Forum square. Another highlight was the Metha Europe competition of the Ecole des Mines, a network of six engineering schools that is committed to helping and supporting enterprise creation under the theme of “sustainable cities,” and which rewarded three students for innovative projects. However, EVER Monaco was also a space for the presentation and testing of many electric two-wheeled vehicles, from bicycles to motorbikes. In fact, it was the occasion for the unveiling of the Racinger City Tour, a future French championship for Students from the ISAT, the Institut Supérieur de electric motorcycles, whose 10 races will be held from l’Automobile et des Transports, had their opportunity 2017 from the city center. to present their senior year project, namely a racing car made ecological through its electrical systems. This project was born 2 and a half years ago through The Highlight Remains the Arrival of the a student initiative, being funded by a series of promotions to finally participate in the ecological Electrique Paris-Monaco Kia Operation rally. This was thus a long-term experiment to Motor sport has also been widely discussed with the which students brought a annual improvements Formula E Venturi Monaco team, which not only and innovations to reach their ultimate goal: making showcased its single-seater car, but also images of it accessible to as many people as possible by the VBB-3, a 12-meter long electric vehicle that will marketing it. attempt to break a speed record next September on Currently, this project is approved for driving on the an American salt lake. For thrill-seekers, the Swiss open read, but it will only be able to succeed with company Sygmalion presented one of the curiosities the involvement of partners willing to invest. With a of the exhibition with its Grey P12, a bicycle capable traditional electric recharging system, this car can of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in less than seven go up to 100 km, in the city. For longer trips, there seconds! This high-performance bike is currently being is a generator and battery system which allows tested by police services in Monaco, New York and the engine to take over. The students have taken Abu Dhabi. advantage of breakthroughs made by previous That said, the highlight of EVER Monaco 2016 remained the arrival of the Kia classes to improve this project even further, including Electrique Paris-Monaco Kia Operation, in some innovative ways led by the 2nd years. With which showcased a 100% electric Kia the work done by their peers of previous years in Soul EV which, symbolically, left the mind, they focused their work on the assembly Embassy of the Principality of Monaco phase by adapting the electrical components and in Paris on April 5th and arrived at the improving their security, all while giving the design Grimaldi Forum in late morning, driven a brand new turn. There is thus in this school a by S.E.M. Serge Telle, Minister of State synergy between the students of different years of the Principality of Monaco, who had which is consistent with their great achievement, travelled 1,200 km on French roads and which fits perfectly in the current trends on the participated in several promotion events research and development of ecological cars. We for electric cars and the expansion of the wish them a nice drive on the eco-circuit! electric refill terminals along the French transport network.
11 Visit to the Depth of the M ONACO Purification ALDI FORU M GRI M ALDI station
As a part of its environmental management, the Grimaldi Forum regularly offers sensitization visits to its employees around themes related to its priority ISO 14001 certification area, namely water resource management.
Waste water treatment is separated in two distinct sites: Last April 7th, a small group was able to attend a first visit of the wastewater • An underground waste water pre-treatment treatment plant located in the “Le Triton” building in the Fontevieille plant (UPTER), which ensures the physical neighbourhood. The UTER is a very special plant, given its location in the pre-treatment of the water: screening, heart of an urban area; it treats all of the wastewater of the Principality as well grit removal, and oil removal. Its hydraulic as part of the neighbouring towns such as La Turbie, Beausoleil and Cap d’Ail. capacity allows for the management of all With an installation that is 11 times more compact than a classic decanter, the plant, spread over 7,500 m² across 9 floors, offers a yield that is well-above of the collected wastewater and occasional those of a normal station. Its average daily flow is between 15,000 and 20,000 flows due to runoff from major rain episodes, m3/day, with its processing capacity sized for 100,000 Population Equivalents which occur on a quarterly basis. (PE). The collected wastewater is subjected to a physico-chemical and carbon • A processing plant (UTER) located in physico-chemical treatment before its discharge into the sea, once washed. the Le Triton building and extending over Since its renovation in 2008, the plant has further improved its performance, since a third more bacteria are now captured through new installations: the 500m² across 9 floors, 4 of which are discharged water is now more than 90% pure! below ground, and which ensures the primary and secondary treatment of water. The UTER works to ensure a comfortable living environment next to a well- It was designed according to a specific preserved Mediterranean sea. For the future, its leaders have expressed their set of performance requirements, namely wish to reuse the discharged water to water gardens and thus save in water compactness and the absence of pollution resources. (noise and odors). >>> A more complete coverage of the issue will be published in the next MAG! >>>
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2- Extending certification to new geographic areas and new markets, beyond non-timber forestry products. 3 – Implement a model allowing for the scaling up of the group certification 4 – Allowing stakeholders to take hold of the urgent question of sustainable forest management and initiate a dialogue on the 2100: subject.
A new type of forest management will be established by bringing together Developing the PEFC National various actors involved in forestry at the community, region and country levels. This standard will be adapted to Nepal’s Forestry Certification System specific conditions, and will ensure the development of the technical capacities necessary for the functioning of the long- term certification system. Representatives in Nepal of agencies, institutions, associations and the government will participate in working meetings in order to take the interests of Although Nepal’s forests are vast and a maximum amount of stakeholders into Tuesday, March 1st enjoy a great ecological diversity, the account. forest sector’s contribution to the national Hôtel Métropole economy is extremely low. A national governing body (NGB) will Commercial opportunities have traditionally also be established to steer the process Monte-Carlo has been limited, which has hurt investments in of defining standards and administer the the management and long-term conservation certification system in the long term. The become involved in the of forests. These should be an asset for NGB will represent Nepal at the PEFC Nepalese communities and local businesses, Council. It is likely that Green Foundation “Monaco Against and should allow for the creation of Nepal, an organization firmly rooted in the sustainable jobs. country, will come to assume this role. Its Deforestation” project However, this potential remains largely direction will represent the major actors and untapped. In order to develop forestry stakeholders (including local communities alongside the Prince in a sustainable manner and reform and regional members). A pilot test of governmental strategies on sustainable certification standards will be implemented Albert II of Monaco development, the “Developing the PEFC in several regions before the final National Forestry Certification System implementation is conducted in partnership Foundation. in Nepal” project consists in creating with the chosen villages and community user a national forestry certification system groups. In this way, the project will ensure in accordance with international PEFC the involvement of villages and sensitize the The establishment, which was requirements. surrounding communities to the importance already active with the NAMASTE of certification. After the pilot trials are This would be the first national certification successful and the national certification association, has naturally chosen to of its kind in Nepal. Through this project, system has been implemented, Nepal will continue its activities in Nepal by the PEFC hopes to advance forestry become a fertile breeding ground for the announcing its decision to join the certification in Nepal by formulating growth of sustainable forestry management solutions to address the following issues: and forest certification. The Foundation will forest management and conservation support the main implementation activities project ongoing in that country. 1 – Reduce costs by developing local of the project, from helping to set design expertise and by reducing dependence on and program standards to the pilot trials international experts. and the preparations for implementation.
13 t ion The IPPC decides to produce
F ounda a Special Report Monaco t II A l be r t P rinc e the on the Ocean! of © Achim Steiner
The Intergovernmental Group on Climate Change (IPCC), the 43rd working session of which produce a Special Report on the Ocean in the light of the alarming consequences of global concluded on April 13th, 2016 warming and increased greenhouse gas emissions in Nairobi, has approved the on oceans. Acidification and rising sea levels are some of the establishment of three Special effects which already are having a major impact Reports (1), one of which will be on the lives, economy and security of thousands focused on interactions between of people worldwide. the climate, ocean and cryosphere. The inclusion in this report of issues relating to the melting of the cryosphere – the frozen parts of the Earth including the Poles – another major On the initiative of HSH Prince Albert II of concern for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Monaco, his Foundation approached the IPCC Foundation, will provide extremely useful input during its 41st session in February 2015, asking it for responding to the questions raised by rising to produce a Special Report on the Ocean. sea levels, the latest studies of which show that For more than a year, the Prince Albert II of they could be much higher than anticipated. Monaco Foundation and the Government of The decision of the IPCC to produce a Special Monaco have continued their efforts to stress Report on the Ocean and the cryosphere is an the importance of this initiative and the issues at extremely powerful signal, encouraging the stake. international community to continue its efforts, This work was conducted in partnership with not only as regards the sound governance the “Ocean and Climate Platform” which and protection of the oceans, but also to fully brought together, prior to COP 21 in Paris, close integrate them into national and international to 70 international players from the scientific climate policies. community, civil society and the business world. “Ocean’s Call for Climate”, a petition launched This decision, obtained thanks to the sustained by the Platform, received over 30,000 signatures efforts of the Principality, marks a major to urge signatory countries of the United Nations milestone for Planet Ocean. Framework Convention on Climate Change to place the ocean at the heart of the climate agenda. 3 special reports The strong mobilisation of States for ocean/ “Impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels climate issues was confirmed at COP 21 by the and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways”, report signing of the Declaration “Because the Ocean” requested by the UNFCCC in the Paris Agreement. by 22 countries. This Declaration, initiated by Monaco and Chile, and signed personally by “Climate Change, Desertification, Land Use Changes HSH the Sovereign Prince, called on the IPCC to and Food Security” “Climate Change, Oceans and Cryosphere” 14 Congratulations to Elia and Tara Eastwood t ion Theme : « Larvotto in all its facets»
F ounda A beautiful awareness campaign Monaco t II A l be r t P rinc e the At the beginning of 2016 the Prince Albert II of Monaco
of Foundation organised a public awareness campaign concerning the conservation of the seahorse, as well as a crowdfunding operation with the aim of introducing specimens of this endangered and protected species into the Larvotto Marine Reserve.
The awareness campaign, which took the shape of a drawing competition and photo competition was a real success. Many budding artists and photographers, professionals and« L’objectif non professionals alike, took part in the competitionspour lesproposed constructeurs by the Foundation. In total 77 entries have brought this project alive, de yachtsincluding 37: l’utilisationphotographs on the de topics bois “the issuseahorse in deits forêtsnatural environment” gérées durablement and “Larvotto in all »its facets”; 26 children and 14 classes for the topic “the seahorse and its environment”.
The crowdfunding operation to fund the project to increase the seahorse population in the Larvotto Sea Reserve has also met with great success. 133 contributors have joined the Foundation and thanks to their donations will make the implementation of this project to protect this emblematic species of the Mediterranean possible. «Save the Seahorse»
The Foundation would like to thank the 133 contributors who have offered their support and extends its congratulations to the Congratulations to the young Francesco winners of the various Tobin and the CE2 class at Notre Dame competitions it organised. du Sacré Cœur School for their drawings
Congratulations to Remy Dubas Theme : « seahorse in its natural environment » 15 t ion Les Thermes Marins
F ounda Monte-Carlo has committed Monaco
t II A l be r t P rinc e the alongside the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation of
On 18th April, the Thermes Marins, represented by Mrs Christine Zoliec, Director, and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, represented by H.E. Mr Bernard Fautrier formalised the pledge undertaken by the restaurant L’Hirondelle in the presence of Mr Dimitri de Andolenko, the Group’s Purchasing Officer and the new Chef Jean-Claude Brugel. Attaching great importance to product quality and sustainability, Jean Claude Brugel will perpetuate the work carried out by his predecessor Jacky Oberti. The signing of the partnership with Mr Goodfish is in line with the continuity of these efforts. With the aim of offering an alternative to consumers by prompting them to discover non-endangered seafood products, Mr Goodfish finds its true meaning in the innovative and conscious cuisine offered by the restaurant L’Hirondelle.
After the Vistamar at the Hotel Hermitage, a new establishment within the Monte Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, Les Thermes Marin Monte-Carlo has committed alongside the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation to promoting the responsible consumption of seafood products in its restaurant L’Hirondelle, now a partner of the Mr Goodfish programme.
16 th t ion The 7 edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative - 3&4 April 2016 F ounda Monaco t II A l be r t P rinc e the of
Under the presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the 7th edition was held in the prestigious setting of the Palacio Dos Bandeirantes, the Palace of the Governor of Sao Paulo.
Under the brazilian sun
Launched in 2010, on More than 60 prominent figures, experts, scientists, To be successful, aquaculture needs to cohabit NGOs, political and economic decision-makers, intelligently with other uses of the ocean space, the initiative of HSH as well as players from the private sector met on fishing and tourism, but also with emerging Prince Albert II of 4th April in order to highlight and develop the sectors such as renewable energies. key issues of ocean management and to formulate Drawing from detailed knowledge of the ocean Monaco and jointly solutions together. and its functioning (water and tidal productivity) organised by the Prince The focal point was sustainable aquaculture as and based on consultation between users, marine announced by the title of this edition: “Sustainable spatial planning will optimise the distribution of Albert II of Monaco aquaculture at the Heart of a Blue Economy”. activities and help to define projects for marine Foundation and the An update on the main news concerning the ocean, territories correctly. in particular the negotiations on biodiversity beyond Oceanographic Institute areas under national jurisdictions (Biodiversity Optimised relations between aquaculture, Albert I Prince of Beyond National Jurisdictions) was also given at agriculture, farming and fishing with a view the end of the day. to a circular economy, enhancing the value of Monaco Foundation, by-products through high added value sectors, the Monaco Blue « Sustainable aquaculture will provide fantastic opportunities. Decision- Initiative is a forum makers, public authorities and research will have at the Heart of a an important role. Consumers, more demanding for discussion which in terms of quality and traceability, will also be Blue Economy » drivers of this development. aims to foster the Aquaculture over the next few decades should preservation and The discussions showed that aquaculture therefore be at the heart of a new economic knowledge of the oceans can be a driving force for conservation and model, in which production activities are no support biodiversity, when integrated into longer in conflict with the environment, but and their sustainable marine protected areas. It can play an important preserve it. A different way of thinking needs management by social role and help to reduce inequality and to be adopted in order to tie together issues discrimination by supporting the emancipation concerning food security, the climate and creating synergy of underprivileged categories (retraining of biodiversity. between the various fishermen, livelihood of coastal population, jobs for women…). It can also help to sequester In Brazil and elsewhere excesses need to be players involved in the carbon released into the atmosphere thanks offset and a much broader vision adopted. This the protection of the to cultivated seaweed, and combat ocean activity should not simply cover the increasing acidification with integrated multi-trophic protein requirements of a growing population marine ecosystems and aquaculture (IMTA), which furthermore traps and and limit its negative effects on the environment, economic and social recycles nitrogen-containing pollutants. but also make a positive net contribution to the environment at local and global levels; all these development. issues were discussed in Sao Paulo.
17 t ion A year of action to unify and combat plastic
F ounda in the Mediterranean. Monaco t II A l be r t P rinc e the of
Beyond Plastic Med The initiative Beyond Plastic Med was launched on 10th March 2015 during an international conference in Monaco. During this conference, the speakers endeavoured arine pollution from plastics is currently to go beyond the observations concerning one of the most serious environmental Mproblems that affect the ocean. In the plastic pollution in order to identify genuine Mediterranean, the level of plastic pollution is among the highest on the globe. The increase solutions and courses of action. Every year, in micro-plastics at sea and their probable more than 8 million tonnes of plastics are incorporation into the food chain, and therefore our food intake, also poses a public health concern. It dumped at sea. This plastic is a serious is urgent to move towards concrete solutions such danger, not only for marine biodiversity, but as water sanitation, waste management, the use of biodegradable plastic and innovation to develop also for human health; we are at the end of the creation and use of alternative products. The the food chain. It is urgent to take action in solutions are many but impetus is needed in order to implement them. order to limit such pollution and protect our In order to meet the challenge of a Mediterranean oceans! with no plastic, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Tara Expeditions, Surfrider Foundation Europe and the Mava Foundation have joined forces Today, the goal of the Beyond Plastic to give life to the initiative Beyond Plastic Med Med Task Force is therefore to support (BeMed). Its mission is to disseminate information about the Mediterranean’s state of health, to support innovative civic initiatives for a healthy innovative and civic initiatives, and to influence Mediterranean, whilst continuing to work political, legislative and regulatory decisions aimed at curbing plastic pollution. with the private sector, NGOs and the scientific community.
18 Marine pollution from plastics is one of the most serious environmental problems that affect the ocean.
In the long term, BeMed will develop a network of local associations which will take action in the field to combat plastic pollution by adapting to the local socio-economic conditions. Engaging the private sector and ensuring scientific monitoring
By promoting dialogue with the private sector BeMed would like to help to find innovative solutions, based on a circular economy approach, to act on the entire life cycle Launched at the international conference “Plastic in the of plastics from the conception and production stages to Mediterranean: beyond the observations, what are the the distribution, use and recycling phases, with the aim solutions?” which took place in Monaco on 10th and of taking action as early as possible in order to reduce 11th March 2015, BeMed is now led by a wider group as the flow of plastics in the Mediterranean. To mobilise the IUCN was keen to become involved alongside the founder private sector, IUCN and the Prince Albert II of Monaco members. Foundation brought together various companies and NGOs in Monaco in November 2015. Following the extremely promising outcome of this first edition, a second meeting is Raising public awareness planned on 9th and 10th May 2016 to continue the joint In partnership with BeMed, a film “Le Plastique Vagabond“, efforts to find solutions for reducing the production and use shot partially during the Tara Mediterranean expedition, of plastics at an early stage. offers an initial voyage into the world of plastic at sea. To raise public awareness, it calls for action by means of an The scientific community is also being asked to join the art competition. Cleaning up the beach and creating works BeMed initiative. The state of research will complete the based on recycled plastic feature on the programme! solutions agenda, in particular the results of the Tara Mediterranean scientific programme which currently groups together 17 research institutions from several countries in Triggering local impetus the Mediterranean region. to address a regional issue is one of the key focuses of Beyond plastic Med A Few Dates:
PLASTIC ART” competition In order to reach this initial concrete objective, BeMed starting on 10th March, an international competition. is launching a call for micro initiatives on 8th June 2016 Creation of artwork from plastic collected on a beach or aimed at all Mediterranean countries. The projects to be recycled. For further information: www.facebook.com/ given support will be selected for their innovative aspect, plasticvagabond/ whether this be of a technological or institutional nature or related to public education efforts. The 8th June is also 2nd IUCN-FPA2 meeting “Close the Plastic Tap World Oceans Day, for which the UN has chosen the fight 9th and 10th May 2016 against plastic at sea as this year’s theme. Launch of call for micro-initiatives 8th June 2016 -> log onto the website BeMed
19 t ion
F ounda Delete ? Monaco t II A l be r t P rinc e the To mark its tenth anniversary on 30th June 2016,
of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, highly committed to the preservation of biodiversity, is presenting the campaign “Delete?” in partnership with the artist Thierry Bisch and the Opera Gallery.
Thierry Bisch on the following three points: I was welcomed with kindness and genuine interest – the * Presentation of the campaign: how were the species involvement of an artist is not commonplace in the scientific world. presented selected (IUCN Red List), presentation of the The extensive work of the IUCN members in setting up and updating various components of the campaign (screenings in the city, the Red List’s huge database left them little time and resources to exhibition/sale of some works in the Opera Gallery, goodies, support my “general public” awareness project. Consequently I stamps…) had to find people committed to wildlife conservation downstream * The goals of this campaign in a few words in order for the “Delete?” project to materialise. * Reasons for joining forces with the Foundation for this project and Monaco for the launch of this awareness Individuals working closely with the Prince Albert II of Monaco campaign Foundation suggested that I submit the project to its Director, Mr Bernard Fautrier. Seeing the various programmes efficiently « I selected the species I was going to represent based on the supported by the Foundation, in particular the Polar Bear and IUCN Red List (the largest and most exhaustive database on the Siberian Tiger, convinced me of the total commitment of this the subject) but also by personal inclination towards certain organisation to which I felt so close. We therefore began working emblematic animals. While many animals are known by together in September 2015. everyone, I was also keen to showcase more modest species generally unfamiliar to the public. This list was submitted to Opera Gallery, my incumbent gallery in Monaco, also came on the Foundation’s team who broadly endorsed it, knowing that it board in support of the “Delete?” project and the Foundation as could be amended along the way. a dual partnership. Didier Viltart, the Director of the gallery, has been following my work for close to 20 years – nobody else could The aim of the work, which I have called “ Delete?”, is to raise better showcase the works of this very special and engaged series. urban awareness of the tremendous decline in just a few decades After being displayed in various emblematic areas of the of a large number of terrestrial animal species. Principality, the collection will be grouped together at Opera I have been painting animals for a long Gallery for an official vernissage on time and thanks to internet and books 29th June. The works will be sold have collected a lot of information and the gallery will give part of the on my subjects: morphology, origin, proceeds to the Foundation. distribution areas, diet, sub-species etc. My ongoing research has Over the summer, video animations brought to light over the past few based on photos of the work underway years a striking and recurring fact in the studio, will be screened in appearing on every page of various the evening on the remparts of the specialised websites: my subjects Rocher and promotional items (tee- were in the process of disappearing, shirts, cups, posters, etc.) will be on threatened with extinction. sale to support the Foundation. Subsequently, I hope to continue the In 2008 I visited IUCN headquarters operation in other cities around the in Switzerland to suggest that I world in which the Foundation and let my artist brushes promote this Opera Gallery have delegations, cause, in my view paramount, as the such as Singapore, London, New mass extinction currently underway York, Geneva and Paris. Monaco is concerns all of us, hominids are the spearhead of a universal work de facto endangered as terrestrial which I believe is of extreme value. » mammals.
20 “Delete?” is an environmentally-engaged work the purpose of which is to raise urban awareness of the decline of a large number of animal species and the threat of their extinction.
A collection of twenty large canvasses depicting endangered animals will be on display as from May in emblematic areas of the Principality. A leaflet will be available from the Tourist Office and Opera Gallery, 1, avenue Henri Dunant. Over the summer, tarpaulins, painted walls and videos produced based on the artist’s canvasses will be showcased in the evening all over the Principality of Monaco.
21 © Thierry Bisch Ethiopia
m ON... m Z oo Between Wolves Hyenas
As a self-taught professional of its biodiversity. Last February, photographer for over 25 years Jean-Charles Vinaj travelled to the high plateaus of the Bâlé Mountains and living in the Principality National Park to photograph the of Monaco, Jean-Charles Abyssinian Wolf, an endemic species Vinaj quickly turned towards that looks like a jackal but has the colors of a fox. At 4,000 meters of his passion: animal photography. altitude, it is there that the story of this Through it, he encountered incredible strange wolf continues to be written, since the animal species and communicated his desire to last ice age 30,000 years ago. share and bear witness to their lives, their beauty and their environment through his images. This wolf that looked like His new project, “Living Together” aims to no other… showcase all forms of cohabitation between man Everything in fact started during the last ice age. and wild animals. Jean-Charles thus once again Beyond the glaciers, the immense highlands of the hit the road to the wide open spaces of Namibia, Abyssinian plateau were covered by grasslands, populated with species adapted to the high Brazil, India… living amongst local tribes in altitude environment. Like the great African order to understand their lifestyles and interactions, plains, these large open spaces were home to whether positive or negative, with endangered wild herds of ungulates, but were also filled with small mammals, especially mole rats and mice. It is in species. As a preview for the MAG, we first this context that an extinct species, which possibly zoom on Ethiopia. looked like a wolf, an ancestor of the coyote and the grey wolf, colonized Africa from Europe by When we think of Ethiopia, the first images that following Afro-Alpine habitat corridors which form in our minds are often those of poverty, war, then covered the Middle East and North Africa. famine and drought popularized by the media. Because of its prolonged geographic isolation, As the second-most populous African country, this ancestor evolved into a new species, the Ethiopia is actually a country of great natural Ethiopian or Abyssinian wolf, which is called here beauty. Considered the cradle of humanity, it is one JEDALAFARDAA. of the oldest areas of human settlement. Located Given the types of available prey, the wolf then on the African side of the Great Rift, draining the specialized in catching rodents. Its lifestyle is main rivers of the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia has a actually so particular that the only thing which very diverse environment which alternates between it today has in common with its European and deserts, snowy mountaintops, as well as large, American cousins is its membership in the same lush uplands. These differences of climate and family. Not hunting in packs but rather by using altitude result in very varied vegetation across the its hearing, like the fox, it listens and probes country, which abounds in both plant and animal underground holes to flush out its prey: mice, rats endemic species. Ethiopia, just like our planet, has and mole rats. today arrived at a crossroads in the protection
22 © Photos JC VINAJ © Photos JC
“Living Together” Project
Coverages Done
Next Coverages Wolves are of paramount importance, not only as an endemic species, but economically as well.
23 The population has fallen to just approximately 450 m ON... m Z oo wolves in Bâlé
threats to the survival of the Abyssinian wolf. While hybridization between dogs and wolves is certainly a problem, the transmission of infectious diseases represents the greatest danger in the short term. Indeed, both rabies and canine distemper have decimated much of the wolf population. In 2015, some fifty wolves unfortunately died of rabies. This is a worrying sign when we know that the population numbers today barely 450 wolves in the Bâlé, … Symbiosis between while there were still some 5,000 wolves a mere 10 years ago. A mere 60 wolves remain on the humans and livestock Siemen highlands, and 40 in Goassa, bringing Far from being a herd predator like its cousins the total population to some 550 wolves. and far from being a threat to humans, the Abyssinian wolf lives in peace with herders. Since 1990, about 40,000 dogs have been Indeed, the increasingly intense colonization vaccinated, but in Bâlé, as in many African of the Bâlé uplands by the plains dwellers countries, dogs are not well-fed and are used has brought livestock closer to the wolves. not only as guard dogs to ward against hyenas, Wolves can often be seen among domesticated but also to clean the surroundings of huts livestock herds, blending in with the herd in by eating the human excrements. It is thus order to approach rodents without being seen, impossible to regulate these dogs that often thus helping them catch their prey. Oromo remain undeclared: they are a taboo subject and herders, who came to the highlands several are often difficult to handle. Continuing dog years ago, generally tolerate the presence of the vaccination campaigns would be a part of the wolves and rarely chase them away. Attracted solution, but the government can unfortunately by the fertility of the land, the Oromos today not afford it.
© Photos JC VINAJ © Photos JC number nearly 40,000. Having come with their dogs, which they keep for protection, there are today Concrete actions to between 40 and 50,000 dogs and 200,000 heads protect species of livestock. This is a rare The Bâlé National Park is today striving overgrazing situation, as to find acceptable solutions for park users, the grass no longer has while continuing in its efforts to protect the any time to grow. The wildlife. The IUCN (International Union for wolves, preferring to remain the Conservation of Nature) and the EWCP at high altitudes, never (Ethiopian World Conservation Program) aim attacks humans or their to protect the Abyssinian wolf and its afro- domesticated animals; in alpine habitat, all while ensuring the social and return, humans do not hunt economic welfare of local communities. it. And yet, the Abyssinian They are mainly focused on 3 areas: the wolf is a threatened scientific study and monitoring of the wolf; species… the vaccination of both dogs and wolves; and raising awareness, particularly among local populations. The program employs about The Threat of Rabies twenty people full time as well as another 50 Although, until the ‘70s, permanent houses people, mostly villagers living in Bâlé, part time. and domesticated dogs were virtually absent It has succeeded in dramatically changing the from the Sanetti plateau, the thousands of dogs way in which the local population views present today represent one of the greatest this issue.
24 The population explosion observed in the region in the last three decades has thus become a major threat for a number of wild species. And yet, 10 years ago, the government had asked the inhabitants of the Bâlé to leave their land, in exchange for compensation. Some of them had accepted and the population quickly fell to 4,000 inhabitants. However, the lack of financial means was quickly felt and some of them came back to their lands, when the government stopped these financial compensations.
In 2004, as the Bâlé Mountains National Park was about to breathe its last, the Frankfurt Zoological Society initiated a revitalization process with the support of the Government of Ethiopia in order to maintain the long-term biodiversity of the area and improve the living conditions of local populations. According to local guides, the best way to change the mentality of the Oromans would be to give them a share of Park revenue (entrance fees, guide salaries, taxes on photo and video equipment). The benefits thus gained would make them finally realize that the wolf is of A Daunting Task paramount importance, not only as an endemic species, but Managing the natural resources of this region while also economically. Although, at present, tourism 4,000m continuing to increase land use is a daunting task. The above sea level is not yet very popular, most of those who government has taken up the challenge by developing come to the region do not miss the opportunity to go to the partnerships, all while diversifying and increasing the Park’s area and see the wolves… sources of revenue. What worries both Ethiopian and international environmentalists is less the absolute biological wealth of Bâlé, but rather its rapid degradation in recent decades. Indeed, it is estimated, for example, that 97% of Ethiopia’s afro-alpine habitat has been destroyed through human The Bâlé Mountains National Park is activities. In 1970, when the creation of a national park was first envisaged, the plateau was completely empty of human undoubtedly the jewel of Ethiopia’s protected habitation. In 2006, the latest census noted 40,000 people, regions. Its vast expanse of afro-alpine habitat is with over 200,000 cattle and 18,000 dogs, more or less the most important of the continent, its tropical strays. rainforest is the second largest in the country, and the water that flows from its watersheds quenches the thirst of more than 12 million human beings. In addition, the Park is home to more endemic species than any other area of comparable size on the planet, and is home to the the country’s two emblematic species, the Abyssinian wolf and the Mountain Nyala. Travelling through Ethiopia and the Bâlé Mountains, we see a world of lush, majestic mountains and enchanted forests populated by species that live nowhere else. It is a world of contrast, geographically tropical but nonetheless occasionally covered by snow, rain and ice.
25 Mume comes out every night to feed them, managing to communicate with the hyenas to make them less aggressive, as if they had been “appeased.” He has transmitted to his son The Harar Hyena Packs Youssouf his ability to speak to them, which he has in turn transmitted to Abas. What had Let’s now go to the far west of Ethiopia, in been an ancestral tradition has now become a one of the most beautiful cities in the country, business… The guides take tourists along to notably the home of Arthur Rimbaud: Harar. the feeding sessions without seeming aware of m ON... m Z oo Inhabited for over a millennium, the city is the real danger that they represent. Thinking listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that they are tame, tourists even have the and is located 500 km from Addis Ababa, possibility of feeding the hyenas themselves. the Ethiopian capital. Harar was once a And yet they are still in fact wild animals, commercial city and a former major trading capable of turning against humans at any port. Behind its high XVIth century walls, moment. the city has established a mysterious non- aggression pact with hyenas that come to its We are seeing, as with polar bears on another doors at night. part of the planet, a complete ignorance of the true wildness of the animals and of their These scavengers, whose attacks are often full reality, which is why the tourists are not deadly and which are very widespread in wary. No awareness raising is conducted, Ethiopia are nightmares for the inhabitants. whether among tourists or among the guides, And yet, outside of the citadel, the hyenas with regard to the dangers which the hyenas seem almost docile, to the delight of tourists. represent. They are thought to be a nearly- To protect themselves from their attacks, the domesticated wild animal… A truncated residents of Harar created, some 3 centuries image of a reality which could, at any time, ago, a pact of mutual respect by feeding the shift from a sacred pact into a nightmare. hyenas each night and offering them Aja, a stew cooked specially for them. When the hyenas left, the tradition was lost, but when they returned a family decided to revive this custom to protect the villagers.
The inhabitants have sealed this pact by feeding the hyenas each night © Photos JC VINAJ © Photos JC
26 The Grimaldi Forum Monaco and the Monaco Tourist Office
become partners of the project: Join us in supporting “Monaco makes a commitment the fight against deforestation against deforestation” waged carried out by the Foundation Prince Albert II by the Prince Albert II of Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation supports Monaco Foundation. numerous projects to fight against deforestation or assistance to their eco-certification in various countries hosting the largest rainforests of our planet. With the Association Monegasque MC2D it wants to develop the use of certified wood in the area and make the Principality exemplary in this field. The goal is to educate all users of wood or derivatives of this issue by encouraging them to commit to the certification or the purchase of certified wood. Thus, the Foundation acts both at the source by supporting the wise management of forests and informing the consumer. esign : a.antzemberger / © Photos : P.Mondielli / © Photos © D esign : a.antzemberger
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27 The story behind the Monegasque
M ONACO « Doggy Bag »
fter several conference-debates, a survey was conducted among restaurant owners in the On 11th February, “La petite Asummer of 2015 with the following goal: to Boîte” appeared for the first time determine priority actions to be carried out in terms of combating food waste in the Principality and in restaurants in Monaco. assessing the value of creating a Monegasque doggy In 2014 the Monaco City Council bag for restaurants. and the association MC2D launched the operation “Monaco « Watertight, Recyclable and campaigns against food waste” Easily Transportable » (Monaco s’engage contre le gaspillage alimentaire). In November 2015, the City Council and MC2D formalised the implementation of an action campaign among 20 pilot restaurants, and announced the launch of the Monegasque doggy bag. The result of brainstorming sessions with restaurant owners and the various creators of take- away boxes, “La petite Boîte” was designed to be watertight, recyclable and easily transportable in order to avoid using any further packing. Since the start of the campaign, several restaurants have joined the 20 pilot institutions and the campaign now counts 27 partners. To date, 4550 boxes from the 5000 ordered have been distributed and the first requests for resupplies are beginning to arrive. At the Monte Carlo Bar (MCB), 150 boxes have been used up in less than a month. The restaurant already offered its clients the opportunity to take away any uneaten food but “La petite Boîte” gives the service a “more professional and unifying feel”, according to Mr Bureau. At MCB, as at the Quai des artistes, another of the 20 pilot restaurants, waiters automatically propose “La petite Boîte” to all customers who have not finished their meal. And this has proven to be a great success! After a short adaptation period, regulars of the two restaurants now ask for their “petite Boite” before going home. In the long term, the logo of the operation will feature on the front of the restaurant and/or on menus (restaurant owners will be left to choose the option they prefer) so that customers can easily identify partner restaurants and feel comfortable when requesting a box.
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M ONACO « Taba Naba » at the Oceanographic Museum
Through six monumental installations against ocean pollution, these artists have chosen to treat these Sharing the Art environmental issues with humour and subtlety. Visitors are greeted by a group of Bagu sculptures, which of Oceania rise up to 5 meters on the forecourt of the museum. These monumental works, made from recycled materials In order to better reach a Western audience that knows found on the beach near the community of Girrigun, are too little of this ancient art, the museum has chosen to a manifesto against the coastal pollution. To preserve highlight aboriginal and Oceanian artists who have been their environment while creating works of art, these able, with both intelligence and dignity, to develop their artists decided to use the debris found on beaches as well art to connect secular traditions and universal aesthetics as in their living environments to create these ten Bagu around messages of hopes. Using all different kinds of sculptures. Three monumental crabs, created by Brian media (paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, masks, Robinson, born on the islands of the Torres Strait, climb hairstyles, etc.) as well as various different materials on the museum’s façade. This theatrical presentation, (wood, metal, plastics, fishing nets, etc.) these works alert accessible to everyone, invites visitors to continue their us to the risks related to climate change and denounce walk inside the building. the devastation suffered by our environment through overfishing or pollution by plastic. The exhibition is an invitation to change For all of the artists participating in this exhibition event, the challenge is the same: the oceans, and more generally our habits and become engaged quickly water, have to be protected. Upon entering the museum, they are greeted by a superb dugong sculpture created by the artist Alick Tipoti. It represents this aquatic mammal swimming under the moon. The patterns delicately engraved on the sculpture’s body testify to the destruction of underwater grasses by the huge merchant ships. Past the entrance, visitors are led to one of the most prestigious areas of the Museum, namely the Salon d’Honneur. Here, sculptures of sea turtles, sharks, crocodiles, dugongs and gigantic whales swim, all while surrounded by fishes of myriads of colors. Entitled “Ocean Life – Installation of Sculptures made with Ghost Nets Fishing Nets,” this artistic offering of more than 30 individual works was created communally by three art centers. It represents the variety of marine animals that can sadly be found trapped in abandoned fishing nets. Three gigantic ceremonial headdresses, called Dhari, are presented on the large red walls of the dais of the first floor of the Museum and create a mirror effect. These sculptures, from three to six meters high, are created for dances and evoke traditional fish traps. The highlight The Taba Naba exhibition is thus primarily an invitation of this first part is located on the terrace, on which is to change our habit and become engaged quickly; it installed one of the greatest ground works ever created revolves around three complementary themes: “Islanders by an indigenous artist: a 574m sea turtle made up of now masters of both navigation and artistic expression,” dozens of sea creatures, the very same that the visitors can “Living waters” and the one about which we will now see in the Museum’s collections. This is the monumental talk in more detail: the alarm call against ocean pollution work of Alick Tipoti, an internationally-renowned artist launched by 50 major aboriginal artists from the Torres from the Torres Strait. His work is exhibited in numerous strait, which separates Australia from New Guinea. public collections throughout the world, especially in the collections of the Musée des Confluences in Lyon.
30 Until September 30th, the Monaco Oceanographic Museum is hosting “Taba Naba,” a major exhibition of artworks from aboriginal and Oceanian artists.
Taba Naba is a traditional children’s song from the Torres Strait, which are a group of islands located near the coast of Northern Australia. It is accompanied by a dance in a seated position in which singers perform gestures throughout the song. The original version, as invented by the indigenous Torres Strait islanders, is sung in the Meriam Mir language. It is a joyful song about the pleasures of fishing on reefs, sung in the company of family, friends, people of the island, and even outsiders.
31 A new adventure for Alain and Nathalie Antognelli
M ONACO «The Route»
After exploring Greenland in a canoe, our two photographers are setting off to explore fresh territories… © Antognelli N.A.
This time, they are heading for deepest Mongolia and its taiga with the Although their goal is to reach intention of spending a winter with Mongolia and then Siberia, simply the Dukha people, nomads who herd making their way there is already quite reindeer, sharing their everyday life. an adventure. They are travelling at The couple set off from Port Hercule human speed, firstly by kayak and then in Monaco on Sunday 24 April, in two by recumbent bicycle, covering a total seafaring kayaks. They were headed of over 18,000 kilometres across land for Piraeus on the outskirts of Athens, and sea. It will take them over one year where two recumbent bicycles were to reach the Mongolian steppe. waiting, poised for the next phase During their adventure, they will focus Because now of their journey. Once in Mongolia, on and bring to light four main themes thanks to a totally immersive - some related to the environment: the that things are experience, the photographers will Mediterranean; plastics in the sea; the capture the private lives, the hospitality, inland route; and Mongolian winter starting to move, and above all the tough winter and the cold routes. we all have a role challenges faced by the herders. The expedition will then continue towards to play. Our way the frozen plains of Siberia. You can follow them throughout their epic journey: www.the-route.com of contributing is From Monaco to Vladivostok, a low-carbon project! A camera will capture Alain and through pictures. Nathalie’s encounters and experiences - and remind us of our own bad habits. Alain Antognelli
32 Can you tell us about your new to play. We have to act quickly and project? all together if we hope to save what We’ve called our latest project remains of an environment that has «The Route». The goal is to reach been mistreated for too long. Mongolia and to spend a winter there with a family of nomadic Apart from the above theme, is herders. But the route that we «The Route» environmentally- are going to take to reach our driven? Mongolian winter destination is also With regards to the means of important. We are going to travel transport that we will be using, we under our own steam – using kayaks, can answer «yes» to that question! bicycles and local transport. We are But it’s more our approach to travel setting off from Port Hercule in Monaco and our philosophy of travel that for the port of Piraeus in Athens. We’ll our «environmentally-driven». Despite then cross Turkey and take the legendary what travel professionals would have us Silk Route before reaching Mongolia believe, travel is not an everyday consumer from China. Once our Mongolian winter good. Preparation starts several months is over, we plan to go to Siberia and meet in advance; you gradually imagine and other nomads, eventually ending up in Can you give us more details about identify with it. Nowadays, a lot of people Vladivostok and then, who knows, possibly «plastics in the sea», one of the themes wouldn’t dream of organising their own travel. Yet that is what mankind and getting back in our kayaks and canoeing you will be addressing? travellers always did before adverts made around the Kamchatka Peninsula! «The Route», our new expedition, will us forget that we can do all kinds of things The main objective is not sport, however, provide us with opportunities to produce by ourselves! The notion of time has also it’s the human side. media reports and documentaries, mainly greatly changed. At a time when it takes with the nomadic herders of Mongolia and only a few days to travel around the world, Russia, but also with other peoples that we are swimming against the tide! still live in and thanks to nature. We don’t want to collect foreign holidays We have therefore decided to cover the like trophies; we simply want to experience distance between Port Hercule in Monaco and share. Time is far too precious a and Piraeus in Athens by kayak. We’ll then commodity to waste. Living slowly is start the land-travel section of our journey conducive to moderate consumption. What at the end of October. It won’t always be could be more environmentally-driven? easy, but we find the challenge interesting. It will enable us, once again, to assess the differences and the contrasts that give our planet its diversity. Obviously, we will come face to face with « Over 18,000 kilometres the density of the populations along the across land and sea » Mediterranean coastline - the cause of several types of pollution that we’re all familiar with – water pollution and plastic waste to name but two. Is it not rather unusual to set off for Mongolia in a kayak? We want to showcase the knowledge and Yes, indeed! But as we like to say: «The the solidarity of communities that still live journey is as important as reaching your from Nature and in Nature. That’s why « We want to showcase the destination!» It was out of the question for we’re aiming for total immersion. We’ll be us to travel to Mongolia by plane or any able to produce new documentaries that knowledge and the solidarity motor vehicle. How can you grasp what show human values rising above borders you see and what life is like in a region and cultural differences. Just like the years of communities that still live or country if you have no idea of what’s we spent in Greenland, we intend to let you around it? share an authentic modern adventure. from Nature and in Nature » We prefer modes of transport that take their time and foster encounters. How much time will it take to reach Vladivostok, and how many kilometres Having canoed and bivouacked along Do you plan to stop for the winter after will you cover? many of our planet’s beaches, we can confirm that there isn’t a single spot – not your spell at sea? The first part of your question mainly We’ve organised our trip to avoid being depends on the administrative side of the even way up in the northern hemisphere – that is free of waste or plastic residues in Turkey and Iran during the very hot journey, namely: getting a long-term visa for season. So we are going to travel during the Mongolia. If things go as planned, we will resulting from our way of life. And we are all responsible. We want to see new laws winter. The bikes will have studded tyres. reach Vladivostok at the end of summer Turkish, Georgian and Iranian hospitality 2018 - after more or less 20,000 km. that give plastic manufacturers, retailers and other major sectors an important role should help us on our way.
33 The
M ONACO Ramoge agreement Celebrates 40 Years
Government Counselor Patrice Cellario, S.E.M. Serge Telle, H.S.H. Prince Albert II, M Gianluca Galetti, S.E.M. Hadelin De La Tour Du Pin,Vice Ammiral d’Escadre Yves Joly, Ms. Maria Carmela Giarratano
The celebrations began Tuesday, April 26th, with a sea-based antipollution exercise, aiming to demonstrate and maintain the know-how of the three signatory states that are Monaco, France and Italy. This is an exercise that further increases in importance in the light of recent events following the breakdown of a pipeline near Genoa, which resulted in an oil leak and the triggering of a RAMOGEPOL plan to prevent any risk of contamination.
34 n this way, several events will be organized A little History in 2016 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ithe agreement: Established in 1976, the RAMOGE Agreement signed by the Principality of Monaco, France 1st High Point and Italy oversees the implementation of - Tuesday 26th and Wednesday, actions for the protection of marine habitat April 27th, 2016 - preservation. It was created as a sub-regional Highlight of the operational side of application of the Barcelona Convention, as a cooperation against marine pollution and pilot zone for the prevention and fight against organization of a RAMOGEPOL exercise marine pollution. Forty years later, RAMOGE simulating a hydrocarbon pollution event in is still one of the pilot areas and remains a Monegasque waters. The scenario is based Mediterranean specificity. on a fictitious collision off the shores of the Principality between two ships causing an oil The Agreement main revolves around two spill, simulated by using rice husks. axes: The RAMOGEPOL plan will then be activated in order to make use of the • The fight against pollution with its aeronautic means of the member countries for operational aspect linked to the Maritime operational processing. These RAMOGEPOL Mediterranean Prefecture, the Guardia exercises, which are organized regularly, Costiera and the relevant Monegasque show the efficiency and interoperability of authorities; the naval means available to France, Italy • The preservation of biodiversity through its and Monaco. In addition, they allow for the working group which coordinates integrated systematic checking of the relevance of the coastal management actions. RAMOGEPOL plan. Ahead of this exercise, the RAMOGEPOL plan will be amended in order to take into account the navigational hazards that drift objects constitute.
2nd High Point - Tuesday, September 20th - This high point will focus on the work of the Agreement conducted over 40 years to preserve biodiversity. A conference at the Monaco Oceanographic Museum will present the results of the scientific exploration Behind S.E.M. Hadelin De La Tour Du Pin campaign conducted in the summer of 2015 S.E.M. Serge Telle and Mr. Gianluca Galetti in the deep, hitherto unexplored areas, of the three member countries to the Agreement.
Photo Contest This contest is open from April 4th to June 30th to all amateur photographers.
The Mediterranean in all its Colors The selected photographs will be presented to the public on this occasion. A prize of 300 euros For its 40th anniversary, the RAMOGE will be awarded to the winners. Three themes Agreement is launching a photo competition, are proposed, showcasing the main themes open to all! Aware that the preservation of the addressed by the work of the Agreement: marine environment concerns all users of the sea, RAMOGE wants to involve the general 1. Emblematic and vulnerable marine public and is offering everyone the chance to species of the Mediterranean show their attachment to this rich and fragile 2. Waste: A threat to the Mediterranean heritage that is the Mediterranean Sea. The 3. Remarkable natural coastal landscapes award ceremony will be held on September of the RAMOGE area. 20th, 2016 at the Monaco Oceanographic Museum during a conference celebrating forty years of Agreement activities in the field of integrated coastal management.
35 Solar M ONACO Impulse
36 On 3 July 2015, Si2 landed in Hawaii after a record breaking flight During this flight, the airplane suffered battery to cross physical and technical boundaries. But damage due to overheating which led to an in particular the crossing of the Atlantic will be of five days and nights unforeseen pause in the adventure – it was one unique challenge that we will face during the (117 hours and 52 going to take the team more time to replace the continuation of the Round-the-World flight. batteries than the remaining time left before the Additionally, being able to stay awake, minutes) and around end of the season with long enough days, and concentrate and to keep alert is a major human 8’900km from Japan, short enough nights, to continue the challenge. I did a lot of meditation to learn how Round-The-World Flight. to relax and breathe properly during the flight. accomplished by The batteries overheated during the five day With my trainer, we developed special exercises and night record breaking flight from Nagoya, in order to keep blood circulation active and André Borschberg. Japan, to Hawaii. Since the plane had been relax muscles. These were more postures than exposed to harsh weather conditions from exercises, in some way derived from yoga. Above Nanjing to Nagoya and was consequently all however, passion has been the driving force damaged, we decided to do a test flight before behind this endeavor!” leaving for Hawaii. Having to perform a test flight followed by a mission flight had not been taken into account in the design process of the Increasing public awareness has been part of battery system, which did not allow the batteries the mission since the start. Do you feel that the to cool down in between the two. It was not a public perception regarding green efficiency technology issue the problem came from the use has positively changed thanks to this incredible we have made of the batteries. adventure? Do metings with population where Solar Impulse lands will again be organised in this second part of the adventure? Why did Solar Impulse had to stay in Hawaïi for Yes each time we land somewhere wherever it’s 9 months? possible we organize a public viewing of the André Borschberg: We had a problem with the aircraft. batteries - we overheated them. It’s not a problem with the technology, which works very well, Solar Impulse was part of the Future is Clean but we decided to change them not to not take initiative. Is it still on? any risks Absolutely. Solar Impulse initiated #Future is clean movement and at the UN Climate Conference (COP21), we brought concrete Tackling climate change solutions from 265 Associations to tackle climate change and promote clean technologies. is a profitable opportunity, rather Have you been able to participate in the COP21 than an expensive problem and promote a greener economy? Bertrand Piccard: “We have been very active during the COP21. We met with ministers, The team is back to the Mission Control Center industrial actors and we have been invited by the here in Monaco, how did you lived this period? UN agencies to speak at high level meetings to As we experienced many times with Solar bring the message that profitable solutions exist Impulse, obstacles often turn out to be that will create both profit and jobs. opportunities for improvement. Ultimately, this During the COP21 I have been appointed UN time was used to recreate the strong mindset Goodwill ambassador for environment. This within the team to continue our adventure. It designation is an encouragement to continue takes sometimes more time to build up the right showing how many incredible things can be done spirit then to develop new technologies. with renewable energies, but also to implement
more energy efficient technologies in our world. Which route do you have chosen to complete it? Will you still land in JFK in NY ? when and When I initiated the Solar Impulse, it was where will you end it? precisely to demonstrate that clean technologies Yes the goal is to make it to New York City as can achieve the impossible. We can reach more fast as possible in order to position the plane for with renewable energy and energy efficiency the Atlantic crossing. than with fossil fuel. All the old polluting We plan to return sometime this summer to Abu devices that we are using today can be replace Dhabi but we have no specific deadline regarding by clean technological solutions. This will create the arrival. Once we are in Europe or North jobs and profit while at the same time protect Africa we have different strategies to fly to Abu the environment, People have to understand Dhabi depending on the season. that tackling climate change is a profitable
opportunity, rather than an expensive problem. What are the big challenges and issues you’re facing to achieve the Round the world? This adventurous endeavor entails several challenges that each force the whole team and us
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th June 13 th , 2016 to 17 Monacology is Back!
The 12th edition of the Monegasque Environmental Not just for children Awareness Week will soon be back in its usual location While the activities held between 8 and 16:30 are on the Quai Antoine 1st. Organized by the association aimed at school-age children, the goal of Monacology is also to involve parents. “Happy Hour” workshops of the same name, Monacology is preparing to thus take over to sensitize adults, parents and welcome hundreds of children from the Principality of grandparents to adopt eco-responsible habits. Because the future of our beautiful planet is everyone’s Monaco and border cities to a series of pedagogical business! workshops held by more than twenty Monegasque economic actors. United around the idea that a child Helping children understand the world around them and discover their environment is Monacology’s educated to respect the environment grows up to mission, in partnership with the Directorate of become a responsible adult, the speakers will give the Education, Youth and Sports of the Principality of Monaco. children a unique opportunity to discover, in a friendly and “edutaining” atmosphere, a multitude a topics dealing with issues of sustainability, and interact with An eco-responsible commitment them to raise awareness of environmental problems. The Monacology village is powered by green energy (solar panels), its waste is sorted (“SMA” bins), the food offered to participants is local and organic (meat), our communication policy is “green” (reducing paper Fun and educational workshops media, only using “imprim’vert” labelled printers, Through workshops held by associations, public our “communication” partner, the Grimaldi Forum, organizations and businesses, the children will is certified ISO14001), exhibitors all implement eco- become sensitized to a variety of environmental friendly initiatives and are local (ISO certifications, issues and discover how to, at their level, contribute eco-actions), movements in individual vehicles are to sustainable development. The workshop themes minimized (public transport use, electric bikes, etc.)” include: water, forests, carbon, responsible tourism, green mobility, everyday objects, food waste, sorting, the biodegradability of modern products, renewable energy, biodiversity, and flora and fauna. Two themes will be particularly highlighted this year: plastic and food waste. A child educated to respect the environment will grow up to become a responsible adult
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• AMPN • FAIRMONT HOTEL • MONACO NAUTICAL SOCIETY • INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC • PRINCE ALBERT II FOUNDATION • SOUFFLEURS D’ECUME ENERGY AGENCY • GRIMALDI FORUM • SCIENTIFIC CENTER • INTERNATIONAL • MERIDIEN BEACH HOTEL • ED WRIGHT HYDROGRAPHIC BUREAU • METROPOLE HOTEL • ACCOBAMS • CESTMED • MC2D • LINCK • TOURISM AND CONGRESS • MONTE-CARLO BAY HOTEL • LEITL HARALD BOARD • MONTE-CARLO BEACH HOTEL • MARITIME AFFAIRS • NATIONAL EDUCATION • NOVOTEL DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT • SMA • ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT • SMEG
Monacology The Grimaldi Forum and the Association under Monegasque Law, Prince Albert II Foundation, created in 2011. once again gathered around a Its mission is to organize, both common theme within Monaco and internationally, pedagogical events to raise awareness For several years, the two regarding the environment. The entities have been coming association hosts the Monacology together around a common organization, the Monegasque workshop dealing with the Children’s Environment and Sustainable themes of deforestation and Development Awareness Week, held climate change. This is an each year in June, with the support of opportunity to pass on the the Department of Education, Youth message of environmental and Sports of the Principality of preservation to the younger Monaco. generation, which is always very The Members of the Administration Council: receptive. In 2015, a “wishing • Kate Powers, President, Founding Member tree” was installed in order to • Renate Solari, Vice President allow children to leave their • Didier Rubiolo, Treasurer • Olivier Arnoult, General Secretary, Founding Member message for the planet on it. • Annette Anderson • Christiane Brugnetti
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thein WorldAnother Way
“The Mediterranean Tomorrow” - How to Live in the World in Another Way - This was the theme of the Eight edition of the International Monaco Symposium, which was held in the Principality last March. Renowned experts thus met during two days at the Oceanographic Museum in order to treat on current issues related to the After the opening of the Symposium by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Mediterranean basin with, three round tables approached the theme in innovative and relevant ways: at the heart of their debates, Thinking about “the Anthropocene” in the Mediterranean to offer climate change and its effect an analysis of the environmental and societal impacts of this new era: on Mediterranean societies. rising water, hydraulic resources problems and “climate refugees” in the Mediterranean.
Scientists, intellectuals The time of concrete utopias which addresses solutions to make the and philosophers thus Mediterranean area more habitable (waste management, energy and treated on the impact of agricultural transition, urban development). human activities on the Mediterranean, faces of the future providing forward-thinking Mediterranean ecosystem, perspective on a renewal of values, able to establish new forms of which jeopardizes the human communities.
future of man. *Anthropocene: a new era in which man is the main actor and whose activities have a significant impact on the ecosystem.
40 the movement in the Principality, which has Meeting with expressed its hope that the IPCC produce a Special Report on the Ocean, about which we spoke and debated during the IMMS VIII. We Elisabeth Breaud also wanted to debate the legitimacy of the Director and President of the IMMS Anthropocene, to address concrete solutions to fight against climate change, reflect on the adaptation of Mediterranean societies and Could you please draw a brief history of the propose values that could create a new “living IMMS and talk about how these Symposia together. were born? The International Monaco and the What solutions were proposed by the Mediterranean Symposia (IMMS), placed attendees? under the high patronage of HSH Prince Albert An energy transition, changes in the way in II of Monaco, were created in 2001. They are which we exploit arable land and hydraulic designed to bring together every two years resources, as well as a new way of thinking to the Principality experts from all over the about the city. Mediterranean to develop plans for reflection and action around topical issues, and especially What do you think were the highlights of around its cultural and natural environment. this latest edition? These meetings also aim to understand the The speech of the inaugural conference given peculiarities of Mediterranean countries, to * Equitable and sustainable management by Pascal Canfin, the Director General of the bring them in the spotlight in order to reflect on of freshwater around the Mediterranean WWF, as well as the speech given by Alaa their heritage and future challenges, encourage (March 2009) Aswany, who conveyed a message of peace their leaders to work together on concrete * Can the Mediterranean once again play a and openness which he himself embodies, and projects, and contribute to the reinforcement of civilizing role? (March 2011) finally, the magnificent performance-projection European-Mediterranean links. Since 2001, the * The power of Prometheus’ myth of fire for the of Marseille photographer Franck Pourcel on IMMS have organized seven symposia: Mediterranean’s future challenges (March 2013) waste in the Mediterranean.
* What future for Mediterranean cities? These meetings have been designed in a Can you already tell us the dates and the (March 2001) multidisciplinary spirit, emphasizing dialogue theme of the ninth edition? * New technologies for the protection of between experts of international renown in In March 2017, the IMMS would like to Mediterranean heritage and the dissemination both science and culture. honour the great contemporary women leaders of its culture (March 2003) of the Mediterranean during a debate evening * Archaeological sites, museums, new How and why did you choose this year’s moderated by a renowned journalist. The IXth museums (March 2005) topic “The Mediterranean Tomorrow: How edition to be held in March 2018 is currently * Cultural, natural and subaquatic heritage: to Live in the World Another Way?” being planned. for a sustainable development of the In connection with COP21, by linking with Mediterranean (March 2007)
Internationally Renowned Driss Ksikes, Director of the Centre for Social, Economic and Managerial Studies (CESEM) at the Institute of Advanced Management Studies (HEM), Specialists: writer, playwright and essayist. As an internationally recognized playwright, he is also the author of several essays and stories (“Being an intellectual,” “Do not Mounir Bouchenaki, Honorary Presiden of the IMMS, former Assistant bury Big Brother too quickly”). Director General for Culture at UNESCO. Since 2012, he is Special Advisor to the Director of ICCROM and Special Advisor to the Director General of UNESCO. Nicolas El-Gharib, United National Development Program (UNDP), Head of Since late 2013, he is contributing to the launch of a UNESCO Category II the rehabilitation project for the public landfill of Sidon, in Southern Lebanon Centre, created in Bahrain to manage world heritage sites in the Arab region. Dr Houda Ben Jannet Alla, Director General of the Observatory for Pascal Canfin, Director General of WWF France, former Minister for Mediterranean Energy (OME). Her area of expertise concerns the energy Development outlook, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable development and energy cooperation of the Mediterranean region. She is the co-author of seven Alaa Al-Aswany, Author of the book “The Yacoubian Building”, published in books and over 100 articles 2002 and a literary phenomenon in the Arab world, which has been translated in over 20 languages Olivier Mongin, Director of publication for the journal “Tous Urbains.” He taught at the National School of Landscaping of Versailles, as well as in various Thierry Fabre, Essayist, founder of the Rencontres d’Averroes schools of architecture
Jacques Grinevald, Graduate Institute of International Studies and Sébastien Treyer, Program Director at the Institute of Sustainable Development (IHEID), Geneva, Member of the Anthropocene Working Group Development and International Relations (International Commission on Stratigraphy) Father Christian Mellon, Responsible for the Training Section of the Center Alexandre Martin, Professor of Philosophy, Science Advisor to the IMMS for Research and Social Action (CERAS)
Jean Margat, Hydrogeologist, Mediterranean Water Institute Paolo D’Iorio, Philosopher, researcher at the Institute of Modern Manuscript and Texts of the French National Centre for Scientific Research of the Ecole Hocine Zeghbib, Lawyer, lecturer in public law, research director at Normale Supérieure in Paris (CNRS/ENS). Montpellier University
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t n ew s s h or t 195 Groupers and 25 Corbs Identified 1 in Monegasque Monaco Waters
Crowdfunding Asa part of the Monegasque Government’s policy on the protection of biodiversity, and with the logistical Monaco Crowdfunding is first of all a human support of the Department of adventure made up of meetings, exchanges and Maritime Affairs, 18 divers (including values. It is a human adventure that has brought together its French founders, Sébastien Prat 3 free divers) members of the Grouper and Frederik Farsetti, who come from different Study Group (GSG) and 3 divers from backgrounds: art history and regionalist edition the Department of the Environment for the former, and biology and law for the latter. searched Monegasque waters from Their successful track record in finance, working Fontvieille to the Larvotto. in one of the largest financial conglomerates in the world first caused them to meet. From their exchanges, the Monaco Crowdfunding project Their goal: identify populations matured. Created in September 2015, Monaco of ground groupers and corbs, Crowdfunding is a website-based linking platform using a protocol in place for many which brings together project leaders and potential years, notably within the Port-Cros funders. This funding may take the form of loans, National Park. Today, 193 specimens grants or fundraising. Monaco Crowdfunding ranging from 20 to 120 cm were ensures the promotion of projects launched by Monegasque foundations and associations, and recorded. These numbers show an also allows viable businesses (whether industrial, increase of the population of the commercial, or real estate) to raise funds in order to brown grouper, which numbered ensure a sufficient cash flow for their development. 105 individuals in 2009 and 83 in Within a few months of the start of its operations, 2006. Corbs also showed an increase Monaco Crowdfunding has become a key in population, from 11 individuals economic partner for the Principality and has nearly 900 registered members. For its first fundraising counted in 2012 to 25 in 2015, campaign, launched in December 2015 and ranging in size from 15 to 70 cm. The entitled “Save Nato” under the aegis of Monaco increase in the population of brown Collectif Humanitaire and with the assistance of groupers is marked by a change in Olivier Giroud, Monaco Crowdfunding has helped the demographic structure of the the collection of the €10,000 required in just population, with the observation of 58 one day, from 179 donors around the world. By mid-January, the crowdfunding campaign for the juveniles. This shows locally-occurring reintroduction of seahorses in the Larvotto marine reproduction and is evidence of the reserve, on behalf of the Prince Albert II of Monaco effectiveness of the protective measures Foundation, met with near-instant success. Today, it taken by the Principality. Another is an urban garden project entitled “Monaco Land” population numbering is scheduled for which is being supported by the platform. October 2018. Don’t hesitate to sign up to Monaco Crowdfunding to discover and support sustainable projects and enterprises in Monaco, France and Switzerland.
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The new Tara expedition was officially launched during a press conference held at the headquarters of the CNRS in Paris. Entitled “Tara Pacific” it will focus on the biodiversity of coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean. After having travelled the 7 seas to discover the planktonic world with Tara Oceans, and having evaluated the impact of plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, the scientific schooner Tara will leave its home port of Lorient on May 28th, 2016 to study, for over 2 years, the health of Pacific coral reefs.
More than 70 scientists from some twenty laboratories in 8 different countries will leave for this 2.5-year expedition to study the biodiversity of corals and their symbiotes, the health of reefs far from any direct La biodiversité des récifs coralliens face au changement climatique human activities, as well as their potential to resist the effects of climate change and ocean acidification.
This new expedition, co-organized by the Monaco Scientific Centre and the Insular Research Centre and Environmental Observatory (EPHE/ CNRS/UPVD) benefits from the financial support of the Prince Albert II taraexpeditions.org Foundation.
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The famous establishment located on the Quai Antoine I has just Writers introduced its new concept for an ecological community platform. The Hervé Zorgniotti “Stars” has always been sensitive to environmental issues. The restaurant’s [email protected] Nadège Massé dishes are homemade, with ingredients from organic farms, and the menu [email protected] is available on a digital tablet to avoid the use of paper. The Stars was also [email protected] behind Monaco’s first urban garden (located opposite the hotel) but also, Many major players in sustainable development within and especially, the “Monacology” week and its ecological village, aimed at the Principality contributed to this edition schoolchildren in the Principality. Graphic design Today, The Stars is developing its approach and aims to regularly schedule Aurély Antzemberger “eco” events such as conferences, food fairs, and street festivals. Spaces will Photo credits thus be made available to associations for the promotion of environmental Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation actions. Press Center DTC To accompany them in this project, the organizers have appealed to Grimaldi Forum several partners: the Sustainable Design School of Nice, the Marco Polo Solar Impulse Environmental Group, Nordaq, the Ateliers du Bois and SMEG. Jean-Charles Vinaj
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