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AUGUST 2017
Monaco renews with
Great
Explorations
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Monaco Heads
Towards New
explorations!
sUmmARY
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Energy Transition
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PRINCE ALBERT II
FOUNDATION
New Vultures
Aquafilm Festival
First United Nations
Ocean Conference
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MONACO
Heritage Trees
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Monaco, Clean Beach MONACO
Monacology 2017 Carpet and Jumping
Responsible Tourism Treatment of Waste
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Monaco Heads
Towards New
explorations!
Last April, H.S.H. Prince Albert II
announced the launch of the Monaco
Exploration Project, thus
reviving the long tradition of missions
carried out in the four corners of the
planet with the purpose of advancing
science, extending knowledge, and thus
contributing to shaping a sustainable
future. This project fits perfectly with
the policy of ocean conservation carried
out by the Principality…
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The goal of this new
journey? To reconcile
humanity and the sea
This is a major challenge which ten
international scientists have taken up for this
offshore survey campaign, which will last
from 2017 to 2020. Some 120 years after the
great maritime expeditions led by his great-
great-grandfather Prince Albert I in the last
century, it is with great emotion that H.S.H.
Prince Albert II signaled the start of this
oceanographic campaign around the world.
Retracing the footsteps of his ancestor will
make it possible to compare past and present
data on marine and coastal ecosystems in
order to determine their health. Another key
challenge will be to raise public awareness, not
just of these studies, but also of the threats that
face the oceans today.
“The greatest problems that afflict the oceans
are a result of our ignorance,” declared H.S.H.
Prince Albert II on the occasion of his press
conference from the headquarters of the
United Nations on the eve of World Ocean
Day, “The deep seabed remains for the most
part unexplored, the intermediate zones are
almost ignored, and marine biodiversity is
largely unknown. We have great difficulty
understanding the phenomena which they face
and we struggle to identify their effects, such
as ocean acidification, pollution, in particular
plastic pollution, or the weakening of some
ecosystems, all of which disrupt the balance of
our seas.”
Having selected research programs and
projects, it was time to take off aboard the
Yersin, the boat of François Fiat, restructured
as a science ship. It was July 27th. The ship left
the port of Monaco for a 36-month journey,
taking a longitudinal route between the Tropics
whose first stage (August to September 2017)
will lead it to Macaronesia in the Atlantic
Ocean, around the Madeira (Portugal) and
Cabo Verde archipelagos off the coast of
Africa. Megafauna will be at the heart of these
studies, conducted through direct observation,
imaging, as well as marking for data collection,
but also through the use of techniques such as
environmental DNA.
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The team will also research the chemical and “Research is expensive, but the time
biological effects of climate change, as well as spent at sea is essential,” declared
study areas that are little known but very rich American Margaret Leinen, Director of the
in biodiversity, such as seamounts. It will also Scripps Oceanographic Research Center
develop programs to preserve endangered (University of California), and member of
species. the SSC, “Researchers need innovative and
efficient research infrastructure, as well as
The multidisciplinary scientific programs and equipment at the peak of technology in their
all of the equipment on board were selected field of research. This is essential to scientific
by the Scientific Steering Committee, made progress to carry out inventories, take
up of leading researchers from world-famous samples and make observations. Having this
marine biology laboratories. Professor Patrick ship designed for science and expeditions,
Rampal, President of the Monaco Science which can go anywhere, is a significant
Center, an international research center opportunity which we have gained through
specialized in coral based in the Principality, Monaco Explorations.”
is at the head of the Committee, while Robert
Calcagno, Director of the Oceanographic Having long focused on issues facing the
Institute, oversees its missions. oceans, H.S.H. Prince Albert II was present
in New York for the United Nations General
Assembly Conference on Sustainable
A few words from the Development Goal #14.
Scientific Steering Committee “If the goal is to conserve and
sustainably use the oceans, seas
and marine resources for sustainable
“The ocean is the last continent that development, I would like to use Monaco
we have yet to explore,” explained Explorations to also focus on the expansion
biologist Françoise Gaill (CNRS), member and development of marine protected areas,”
of the Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) of declared the Sovereign of Monaco.
Monaco Explorations, “Our goal here is to
go to lesser-known areas, but also to the most
remote areas, since our hypothesis is that
these are probably refuges for biodiversity,
particularly for large animals.”
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All Aboard a “Clean Ship”
Surveying the oceans can only be done Able to accommodate up to 44 people,
aboard a ship that is also respectful of the including the crew, and after test campaigns in
environment. François Fiat, the owner of the 2015 and 2016 in both hot and icy areas, the
Yersin and a member of the Monaco Yacht Yersin is now fully operational and ready to
Club since 2008, is the first ambassador launch into adventure.
of “La Belle Classe Super Yachts” since
2009, for an eco-responsible development • Hull treated with a non-stick silicone
of seagoing vessels and practices. He
coating to prevent the use of harmful
developed the ASE – Adventure, Science,
Education – project, choosing to equip a chemicals
modular expeditionary ship able to navigate • Exterior bridges made of resin to avoid teak
on any ocean, no matter the weather. Built • Particulate filters on the exhausts
in the Concarneau Yards, the Yersin was • Ability to grind, sterilize and store waste for
inaugurated on June 20th, 2015 in Monaco,
in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II. up to 50 days for 40 people
• Biological grey and black wastewater
With its 6 on-board laboratories, the Yersin treatment plant (no unloading for 10 days)
offers high-tech logistical and technological • Electrical consumption optimization, etc.
solutions chosen by the researchers. Classified
• 250 feet and 2,250 tons
as a “clean ship”, the ship is today the
most environmentally-neutral thermal • Maximum speed: 16 knots
propulsion vessel, meeting the most stringent • Cruising speed: 12 knots.
environmental requirements.
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of Monaco Foundation
the Prince Albert II
Parc National du Mercantour, June 2017
A visit to the
Vultures
On Monday 19th June,
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of
Monaco travelled to the
Mercantour, to observe a
baby vulture which hatched
a few months ago in the cliff
hollows on the slopes of the
Col de la Bonette.
T
he Sovereign was able to see the young Marritime have been crowned with success, with
vulture on the rim of its nest, where one hatchings in the natural environment within the
of its parents was bringing it food. The boundaries of the Parc. Another pair of vultures
newly installed parents consist of a female called have been seen flying around the cliffs, not far from
Bellemotte which was released into the Vercors in Saint-Etienne de Tinée - Rocca, a male and Girasol,
2012 and a male which has not yet been given a a female. They were both released in 2007 and 2008
name. respectively, in the presence of the Sovereign Prince.
The pair reproduced successfully in 2015 with the
The various reintroductions carried out in the hatching of a female named Aunos and then again in
Parc National du Mercantour and the Parco Alpi 2016 with another female christened Tinée.
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Mrs Colette Fabron, the Mayor of Saint
Corse, June 2017
Etienne de Tinée and Mr Jean Pierre
Issautier, the Mayor of Saint-Dalmas-le-
Selvage, suggested that the Prince choose
© S. Firlova
a name for this baby vulture himself, with
one restriction only: the name should be
suitable for both genders since the bird’s
gender has not been identified for the
moment. HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
suggested calling it Bousiéyas.
This is the name of a village located just a
few wing flaps away from the nest.
This campaign to reinforce the vulture
population is supported by the Prince
Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
“In addition to existing collaborations
in regard to the wild bee programme,
this day also provided an opportunity
New vulture release
to discuss current and future potential
C
cooperation between the Government of hildren from Niolu School christened them Ercu
Monaco, the Prince Albert II of Monaco and Luna. Two young vultures aged just three
Foundation and the Parc National du months old were released on 3rd June 2017 into the
Mercantour. There is also a genuine desire Corsican mountains of Niolu Valley. One of the birds of
to share and take the project concerning prey comes from Andalusia and the other from the Czech
the reclassification of the Vallée des Republic. A similar event took place last year when a pair
Merveilles a step further, by promoting of vultures were released in the same spot.
for example soft mobility for ATVs by This reinforcement operation is considered to be a priority
facilitating their conversion to electric”, by scientists and the managers of the European parks
said Christophe Viret, Director of the Parc involved in this reintroduction programme which began in
National du Mercantour. Austria in 1986. An action plan was therefore established
to help save the indigenous Corsican population which is
The Sovereign then visited the Bousiéyas critically endangered.
gite where the brand “Esprit parc national
du Mercantour” was presented to him A hundred or so people gathered together on this occasion
which endorses restaurant and hotel in the town of Lozzi, to accompany the two young
owners as well as artisanal producers vultures so that they could join the wild population. The
committed to the promotion of nature. event was coordinated by the Parc Naturel Régional de la
Corse (PNRC) and the Vulture Conservation Foundation
(VCF) and supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco
Foundation and the French Regional Department for the
Environment, Planning and Housing.
© S. Firlova
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of Monaco Foundation First United Nations Ocean Conference
the Prince Albert II
A single watchword:
Conservation
F
rom 5 to 9 June 2017, the United Nations published in the American National Academy of
hosted its first world ocean conference in New Sciences’ reports, and showing that expanding
York, linked to the issue of climate change. marine protected areas would constitute an
On this occasion, in the form of a “Call to Action”, important tool in the fight against climate change.
it supported the implementation of Sustainable On the same day, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), whose aim is to gave a speech at the forum of the United Nations
“conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and Organisation, during the plenary session: “In the
marine resources for sustainable development”. end, we decided to establish rules to address the
The declared ambition of SDG 14 is to take challenge of conserving the seas, as this conference
measures so as to conserve at least 10% of the demonstrates. Today we are also aware of the
oceans by 2020, instead of the currently protected wonderful opportunities the oceans provide, as long
areas that amount to under 4%. as we are able to protect them and to exploit them
in a sustainable manner”, the Prince declared.
After bilateral discussions with Petteri Taalas,
© Ariana Lindquist
Secretary-General of the World Meteorological
Organization, and UN Secretary-General António
Guterres, Prince Albert II co-chaired the partnership
dialogue on ocean acidification. On this occasion,
the Prince indicated that “ocean acidification is an
issue that is not sufficiently recognised, even though
it represents one of the most serious threats facing
the future of our seas, our planet and of humanity
itself. (…) Above all, and I think this is the main
conclusion of this dialogue, we need to move
forward in unison, facing this problem together,
creating an authentic international mobilisation
around the issue. A mobilisation that must bring
together all States and the scientific community”.
Two “Side Events” were held on 7 June 2017:
This five-day meeting is the first of its kind at the
United Nations to deal with the problems facing the The first was organised by IUCN and was entitled:
oceans, from coral bleaching to plastic pollution, “From problems to solutions: stewarding our oceans between
and also including overfishing and rising sea levels, major climate change impacts and nature-based solutions to
caused by climate change. adaptation and mitigation».
At the opening of the Ocean Conference on The second event was organised by the Ocean and
Monday 5 June 2017, UN Secretary-General Climate Platform: “A healthy ocean, a protected climate”.
António Guterres called on countries to put aside
short-term national gain, in order to save the oceans Finally, on 8 June 2017, World Oceans Day, Prince
and prevent a long-term “global catastrophe”. Albert II of Monaco took part in a conference
António Guterres described the state of the oceans entitled, “Our Oceans, our Future”.
in an alarmist manner, quoting a recent study
10Ocean acidification is an issue
that is not sufficiently recognised, even
though it represents one of the most
serious threats facing the future of our
seas, our planet and of humanity itself.
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco
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Call to Action
‘‘ Conserve and sustainably
use the oceans, seas and marine
resources for sustainable
development’’
11The 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
carried out by the Foundation
against deforestation” waged Prince Albert II
by the Prince Albert II of
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Monaco Foundation. Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation supports
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.
If you would like to
get involved
and support the
CSE project,
tion
you can make a dona
to the Prince Albert II
of Monaco Foundation:
www.fpa2.com
To find out more:
www.tft-forests.org/cse.php
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the Prince Albert II
Island of Elba, 25th june 2017
Aquafilm
Festival 2nd editio
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Maurizio Coduri,
Hélène El Missouri &
Eleonora Vallone
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or the second year running, the Prince
Albert II of Monaco Foundation
offered its support to the Aquafilm
Festival which took place in Portoferraio Another highlight of the event was a
on the Island of Elba from 23rd to 25th June documentary on the 1966 floods in Florence
2017. The festival featured several short which was presented by Mr Alessandro
films focused on water, as well as workshops Antonio Giusti, Honorary Consul of
and cultural and scientific meetings. the Principality of Monaco in Florence,
who himself was involved in the chain of
Divided into three themes - fresh water, solidarity implemented during this dramatic
sea water and thermal water - the film episode.
competition was created by Eleonora Finally, the Prince Albert II of Monaco
Vallone, an actress and journalist. Foundation presented a “Special Mention,
A screening of the film l’Odyssée, produced Water and Environment” award to Alvaro
by Jérôme Salle and which recounts the story Ron, for his short film entitled “Swimming
of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, took place at the in the desert”. The award consisted of a
beginning of the festival. Maurizio Coduri, blown glass trophy created by the artist
President of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Jean-Claude Novaro.
Foundation’s Italian branch and Hélène
El Missouri, Project Administrator for the
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation www.aquafilmfestival.org
presented the film “Retour aux sources”
(filmed by Monaco’s Communications
Office) which traces the journey made by
water on Monegasque territory.
13Monaco Speeds up its
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Transition
© Palais Princier de Monaco
Monaco Yacht Club
March 2017
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco presents the
“ White Paper of the Energy Transition
of the Principality of Monaco ”
14In response, H.S.H. the Sovereign prince
has set out a concrete action plan to
To achieve these objectives, we achieve these objectives on time, starting
must support a pace of reduction with thermal regulations for buildings
four times faster than the one that has and by encouraging the installation of
been followed up to now, stated H.S.H. solar panels.
Prince Albert II in his opening remarks
for the presentation of the White Paper
of the Energy Transition, last March at The planned end of
the Monaco Yacht Club. It clearly targets plastic bottles in Monaco
The Principality the three largest sources of greenhouse
gases, which together amount for 30% of
of Monaco is all emissions: transport, waste treatment
and energy consumption in buildings.
A “solar register” will be created to
identify suitable locations and estimate
“We will thus have to be examples
committed on of energy sobriety and of renewable
the contributions in terms of clean
energy. “At the same time, we have to
energy development. What’s more, our widen the prohibition on fuel oil for
the international community as a whole must become full heating,” added the Head of State. The
engaged, without preconceived ideas and installation of so-called “smart” lighting
stage to reduce its with both courage and determination to
achieve this energy transition,” added
systems both outside and inside buildings
will also soon become the norm. To
greenhouse gas the Sovereign. go yet further, H.S.H. Prince Albert II
expressed his wishes for the creation of a
emissions by 50% A national pact “Day Without a Car” and made a clear
statement towards the ultimate disposal
by 2030 compared This mobilization of all energies will be
achieved through the implementation
of plastic bottles throughout Monaco’s
territory. Since then, the Monegasque
Administration has been at the forefront
to 1990, and to of a national “pact” on the energy
transition, bringing together institutions, of efforts to find palliative solutions.
public authorities, private companies,
reach carbon civil society, as well as individual “Our country, a pioneer of sea water
Monegasques and residents. heat pumps, will launch a number of
neutrality in 2050. programs, including the extension of
the thalassothermal network of La
First step: the unveiling of the much-
awaited conclusions of a White Paper, Condamine, as well as the creation of
which synthesize the perceptions, actions a new loop at the Larvotto, offering a
and expectations of the country’s actors new renewable energy source for these
in order to lay out a shared road map to neighborhoods. In the same innovative
2050. 59 organizations and nearly 90 spirit, I asked for the launch of the
people were consulted. The challenges construction of an exemplary building
and avenues for action identified provide for positive energy,” continued H.S.H.
a broad outline for the method and Prince Albert II.
objectives of the energy transition.
“The major modification in our model
Thus, we can see that, according to the that we must operate to protect the
individuals consulted, the best identified planet can only be achieved through
actions for the energy transition of the a multitude of changes – some local,
Principality are the installation of heat others planet-wide, some economic,
pumps on sea water, the provision of others political, some individual, others
power-assisted bicycles, support for collective. That is the whole thrust
the purchase of hybrid and electric of our policy in this area,” explained
vehicles, as well as the organization of the Sovereign, before concluding his
environmental demonstrations. While statements with a quote from Henry
all welcome the commitment of the Ford, “Coming together is a start,
Sovereign, few laud changes in national staying together is success.” Bringing
regulations. Many deplore the lack of together the strengths of the Principality,
information and communication on the united (and convinced) by the same
government’s environmental, energy and ecological challenge is the first lesson to
climate policy. be learned from the publication of this
White Paper.
15The EVER Fair could not ignore the energy transition
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ast April 11th to 13th, the Grimaldi Forum welcomed Monaco’s SmartLook project, initiated in partnership between
the 12th edition of EVER, a fair dedicated to ecological the SMEG, the GREDEG (CNRS-UNS), as well as the Start
vehicles and renewable energy, organized by MC2D Up Grid Project, aims to optimize energy consumption thanks
under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II. to real-time feedback to help households react and change
their behavior. In early 2018, an application available on
The theme of the energy transition was discussed during a day computers, tablets and smartphones will be made available to
of conferences in a variety of ways, ranging from marine energy all consumers in the Principality.
to the markets of tomorrow, and including a technological
overview.
José Luis Villate, Director of the
Department of Marine Energies in
Technalia, demonstrated, backed by
study results, the strong potential of
the sea and of the oceans, conducive
to new marine energy technologies. Their main advantage lies
in simple and efficient control. Henry Jeffrey, from the Ocean
Energy Systems Initiative, which brings together 28 States
in a collaborative development of the marine energy system,
considers that, “If a good policy is put in place, there will be a
good balance, and thus relevant collaborations.” The objective
of the OES is to achieve a production of 300 gigawatts by
2050, thus creating 700,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Some countries have already switched to this type of energy, The Grimaldi Forum
such as France and several southern European countries, by
accelerating the installation of offshore wind farms since 2012. Finds a Place in the Sun
Others have tried a type of floating offshore wind turbine,
such as Great Britain, Portugal and Japan, where a current The award ceremony for the SMEG’s e+ Trophies took place
above 4 knots is sufficient to be effective. on Saturday, May 13th, 2017 in the presence of the Minister
Other areas, such as Martinique, have successfully tested of State S.E.M. Serge Telle, as well as S.E.M. Bernard Fautrier,
maritime thermal energy systems. We can therefore see the as well as of Mr. Thomas Battaglione, Chief Executive Officer
encouraging signs of a genuine industry in full swing but of the SMEG.
which, for now, still has more demonstration and testing sites
than actual projects under way. The SMEG rewarded the commitment of many Monegasque
companies and individuals who have contributed to consuming
Another positive aspect is that the impact studies of the first an energy that is more respectful of the environment. E+ is
pilot floating offshore wind farms show that this type of energy an environmental label awarded to individuals, institutions or
does not affect wildlife. However, preliminary studies, the usual companies that register in partnership with the SMEG to act and
precautions, careful monitoring and the sustainability of the contribute to the energy transition initiated by the Sovereign, the
project should nonetheless not be neglected. What’s more, it Minister of State and his Government.
seems that the cost of wind energy remains very competitive
compared with that of traditional energy. Although marine The e+ Trophies have two symbols:
energy projects flourish from day to day, their development • The thanks of the SMEG for the trust that our customers give to us
nevertheless depends on the interest of the main economic • Especially congratulations, which also come from the
actors. Principality’s government, for environmental commitment.
Another advance in energy transition highlighted during
EVER were the digital tools that revolutionize our relationship By awarding the SunE Trophy for the local production
to energy. According to Jean-Luc Nguyen, Director of of electricity at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, SMEG
the government’s Mission for the Energy Transition, the welcomed the project developed jointly to cover the roof
Principality’s objectives lie in the lowering of greenhouse gas of the Monegasque congress center with photovoltaic
emissions, as well as on achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. panels by awarding it the SunE Trophic for local electricity
New green digital tools have been developed with the aim of production. This is a wonderful encouragement for the
reducing our electricity consumption. Grimaldi Forum, which has been ISO 14001 certified
since 2008.
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Discovering the
Principality’s
Heritage
Trees
This summer, at the request of the Communal The objective of the Heritage Trees Course is to
Council, the Quai Albert Ier resumed its original raise awareness among visitors and to make them
vocation: namely a place where families can come discover this “green heritage” which must be
to walk. Some 15 heritage trees were installed protected.
by the gardeners of the Directorate of Urban
Development of the Principality’s government, Today, the DUA (Department of Urban Amenities),
allowing visitors to wander along a selection of the Monaco Tourist Office, as well as the Prince
remarkable trees. Albert II Foundation are working on a new version
of the Heritage Trees Course, which will be enriched
This educational plant-filled walk puts forward with the most beautiful specimens of the Western
and promotes the Principality’s Heritage Trees zone, namelz Monaco-Ville and Fontvieille.
Course.
To guide visitors and all plant lovers to discover
Indeed, imagined in 2013 by the Principality’s Green Monaco, a brochure will be released in
government, the Prince Albert II of Monaco September. Pending its publication, the Garden
Foundation, together with the MC2D association, as section of the DUA, in collaboration with the Prince
part of the “Monaco Fights Against Deforestation” Albert II of Monaco Foundation has proposed free
initiative, the Heritage Trees Course presents the and guided visits of the original Heritage Trees
remarkable trees of the Eastern zone by looping Course this summer, which include a walk in the
from the Jardin de la Petite Afrique and through Gardens of Monte-Carlo (Jardins de la Petite
iconic gardens, such as the Japanese Garden and Africa, Japanese Garden, Larvotto, etc.)
the Villa Sauber.
18What is a
Heritage Tree?
Monaco’s Heritage Trees are identified
according to three criteria:
Biological: According to the
calculation of the circumference of
the tree, taking into account the life
expectancy of the oldest species, with
the exception of Arecaceae (palm
trees), for which the calculation works
conversely, and is made by taking into
account the height of the trunk.
Pin Parviflora
Wasingtonia Filifera
Botanical: Depending on the rarity
of the species and its presence on the
territory.
Socio-environmental:
Depending on the history and origin
of the tree, as well as the role which
it plays in the representative nature
of a site. More than one thousand
trees have been granted the status of
Heritage Tree. They are all identified,
located and showcased through a
plaque, containing a number of
information. Special provisions are
made, including with regard to their
treatment and possible transplants.
19Monaco,
MONACO
Clean Beach
Monaco’s City Hall, in partnership with
the Department of Tourism and Congresses,
as well as the Société Monegasque
d’Assainissement, has organized every
day for 8 years the operation entitled,
“Monaco, Clean Beach.”
The objective is to raise awareness among smokers on
the maintenance of beach cleanliness and quality by
proposing free ashtrays, thus avoiding cigarette butts
in the sand.
Until last year, the distribution only took place on
the Larvotto area, where ashtray cones (planted in
the sand) were available on displays located at each
access of the Larvotto beach.
This year, for the first time, summer hostesses from
the Monaco Tourist office are coming to meet visitors
on the beach to promote the operation and to make
them more aware of the importance of maintaining a
clean beach.
Another innovation: the operation now extends
to the area of the Solarium! Indeed, hosts from the
Directorate of Tourism are also present for several
hours each day on the Solarium, a new bathing area
very popular with swimmers and located on the
Rainier III dyke, in order to offer pocket ashtrays to
all those who would want one.
Ashtray cones on the Larvotto beach
20Summer
hostesses
come meet
holidaymakers
to promote
the “Monaco
Clean Beach”
operation at
Larvotto and
the Solarium.
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An Intense
Edition
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rganized by the association of the same
name, the Stars’n’Bars, in partnership with
the Department of National Education,
Youth and Sports, Monacology experienced
From June 6th to another wildly successful year, over a shorter, but
even more intense week. Exceptionally reduced
to 4 days instead of 5 because of Whit Monday,
9th, both young the fair nevertheless welcomed the same number
of children as in other years. The pace was hard,
and old went but the pleasure of sharing remained intact,
allowing the participants to brilliantly take up this
to Monacology challenge.
with a lot of The 100% energy-independent eco-
village offered interactive game
enthusiasm workshops, conferences organized by
some thirty organizations representing
for a new week the government, education, non-profit
of raising the associations as well as the private sector.
awareness of The UN’s SDGs, the main
children about theme of this year
the environment. In 2015, the leaders of 193 countries, including
Prince Albert II of Monaco, ratified the UN’s
17 sustainable development goals.
The previous goals of the UN were mainly
concentrated on the fight against poverty. The
new goals, however, recognize that eradicating
poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that
combine economic growth with social needs such
as education, equality and health, environmental
protection, while at the same time fighting against
climate change.
The priority of the partners was to offer
workshops which met one or more of these
objectives on climate change, ocean protection,
clean energy and responsible consumption, access
to water, reduction in inequality, as well as fauna
and flora protection.
One of the innovations of this edition was the
presence of an ambulance which worked from
solar energy, and allowing care needs to be met in
underserved areas, particularly in Africa.
23MONACO
Honoring the fair every year with His support and presence,
H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince came to discover, on Friday June
9th, all of the awareness workshops offered to young people,
including the one co-hosted by the Grimaldi Forum Monaco
and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
Children are becoming real
actors of change Stars’n’Bars, Towards
Over the past several years, Monacology has been
a New Visual Identity
happy to see young people becoming increasingly
Very involved in
involved in the event, whether in elementary or high
environmental causes,
school.
Kate Powers and
Didier Rubiolo, owners
The Principality’s 3 eco-schools – St. Charles, Les
of the Stars’n’Bars,
Révoires and la Condamine – have proposed a fun
wanted to change their
workshop focused on selective sorting, as well as an
logo to better reflect
interactive puppet show, which was a great success.
their vision and eco-
responsible values.
The students of the Lycée
Albert Ier and François
As some of the founders of the Monacology Association,
D’Assise Nicolas Barré have,
together with Olivier Arnoult, they both have a real sensitivity
for their part, worked on the
to ecological issues that they apply to their everyday life and
6th goal through interactive
share with great enthusiasm.
shows aimed at showcasing
access to clean water, water
A first step was taken last year with the creation of the
sanitation, as well as the use of
EcoHub, which offered free activities around environmental
water as an energy source.
and well-being issues. By changing the colors of their
five-pointed star for blue-green tones symbolizing the sea
The students of the Lycée
and the earth, the two clearly express their wish to clearly
Technique et Hôtelier de
display their values in terms of environmental preservation,
Monaco focused on the 7th
notably thanks to a homemade cuisine made from fresh,
goal through their electrically-
seasonal and natural products.
powered boat, fed by batteries,
which themselves were recharged by two solar panels.
As Didier stated, “Every company must respect its
commitment to the well-being of its customers and of
As both actors and participants, children are
the planet. Customers demand this, and it’s also just the
becoming important vectors in raising awareness on
right thing to do!” In 2016, Kate and Didier thus had the
environmental protection. Events are already being
idea to contact Nice’s Sustainable Design School, one
planned for 2018, with both young and old happy to
of only 3 innovation schools in the world, to ask them
come together once more around this beautiful cause.
for ways to rethink the restaurant’s use of space, time,
resources, as well as its visual identity. More than a
restaurant, Stars’n’Bars thus became a committed actor
of the Principality, offering a positive atmosphere and
raising awareness among its customers on environmental
protection, personal development and well-being. Unveiled
last June, we can be sure that this new logo will heighten
the focus on the sustainable actions which the restaurant
has taken, but kept low-key for so many years.
24Monaco, a
Responsible
MONACO
Tourism
Destination
The
Department of
Tourism and
Congresses
publishes a
new brochure
showcasing
visitor
accessibility.
W
hile the mention of Responsible to organize a trip: from arrival in Monaco, to
Tourism generally refers to the accommodation, to attractions. Visitors will
practice of reasoned tourism seeking also find visit suggestions offered for each
to preserve the environment and biodiversity, neighborhood, and explained step by step.
we should also not forget that this term also
encompasses a social concept as well. Thus, The brochure can be consulted today in French
Monaco: Responsible Tourism Destination is a on the website www.visitmonaco.com
Tourism Destination For All. It will soon be available in hard copy, as well as
in English.
As such, the Department of Tourism and
Congresses wishes to enhance the Monegasque We recommend using it together with the
tourism offering adapted to people with reduced accessibility plan for people with reduced
mobility, and has recently published a balance mobility, edited by the Department of Urban
sheet of the existing infrastructure, available in a Planning, available at the Department of
brand-new brochure entitled, “Go Beyond”. Tourism or downloadable here:
This document, which deals with the
accessibility of the Principality to visitors, See the Access Plan
brings together all of the information necessary
25GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO
Treatment of
Special
Waste
A morning of
awareness-raising Different actions have
for our green teams been initiated by the
green cell to raise
Within the framework of the priority areas linked
to our ISO 14001 certification, covering the theme awareness among the
of sorting (until 2018) different actions have been
initiated by the green cell to raise awareness among teams with regard to
the teams with regard to the different practices
carried out both in the Principality and in the wider the different practices
region. Having exchanged with colleagues from
Monaco’s hospitality establishment, the sorting/
carried out both in the
cleaning/communication teams were invited
in early June to a private visit of OREDUI, the
Principality and in the
treatment plant for risky waste, located in Grasse. wider region.
26A subsidiary of the SARPI/VELOIA group, An in-situ laboratory makes it possible to analyze on the
OREDUI collects, treats and valorizes spot the composition of certain wastes thus verifying that the
intended processing is adequate. In order to take even more
dangerous industrial waste.
precautions, as well as to ensure accuracy in the orientation
A
and security of the waste, OREDUI can also detach one of its
lthough its zone of action extends on the 06, its
chemical technicians to the customer’s premises in order to
other site on Seyne Sur Mer has required OREDUI
carry out on-site sampling, check the conditions of containers
to expand its intervention to the entire Paca area
before transport, prepare the loading with the customer and
for the past 40 years. Certified both ISO 14001 and OHSAS
provide technical assistance.
18001, the factory is part of a continuous improvement
scheme, continuously seeking to respond both optimally and
sustainably to the challenges of changing industrial practices.
A new type of waste, new treatment methods to implement
and new recycling and valuation opportunities! With a
maximum processing capacity of 60,000 tons per year, the site
collects both liquid and solid waste from industry (chemicals, Plastic, optimal valuation
perfumers, garages, etc.) as well as from administration
(hospitals, universities, communities, printers, etc.) OREDUI processes several different categories
of plastics, both soiled and unsoiled, often with
Following a projection allowing for a more global approach
of this subsidiary of the SARPI/VELOIA group, a visit to the processes specifically developed over time to
site has enabled our team to learn more about the treatment optimize their valuation.
stages for the various wastes, ranging from the valuation After being weighed on arrival, the plastics are
of plastic to high-risk waste: flammable, toxic, corrosive, grouped according to their origin, before being
carcinogenic, ecotoxic, all under various forms (solid, sludge, crushed and granulated, washed in the case of
liquid, gas, drums, or small quantities). soiled waste, and then homogenized before being
OREDUI’s service provisioning is subject to rigorous shipped.
traceability requirements through follow-up slips from the The center of Grasse, in which perfumery is highly
collection and pick-up of hazardous waste until its elimination present, has even developed a unique process to
and departure. Incoming waste is fully verified, through the
revalue perfume corks. This is a good example
necessary precautionary measures, with the plant retaining the
right to refuse any non-compliant waste. of the particularities of local environments being
tailored to meet the needs of waste recovery.
27GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO
H
aving come from Vienna to Monaco, with as
We Are
their travel theme this year “Water in the Alps”,
they came to discover our sea water pumping
installations and to exchange with our teams on good
practices, which we implemented in our Congress and
Culture Center.
Alps! Ratified by the alpines countries of Germany, Austria,
France, Italy, Lichtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia and
Switzerland, as well as the European Union, the Alpine
Convention is an international treaty for the sustainable
development and protection of the Alps. Possessing a
It is with pleasure that our unique and valuable biodiversity, the Alps, which are
also a reserve of both wood and water, are home to a
Building Department welcomed, population of over 14 million people. They are also an
this Sunday July 2nd, a delegation attractive tourist destination, with more than 120 million
tourists visiting them every year in order to discover their
of journalists from the alpine natural, patrimonial and cultural wealth.
convention for the last stage of The “We Are Alps” tour brings together some ten
their tour, We Are Alps 2017. journalists on Alpine paths to meet local populations
(farmers, entrepreneurs, experts, elected officials, etc.) all
while familiarizing them with the Convention.
Although the theme of the journey changes every year,
the heart of the project remains firmly rooted: to meet
Sea water, a renewable energy people in order to exchange views on the year’s theme
and to favor sustainable transportation methods. This is
The production of both hot and chilled water, which is essential for the a rich experience full of exchanged, aimed at sensitizing
air conditioning of the Grimaldi Forum, is provided through heat pumps journalists to the various challenges which face the region,
which take from sea water the calories or frigories necessary for the all while shedding light on ideas and solutions.
temperature and humidity control of the premises.
Following upon the theme of Alpine family farming and
products in 2014, climate change in 2015 and green
The electricity used for pump operations therefore does not produce
Alpine energy in 2016, the theme of water was discussed
heat, but only transports it. With a high performance coefficient (ratio
in 2017. This is a subject of great importance, if we
of energy produced to energy consumed), this air treatment system understand that a large part of Europe’s water comes
actively encourages energy savings, all while using as its “raw from the Alps. Indeed, Alpine rivers provide each year
materials” a renewable energy: sea water. some 200 billion cubic meters of water to the populations
of the neighboring areas, which adds up to several million
Following the rise in temperature of the Mediterranean in past years, people living several hundred kilometers away from the
it is today in the drainage gallery that the water is taken, at a constant Alpine pastures.
temperature of approximately 18 degrees.
28GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO
The Grimaldi
Forum’s carpet
Our carpet’s
was able to
be used as an
underlayment
to the straw
and shavings.
second life
At Monte-Carlo’s Jumping International
N
ormally transformed into car mats, a part of our event
carpet has, this year, returned under the hooves of the
horses which came to participate to Monte-Carlo’s
Jumping International, which took place from June 23rd, to June
25th at the Port of Monaco.
Concerned about the well-being of the horses, the organizers
wanted to prevent any risk of falls and thus of injury. As such,
they approached the Grimaldi Forum in order to recover enough
carpet to fill the bottom of the temporary stables installed on the
tarred upper section of the port.
Monte-Carlo’s Jumping International has, for over 20 years
now, welcomed the best riders in the world to tackle a very
technical course, in front of an enthusiastic audience. The
well-being of the horses being paramount to ensure the success
of each year’s edition, the stables’ comfort contributes to their
The carpet deposited from events is stored recovery. In order to avoid any risk of injury which might be
on-location prior to its transfer to the ALMA due to a slip on the tar, the Grimaldi Forum’s event carpets were
company in Italy, where it is reconditioned as a car used as underlayment for straw and chips.
mat. This revaluation sector is fully integrated into
our various actions, which we carry out to sort and
recycle the waste resulting from our events.
29In short…
1
Preserving the 2
Principality’s Drinking
Water This year, coral
The Minister of State and Ms. Marie-Pierre
reefs are at the
Gramaglia, the Government-Minister Counselor for
Equipment, Environment and Town Planning, have
heart of the
recently visited the Vaulabelle and Testimonio
Sources.
Oceanographic
Museum
The delegation visited the Vaulabelle Source, then
travelled to the Testimonio II site to discover the
gallery under construction which will, eventually, On the program: the projection of
capture the Testimonio Source upstream. the documentary film: “Coral: The
Heart of the Ocean”, retracing the
This visits marks the importance of the preservation
expedition of H.S.H. Prince Albert
of the Testimonio source for the government,
II to the Philippines’ Tubbhata Reef
since this source constitutes the largest supply of
Park, registered as a UNESCO World
drinking water for the Principality.
Heritage Site. Also present will be the
“Tubbhata” photographic exhibition,
comprising 21 photographs of the
Tubbhata reef marine sites inXXL
format, displayed in the Conference
Room, and created by Maria-Teresa
LARA, Marissa FLOIRENDO, David
DOUBILET and Jennifer HAYES
– both photographers for National
Geographic Magazine.
30Antartica’s
Biodiversity Evaluated
by Monaco
In July, Monaco welcomed a meeting organized
by the Scientific Committee for Antarctic
Research (SCAR), the Principality’s Government,
the Monaco Scientific Center (MSC), and Monash
University (Melbourne, Australia).
In her opening speech, Ms. Isabelle Rosabrunetto,
Director General of External Relations and
Cooperations, recalled that, since 2015, the
international community adopted several major decisions which will certainly play a role in the preservation
of the Antarctic region, and commissioned an IPCC report on the oceans and the cryosphere.
The objective of this meeting, which brings together 22 international experts in the legal, scientific,
ecosystem conservation and management spheres, has been to identify strategies and action plans that
could be implemented by 20202 to enhance the conservation and protection of the biodiversity of the
Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions.
Guillaume Rose
Edited by
the Grimaldi Forum’s
Sustainable Tourism Raised Communication Directorate
10 avenue Princesse Grace
During ASTANA 2017
98000 MONACO
Tel +377 9999 2500
With valuable assistance from the
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the
In conjunction with the “Astana 2017” electric bicycle service as well as the
Monaco Tourism and Conferences Directorate
Specialized Exhibition, the World public transports using bio fuels were
Tourism Organization, a UN agency presented by Guillaume Rose. He then Available by electronic means only,
of which Monaco is a member, held a recalled that urban infrastructure helped or downloadable at:
conference on the theme of “Tourism facilitate walking in the Principality, www.grimaldiforum.com
and the Energy of the Future: Unlocking particularly in terms of vertical mobility.
Low Carbon Growth Opportunities”. To conclude the Director of Tourism Writers
and Congresses mentioned the projects Hervé Zorgniotti
Guillaume Rose, the Director of Tourism in which Monaco is involved, such as hzorgniotti@grimaldiforum.com
and Congresses (DTC) had the privilege Planet Solar and Solar Impulse. Nadège Massé
nmasse@grimaldiforum.com
of representing Monaco in the course of
lemag@grimaldiforum.mc
this conference. This was an opportunity Inaugurated in June, the “Astana
for him to touch on subjects related to 2017” Specialized Exhibition brings Graphic design
the responsible development of tourism together, over a period of 3 months, Aurély Antzemberger
in the Principality before representatives more than one hundred countries, as
of the whole world. well as approximately 20 international Photo credits
organizations in pavilions. With themes Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Thus, during his speech on the theme such as “The Energy of the Future”, Press Center
of “sustainable transport and mobility in Astana 2017 aims to raise awareness DTC
tourism” Guillaume Rose highlighted the throughout the international community Grimaldi Forum
work carried out by the Principality in with regard to the problems of energy
this area. The use of clean vehicles, the consumption, which is having an
“Mobee” car sharing system, the CAM’s increasing impact on the planet.
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