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as the Monaco Ocean Week. ose events promote exchanges between scientists, key decision-makers, NGOs, the private sector andcivil society toaccelerate thecreationand adoption of sustainable solutions, as well as synergies between marine conservation and socio-economic development. Initiatives to have emerged include Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed) to combat marine pollution and plastic in the oceans. GREEN MOBILITY One of Monaco’s big advantages for events is its size of 2 sqkm and therefore its walkability, with major venues and hotels in close proximity. In addition, there is also a range of green transport options from public buses powered by Diester, electric bikes managed by Monabike, Mobee, the 100 per cent electric car-sharing service, and even an electric and solar-powered water bus. From protected marine environments to renewable energies, the Principality continues to surprise its visitors and help event organisers looking to support sustainable initiatives.
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GRIMALDI FORUM MONACO Monaco’s convention and cultural centre has succeeded in establishing its green policy as a key component of its corporate strategy. Since 2019, e Grimaldi Forum Monaco has been the Principality’s leading producer of solar energy, with 2,500 sqm of photovoltaic panels on its roof, and 100 per cent of its energy supplied from renewable sources. It has improved its energy e ciency, multiplied its waste separation rate, halved the amount of water consumed per visitor and o ers recyclable carpet at its events. With its 35,000 sqm of event space, it is ideal for congresses, conventions, product launches, trade shows and exhibitions for up to 3,000 participants. And by 2025 it will bene t from the new o shore eco-district, Mareterra, and will add an additional 6,000 sqm to its exhibition space. MARINE PRESERVATION MISSION e number one tourist attraction in the Principality, the Oceanographic Museum ofMonaco has been committed to scienti c exploration and raising public awareness about the importance of preserving the seas, oceans and wildlife for over a century. In partnership with Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Oceanographic Institute founded the Monaco Blue Initiative in 2010, which has expanded now
Increasingly attractive to international association events, the Principality and its partners are ensuring the optimal management of resources through a binding environmental certi cation adopted by most hotels and genuine commitments to promote soft mobility, recycling and reduce food waste. e White Paper on Responsible Tourism in Monaco was launched at the end of last year to set out a robust strategy to tie in with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Principality’s energy transition targets. Prince Albert I was already committed to protect the oceans while a strong policy of sustainable development has intensi ed since the accession of HSH Prince Albert II in April 2005. e Principality aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 and to become carbon neutral by 2050.
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