Monaco, a socially responsible destination

Certified accommodation 

88 per cent of hotel rooms in the Principality hold an international environmental or sustainability management certification; 97 per cent of hotel rooms are signatories to the Monegasque Pact for Energy Transition; 100 per cent of certified hotels have ‘green teams’, who act as the main points of contact for sustainable tourism within the establishments.

Sustainable gastronomy 

The world’s first Green Globe-certified restaurant is located in Monaco: the Café de Paris; more than 25 dining venues are members of the Mr Goodfish scheme for responsible fishing, and more than 40 establishments are part of the ‘Restaurant Engagé’ initiative.

A committed business tourism sector 

Over 35,000 m² of exhibition and conference space holds environmental certification; 70.1 per cent: Monaco’s score in the Global Destination Sustainability Index.

Attractions and trails promoting biodiversity 

The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Monaco’s most visited attraction, has been committed for over a century to scientific discovery and raising public awareness of the conservation of species and the seas; 43 hectares of public and private spaces, representing nearly 21 per cent of Monaco’s land area; 930 heritage trees form a unique trail for visitors and residents.

Transport and sustainable mobility 

80 public lifts, 37 escalators and 8 moving walkways make it easy to explore Monaco on foot; eco-friendly transport options such as diester-powered buses, car-sharing schemes (Mobee), electric-assist bike hire (Monabike), and the water bus.

Public authorities committed to more sustainable tourism 

The Environment Department leads sustainable development programmes, monitors air and water quality and promotes sustainable transport; the Energy Transition Task Force coordinates the Energy Transition Pact; Mairie de Monaco spearheads the fight against waste in all its forms; the Urban Planning Department ensures compliance with the Tree Code and manages green spaces.

Key players in sustainable development 

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation contributes its technical and scientific expertise, encourages the creation of projects and supports environmental initiatives.

A fundamental commitment to implementing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 

Global goals to support sustainable development, with a priority focus on the following SDGs: responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, sustainable cities and communities, and decent work and economic growth.