FAQ

Where can I find information and advice on Sustainable Tourism in Monaco?

The www.visitmonaco.com website provides information on responsible tourism, with a sustainable development tab listing the initiatives undertaken, travel tips such as the Responsible Traveller Route, and a carbon footprint calculator.

What's more, in terms of sorting, Monaco has simplified its instructions since 2019 with just two colours: yellow for all packaging and green for glass, unlike France or Germany where sorting involves more distinctions.

What soft mobility solutions are available in Monaco?

With its 2km² surface area, Monaco can be explored on foot. It is therefore a good idea to give priority to walking, especially as a number of solutions have been put in place to make getting around easier. The Principality provides locals and visitors alike with numerous public transport links, with free access 24 hours a day, a well-thought-out solution for adapting to the territory's sloping topography.

Public transport centralised by the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco serves the entire territory in an environmentally-friendly way. The buses run on diester and the boat-bus runs on electric power.

Among the most innovative are Monabike, the bicycle hire system, and Mobee, the electric vehicle version!

All the information on soft mobility can be found in the Monaco Malin guide or via the City Mapper application .

Are there any "Made in Monaco" products?

Made from bitter oranges, the kind that grow on the big orange trees that line the streets of the Principality, Orangerie is Monaco's first premium bitter orange liqueur. The Distillerie de Monaco now offers other drinks, including a liqueur made from carob, the fruit of the carob tree, the national tree, as well as citrus gin.

Les Perles de Monte-Carlo are oysters matured in the port of Fontvieille, which can be enjoyed in the restaurant of the same name or taken away as you wish.

Bière de Monaco is brewed on site at the Brasserie de Monaco on Port Hercule. Bière de Monaco is made from organic malts and comes in blond, white, amber and seasonal varieties! It is not transported, filtered or pasteurised!

Finally, fans of local experiences can satisfy their curiosity by pushing open the door of the Chocolaterie de Monaco, an institution founded in 1920 and licensed supplier to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince. Monegasque crowns, princely rocks and other gianduiotti can be savoured on site or taken home to make friends and family salivate.

Are walking tours organised on the theme of sustainable development?

Occasionally (during Monaco Green Days, for example), the MGTCA's R.S.E. unit organises tours and the Department of Urban Planning does the same for visits to certain gardens.

The " Monaco Rando - Au cœur de ma ville" association offers guided walking tours of Monaco by district or by theme.

What is the Tree Code ?

In order to define the actions to be taken to manage and conserve Monaco's tree heritage, all the trees in Monaco have been inventoried. A number is assigned to each tree, which is then listed on a document. Within this inventory, certain plants merit the designation of "heritage trees" (defined according to their circumference, rarity and history, etc.) and benefit from specific protection measures.

Does the Principality host representative Sustainable development events?

Thanks to the sound environmental policy implemented in the Principality and its international reputation, Monaco has acquired legitimacy in the organisation of events related to Sustainable development. In addition to the IPCC meeting which took place in 2019, Monaco is a genuine host to responsible events.

For example:

For Mobility / Renewable Energies:

  • The Salon Ever and the Monaco e-Prix in May,
  • The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge in July
  • The Riviera Electric Challenge in October

Biodiversity:

  • The Monaco Blue Initiative and Monaco Ocean Week in March
  • The Green Shift Festival in June
  • Fête de la Mer at the end of June

Who are the players involved in Monaco?

Institutions, associations, private and public players, the Principality relies on a wide range of players to achieve its energy transition and environmental protection objectives.

For example (non-exhaustive list):

  • The Prince's Government is implementing a country-wide environmental policy. While a number of departments are entirely dedicated to this (Department of the Environment, Mission for Energy Transition), all departments (Department of Urban Planning, Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority, etc.) are working towards this goal.
  • The Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority has been working for many years to make the Principality a more sustainable destination, in line with the environmental policy initiated by Prince Albert II on his accession to the throne in 2005. A unit dedicated to Sustainable Tourism was set up within the organisation in 2010, and recent events have led to the launch of a study into the destination's sustainability. The result is the Sustainable Tourism White Paper , which sets out concrete proposals for improvement. To pursue and amplify these initiatives, the MGTCA has set up a CSR unit responsible for developing tools such as carbon calculators, a guide for event organisers, awareness-raising infographics for visitors, and in-depth work on business tourism. The unit also federates and supports players in the sector and plays an active role in numerous events throughout the year.
  • The Mairie de Monaco , which has been committed to a responsible approach for many years, particularly in the fight against waste in all its forms, is also leading the "Monaco 0 Mégot" operation in collaboration with the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority (MGTCA) and the Société Monégasque d'Assainissement (SMA). This initiative aims to keep public spaces clean and raise awareness among residents and visitors of the environmental impact of cigarette butts.
  • The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation works to protect the environment and promote sustainable development worldwide. The Foundation's actions focus on three main areas: climate change and renewable energies, biodiversity, water and desertification.
  • The Monaco Scientific Centre specialises in studying the functioning of tropical and Mediterranean coral coastal ecosystems in relation to global climate change. Its research is essentially based on techniques ranging from molecular biology and ecology to biochemistry and microscopy.
  • Terrae's mission is to establish urban agriculture on the roofs, buildings and balconies of Monaco, while marketing products (all respecting the values of organic farming and permaculture) from its farms under its own label.
  • Monaco's tourism sector: Whether in hotels, incoming agencies, conference centres or restaurants,.... sustainable development is everyone's business. This is reflected in the many labels and certifications that have been signed up to (Green Globe, Green Key, ISO 14001, Restaurants Engagés, Mr Goodfish, EVE, etc.), the formation of Green Teams and the desire to take concrete action by adopting a continuous improvement approach.