Monaco’s initiatives related to energy transition and sustainability
Under the leadership of HSH Prince Albert II, Monaco, a sovereign state on the French Riviera, has made efforts to reduce its environmental impact and transition towards a greener and more sustainable future.
The principality has implemented various measures to address energy efficiency, waste management, and the promotion of renewable energy sources.
Monaco has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared with 1990) and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and the Principality is actively engaging its citizens to tackle this challenge..
To achieve these ambitious targets Monaco, amongst other initiatives, has been actively pursuing renewable energy projects. The country has invested in solar energy installations, including solar panels on buildings and the creation of a solar farm on the land reclaimed from the sea. Monaco is also exploring the potential of wind power and other renewable energy sources.
What is the Energy Transition?
Established in 2016, the Mission for Energy Transition operates under the Ministry of Public Works, the Environment, and Urban Development. Its primary objective is to consolidate resources and coordinate various initiatives, ensuring a unified approach to the energy transition.
The Mission’s efforts are guided by the Energy Transition White Paper, which was formulated in 2017 following an extensive consultation involving 60 prominent organizations in Monaco.
The paper incorporates valuable insights, expectations, successful approaches, and innovative ideas gathered during the consultation process. It serves as a roadmap for addressing the primary sectors responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in Monaco, namely transportation, building energy consumption, and household waste-to-energy generation. Each of these sectors contributes approximately 30% to the overall emissions.
What is the National Pact?
In 2018, as a logical progression of the Energy Transition, the National Energy Transition Pact (aka Monaco Pacte National Transition Énergétique”) was introduced.
Its primary objectives include fostering changes in consumption patterns and behaviors, unlocking new opportunities, and providing support to the Monegasque community throughout this significant transformation.
The pact consists of a commitment charter and sector-specific action plans, offering individuals, businesses, institutions, and associations the chance to actively participate in Monaco’s energy transition. By signing up to the pact, participants can make tangible contributions towards the country’s sustainable future.
The National Energy Transition Pact is a collaborative agreement aimed at addressing climate change. With a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels) and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050,
How to sign up to the National Energy Transition Pact?
The Mission for Energy Transition launched a new commitment, support and tracking tool for signatories: the Pact Carbon Coach
Using this tool, you can:
- Sign up to the National Pact quickly and easily
- Register for events relating to the energy transition in the Principality
- Stay up to date with the latest news, best practices, actions of the month
- Take part in energy transition challenges
To support signatories in their efforts, a detailed estimate of their greenhouse gas emissions will be proposed. Together with tailored eco-action guidance, this estimate will help users to understand and calculate the amount of carbon emissions avoided for every action they take.
Anyone who lives, works or studies in the Principality can sign up to the National Energy Transition Pact.
Source:
These websites should provide official information and updates on Monaco’s environmental policies, renewable energy projects, and sustainability initiatives.
- Official Government Portal of the Principality of Monaco: https://en.gouv.mc/
- Monaco’s Ministry of Public Works, the Environment, and Urban Development: https://environnement.public.mc/
- Monaco’s Department of Energy Transition: https://environnement.public.mc/en/energy-transition
