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FPA2 ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD CALLS FOR HUMANITY ’ S ATTENTION TO THE VULNERABLE BEAUTY OF NATURE
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has been fostering nature protection , sustainability and green ethics including through a substantial photo contest the main theme being : ‘ Humanity & Wildlife : crossed destinies , shared territories ’. The Environmental Photography Award , at its first edition , has had a great success as the public and 1,400 photographers from all over the world sent about 6,000 striking photo shoots within three categories : 1 . Incredible Wildlife , 2 . Wildlife in Crisis and 3 . Reasons for Hope . The most beautiful snapshots ( more than forty ) were being shown as a world premiere until the 1st June 2021 in Jardins des Boulingrins . ‘ Gorilla by the Water ’ by Kathleen Ricker was ranked first . ‘ Enchanted Forest ’ by Lincoln MacGregor won the podium in the first category showing a Wombat lit up by fairy tale bioluminescent mushrooms . The first place for the second category went to ‘ Traces of life in the realm of death ’, by Maxim Sayapin . ‘ The stag above the highway ’ was awarded the first prize in the third category . An extra podium was decided by popular vote . ‘ Hidden from sight ’ by Mitchell Lewis won the first category . ‘ Captive ’ by Maxime Aliaga dominated the second category . ‘ Love in the Jungle ’ by Mathieu Courdesses , won in the third category .
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The official visit of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco
EVER MONACO 2021 FOR AN EVER-GREENER FUTURE IN MONACO AND WORLDWIDE
EVER Monaco 2021 , was held at the green setting of Espace Fontvieille to stress its engagement in respecting Nature . Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies , but also energy efficiency and sustainable building , were featured from the 5th until the 7th May 2021 . The Sovereign Prince visited the site showing His primary interest in pushing an ambitious sustainable development strategy grounded on carbon-free mobility . This year the forum welcomed also an interinstitutional agreement between Monaco and the vicinity to boost a closer cooperation aimed at reducing the impact of plastic and marine litter on the French Riviera and Corsican coast line .
The METHA Europe competition , in partnership with EVER and SMEG , launched new promising projects in the field of Smart Building , Smart City and Sustainable City , conceived by engineering students and professionals .
YANNICK ALLÉNO AT THE HÔTEL HERMITAGE MONTE-CARLO
The Hermitage Monte-Carlo is the first address in the South for the Chef Yannick Alléno , a sweet dream that finally sees the light of day . An important step for the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo , which offers with this restaurant , a new place to live , on one of the most beautiful terraces of the Côte d ’ Azur , with a unique view of the port and the Rock of Monaco , that of the old Vistamar . The Mediterranean is teeming with colours and gardens , and settling at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo has become obvious for Yannick Alléno , who will offer here a cuisine made from the finest local products , seasoned in a unique way . The very first menu of the restaurant is redolent of first fruits . It sets the tone for the next evolutions , which will follow the rhythm of the seasons , temperatures and desires too : extremely refreshing cuisine when the weather is hot , or comforting when the temperatures drop .
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