![Words of Eco-Logia – 21st May 2026
Welcome to a new weekly column of Eco-Logia!
EPISODE 7: What does Urban Functional Biodiversity refer to?
How do you feel when you come into contact with the green spaces of your city? Maybe more relaxed, regenerated and energetic! it is not by chance. #Urban Functional #Biodiversity is about various natural #species and their specific functional traits (e.g., nitrogen fixation, pollination, water retention) that maintain #ecosystems and provide essential #services in heavily populated areas. Boosting #climate regulation, favouring flood #control, reducing #pollution, providing recreational spaces and improving human #wellbeing, resilience and health are some of the most significant #benefits they generate.
Being inspired by #Nature’s balance helps #architects, #designers and urban #planners to select vegetation able to optimises specific ecological functions, such as #water infiltration or biodiversity support. Integrating interconnected #green spaces (e.g.: parks, green roofs) and #blue spaces (ponds, wetlands) promotes #habitat connectivity and strengthens urban biodiversity. Moreover, engaging local residents and stakeholders in the planning and management of urban nature, encourages a shared vision of the development of densely inhabited areas, boosting mental and physical health.
Main Strategies for Enhancing Urban Functional Biodiversity are:
· Biodiversity-Sensitive Design]: that is integrating native, multi-functional plant species into urban design, including vertical gardens and green roofs.
· Ecological Restoration: that is actively restoring urban green and blue spaces to enhance habitat diversity and ecological function.
· Inclusive Governance: that is engaging local residents and stakeholders in the planning and management of urban nature.
🎬 Editing, Layout and Contents by: © MonacoEcoArt](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/704041748_18591891829048354_6937176257147723648_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=k60jWx-dh8YQ7kNvwFSoSlg&_nc_oc=AdoA-jiGyVFZgER4d3yWJzVN72-iTrHBOSdYRmM46XhKAXdSZVVweZxgc8Z9OitKe_A&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=0iHw31fqk6K073Ofxx03Rw&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEPD2nUijSHb8Ouiywbgq1LwNDt7xkNcsEjkmWsR5wWB0GdvpyfUBsVeo1XjAfocA9FZ5XM864R&oh=00_Af7MdNmvgMRUAzLHCVjnRuPR5P91-fuW0ph0NYB5mMabgg&oe=6A19C702)
A new Travel Plan for Prince's Government staff ready to encourage Soft Mobility.
- M Abti
- Jun 28, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
According to a recent technical report by ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, held in February 2023, the increase in remote working caused a strong reduction in urban areas of the most relevant greenhouse gases and air pollutants like nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and ultra-thin Pm10 and Pm2.5 atmospheric particulates. The reason for this mostly depended on the lower use of private transport, notably cars and motorcycles. Home-work transport can therefore improve the city footprint.
The Gouvernement Princier (Prince's Government) strongly believes in this and, on the 25th June 2024, it organised a first-step operational meeting to build up a travel plan to promote Soft Mobility (= environmentally-friendly modes of transport) for its agents.
Monaco's Governmental Administration is willing to set a sustainable example by implementing good practices to reduce the environmental impacts in view to reduce by 55% greenhouse gas emissions produced in Monaco by 2030 (compared to 1990 emissions) and, finally, reach the Country carbon neutrality by 2050.
The Princely Government started debating on possible solutions to reduce the impact of home-work commuting involving a group of specialised companies: EGIS - leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm, EKODEV - Corporate Social Responsibility and Climate Consulting, and FATEC - first independent manager of vehicle fleets in France.
The peer review panel aims at developing a new Travel Plan for Government staff within the Monaco Mobility Plan, launched in the 1st quarter 2024 action plan, and the Pacte National pour la Transition Energétique de l’Administration (National Pact for the Energy Transition of the Administration).
Adopting fully sustainable modes of transport while reducing travel time and transportation costs by 2025 are the core missions of the team group with the contribution of a panel of 3,451 agents and officials of the State. ***
MonacoEcoArt keeps its journalism open to all although its information is the result of pure professionalism and knowledge. Supporting our Media allows us to keep our independence while offering quality contents based on traceable sources. Thank you for your collaboration.
By Maurice Abbati
Journalist; Editor; Communication, Media and Public Relations Specialist
Lecturer and Author in English language of Technical Articles and the Manual: "Communicating the Environment to Save the Planet, a Journey into Eco-Communication" by Springer International Publishing.
Comments