![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.
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Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina is about to unveil the latest yachting innovation.
- M Abti
- Sep 17, 2024
- 3 min read
For some years, it has been creating a unique hub made of pioneering entrepreneurs, startups, financial investors, marina developers, architects and other meaningful actors to debate about the future of yachting upon sustainable foundations. On the 22nd and 23rd September 2024 the Monaco Marina Management (M3) will organize at the Yacht Club de Monaco the 4th edition of the Monaco Smart & Sustainabl Marina Rendezvous. The event is expected to host more than 250 participants from all over the world.
Technology, Innovation, Blue Economy are the pillars of this initiative. José Marco Casellini, CEO of Monaco Marina Management pointed out: "The creativity, engagement, solutions and expertise of participant is absolutely essential if we want to design the marinas of tomorrow".
As a matter of fact, the yaching technology advancement is making great strides in knowledge towards a more eco-conscious approach supported by environmentally friendly design, the use of alternative fuels and a new regulatory framework.
Bernard D'Alessandri, President of Cluster Yachting Monaco and General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco highlighted: "As in the automotive industry (...), yachting must integrate technological innovations to meet the needs of tomorrow's yachts. (...) It is essential to mobilize all stakeholders, from yacht designers to marina managers, to ensure a transition to a smarter and more sustainable yachting".
The annual rendez-vous are officially supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation promoting Monaco as the Capital of Advanced Yachting and by the Gouvernement Princier sposoring Extended Monaco, a pioneering Digital Transition Programme involving the whole Monegasque territory.
Since its first edition in 2021, a parade of skilled speakers animate conferences and workshops focused on technology, banking and architectural design. In this edition the networking platform will allow more than 250 professionals to unveil the latest innovations conceived by start ups and scale ups.
The International Smart and Sustainable Marina Awards is an added value to showcase the best of eco-design and sustainable marinas management worlwide. The Ceremony will be held on the 23rd September 2024 at 4:00 p.m. The 4th edition is about to focus on climate mitigation and sustainable coastal development floating infrastructures, including innovative devices resulting from the sinergy between a pool of 38 architects and smart students. About 15 projects are being examined by an international Technical Jury chaired by Effie Nakajima, from the pretigious Zaha Hadid Architects firm, and made of renowned experts like the architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte and the yach designer Dan Lenard.
The Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Renddezvous is being attracting a growing number of participants and followers. New strategic actors have announced their attendance to this year's edition, notably the Italian Yacht Masters Association, representing the Italian superyacht industry, and Sanlorenzo Yacht unveiling the 50Steel Almax, the first super vessel to be equipped with Reformer – Fuel Cell modular system, an innovative green methanol converter able to produce hydrogen and power to cover the vessel's hospitality, wihout the need to storage hydrogen on board.
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To know more about the 2024 Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous please visit: https://sustainablesmartmarina.com/ - E-Catalogue
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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.
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